Owner Didier Mongin from "Paris - France" Healey 100 model BN1 Car N° 225443Year 1955 |
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Private and free Web-site for Healey hundred enthusiasts -Thank you for your messages and your encouragements - Didier Mongin |
Photos posting by Didier Mongin December 15-2006 |
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Picture # 37 The gas tank is from a 100/6 in order to minimize fuel vapour inside the trunk. The spare wheel area will be used for storage accessible through the cockpit. |
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Picture # 38 The clutch and brake cluster have been entirely redesigned. The clutch is now hydraulic. One can also observe the throttle shaft in the foreground. |
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Picture # 39 The rear axle is completely rebuilt and reinforced leafsprings have been installed. The ratio has also been modified and a 15% locking differential is installed. |
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Picture # 40 Installation of the suspension wishbone, steering column, note that ball bearings were added to the cross rod assembly and a larger anti-roll bar added. |
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Picture # 41 View from the cockpit showing the steering column and its support, both pedals in their original location and one can also see the throttle shaft through the opening of the cowling. On the passenger side is a tray for road maps. |
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Picture # 42 The aluminium radiator to be installed later.
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Picture # 43 The filling fuel cap of gasoline tank " fast opening " Racing type. |
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Picture # 44 Gas tank is installed, filling tube is modified to fit the opening in the shroud. |
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Picture # 45 it's very well finished |
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