Jim Elliott
New York, USA.

Car Model:1962 Austin Healey 3000 BJ7
Engine: 2006 GM LS2 6.0 liter rated at 440 bhp
Trans: 4L80E manual/auto
Rear axle: Narrowed Chrysler 8-3/4 w a 3.42:1 limited slip
Other Mods: Triple electric fans and aluminum radiator and expansion tank

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1962 BJ7 + 2004 Z06 test fit

 

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2004 Z06 crate motor on stand w factory headers (they do not fit)

 

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2004 Z06 crate motor w Street & Performance headers (they fit)

 

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Z06 with Edelbrock/Holley/MSD retro kit

 

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Street & Performance exhaust - driver side- snug fit

 

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4L60E installs from bottom; motor from top then mated

 

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Deep sump trans pan proves regrettable on shakedown cruise

 

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One piece stainless steel trans tunnel is indicative of craftsmanship

 

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Chrysler 8-3/4" narrowed w Mosler axles and 4 link
plus central panhard rod (wishbone)

 

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Chrysler rear axle - underside view w panhard rod attached

 

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New floors + mini tubs = new trunk floor

 

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Ron Francis Wiring Express - a circuit for every need

 

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Driver side slotted drilled rotors to fit BJ8 calipers

 

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Passenger side slotted drilled rotors to fit BJ8 calipers

 

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Passenger compartment-center panel has P/W
as well as door & hood poppers w leather dash

 

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Pilot's view- gauges rebuilt/adapted back to original
mechanical & OD switch does turn signal duty

 

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2007 Spring view - before louvered alloy bonnet, boot & smooth door skins

 

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Final panel fitting @ Automotive Restoration Stratford, CT

 

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