1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 Mk III
This fine example of a "Big Healey" underwent a total concours-class restoration.
HONORS & DISTINCTIONS:
Bethlehem Star Award 2009 Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern U.S., 2009
Best of Show 2009 Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club Encounter
This Healey came in to K&T Vintage for a paint job. Looks to be in great shape.
Uh oh. It's what is inside a car that counts. Removing the rocker panels reveals lots of oxidized metal, a.k.a. rust.
The trunk has a few surprises also. The rust will all need to be removed and repaired, then the paint stripped and prepared for pressure washing.
The rust on this fender has been cleaned, and holes ground out until there is nothing but solid metal. The voids will need to be filled and ground smooth.
Here is the same fender after being restored by meticulous bodywork.
The engine bay of this 3000 has been sanded, cleaned, primed and painted with fresh coats of "Healey blue," and the rebuilt and repainted engine reinstalled.
A new floor has been installed in the boot, with newly fabricated braces replacing the rusted out originals. Then all is primed in preparation for paint.
New metal is also installed in the floor, along with some other newly fabricated parts. The car is starting to look whole again.
Seats front and back are stripped down to the frame and rebuilt with new supports, foam and leather.
Just about there, as the fenders, doors and other panels are installed after a pristine paint job.