Submerged Jensen Healey
Submerged Jensen Healey
I bought a Jensen Healey on Ebay for a driver. The seller neglected to tell me the car had ben submerged. Rather than get rid of it I decided to do a modest restoration. That has turned into a full restoration. I spent the summer and early fall taking it apart and labeling all the parts. It has been quite fun. I will send a few more photos as I go.
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Re: Submerged Jensen Healey
What caused it to go swimming? One of your local, recent hurricanes?
How did you find out it was in Davey Jones' Locker?
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How did you find out it was in Davey Jones' Locker?
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Re: Submerged Jensen Healey
When we started looking at the rear end etc., it soon became apparent. I think it was flooded a couple years ago in Georgia. Luckily fresh water, but not that lucky.
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How many cars now Mike?
Only working half a day now.
http://www.jensensontour.co.uk
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I have a few now Colin. I have been trying to resist Jensens, but it hasn’t worked yet.
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Good for you Mike - the J-H is a relatively low cost (!), easy to work on car. And a lot of fun to hoot around in.
I know the feeling. Repair of the brake booster on my J-H turned into a full repaint of the engine bay....I decided to do a modest restoration. That has turned into a full restoration.
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It's a malaise known as Jensenitis. There is no known cure.Mike L wrote:I have a few now Colin. I have been trying to resist Jensens, but it hasn’t worked yet.
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Mike L wrote:I have a few now Colin. I have been trying to resist Jensens, but it hasn’t worked yet.
Have you got the C-V8 home yet?
Only working half a day now.
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Not yet Colin. I am hoping to have 2 Jensen’s to drive before the end of the year. Time will tell.
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I think you've got it really bad Mike! Jensenitis.
One is never enough...
I hope you're well and that the C-V8 home coming is soon
One is never enough...
I hope you're well and that the C-V8 home coming is soon
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Thank you Martin.
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The Jensen Healey is back from paint and ready to start putting back together. The car was straight with very little rust. I did have to replace the floor pans though, which Andy Brooks helped me out with. It shouldn't be long before I am driving it.
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Mike. Like the paint job, the engine looks mint as well, you are going to need a bigger property if this carries on.
Good luck to you Sir.
Good luck to you Sir.
Only working half a day now.
http://www.jensensontour.co.uk
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Thanks Colin. I think you may be right.
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Looking great - it'll keep you busy for a few evenings at least!
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