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Old 05-22-2004, 04:34 AM
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I went down to the Healey Factory but they have a 'gentlemens' agreement with the MG parts distributors that the Healey Factory won't sell MG parts if the MG guys won't sell Healey parts. Therefore, no go there. Although there was a nice 911 Carerra beconing me.

I then went to Jagayre and bought a late XJS handbrake from him (see picture). Little bit used looking but nothing a bit of polish or a re-chrome wouldn't fix. For $30 I reckon it's a good deal. Tell you what, that Jag stuff is made to last - not a sign of wear on the ratchet teeth. Pretty nifty how the handle drops back down flat after engaging the hand brake.

The handle is quite long so I'll need to mount it further back but I figure a few more holes in the car just lessens the weight so it's all good.

I also got some wiper wheel boxes from him - complete with thread !

All in all, a good Saturday.

Thanks for the help guys.
Adrian.
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