The left hand drive Austin Healey 3000s are notorious for keeping the driver warm...a bit too warm. The exhaust system, you see, is located directly underneath the the driver's seat. This makes the Big Healey driving experience somewhat less than pleasant, especially on a hot summer day.
With Tim's permission, of course, we installed a special heat shield between the floor pan on the driver's side and exhaust system. We are also applying another layer of the same material to the topside of the floor pans.
In preparation for the heat shield installation, several coats of Colorado Red were applied to the cockpit.
In the photos to the left and below you will see the heat shield that has been applied to the floor pans.
This "blanket" will reduce heat from the engine and noise from the road. The car will sound and feel more "solid" and the best part is, no one will ever know it's there.
When the installation of the blanket has been completed, there will be a barrier between the engine's exhaust system and the driver. I'm not saying it will even remotely resemble air conditioning, but the driver will certainly be more comfortable.
I love this car...
Tom McCurry
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