Goodbye for the winter, little Bugeye! We’ll see you out on the roads in the spring when nicer weather returns.

@EconoboxGarage

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your continued support and encouragement Joel!

Ian, I did a binge watch of every episode over the last few days. Very informative and enjoyable. Love the story telling and tips. I’m working on my fourth TR-6 with the “recommissioning” approach as my new mantra. Like you, I try to do most of the work myself. Love your car, looking forward to seeing the hardtop project. Thanks again. Todd

@EconoboxGarage

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you Todd! Glad you enjoyed them.

Bonjour Ian , I equipped my cars ( Tr3 - MGA - Spitfire MK2 ...) with a battery switch inside in front of the passenger seat . Regards Alain ( FRANCE -Bordeaux )

@EconoboxGarage

6 ай бұрын

Bonjour Alain! I did consider doing that but the way i did it seemed a much easier solution.

That's how I keep my Midget battery alive, mounted the leads to the terminals and just tuck the charger under the hood. Works fine. Just make sure anything else that has the quick disconnect uses the same lead for positive as your battery tender does so you don't have a bunch of chargers with clips and permanent mounting leads that have a different polarity, like I do...

@EconoboxGarage

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ken. I only have the one thing that uses a battery tender so I should be good!

Nicely done Ian. I actually have that exact same cover, bought it last year during a sale. I haven't opened it yet since my Bugeye is still in pieces. Good to know it fits!

@EconoboxGarage

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim. How far away are you from getting your Bugeye on the road?

@jimholmgren

7 ай бұрын

I'm a long ways off, Ian. Last winter I tore it completely down, removed everything. Now I'm waiting for the money tree to bloom so I can get the body media blasted and get a new floor pan and rocker panels welded in. 😀@@EconoboxGarage

Your Sprites cold start at +4 is easier than my BJ8 at +20 😅 I pull my battery out over the winter as I dont have power to leave a battery tender on. I have used fogging oil in my cylinders as an extra preventive measure. As always another great video. All the best in the New Year

@EconoboxGarage

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Gareth. Looking forward to seeing you and the Healey at a few shows in 2024!

Another good video, Ian. My Bugeye doesn't like cold starts, either. You're correct- It's obvious the plastic fan moves much more air. It comes in handy down here in New Jersey - crawling along in the Independance Day parade! One note: I don't like those screw type battery disconnects.You have to have something on while you are cranking the disconnect screw, otherwise they make and break as you try to find a dead spot. I had one with a green knob just like yours and it drove me crazy. I threw it out and got the blade type. It's foolproof.

@EconoboxGarage

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan. I'll keep an eye on the disconnect. I haven't had any issues so far.

@dansalinas2322

7 ай бұрын

Ian, super job in getting the bugeye ready for a winters sleep. I remember driving my bugeye during the winter. It handled very well.

Well done Ian. The car looks amazing. Now what are you going to do all winter with the car put away?

@EconoboxGarage

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Gareth. The car may make it out of the garage once or twice over the winter if the weather and roads are in good shape. I plan to start work on restoring a factory hardtop over the coming weeks... that after I've cleaned up the garage a bit!

@garethgoodchild2643

7 ай бұрын

I look forward to that. I have a roof that needs refurbishing as well