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The Hundred Dollar Healey

14 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

So The Hundred Dollar Healey is coming along, I spent most of the day using Por15 on the floorboards, I let it sit a full week since I used purple power and a high-pressure hose to clean out the interior. The Por15 works great and once it dries creates a nice clean shell to work with. I also did a small test panel on the engine compartment, I am debating on if I am going to paint the engine compartment the body color or if I am just going to paint it black. I prefer black engine compartments as I just think they look cleaner.

I also began some of the bodywork today, I lucked into a set of fenders for $20.00 each from a guy over in San Berdoo and I started stripping the front nose cone and blasting it down to the metal before I bust out the hammer and start fixing all of the dents and damage.

So far the total into project Hundred Dollar Healey is as follows:

Car $100.00
DMV VIN Verification $60
DMV Fees $46
Fenders $40
Paint $0

Total: $246.00

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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