Ninco Healey upgrade

[ListerStormGT]

After seeing and running Harry's Ninco Jag with the PCS wheels on my recent visit I knew I had to do something similar. I had a Ninco Healey sitting around that I purchased about a year ago. I think this is the best looking one they have done to date so why not make it look better and have a great runner too.

Like Harry I also used the MT-1 motor with 9t pinion and Slot It 27t crown. Axles are drill blanks and I used some styrene tubing for axle shims in the front.


Then I also used the PCS wheels from Pendleslot Part #32207. I decided to use the tires that came with the wheels as I liked the soft compound they have. I decided against putting the knock offs on because I think it looked better without either of the styles that came with the wheels. I also colored in the grill with black acrylic paint to tone down the chrome look. In all I think it made a already great looking car look even better.

[Dangermouse]

I wish these cars came standard with wheels like that - I would pay a bit more for them

DM

[munter]

The wheels certainly add to the cool factor. Great livery too.

I see you have glued the motor in...what about doing the bearings as well.
If you are running on wood, a lot of guys here add bearings or an axle tube to the front once the ride height is set.

The longer wheelbase Jag is a good handling car and used by many but the Healey is a nice change to see on the grid.

[goosenapper]

Those wheels almost look too good for that car! :lol:

But that grill blew me away. I recently darkened the grill on a Ninco Jag that I'm working on and that made a world of difference. But this Austin Healey looks completely transformed and much less toy-like with that re-done grill. Awesome job! :clap:

Do you ever leave the stock running gear in when you swap these classic Ninco's to the MT-1? It seems like my gears never properly mesh when I do that. I even use the adapter and have tried 9, 10, and 11 tooth pinions. The motor always seems too taxed and heats up like a hot plate, and the cars don't glide as well as those with NC-1's or NC-8's. Now, the Carrera Classics that I've remotored with the MT-1 run like butter, so I'm at a loss. :think:

[HomeRacingWorld]

You did a great job :)

Looks fantastic and have to agree, nice seeing this car on the grid.

[ListerStormGT]

Thanks guy's :)

goose, I would have used the stock gears but because Ninco axle's are a bigger diameter and I was switching to a wheel that fit a 3/32 axle I had to swap out the crown for the new axle size. I don't see any reason why you couldn't just swap the motor and use the stock gearing if you are using the stock wheels. That should work fine too.

[Czar]

That is a beautiful car. You really did a brilliant job. Thanks also for the part number for the wheels. I will upgrade my MGAs now.

[racer6583]

I must say that it looks a whole lot nicer with the wheels and what you have done with darkening the grill.

I believe that if you set the car out side and with the proper camera angle you could make us believe that it's a 1:1 car that you have.

It's people like you and the rest here that inspires me to do more with my cars and as soon as I get me and the misses moved in to a new place I'll be showing you all my work I hope it won't be much longer for me to get back to playing oops I mean working on my cars.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

There we go! Lee's back in the groove!

[BRS Hobbies]

The car looks incredible with the new wheels! Thanks for posting the information on to transform the look of the car.

Best regards,
Brian

[dge467]

Great job, the wheels are awesome!

[HRWJim]

Man I love that. You guys have to stop figuring out ways to spend my money. Jim

[JESIV]

That looks amazing! My Dad likes it too, as I've been put on the committee to find some for him.

[dreinecke]

Really sets it off with the wheels! That's it, I HAVE to paint mine this year and get some wheels...