Hot Rods Restoring the Hemi-Healy BB/GS

My Father, Bob Ida built and ran the Hemi-Healy back in the late 60's on the east coast. We just found what we believe to be the car. I just bought it and we are going to restore it back to this look together. Pretty excited about it, hope you like it.

 

wow....now there's a sleeper. Nobody would EVER guess that it's not a dead-stock 100-6 A-H.

 

That thing was wild, must've been a long ass belt with that Roto-Faze intake.

 

I had a 1960 with a SBC and 4 speed, it was quick I cannot imagine what this beast was like. Hope it turns out to be the car you believe it to be. Good luck with the restoration.

Not to be an a$$hole but isn't it Healey?

 

yes, its Healey, but he called it Hemi-Healy, just shortened it up, i guess it fit better on the lower pan.

 

Yeah, the Roto-Faze intake is crazy! love how tall it is compared to the roof height.

 

Very cool.

 

wisenhiemer...

 

I have one in my shop, just sat there waiting to be attended to. What I want to do is build a wild drag car like the Hemi Healey, but common sense tells me it would not be too practical for where I live.





Big enough engine bay:

 

I've had four or five big Healeys, and put a Chev V8 in every one of them and of course converted them to 12V (on the early ones) neg ground. They are indeed rockets, aluminum center section, steel fenders. History of Shelby will tell you that this combo was his original intention, but neither of the major players wanted to play ball, so he schmoozed AC and Ford and the rest is history, or should I say legendary?

 

KOOL!! so, give us details and pics of what, how and where you found it.

 

Had a 100 with a Hi Po 289 which would surprise most muscle cars. can't imagine squeezing in a Hemi.

 

that thing is nutz!! must have been fun to drive!

 

I... Love... that car
I'm watching this one

 

Hey H.R. Tucker,how about posting pics of the car you bought..Like to see it in "as found" condition!

 

Very cool, my kid years saw that car in the mags!!!!

 

Here is another shot of the Hemi-Healy at Englishtown in the late 60's. The Roto-Faze Intake on the 354 made it crazy looking. I have a video to post of this car making a pass. i'll find it and post it soon.

 

Diggin' those shorty exhaust pipes,too...that thing had to be a real flamethrower, probably warmed up the strip for those massive slicks! What a cool car.

 

Did the car ever run at Dover Drag Strip?

It sure looks like one I used to see there on Sunday's.

Best of luck with the project. Jimbo

 

That thing was just evil!! I have a Healey replica with a 383 stroker, Brodix, and dual quads. It is a super street car but the loud pedal turns it into a beast. I love it.

 

Jimbo, he may have run at Dover, but Englishtown was his home track. Honeyman he said it used to make holes in the pavement when he would crack the throttle!

 

awesome Dubya, very cool Healey! must be a blast to drive.

 

Very nice Mr Ida. Finding your Dads old car, that's just great.
Hopefully lots of info and photos to come?
Its nice when you get that personal connection on something like this. Really adds to the build and history.
Hopefully see you using that Car as it was intended.
Best of luck
Luke

 

Nice ride !!!!! I bet that thing was a handfull !!! LOL

 

We are currently looking for parts for the project as we just found the car and picked it up. We haven't even unloaded it from the trailer yet but are excited to start the search for things like the Roto-Faze Intake manifold, a 354 block, 392 heads, magnesium Americans for the rea. The front wheels are still on the car. The closest we thought we would ever get to keeping the car going was using it as T shirt art!

 

Very exciting! We need pics. Suddenly my Ford-Healey seems so inadequate. And sign me up for one of those T-shirts.

 

Man that thing is awsome I love it I remember seeing pics of that when I was a kid
I love old Healeys I got the chance work on a customers 55 that had a small block cheby w muncie and a 57 chevy 3.73 posi rear that thing was a pocket rocket, his car was originally built in the early 60s. I will see if I can find pics

 

Unless this intake is two pieces, its not going to fit on a 354 block with 392 heads.

 

this is awesome, keep us posted with lots of pics and info, dig it