On 10/21/97 9:36 PM so and so larry.g.unger@lmco.com said. (And I quote)
>Ben Russet wrote:
>
>>I guess you'll all figure out I'm not a purist after this:
>>
>>I was just wondering if anybody had figured out a way of making MGA
>> doors lockable. I wonder if it would be possible to fabricate a set of
>> doors to MGA spec that have locks in them. Any ideas / comments /
>> suggestions?
>
>Phil Bates replied:
>
>> Here's a suggestion - buy MGA coupe doors - which have locks, and
>> alter them to be more like roadster doors. I.E. knock off the window
>> frames and the window frame ridge.
>
>Ummmm ... am I missing something? What is the point of installing
>locks on the doors of an MGA roadster? IOW, how are locks going to
>stop someone when you have side curtains and a canvass hood? I
>for one don't even see the benefit of locking the doors on an MGB
>roadster ... all that will get you is slash hood.
>
>Pursit Rant ON ...
>
>If ya want locks ... buy an MG that came with them (MGA Coupe/MGB)
>... don't go cutting up a good set of MGA Coupe doors ... arrrrrrrrrgh.
>
>... Pursit Rant OFF.
>
>Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
>'61 MGA 1600 MkII Roadster
I have to agree. I have had to replace a top (just one - I learned) after
somebody cut up the top to get in and steal a box of cassetes. Now I put
them in the trunk when I leave the car.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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