Carl:
The Rover supplied fenders for the GT do seem to have fitting
problems at the top of the cowl. This seems to be a problem with the
pressing. They can be made to work, but getting the top end gap free is a
pain.
Kelvin.
> Even the Rover fenders require a bit of tweaking to make them
> fit - but I
> agree with Carl about the cheaper ones. Regarding the
> difference between
> GT and roadster fenders: the roadster fenders have a hole to
> accommodate
> the windshield piller. The GT fender rather is cut out to go
> around the
> piller. I suppose a roadster fender could be adapted to fit
> a GT, but why
> do it?
>
> If you buy a used GT fender, check it carefully around the bottom for
> previous rust repair, and around the headlight area for rust
> and collision
> repair. I swear most of the old MGBs I've dissassembled have
> bondo around
> the headlight buckets. It would be best if you saw the fender off the
> donor car before agreeing to buy it - then you can see
> evidence of repairs
> from the inside.
>
> Allen
>
> >From: Carl French <cfrench@cybertours.com>
> >
> >Eckersmg@aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >> I am considering replacing the front left fender on my
> 1969 MGB GT and would
> >> like to know what the differences are in the regular and
> economy fenders
> >>that
> >> Moss sells.
> >
> >The more expensive one fits, the cheaper ones do not. You
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