Looks like a pretty nice conversion.
For a step in between, I've been considering a fiberglass bumper from
these guys. If and when I ever get to the finish body work/painting stage.
http://www.morspeedperformance.com/bumpers_replicas.shtml
I think the front is about $300. Plus a grill.
Don Vierling wrote:
> Rick,
> I just went to a rubber bumper conversion seminar at MG2004 here in NJ.
> Seems like a much easier project now that it's been explained to me
> "in-person". Moss now makes a conversion kit for the MGB, but the
> fellow giving the seminar (Peter Cosmides from www.motorcar-garage.com)
> has been doing this procedure from scratch for years.
>
> Based on Peter's talk today, an inexpensive Midget for parts would
> certainly be helpful. You could then fabricate the missing sheet-metal
> bits and also have a guide for what goes where. However, don't discount
> the time and effort you might spend cleaning up parts from the donor
> car. Perhaps converting a Midget would be even easier than doing a "B".
> I will pose that question tomorrow when I go back for more learnin'...
>
> donny v
> 78 MGB
>
>
>>>>"Rick Lindsay" <rick@stoolhead.com> 6/24/2004 11:32:50 AM >>>
>
>
> I've been thinking the same thing on my
> restored '76 Midget. Each time I open the bonnet
> and see that original opening in the sheetmetal
> I want to pull the rubber off and buy the new
> bits. I then remind myself that my goal is to
> NOT invest any more money in this car. Yet, if
> I could find a parts car I would buy all the bits
> except the bumpers and grill then buy those new.
> So many things to enjoy, so little money in the
> budget.
> best,
> rick
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