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Re: Lightweight MGB trunk lid?

To: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>, MG List <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Lightweight MGB trunk lid?
From: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:14:54 -0700 (PDT)
--- Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> wrote:
> Seems an unlikely subject for fiberglass -- it's so
> small it would hardly
> make a difference.

Good point.  But mine has so much putty in it, you
almost need a hydraluic lift to open the darn thing. 
Even a stock steel one would probably save me half a
ton...

> Oh, here's a tip regarding the aluminum bonnet: make
> absolutely sure it is
> aligned perfectly, that the latch engages solidly,
> and that you have NEW
> rubber stops on the inner fenders to keep it
> aligned.

Awesome tip.  Thanks!

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