kerbau53 Geoff Morton Naples, FL (109 posts) Registered: 08/09/2010 10:27PM Main British Car: 78 MGB Ford 5L |
Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
Has anyone had any experience with Moss Europes fiberglass products? Specifically the MGC bonnet. Catalog says the unit comes with the frame but no pics. I'm looking for a slightly less pricey alternative to aluminum if possible. I understand Morspeed has stopped production, at least for the time being. I'm also interested in front and rear valances.
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djw090 David Witham Warwick UK (115 posts) Registered: 06/12/2008 11:20AM Main British Car: MGB 1974 and MG ZT 160 turbo 2005 |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
Not sure where in the world you are but the Moss Europe bonnet may come from Honeybourne Mouldings or Smith & Deakin.
[www.honeybournemouldings.co.uk] Honeybourne list both with the frame £92 or skin only £50. [www.smithanddeakin.co.uk] Smith and Deakin list both as well at £137.85 and £86.25. I do not know how the quality compares from one to the other. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
If you're not particularly committed to the MGC shape, Dave Craddock of Preform Resources offers fiberglass RV8-style bonnets. IMHO fit and finish appear to be superior. Shipping will probably be cheaper since they're made in Michigan. $395 for ready-to-install or $185 for just the skin. Here are snapshots I took of the ready-to-install version during BritishV8 2010:
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J Man jason adkins NW OH (202 posts) Registered: 01/21/2009 08:49PM Main British Car: '61 Morris Minor panel, '70 MGB GT, '74 MGB GT MGB 1.8, unsure yet on the GTs |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
I like the hood, too bad the cost to pop them out in steel would be sky high. I would be cool to have the valances in steel also.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
We have two hoods left over from the MGB-Roadmaster project, one NOS fiberglass like Kelly Stevenson's (raised MGC style) and one aluminum, if you're interested. I think we can give you a good price.
JB |
kerbau53 Geoff Morton Naples, FL (109 posts) Registered: 08/09/2010 10:27PM Main British Car: 78 MGB Ford 5L |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
Jim,
I'd like to talk with you re: the aluminum bonnet. Having probs getting a PM to you. My fault I.m sure as I'm new to this site. |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Moss Europe MGC fiberglass bonnet
OK. My email is Jim@BlackwoodLabs.com
Right now both hoods are at Pete's place in Sydney, Ill but we plan to pick up the spares the second weekend of September. I can get you photos then and we can discuss price and shipping. JB |