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 |
MGB patch panels?
I picked up a MGB GT and it needs a few patches, any recommendations of where to do my shopping? Thanks
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: MGB patch panels?
When you call places to inquire ask whether their panels are the black british motor heritage or redish other brand. I used the red ones for mine & they're typically a little less expensive, but I've read posts from a bunch of folks who say the black bmh ones are a bitter fit so require less work for a good job.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: MGB patch panels?
IMHO, the "Made-in-England" panels are definitely preferable. Rather than just going by what color they're painted, it might be helpful (or interesting) to know a bit about who makes and distributes them. Here's an article about the distributor: British Motor Heritage
And here's a paragraph from deep inside that article about who actually makes the patch panels: Quote: |
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: MGB patch panels?
So who actually sells these higher quality patches (other than Moss)? The sources I was finding were for the whole panel and I have a hard time justifying the cost of a $600+ 1/4 panel on a $400 car when I only need the bottom/front 4" of it.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: MGB patch panels?
Moss would be my first choice... but for patch panels (and for Heritage bodyshells) I think "The Roadster Factory" might be the best bet. They list and illustrate the patch panels in their catalog.
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4516 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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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: MGB patch panels?
Bringing this back up, Do the American companies that sell patches (Moss, Roadster Factory, etc.) actually keep them in stock or would I have to wait for them to be shipped over from England?
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: MGB patch panels?
Jason, also don't forget that many patches are small enough to form yourself if there aren't any complicaterd compound curves or flanges on them. It may be best to replace the whole area, but not absolutely necessary if the rust hasn't spread too far and can be chemically treated so that it won't reappear. On my MGA I used some aftermarket repair panels but also formed a lot of the smaller areas myself and saved quite a bit.
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