Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
sebring body kit near completion
Wow it's been a long time coming but other than a few details we finally showed our Sebring body kit at the British swap meet
in Wheaton Ill., we had the front fenders etc done last year but decided on some changes to the rear fenders and valance, I tried getting everything done before my back surgery but that didn't happen but my mates all helped out to get the display ready, now i've got to go over everything for the V8 meet in Omaha ! Dave |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: sebring body kit near completion
So...where the hell was this kit three years ago!
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4593 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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I especially like that front valance. It's just a terrific shape.
It's going to be great to see these parts on some racecars! Their integrity is so superior to what's been available until now. Dave, do you expect people might buy your rear valance for use in chrome-bumper conversion projects? |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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Curtis, I definately want to pursue the rubber bumper valance idea, I need a donor car to perfect it on however, so I'm looking for that, I know the race car fanciers like our aero front valances, but we are working on a n old fashioned (read that purist) style
Sebring front valance , the big difference will be that it will fit our front fenders and have the the same flush appearance, no fasteners etc visible. Dave, I hear ya, but its taken this long to get where we are, you still have one of the best looking Bs ever ! here's some more development pics; |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
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I really love the shape of the wheel arches. Makes me think I might have to "upgrade" at some point. Dave, do you take trade ins?
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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Cmon Dave you know you're dyin to build another one !!
Dave |
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DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
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"Cmon Dave you know you're dyin to build another one !!"
Yeah, it would give me a chance to do all of the things I've thought about while working on the current project. Sigh... |
roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
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Are "Speedster" headlites an option/lol ?? Nice work ! roverman.
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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Art, thats a good question, I don't see any reason the headlight covers would'nt work,maybe with a little
heat persuasion ?? Dave |
nobogez07 Doug Brown Webster, South Dakota (58 posts) Registered: 12/11/2012 05:38PM Main British Car: 1971 Mk II MGB coupe 1992 302 Ford H.O. EFI |
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Dave
You'll be getting my order for all 6 parts in Omaha!! What a beautiful job!! Flares have been a big worry for me. I've really never seen any that I really liked - that is until now!!! Look forward to meeting you in Omaha Dave. Till then |
MrNick Nickolas Beckius Colorado Springs, CO (30 posts) Registered: 11/10/2009 03:14PM Main British Car: 1975 MGB 4.6L Rover V8 |
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Well, looks like I'll be sending Dave a couple thousand dollars once I start doing body work. Top notch job there.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6499 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: sebring body kit near completion
You really can't go wrong on Dave's body panels. The very finest quality in every single piece I've had the pleasure to look at.
Jim |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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RattyBGT David Martin Lancashire, UK (3 posts) Registered: 10/05/2013 11:35AM Main British Car: 1971 MG BGT MG B Series 1800 Range Rover EFI 4.0 to go in... |
Re: sebring body kit near completion
Hi David,
This project looks awesome, and close to my heart in various ways! Did you do anything special to strengthen the rear of the GT body when the GRP wings were installed other than beef up the lay-up? I want to do something similar with my car (only subtly flared though, so no massive gap to bridge to the wheel wells!) but do not want the back end to go floppy as an EFI V8 will also be going in! Keep up the great work! David |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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David, as you can see from Travis' car he has fitted our wheel arch system which closes off the rear arches to the fender panel and takes a minimum of sheetmetal out of the structure, when the inner is bonded in place it lessens any stiffness lost in cutting into the structure. There is no difference between roadster and GT fitment of the rear assy only the front fenders (wings) are different from GT to roadster at the A pillar area.. you could use our wheel arch system even if you are going with narrower flairs.
Also Travis car feature our classic SEBRING style front valance with the brake ducts.If you e-mail me I will send more detail pics of our bits Dave |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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Can u please pass on where to purchase?
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4556 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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Sadly, Preform Resources is no more. Dave Craddock has retired due to health issues.
Mantell Motorsport purchased the molds for MGB parts from him. I do not know if Pete is yet producing the parts that you are interested in. [www.mantellmotorsport.com] |