MGC Bonnet Wanted

[v8250]

Guys, Girls, as per title I'm looking for a steel MGC Bonnet. Must be in very good condition, no rust, paint condition doesn't matter as will be resprayed. Thank you, v8250

[mgtony]

Hi Andrew, bloody rare and expensive aren't they. Only one used one on Ebay, it's local to me if you decide to bid for it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mgc-Steel-bonnet-/281749...

[v8250]

mgtony said:

Hi Andrew, bloody rare and expensive aren't they. Only one used one on Ebay, it's local to me if you decide to bid for it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mgc-Steel-bonnet-/281749...

Hi Tony, have made an offer on it, waiting for the vendor to reply. If you think that's expensive try finding an alloy bonnet for under £1200, even Rimmer Bros are charging £1800 for new units...which is just ridiculous. Want a steel bonnet now as the GRP one bought from the well known GRP manufacturer is simply crap...every single area, line, edge etc needs far too much work to make even reasonably good...the moulding is even 3mm flat to the curvature of the inner wing profile.

So, emails sent out to all for a steel bonnet...can anyone help as need to find a bonnet, buzz back to bare metal, prep', prime and spray within three weeks...

All help greatly received...

[SPT28]

Hi Andrew, I assume this is the finishing touch following the conversion? Was wondering how you were getting on the other day.

Will keep an eye out also, although suspect you probably frequent the same MG forums and clubs anyway.

Best of luck.

Sam

[v8250]

Thanks Sam, yes have the 'feelers' out across the UK. Have been kindly offered one but this is some way from home so will give it to the end of the week. Have also decided to fit bonnet louvres...so another reason for not hacking up an original alloy bonnet.

Oddly, came across an alloy one that's in mint unused condition. It's not actively for sale, the vendor is asking £1500 which I think is a fair price considering their rarity; anyone looking for a pukka alloy bonnet should contact me and I'll forward the vendors' details.

[MGHammer]

Hi Andrew,

What are you doing with the oriiginal bonnet? Is it still green?

Richie

[v8250]

MGHammer said:

Hi Andrew,

What are you doing with the oriiginal bonnet? Is it still green?

Richie

Hi Richie, the original bonnet has been sold/gone to another good home. It's definitely still Brooklands Green and the new owner confirmed it matches his car superbly. A+

[chormy]

I do know of a very good MGC GRTP maker not the usual one , he makes them for the racing guys. They come with the fixing points and are nicely done. Even Carbon if that tickles you. PM me

[wildoliver]

I do still have a spare steel bonnet too.

[v8250]

Oliver, thank you again. I managed to find a very good original steel bonnet relatively local to me...though forgot to get back to you confirming.

Shaun, I pm'd you a little while back as want to chat about the GRP and CF options you mentioned. Could you pm me when you get a chance.

Thank you,
Andrew

[JLMacaulay]

Hi

If you are interested I have an original Ali bonnet for an MGC. It will need to be re-sprayed.

Cheers

James

[v8250]

Thanks for the note, James. How much, what condition and where are you?