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MG MGA - Interesting MGA

There is an MGA roadster on Ebay, No.4617652174 that has been converted from a coupe. It looks very good, and you can't see the joins. Is this a cheaper way of getting a roadster?
Nigel Munford

Perhaps - or is it a dear way of stuffing up a Coupe.

Tintops Rule - OK!

Ian F
Ian Fraser

My guess is that the roof was damaged or rusted out so they converted it rather than making dificult and expensive body repairs.

I have seen a coupe converted before but it retained the vent windows and door handles. This one is a full conversion.
Steve Simmons

Sorry Ian, didn't mean to offend.
Nigel Munford

Hi Nigel
Not offended - just being a bit 'parochial' coz I finally managed to get one a few years ago.


Steve could be right, my coupe has a lot of rust where the tintop joins the body, I have got a bit of work ahead to fix it.

Cheers
Ian F

PS -
I should be the last one to criticise someone elses project.

TF1250 => B series 1622 + B series box and rear axle.
RB BGT => CB and lowered.
midget 1500 => Datsun A15 + 5 speed + CB and lowered.
MGA 1500 Coupe => 1800 5 main + O/D box + 3.909 diff + MGB front suspension + Aston Martin chrome wires.

I.F.
Ian Fraser

This thread was discussed on 04/03/2006

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