I have my original BJ8 left rear and right front. They need repair panels.
Pics available. Hate to take to the dump.
My body guy would not touch the Moss replacements.
Don
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of S and T Miller
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 8:03 AM
To: caddi5@comcast.net; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Moss rear fenders
They won't fit well at all. Actually I've never seen a good fitting
replacement fender. The front are worse then the rear. You most likely
will have to cut and weld the fender in several areas to make it fit, and
still do bodywork after that. They typically bow out away from the shroud
lip. I have spent 10hrs plus of metal work before getting two fenders to
fit. Originals would be the best, but they still require fitting. Sorry to
sound so negative. They can be fit, it just takes more work then most would
expect.
The Millers
"British Car Nuts"
1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
1964 MGB 40841
1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."
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Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:39:33 +0000 (UTC)
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Subject: [Healeys] Moss rear fenders
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Hello everyone,
I am still pulling dents out of my frame (thanks to everyone that gave me
ideas on how to do it) its a slow process but it is working...........Anyway
I have found a set of rear fenders and a trunk lid ,they have never been
installed and were bought at least 5 -? years ago from Moss they are painted
black primer and were made in England. I have not seen them as they are
located 700 miles away. My question is ......I have read there is a fitting
problem with these ,does anyone have experience with these that could
explain what the issues are ? what to look for? etc.etc. Also what is a
reasonable price to pay ....I have been looking for original fenders for a
long time,but the ones I find have many issues as well (rust,etc.)
Regards,
Mitch
1959 bn4
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