Culgan wrote:
>
> >I notice VB has mud flaps on sale this month. Were these original on
> >rubber bumber cars, and is there any consensus that they protect the
> >finish and lower panels, or do they just generate more revenue for
> >catalog companies?
>
> I installed two pair, front and rear on my '66 MGB, after spending so much
> time restoring and painting.I had seen how much mud and other road debris
> was being thrown up onto the sills and bottom of rear fenders. They did an
> excellent job of protecting the panels. At the time I had bought a brand
> named "Spray Cheetahs" (cute huh?), with raised white octagons from Moss I
> think, this was ten years ago. This brand seemed better than another they
> were carrying at the time, and in fact the second pair I ordered was
> different, which I returned these for a matching set.
>
> I thought they were very functional and IMHO looked great too. Mine are
> looking kinda shabby after all these years, I'd like to replace them -
> anyone know if this brand is still available?
>
> Dave Culgan
> serenade@delanet.com
> '66 MGB (grey with disc wheels and "Spray Cheetahs")
UK MGOC have them with all white and white/red MG logos in an octogon, and MGB,
Midget, V8, GT or nothing underneath (link to reclining women not intended).
Can't see if the logo is raised, but the ones on my V8 that came with the car
are.
PaulH.
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