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MG MGB Technical - will the hood fit ?

can anyone tell me if any hood will fit any frame,
will a takeoff hood fit a fold down frame,
i've got a 64 roadster with a hood that you take off,but i want a fold down hood and frame that you leave on the car if you know what i mean,because my hood is new,
da wright

Hi there, the correct folding frame for your car is the grey folding frame, but the later black folding frame is in my opinion much better, but you will need a new hood. I may have a folding frame tucked away if you are interested(am located near Milton Keynes). Ican be contacted on 07875 177743. Cheers, Dave
DM Gibson

I am looking for a packaway hood should you decide to sell it........
Chris Cordingley

You can adapt the grey frames to fold down, in a way that is reversible if you change your mind. I did this on my last MGB. You do need to drill a small bolt hole in each metal tab on the ends of the frame. These act as a hinge.
Peter

Any frame should fit any car, it is the tops that must be selected to fit the frame you have.
Paul Hunt2

thank you all for the info,
i think i will try puting a hole in the frame so it folds down,
thanks again,
dave. oxfordshire
da wright

hi

i too have a mgb roadster, and have bought a hood from moss, and a black folding hood from uk. i live in malaysia, and no one has any experience of fitting a black folding hood. i would be very grateful if someone could give me some photos and a explanation how its done.i have also bought the screw cmz428 from moss to fit the hood
thanks
vignes
vignes pillai

Your best bet is to get hold of a copy of Lyndsay Porter's 'Guide to Purchase and Restoration of the MGB', republished as 'The mgb restoration Manual'. Covers the hood as well as many other areas.
Paul Hunt2

This thread was discussed between 03/05/2008 and 12/05/2008

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