Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
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Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Question as per thread title: I removed mine ages ago for the respray, and now I can't remember which hole is used for the tonneau cover popper! D'oh!
Can someone post a picture of theirs? Thanks
Can someone post a picture of theirs? Thanks
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
I'm guessing my Trophy one is different Rob?
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
If it has the black plastic trim on the inside of the door shut on the B-pillar, it will be similar, albeit without the early press-stud
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Leave it with me Rob, I'll have a look tomorrow
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Thanks Bruce!
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Here they are, nearside and offside. If you need better pics, e-mail me and I'll send them full size. The driver's side pic is clearer.
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Perfect! Just what I needed. So obvious really!
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
Same as the Trophy
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
And do you really use the tonneau in an Mk1 F? I must admit, it is the best cover keeping a careful eye on the hinges and engine cover. Look at a Mk2 or TF and notice the elevation of the lid.
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
I did have a Mk1 tonneau cover but dumped it after the inner lining foam went all wanky. To be honest it was a right pain to get it properly fastened . A friend gave me a later one (that's trapped under the boot lid) but that went the same way with the foam rotting. I just don't use one now. Just close the hood front rail clamps for safety. The glass screen keeps it weighted down. The wind stop helps too.
Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
My “Tonneau had the same fate. I bought a Full Tonneau attaching to studs replacing the screws for the screen vents. It did not have a tail for the boot so it would come adrift at high speeds so I bought some material and had the tail fitted.
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
I red the problem here several times with the disintegrating tonneau cover.
The isolating foam is giving up over the years due to heat and mechanical stress from driving wind. Had this problem too and solved it.
A possible solution is to cut the fabric in the back and use a vakuum cleaner and a brush to remove all the dust and remains of the foam.
Here a 50 / 50 picture.
And here a possible result.
It is not 100% away from the moment you done it, but every use of the tonneau cover there will be less dust and finally the soft hood will be dust free.
And you gain some weight advantage..
Greetings from Germany
The isolating foam is giving up over the years due to heat and mechanical stress from driving wind. Had this problem too and solved it.
A possible solution is to cut the fabric in the back and use a vakuum cleaner and a brush to remove all the dust and remains of the foam.
Here a 50 / 50 picture.
And here a possible result.
It is not 100% away from the moment you done it, but every use of the tonneau cover there will be less dust and finally the soft hood will be dust free.
And you gain some weight advantage..
Greetings from Germany
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Re: Anyone have a picture of the Mk1 MGF B-pillar trim?
I did what Tom has done but was concerned the hood irons might rub thru the vinyl so got some cheap carpet? used for custom van walls (ebay), I didn't use it on on the boot flap because the thinner the better there. The weird thing is it's a perfect match for the material used in the hood well but is flexible, if anyone needs to repair this area it could be handy.
I haven't got a picture handy and it's precipitating down here but if anyone wants one I can oblige.
I haven't got a picture handy and it's precipitating down here but if anyone wants one I can oblige.