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new repair panels - MGF

Post by smmgf51 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:57 pm

Hi

Where do I get repair panels for the lower rear wings for my MGF 2001
Its the front edge of the wheel arches thats corroded, but thats all so I think its worth a stab.
Dont want full wings if possible - any help appreciated

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Post by The old one » Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:10 am

Might be worth having a look in your local breakers, if you can find a good section to cut out and use.

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Post by Mykel » Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:58 pm

Real “repair panels” are not available, just the full rear wing (ALH460080 and ALH460090), which are in stock at Rimmer’s. For 355 quid each. Ouch.

I’d go and see a decent bodyshop with an experienced welder, who can surely cut and shape some sheet material to fit. Also, any rust spot in the sill area needs to be carefully inspected, as these usually rust from the inside out.
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Post by smmgf51 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:23 pm

Thanks for the info and replys

I agree at £355 each I think a good bodyshop welder could fabricate me something recycled out of an old Lamborghini panel or the like :lol:

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Post by talkingcars » Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:53 pm

If using Lamborghini panels you'd be better with a fibre glass fabricator.
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Post by Geoff.F » Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:01 pm

Radford Panels will hand replicate any panel or section that you may want. They made many parts for Ann's Sunbeam Stiletto with the smaller parts made up by the Body Shop Panel Beater.
One warning is that the cost may well be a multiple of any value that your car may ever be worth.
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Post by Mg2001zst » Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:04 pm

They have full wings on the bay of e,a bit cheaper £200!

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Post by Rob Bell » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:57 am

The panels are made by Motor Heritage (they who make new body shells for Midgets, MGBs and TR6s). Shop around if a whole panel is needed, otherwise fabricate a smaller repair panel - in most part, it is single curvature :)

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:59 am

I managed to buy a lower cill and partial panel passenger side as mine rusty from a guy on eBay breaking a early mgf for £40 so hopefully will cut out and weld this is is there anything I need to bear in mind behind this area before cutting in???

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Post by Rob Bell » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:29 am

I have some great pictures of a magazine project MGF that had completely new exterior panels - which means some interesting pictures of what hides behind the panel work!

I transferred my old PC archive across to my laptop. I'll see if I can dig it out and post it :)

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:15 pm

U have got me worried now

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Post by Rob Bell » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:28 pm

Don't be: it's mostly hollow box section. Whether there's most rot behind is another question - but hopefully nothing too extensive. :)

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:35 pm

Cheers fingers crossed nothing scary behind

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Post by Reckless Rat » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:39 pm

The best way to join the new panel to the existing is by forming a shallow flange so the flange on the new panel fits behind the existing. You drill several 1/4" holes in the existing panel and then MiG weld through the holes. The joint is skimmed with "jam".

You can buy a flange forming tool on the bay of E or elsewhere: Image

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:43 pm

Yes I have kinda done this once before on a slightly crumbly triumph dolomite but this is a bit newer than I'm used to and I'm a newbie too fingers crossed I don't find a catalogue of horror's behind

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:48 pm

To be honest the rust on the trumpet was pretty funny as it was everywhere pretty much the entire right cill had gone and all jacking points which a previous owner had filled with a concrete like substance very helpful

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:46 pm

[[/b]Yup all good so far opened up panel and hey presto clean and rust free behind very happy bunny
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Re: new repair panels - MGF

Post by Rob Bell » Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:08 pm

Phew! Good to see. How's the repair coming along? :)

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Post by Oldmanlogan » Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:18 pm

Not much progress, straightened up my cut out ,coated the sill inside with antirust treatment,cut my second hand panel to suit cut out , brought a mig welder as my stick welder too heavy handed and practice welding on my new mig, hopefully can start stitching panel back in ASAP

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Re: new repair panels - MGF

Post by Rob Bell » Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:22 pm

A stick welder probably would be a bit much for thin body panels. MIG would be much easier! :)

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