older type grill for Midget?

[RickB]

I'm considering removing the bumpers & putting on a classier looking grill.

Where would I get one without breaking the bank?

I like this one (its for a '62 MGB):

 

[Morris]

I did that on my midget. I was able to find a cheap Sprite grill from a friend with many spare parts. It's more of an undertaking than you might think, and requires cutting some metal to get the grill to fit right.

But man, I a like the way my car looks with that grill!

 

[RickB]

Is the MGB and the Midget grill the same size?

 

[racingenglishcars]

No

 

[RickB]

I didn't think so, I'm at a conference right now so i don't have access to all the normal information I could get - like measurements.

So where's a good place to find a grille? MG grill of the 60's era? Tony? Anyone else?
Thanks.

 

[Jack_Long]

Early Midget (Mark 1 and 2, I think) grilles were similar to the MGB grille you showed, just smaller.

 

[bugimike]

I didn't think so, I'm at a conference right now so i don't have access to all the normal information I could get - like measurements.

So where's a good place to find a grille? MG grill of the 60's era? Tony? Anyone else?
Thanks.

I would keep an eye out on ebay. I have seen them from time to time! If I recall correctly they actually are three to four separate pieces comprized of the grill and the surrounding trim pieces! I know there is a current listing on ebay for the trim pieces right now!
I just found this listing...(a bit pricey thoughI think, but all new parts!) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-MIDGET...1QQcmdZViewItem

If you are creative, some nice steel mesh screen or "hardware-cloth" painted black can make an attractive grill to fit within the chrome surround pieces. Just attach a chrome "MG" logo and you will have a nice "custom" look!

 

[RickB]

Ah, I see. Thanks Mike.
It would be nice to have that type - I will have to keep my eyes open.

I found this one. Not exactly what I want though.
Grill on Ebay

 

[bugimike]

The price is right!!! You would get the chrome surround that the other link wanted so much for! You could get creative with the center part!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
I posted this on another thread (excuse the 70s attire!!) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif , but the "mesh" in the grill was a homemade insert with the Sprite badge added! I like the black grill with the chrome around it even though at the time of the picture I did not have the chrome pieces on!

 

[RickB]

Thanks, I just asked the seller if he would consider postal mail or fedex - ups is the most expensive option. Still not bad.

 

[bugimike]

It should make no difference to him how it is sent, since the buyer pays shipping anyway!!! I always request snail-mail if I don't need the part ASAP!!