MGB Headlight Grille

[princetn1]

Forum, be honest (as I know you will)...a friend of mine installed the metal mesh/grilles over his headlights. I kind of like the look and should help with rock chips, etc. but what is the concensus out there? GO or NO GO???

 

[Joe Reed]

You might check FL law regarding those. As I understand it, they are actually illegal in some states (something about blocking some of the light). I could, of course, be wrong about that....I don't have any personal knowledge about the issue. Even if it is, I would imagine the chances of getting a ticket would be very remote.

I think they look great on T-Series cars....maybe on MGAs as well....but not sure about them on the more modern MGB. That's my opinion....and you know what that's worth!

 

[JPSmit]

I was given a pair - and couldn't ever figure out how to properly install them - that said, I really think it needs to be part of the "total look" of the car - so, if everything else is stock, I suspect it will always look odd - but, if you lean to slightly custom - even a new wheel and cool rims - it could work really well. That said, your car - your choice!

 

[DrEntropy]

Those stone guards were contemporary and available through Marion's "MG Mitten" in the mid and late '60's. If ya spent half a fortune on Cibie envelopes and H-4 bulbs, it wasn't a bad idea.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Great item for cutting up you hands and fingers. Never much cared for them.

 

[NC Mike]

Like Dr.E wrote,

If ya spent half a fortune on Cibie envelopes and H-4 bulbs, it wasn't a bad idea.

If you're going for a particular look, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
If only to protect a pair of $10 sealed beams from the local parts store, I wouldn't.

My 2 cents.

 

[Gokart]

Mike,

Kinda depends on what you want. Do you want the look or do you want to protect the glass or a bit of both, There are alternatives such as the sebring offering at Moss and others, https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29115.

I have seen some clear plastic ones that are basically the same as the wire mesh type, but allas I can not find where they are sold at the moment.

 

[AngliaGT]

I bought a pair of clear headlight covers,that went over the headlights,
but behind the hold down in Montana,many years ago.I'm sure they're still available-
somewhere.