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Jim_Gruber

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One of the missing parts on Bugsy II is the 13 1/2" x 5 1/2" cover that goes over the Pedal Box opening on a LHD BE. It appears to be a simple flat plat and probably easy to fabricate but does anyone have a spare available that are willing to part with. A strange thing to be missing when almost everything else survived attached to the car. Thanks.
 
I have one that you are welcome to. It won't fit in an envelope. If you are in a hurry I can figure out how to ship. Can you wait until I go to Dayton next time to see my daughter? Some time this summer but I can't say exactly when.
 
Like above, I have a very rusty one from where raccoon's made a nest in my midget for 25 year's.

Ahhh, barn find's.

Kurt.
 
Bought one from Ashley Hinton a couple of weeks ago. Well pleased. If you order from Ashley you might want to see what other small items you need that he makes to save on the postage.
 
Purchased a cover from Ashley Hinton. One less part to refinish. 10 Pounds + 7 pounds shipping. $26.51 total and here in one week. Thanks everyone for the response. This one was easier to get than I thought.
 
I tried going to the Ashley Hinton Websight, but I can't get it to work except to show heaters no matter which browser I use... ?

the reason I ask is that I'm getting ready (next winter) to root out the tin worm. I would like to get all new A pillars, as I fear that door hinge rust thing once I have the skin taken off. ....

I know someone is making original body parts, just don't know where to look. I thought it was Ashley Hinton..

Hold on a sec while I look....

Back.. and

I found 'em on ahspares... are they the only source?
 
Ashley does build the stuff that AH Spares sells I do believe. Sometimes he posts stuff on E-Bay if he's got extra inventory but typically he sells wholesale only.

You can reach him as : To: ah <ah@mgcars.org.uk> He does answer e-mail.

A post I replaced on Bugsy I. Looks like it's tough to do but isn't really. Buy a Spot Weld Cutter. Measure and measure and tack weld, fit door, support door finish weld. There is a tricky part to fit up towards the top where A-Post panel gets skinny and then goes the other direction. I simply cut the hard to fit part off. I also needed to replace the reinforcement panel inside the door in the middle of replacing the A-Post. I drilled out that piece and discovered just a folded box. Flattened out the piece with assist from my vice, made a template and cut out. Folded like the other piece, cut holes for spot welding and Bob's your uncle. Really pretty simple after all once you saw how everything was built.
 
Thanks James. PAss on to someone else. I have a new one already ordered here on Monday. I thought this was going to be hard to get. I had like5 offers. These things must be breeding somewhere.
 
Jim_Gruber said:
Ashley does build the stuff that AH Spares sells I do believe. Sometimes he posts stuff on E-Bay if he's got extra inventory but typically he sells wholesale only.

You can reach him as : To: ah <ah@mgcars.org.uk> He does answer e-mail.

A post I replaced on Bugsy I. Looks like it's tough to do but isn't really. Buy a Spot Weld Cutter. Measure and measure and tack weld, fit door, support door finish weld. There is a tricky part to fit up towards the top where A-Post panel gets skinny and then goes the other direction. I simply cut the hard to fit part off. I also needed to replace the reinforcement panel inside the door in the middle of replacing the A-Post. I drilled out that piece and discovered just a folded box. Flattened out the piece with assist from my vice, made a template and cut out. Folded like the other piece, cut holes for spot welding and Bob's your uncle. Really pretty simple after all once you saw how everything was built.
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Hi Jim,
Here's a link to my "A" post repair
https://www.spritespot.com/gallery/1960-bugeye-refurb?page=2

Regards
mark
 
Bugsy II's first new part in more than 50 years. Nice Work Ashley Hinton 015.jpg Hey guys thanks for the offers of used ones like this. I found one new and it was one less part to restore. Looks well made and fits well. Now if I could import a new bonnet for the 10 pounds this cost.
 
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