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older type grill for Midget?

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RickB

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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):
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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!
 
Is the MGB and the Midget grill the same size?
 
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.
 
Early Midget (Mark 1 and 2, I think) grilles were similar to the MGB grille you showed, just smaller.
 

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RickB said:
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.
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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!
 
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
 
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!
 

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