Where to buy Bugeye Body Panels?

[60Bugeye]

Hi,

I'm looking at Bugeye body panels (interior and exterior) on the 4 major parts suppliers (Moss, Moss Europe, VB, AH Spares). The prices are mostly equivalent, even with the pound/dollar conversion, though shipping would obviously be higher from the UK/Europe.


In your opinion and experience, which supplies the best quality (including fit) panels?

Cheers,

- Chris

 

[markberry]

Hi Chris,
I think all three of those suppliers get their panels from the same vendors. I had good and bad experiences with all three. AH Spares carries a larger selection and their prices were lower, even with the higher shipping rate.
regards
Mark

 

[60Bugeye]

Hi Chris,
I think all three of those suppliers get their panels from the same vendors. I had good and bad experiences with all three. AH Spares carries a larger selection and their prices were lower, even with the higher shipping rate.
regards
Mark

Thanks, Mark.

Moss Europe lists "original" and "aftermarket" for some of their panels.

Is "original" better?

- Chris

 

[Whitephrog]

Chris

Which panels do you need?

 

[60Bugeye]

Rockers (inner and outer), lower rear fenders, part or maybe all floors (might get away with fabricated patches), lower outer front door pillar skin, maybe part of the bulkhead. There may be more as I start tearing the car apart.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

I think there are a few manufacturers depending on the panel in question. BMH I think is usually "original" and steelcraft and such are usually "aftermarket".

Someone else may want to correct me, because this is just a generalized assumption of mine.

 

[60Bugeye]

I think there are a few manufacturers depending on the panel in question. BMH I think is usually "original" and steelcraft and such are usually "aftermarket".

Someone else may want to correct me, because this is just a generalized assumption of mine.

Forgive my ignorance; what is BMH?

 

[Jim_Gruber]

British Motor Heritage

 

[Whitephrog]

Chris

I have a pair of new rear end caps (left and right) same as Moss P/N 452-160 and 452-165. These are from AHSpares. Yours for $12.00 including postage if interested.

 

[60Bugeye]

Chris

I have a pair of new rear end caps (left and right) same as Moss P/N 452-160 and 452-165. These are from AHSpares. Yours for $12.00 including postage if interested.

Sold. I'll PM you.

 

[markberry]

Hi Chris,
I think all three of those suppliers get their panels from the same vendors. I had good and bad experiences with all three. AH Spares carries a larger selection and their prices were lower, even with the higher shipping rate.
regards
Mark

Thanks, Mark.

Moss Europe lists "original" and "aftermarket" for some of their panels.

Is "original" better?

- Chris

I'm not sure what they mean by that. I don't remember ever seeing a choice.

 

[ralph_s]

I'm about 95% complete w/ my sheet metal resto on my BE and I'd recommend the "heritage" parts. They are more expensive, but a very good fit.
Bought most of my stuff from Moss, just watch for sales or specials. You can save some $$'s

 

[60Bugeye]

I'm about 95% complete w/ my sheet metal resto on my BE and I'd recommend the "heritage" parts. They are more expensive, but a very good fit.
Bought most of my stuff from Moss, just watch for sales or specials. You can save some $$'s

Thanks!

I don't see any "heritage" panels for BE's on the Moss website; only a handful for mini and MGB/C.

Did you call them direct and order or was this from the Moss Europe site?

Cheers,

- Chris

 

[ralph_s]

Called direct, floor panels,back shut panel & RR qtr panel were marked heritage. The LR quarter was out of stock.