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I'm looking to "convert" my steel B bonnet into something like that of the C (without the carb hump) but then on another topic I saw this on the Frontline B. Originally I felt that a front hole was a bit "in your face" but given my guards are flared and the front and rear valances will be integrated I'm wondering. Does that hole (which I assume is for go and not just show) work for you?

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Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

I think the question should be, Does it work for YOU?

If you don't need it for clearance, I wouldn't use it.

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Jim

"If you want me to agree with you then we would both be wrong"

'66 MGB widened 11" with supercharged LT1 Chevy and 6 speed, C4 Corvette suspension
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"I think the question should be, Does it work for YOU?"

Well I like the subtlety of the C bump but wondered if the hole did anything for airflow/heat and I will need something for clearance.

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Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

Barrie, FWIW I prefer the MGC bonnet look, but then it's your car...!!!

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“Stupid is a condition. Ignorance is a choice.”
Wiley Miller

I like the RV8 hood. The stock steel one is heavy, expensive and had to find on this side of the pond. Got the fiberglass replica, lighter ready to paint, and not expensive and half the price of a good MGC hood(bonnet).

You're quite right David (and I'm well aware of Dave's offerings) but I've made it (deliberately) difficult for myself with all steel bodywork. IDK if the Frontline bonnet is steel or even available. I know C hoods are few and far between - that's why I was going to get my B converted to C.

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Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

Barrie That open front scoop you show looks nice and not overdone. Its very much the same as mine only mine other way round and not fared in. It is for a 2002 mustang and was only $86 delivered Its only 1" to 1.1/2" high Denis

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68 B roadster, Daffodil yellow, supercharger, Burgess SC head, SC cam, Mikuni HSR 48 carburetor and engine built for supercharging.

73 BGT V8 conversion starting with a bare shell. Built the engine "3.9L Rover" early in 2016 with high comp pistons and a few other nice bits, plus a T5 ford trans. Started on the body late 2016 and complete late 2017, Did all the work myself, mechanical, body. paint etc.
Finished and going well, great to drive and quick. Now has a nice 3.23 LSD.

Yes..love it.

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I like it, it is subtle but gives it a performance look. I need to see from some different views though.

Mark..

Since you asked for opinions, this is very much one, others will disagree and that's fine. But...

I think the ONLY thing that is redeeming about an MGC hood is that it was used by the factory. And that was a serious mis-cue that should have been struck down long before the first one was even made. The thing is absolutely hideous. It completely breaks the fine lines of the car and is an abomination that only occurred due to absolute necessity. There is no way I would ever even begin to consider it for any car I drive. Any other possible option is better. A hole in the hood is better. It would have looked better if the MGC six stuck through the stock hood! It's the ugliest wart I can imagine ever adding to the car.

But, like I said, opinion. Which is what you asked for.

Jim

OK, let me get this straight! I've made it (deliberately) difficult for myself with all steel bodywork. .... I know C hoods are few and far between - that's why I was going to get my B converted to C. So you want this to be difficult and are going to modify your current B hood into a "C spec" hood? Personally, I'm more with Jim Stabe and Jim Blackwood on this, but it is YOUR car. If you like the C hood and think you need the airflow (lowering underhood temps IS a good thing), and are "thinking about ?" having your B hood modified try this opinion:. eliminate the part in front of the chrome strip off and add only the rear portion of the C hood look to your B hood. A bit of flat panel extending back inside the new opening will "finish" the look. You have a now "rare" (1 of 1?) part made of steel with a factory fit on the body. Of course, this will "remove" the OTHER ugly bump at the same time, which eliminates the 2 primary reasons the C hood is ugly! Of course, this is JMHO!

Doug (non-B/C owner)

Take an image of the C from the front (as on your Frontline photo) and blacken the part in front of the chrome and you will approximate the modded hood look. Try it, you'll like it!

I would have to go with jim on the C bonnet not being a thing of beauty. a subtle bulge or scoop particularly if functional can look good. Denis

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68 B roadster, Daffodil yellow, supercharger, Burgess SC head, SC cam, Mikuni HSR 48 carburetor and engine built for supercharging.

73 BGT V8 conversion starting with a bare shell. Built the engine "3.9L Rover" early in 2016 with high comp pistons and a few other nice bits, plus a T5 ford trans. Started on the body late 2016 and complete late 2017, Did all the work myself, mechanical, body. paint etc.
Finished and going well, great to drive and quick. Now has a nice 3.23 LSD.

Them there is fightin' words, Jim.

BTW....Dave Craddock of Preform Resources offers a fiberglass C-bonnet with or without the "teardrop". He also has an RV8 bonnet and an induction bonnet....in addition to the stock B-bonnet.

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1952 MGTD - 1969 MGC - 1972 MGB - 1974&1/2 MGB/GT V8 conversion - 1978 MGB

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I know, I know. Just my opinion. I'm aware you and others love your MGC and I think it's a fine car in lots of ways. Let me buy ya a beer to apologize sometime.

Jim