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How Have You Personalized/Accesorized Your A?
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May 29, 2015 02:22 PM
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In other threads some member's posts highlighted their take on accessorizing their A; either it was the way they bought their car, or they decided to decorate as they saw fit. Wyatt posted a photo of his radio blanking plate fitted with a Smiths clock and a lighter I(quite neat); three5bangers showed us his ski rack, mounted up side down by the PO. I remember seeing an A painted a very mellow yellow with black/orange leopard patterned interior; and another A was running around with a nice rusty patina, except of course on all of the aluminum parts which were brightly polished. While not as daring as having a leopard skin interior, I do have a Lucas 8 track tape player mounted just in front of the shifter; player works and I have about 60 cartridges to choose from.
What other accessories or interesting color schemes are out there; anyone willing to share photos?
What other accessories or interesting color schemes are out there; anyone willing to share photos?
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May 29, 2015 05:55 PM
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I fitted a fantastic sound system!
Colyn
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2015-05-29 05:57 PM by colynf.
Colyn
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2015-05-29 05:57 PM by colynf.
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....Raydot/Lucas side mirror.....Volvo early P 1800 headlite rims..they just look right, early MGB speaker console, and because my wife and I spend lots of time at the lake, we made it an Aqua-A....
or the BS Dunlop knock off look....
or the BS Dunlop knock off look....
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Non-traditional radio leather
Non-traditional shifter boot
Supercharged 1800 w / pro ported head
5 speed trans and 3.9 rear gear
Lightened flywheel
Swaybar
2006 Porsche metallic blue
Under dash / hidden Bluetooth stereo
Almost everything
Non-traditional shifter boot
Supercharged 1800 w / pro ported head
5 speed trans and 3.9 rear gear
Lightened flywheel
Swaybar
2006 Porsche metallic blue
Under dash / hidden Bluetooth stereo
Almost everything
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penguin point, Michigan...drift ice, Antarctica
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looks super......
In reply to # 3000261 by Mgdsgd79
Non-traditional radio leather
Non-traditional shifter boot
Supercharged 1800 w / pro ported head
5 speed trans and 3.9 rear gear
Lightened flywheel
Swaybar
2006 Porsche metallic blue
Under dash / hidden Bluetooth stereo
Almost everything
Non-traditional shifter boot
Supercharged 1800 w / pro ported head
5 speed trans and 3.9 rear gear
Lightened flywheel
Swaybar
2006 Porsche metallic blue
Under dash / hidden Bluetooth stereo
Almost everything
Are you ready for the real customization .......here us go!!!
I have custom made headrest for driver and passager sides fabricated that can be taken on and off and not block the trunk and did not cause any mods to car. I loved a silver MGA I saw on google that had custom ones installed permanently (see silver pic below) but I just did not want to commit to a permanent mod.
I tracked the guy down and learned they were trans pans for old fords.
I had MG Limited (My car builders) modify them to fit to retaining softtop clips via a crossbar and then front snap behind seats / under area before trunk. The pads are done in same Leather as interior with MG logo. They are tight when on...no movement.
We are putting 3M clear film to protect paint.
To be clear...the silver one is where I got the idea. We cut the side flanges off and we are placing soft rubber along bottom edges.
I have custom made headrest for driver and passager sides fabricated that can be taken on and off and not block the trunk and did not cause any mods to car. I loved a silver MGA I saw on google that had custom ones installed permanently (see silver pic below) but I just did not want to commit to a permanent mod.
I tracked the guy down and learned they were trans pans for old fords.
I had MG Limited (My car builders) modify them to fit to retaining softtop clips via a crossbar and then front snap behind seats / under area before trunk. The pads are done in same Leather as interior with MG logo. They are tight when on...no movement.
We are putting 3M clear film to protect paint.
To be clear...the silver one is where I got the idea. We cut the side flanges off and we are placing soft rubber along bottom edges.
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May 31, 2015 12:16 PM
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I have added some factory accessory's.
Fuzzy dice, factory radio, third stop light/sign, backup light and a side mirror.
Gary
Murphy's law
Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe, and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it, and he'll have to touch it to be sure.
Fuzzy dice, factory radio, third stop light/sign, backup light and a side mirror.
Gary
Murphy's law
Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe, and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it, and he'll have to touch it to be sure.
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May 31, 2015 04:17 PM
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I varied slightly from stock in terms of body and engine on my 1956.....
Bill Spohn www.rhodo.citymax.com/carstuff.html
Current: 1958 MGA Twincam (race car (170 bhp)),1962 MGA Deluxe Coupe (98 bhp)
1957 Jamaican MGA (200 bhp)1965 1971 Jensen Interceptor (350 bhp)
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe (375 bhp)
2007 BMW Z4M coupe (340 bhp)
Recent: 1969 MGC roadster (175 bhp),Jensen CV8 (375 bhp),
1969 Lamborghini Islero S (350 bhp), 1988 Fiero GT turbo (300 bhp)
North Vancouver BC
Bill Spohn www.rhodo.citymax.com/carstuff.html
Current: 1958 MGA Twincam (race car (170 bhp)),1962 MGA Deluxe Coupe (98 bhp)
1957 Jamaican MGA (200 bhp)1965 1971 Jensen Interceptor (350 bhp)
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe (375 bhp)
2007 BMW Z4M coupe (340 bhp)
Recent: 1969 MGC roadster (175 bhp),Jensen CV8 (375 bhp),
1969 Lamborghini Islero S (350 bhp), 1988 Fiero GT turbo (300 bhp)
North Vancouver BC
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May 31, 2015 04:35 PM
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W. Vancouver, , BC, Canada
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May 31, 2015 04:45 PM
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In reply to # 3000983 by Gary E
Show off !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is accessorizing and then there is accessorizing!
Bill Spohn www.rhodo.citymax.com/carstuff.html
Current: 1958 MGA Twincam (race car (170 bhp)),1962 MGA Deluxe Coupe (98 bhp)
1957 Jamaican MGA (200 bhp)1965 1971 Jensen Interceptor (350 bhp)
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe (375 bhp)
2007 BMW Z4M coupe (340 bhp)
Recent: 1969 MGC roadster (175 bhp),Jensen CV8 (375 bhp),
1969 Lamborghini Islero S (350 bhp), 1988 Fiero GT turbo (300 bhp)
North Vancouver BC
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penguin point, Michigan...drift ice, Antarctica
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...camo-ed mine........helps me blend with the unicorns and elves, that steal my garden produce.
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