Found green indicator lens, but still looking for the following ; I'm also looking for coupe sun visors or at least the correct original hinges. I'm attempting to restore my '57 MGA coupe to original spec, so am looking for NOS BMC or Lucas parts- Anyone have a NOS muffler ? Thanks, Joe Z. http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2049706#msg-2049706 Sat, 25 May 2013 11:57:05 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058786#msg-2058786 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058786#msg-2058786 jclars MGA Forum Fri, 04 May 2012 23:09:00 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058029#msg-2058029 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058029#msg-2058029 Oxide MGA Forum Fri, 04 May 2012 02:25:08 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058010#msg-2058010 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2058010#msg-2058010 Tony]]> mad.english.man MGA Forum Fri, 04 May 2012 01:09:53 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2057892#msg-2057892 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2057892#msg-2057892 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251052865980]]> mgageoff MGA Forum Thu, 03 May 2012 20:48:21 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2057622#msg-2057622 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2057622#msg-2057622
I just stumbled onto the Gaugeguys accessories page and they have the jewels. Scroll to near the bottom

http://www.gaugeguys.com/Smiths/accessories.htm]]> bleteaches6 MGA Forum Thu, 03 May 2012 15:13:56 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2051359#msg-2051359 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2051359#msg-2051359
If you have original sun visors, I would be interested in seeing a picture.

Gary, I have looked at quite few a sun visors and hinges and agree that the SPL shows a simple hinge design, as used in the Austin A30 - shown in my pictures on Barney's site (see http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/coupe/cp107.htm). However, I have seen several cars with the Y-type hinges and there is a drawing in a factory document somewhere which shows that style of hinge (I can't find it at the moment but will keep looking). Given the rarity of Y-types, and the prevalence of MGA coupes with these hinges, it would be consistent if these hinges were also used. There is even an unrestored twin cam coupe in QLD that has one of each.

Cheers,
Mark]]> markmga MGA Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:27:12 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2051107#msg-2051107 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2051107#msg-2051107 Bob Agar MGA Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:53:39 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050874#msg-2050874 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050874#msg-2050874
There is also a trim washer that goes with it, that sits between indicator and dash face.

Any and all help and information is greatly appreciated from those who still have original parts and knowledge.
This is the first time that I am attempting to restore a vehicle to as correct original condition as possible.

Other cars I have restored in the past have always been with repro and available parts, not always completely correct and though they turned out great and performed well they were not as 'original' as could have been, often taking advantage of newer ideas and technology, often they were actually better that the factory effort.

Since my Coupe is very nearly all original, and probably the most original car I have ever started with, I decided to keep it and restore it as factory correct as I can.

Again, many thanks to those of you sharing your knowledge and insights !


Joe Z.]]> JP Zappa MGA Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:50:11 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050719#msg-2050719 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050719#msg-2050719 mgainaussie MGA Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:26:57 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050708#msg-2050708 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050708#msg-2050708 The green plastic dash light is smooth, not faceted - just make sure the thread on a new one is correct. There are some around that have the wrong thread.
If you can find an MG Y type being wrecked, the hinges are the same as the coupe.

Regards,
Mark]]> markmga MGA Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:06:11 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050518#msg-2050518 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050518#msg-2050518
I am going to restore my coupe as original as possible, but that's me and mine. Others out there just want good looking and functional.

So, any hinges available for sale or short term loan ???

The molding process is completely harmless, so any loaned hinges will be returned in the condition they are received in.



Cheers,

Joe Z.]]> JP Zappa MGA Forum Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:43:25 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050499#msg-2050499 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050499#msg-2050499 Gary E MGA Forum Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:24:07 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050429#msg-2050429 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050429#msg-2050429
I'll take a look at the Moss catalog....not sure if it is the same as original ( anybody know if it is or not?)

If I can at least find the sun visor hinges, I could make a mold for copy castings in resin and then have the cast in metal ! Just need a good original set to start with !

Thanks

Joe Z]]> JP Zappa MGA Forum Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:51:08 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050368#msg-2050368 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2050368#msg-2050368
Good luck on the sun visors - I understand they are hard to get!

JIM]]> JimNH MGA Forum Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:37:38 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2049706#msg-2049706 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2049706,2049706#msg-2049706
I'm also looking for coupe sun visors or at least the correct original hinges.

I'm attempting to restore my '57 MGA coupe to original spec, so am looking for NOS BMC or Lucas parts-

Anyone have a NOS muffler ?

Thanks,

Joe Z.]]> JP Zappa MGA Forum Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:16:40 -0500