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bonnett1954 Silver Member Dave Bonnett
Las Vegas, NV, USA   USA
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1972 MG MGB
1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Union Jack"
Some previous owner did a nice job of it. I kinda like the clean look.


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balloonfoot Platinum Member Lloyd Faust
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What’s it look like inside the trunk?


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Simon Austin Gold Member
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1968 Ford Torino
1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion
The home-market cars have that look from the factory


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Gremlin Steve G
Antioch, IL, USA   USA
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I recently welded up the rivet holes for the chrome trim on the side and the reverse lights also. I left the holes for the side markers but welded up the small holes for the hardware. My intent is to install some small led side markers in the remaining holes. I think the be looks nicer with the clean shaved look

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Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8
Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY, USA   USA
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Eliminated my side markers decades ago.

Jim

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Gene Silver Member Gene Johnston
Ridgeland, MS, USA   USA
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1971 MG MGB "Ole Red"
1973 MG MGB GT "Morrisey"
Deletes with a nose job.


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Gremlin Steve G
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Jim, you went with the subtle look spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8
Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY, USA   USA
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True, but this is my adult Hot Wheels car. I really had no choice. devil smiley

Jim

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Ivygreen65 Stacy Moore
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I think removing the marker lights and shaving the fender beads really adds to the look of these cars.



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DanStokes Silver Member Dan Stokes
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1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) "Gloria"
Fixing to do mine, too. I'm going for a more-or-less early look on my '80 - chrome bumpers, etc.

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Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8
Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY, USA   USA
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I would try to keep the fender beads if they aren't damaged or badly rusted. They are one of the iconic styling cues that identify the car. Goes well with the 3 wipers and the unique tail light lenses. But the marker lights? Those things never were anything but tacky. Not overly fond of the stainless beltline trim strip either but it's fine I suppose. Got rid of mine early on. Ditto the Rostyle wheels. Just a styling choice of course, YMMV.

Jim

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bonnett1954 Silver Member Dave Bonnett
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1972 MG MGB
1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Union Jack"
Yeah, another U.S. mandate. Here's what it looks like inside. There isn't a trace of any side marker having been on the front fenders, so maybe the PO got some new fenders
In reply to # 4789796 by Simon Austin The home-market cars have that look from the factory


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In reply to # 4789733 by bonnett1954 Some previous owner did a nice job of it. I kinda like the clean look.


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Gjbacci Silver Member Geoffrey Bacci
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1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1978 MG MGB
1996 Porsche 911 (993)
Deleted my side markers when I restored my 1978. Everything including the boot badge and windshield squirters is true to a 1967. The front spoiler is a mod.

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bonnett1954 Silver Member Dave Bonnett
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1972 MG MGB
1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Union Jack"
Looks rather elegant with those whitewalls and shiny hub caps Stacy... Don't believe I've ever seen a MGB with whitewalls before. A different look for sure, but they look good on your car.
In reply to # 4789963 by Ivygreen65 I think removing the marker lights and shaving the fender beads really adds to the look of these cars.

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