Purchasing Wings

[martylemoo]

Hi,
Does anyone know where i can get the cheapest pattern front wings for my 65 convertible? and how much are they?
Many thanks
Martyn

[Chris Morley]

Which specialists have you already looked at and how much have they quoted (assuming you are in the UK)? For example ESM quote £55 + Vat for a pattern wing but Bull Motif will undercut that considerably if you quote the special offer in Minor Monthly.

A post in the 'Wanted' section might find someone willing to sell s/hand or unused wings.

beware - pattern wings often fit very badly. If you're paying someone to fit them (or you value your time) then they are often a false economy.

[Gareth]

Also, preferential rates may be available from some suppliers if you are a member of the MMOC, which could be worth a try. I know BM do this... didn't know they had a similar advert in Minor Monthly??

[Chris Morley]

Doh! Sorry Gareth - I meant Minor Matters (the club magazine), not Minor Monthly. Only MMOC members get to see these special offers. In this case the saving would pay for a year's subscription....

[fdavies]

I am also looking for wings for a 1967 mm saloon !
If you find any information please could you email me at
fdavies669@hotmail.com

so far I have used advise from my local club in Hertfordshire

Thanks Felicity

[galaxie390]

Hi folks,

Pattern wings. Nasty , nasty, evil, nasty things. I put 2 on the front of my moggy, they needed hours of cutting and welding and hammering. They didn't come out too well, fine for me as they're on a daily driver. A professional body man would be needed to do justice. Maybe these are just my experiences???

All the best, and wishing you lots of patience.

Rich

[Chris Morley]

Rich, the general concensus here is that pattern wings are a false economy if you are paying someone to fit them, or if you value your own time.

I wonder how martylemoo got on with his wings?