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new hood frame from R&C Motors
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:00 am
by cliff
has anyone had a new hood frame from R & C Motors in Somerset? if so were you pleased?
frame
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:18 pm
by Willie
For comparison, have you seen that Mid Sussex Minors sell late hood frames
for £150 ?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:38 pm
by jonathon
I think you will find that the majority of hood frames and in fact convertible kits are from John at Mid Sussex.
Re: frame
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:16 pm
by cliff
Willie wrote:For comparison, have you seen that Mid Sussex Minors sell late hood frames
for £150 ?
these guys make them themselves, what are the msm's like for fit and quality?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:38 pm
by jonathon
I had a bespoke hood frame made a few months ago by John. This was for a splitty conversion to a convertible, but as I don't like the lines of the early hoods John combined the front rail fit and front bars to the later frame. I must say that the build was very good. I have trial fitted this frame to a genuine convertible and all seems very good. I may just tidy up a few welds on the frame, but thats me being a perfectionist rather than any shortcommings with John's work
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:54 pm
by cliff
just to let everyone know, i've just picked-up a frame from john at mid sussex minors.
i was expecting to start grinding welds and painting but, to my delight, the welds are quite tidy and the frame is already powder-coated read to fit.
the fit is all i could have hoped for, if anyone is looking for a frame then don't hesitate this guy really knows what he's doing.
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:46 pm
by jonathon
Result !!