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MG Midget and Sprite General - Will a Mk11 Sprite/Mk1 Midget frame fit

Will the roof frame which splits in two on the MkII Sprite/MkI Midget fit a frogeye roof and fixing points as my roll bar makes it very difficult to use the original Mk1 Sprite roof frame and I think that the later frame may just suit the bill
Gary & Gaps

Gary, I doubt it will fit as I have just tried the opposite. I have a set of Frogeye roof sticks and tried them on my car just out of curiosity but the roof wouldn't reach the screen - it was far too tight. I suspect you would find the opposite - the roof would be all saggy. That is unless your rollbar is big enough to take up the slack!

David
David Wigley (MK2 Sprite)

Gary, I have a spare Mk2 hood frame here in town - would you like me to bring it along to the next Ace meet, so you can try it out?
Paul H

I use a mk1 1/2 Midget hood frame with my Frog, with no probs (also use 2 bits of Velcro strap around the frame that helps keep the tension)
K Harris

Many thanks for the feedback.
Yes Paul I'd love to try your mk11 frame. Many thanks
Gary & Gaps

Gary why not split the mk1 frame you only neeed to over sleeve it in the middle.

Keith
K A Smith

Gary,
I would swap you a MK2 frame for a one-piece MK1. I could bring it to Burghley.
Guy

Can you bring it Le Mans :0)
Gary & Gaps

"K A Smith, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Gary why not split the mk1 frame you only neeed to over sleeve it in the middle.

Keith"

That was my plan B
Gary & Gaps

This thread was discussed between 17/05/2011 and 18/05/2011

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