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MG TD TF 1500 - Bonnet to cowl rubber molding

I do not like how the current available bonnet to cowl molding fits and remember reading in the archives where the profile is different than original. I have previously purchase from Metro Moulded Parts and like their products, they even provided me with thicker gaskets for the windshield staucheons when I was having issues with gaps due to a poor fit. I sent them an inquiry about the possibility of getting a correct profile cowl molding made up, and below was their response. Unfortunately, out the 3 moldings I have, all are different and none are the original part. I was hoping someone on the board might have a small section of original molding they would be willing to send to Mike Hinshaw at Metro and see what he thinks.

Rich,
Thanks for the inquiry. Considering it is available from Moss Motors, have you asked them for the proper profile or to fix the profile? That’s where it should begin if you are not satisfied with what is being offered in the market.

I’m assuming you have already done this and are looking for a second option. No, we haven’t had any requests for this piece to my knowledge. However, I am willing to take a look at what you have in mind. If you have an original sample, please send it in to my attention and we’ll go from there. If the sample is on your car and is the only original you have, DO NOT REMOVE IT. We would like to avoid any hurt feelings if we decide not to get involved with the project. I trust you understand—this not only protects us, it protects you as well.

Thanks for your interest in Metro Moulded Parts, I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Mike Hinshaw
New Product Development Manager
Metro Moulded Parts, Inc.
11610 Jay Street, P.O. Box 48130
Minneapolis, MN 55448
Direct Phone: (763) 231-7836
FAX: (763) 757-7228
E-mail: mikeh@metrommp.com

Richard Taylor TD3983

Mike,
I don't know if this will help but attached is a picture of what I did on the trim I got from Moss.
I just cut the piece off so it would fit properly.
I put the molding in a vise and cut about a foot or so at a time. It was all done freehand. Takes less time to do it than explain it. The cut doesn't have to be perfect since it isn't really seen.

Mort 1950 TD Möbius

Mort, that is much closer to correct. The several originals I have seen were even a bit wider front to rear on the raised part as well, with a flatter top contour, rather than round. This gives you much greater room to "correct" the rear bonnet to tub gap. I have a picture of some somewhere, but unfortunately no sample of the actual material. George
George Butz

This was timely. I wondered why my replacement molding was such a stinker to fit to the cowl. Guess I will have to cut it. The old one must not be original either (same cross-section shape as new one)as it was nailed on one side and stapled on the other side. Go figure! I know they are nailed based on the archives.
Mike
MW Davis

Mike,
You better check the archives or someone here who knows for sure but I believe they they should be screwed down.
Mort

Mort 1950 TD Möbius

Hi Guys

Mike Hinshaw is the Product Development Manager at Metro Moulded Parts.

I had required about a better bonnet to cowl moulding and he needs an original sample to see if it can be done.

Sorry for the confusion

Rich
Richard Taylor TD3983

They are definitely nailed down per the archives. Mike D.
MW Davis

Hi Rich just noticed our cars are 10 apart mine is 3993 assembled in South Africa 25 Oct 1950
Cheers
R J Orchard

Hi RJ, Its interesting how 2 cars so close in production ended up so far apart. I had noticed on the list of owners that several near my cars number are not in the US.

Regards,
Rich
Richard Taylor TD3983

This thread was discussed between 11/11/2011 and 18/11/2011

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