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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - bugeye/frogeye undernose question

I am restoring a bugeye nose and I have a question about the actual shape of the nose below the grill. I am not sure if there is supposed to be a flat section low on front like my nose currently has, or if mine had a run in with a curb. (see image). Maybe someone who has an unmolested bonnet could take a photo of that location.
Brett

BEW Brett Wright

another image

BEW Brett Wright

Dont know if its original, but here's mine in case it helps

Graham V

Graham,
I can't tell because of the light and the angle if yours has the flat or not. I looked at bugeye images for a while today and I did see one that has the flat exactly like mine. Most of the other photos I saw where impossible to detect from the angle or lighting.
bew wright

Brett / Graham

Grahams car is correct. The underpanel should flow without flats.

Alan

Alan Anstead

I agree it should be a smooth curve. Was too dark last night but here is an image of my unrestored front:
Bill

W Bretherton

Wow, I am glad I asked. I have two original bonnets and they did not offer a good clue because one was hit for sure and the better one must have damage from a curb stop. The damage is so uniform and symmetric, I thought it was part of the original design.
Brett
BEW Brett Wright

Brett
Sorry my photo wasnt too clear but confirm it is the same as Alan's and Bill's

Graham
Graham V

This thread was discussed between 30/08/2016 and 31/08/2016

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