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MG MGA - Brown & Gammons Side Screens - any good?

I am in the market for side screens for my '58 MGA, and it appears that B&G charges a fair amount less than Moss does for like items, and I didn�t see that Moss even has those noted below. (Below is what I found on the B&G web site.) Is this right, and has anyone tried the B&G screens noted below? Are the authentic looking and complete?

Any other suggestions for where to get a good set of screens at a reasonable cost?

In order to decide if I should go with buying new screens or re do an old set, any ideas on a good company that restores old flip screens would be appreciated. What is the going price? Thanks


MGA 1500 S/SCREENS DOUBLE DUCK

Side screens with lift-up flap - Black Double Duck - MGA 1500

Part no: AKE1764/5DD
Price: 242.00 + 48.40 VAT = �290.40 (EACH)

Approx EUR price: �349.12
Approx USD price: $372.87
TM Going

Being outside the EU you won't have to pay our VAT but then the shipping will probably be a similar cost............Mike
m.j. moore

Moss vinyl flip side screens run over $1,300 plus shipping, which is a pretty far cry from the $750 that it looks like B&G charges for Double Duck. (Moss' web info is below.) LBCC charges $1,130 plus shipping.

Even with shipping to the US, it seems like B&G may be the way to go - but Id be interested in hearing what others have to say. Thanks

Moss 259-258 $1,329.95 SIDE CURTAIN SET, black vinyl
1500 ("flip-up" style)
TM Going

Black double-duck (canvas?) looks good but my 1500 (many years ago) had grey vynil-type covering on the (lift-up flap) side-screens.
Barry Bahnisch

TM,

I'm don't know specifically about the side screens, but purchases I've made with B&G have been positive. Good products, good communication, shipping cost have been very reasonable too.
If you can get the Dollar vs Sterling timed right, you'll do better yet.
Dennis Suski

TM,
when ordering from B&G ask if the parts are on stock, if not a date of shipping.
Siggi
Siggi

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