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MG MGA - mga windscreen

I'm looking for a second-hand windscreen am not bothered if the glass is cracked or chipped. Please advise me by email jerrybirkbeck@btinternet.com
Thanks for your help
Jerry
J P BIRKBECK

Here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGA-Windscreen-Complete-Unit-With-Frame-And-Glass-/191523761141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c97b4abf5
Neil MG

Jerry

Do you mean just glass. or glass/frame?

Paul
Paul Dean

Just the frame Paul
I need one for rechroming and then new glass inserted after this process.
Thanks
Jerry
J P BIRKBECK

Jerry

The reason I asked is that I do have a screen but no frame so I can't help you.

I did the same as you are proposing a few years ago. I sent the frame away in bits and it came back restored with new screen fitted. I am very satisfied with the result and could look up the supplier if you wish?

Paul
Paul Dean

sportscarmetalworks.com does recon frames
dominic clancy

With the prices these frames now fetch I am slightly surprised that no one has attempted to produce new ones, or is that extrusion cross-section all too difficult?

Steve
Steve Gyles

Thanks for your comments and help chaps very helpful.

I guess that I was being very optimistic to pick up a frame. I am intending to have the frame upgraded by Ed Biddle from Malvern. Depending entirely upon the numbers Ed mentioned that the completion time is around 4-5 weeks. I use the car quite a bit and of course was hoping to pick up a used frame so that I could just send that to Malvern, use the A, replace the scree and frame and then sell the old frame/screen!

It looks like a month plus without the A on the road!

All the best
Jerry

* If you do come across anyone who wants to dispose of a frame then please advise!
J P BIRKBECK

I was not impressed with the guy in Malvern who put my new glass in my restored frame few years ago. It wasn't a very good job, the corners of the frame did not line up neatly, and I had to get it redone by Bob West. I can't remember if Ed was his name but it was definitely in Malvern.
John Francis

Steve, it isn't uniform, so each side has to be made separately from the extrusion for the top and bottom. I would also suspect that being brass it can't be extruded easily. If the tapers on the screen sides could be dispensed with, then it would be a uniform cross section.

I do have a spare rechromed one in store in the cellar, still in the wrapping. I believe Metal Mickey has them available too. The plan is to replace mine as the screen is delaminating in one corner, but the corners I have don't line up with the holes in the frame, and I haven't got round to ordering the bits from Todd Clarke that are supposed to be correct. I also need to order some side screen parts, so maybe I'll get to it soon.
dominic clancy

Jerry, I have an MGA roadster awaiting restoration in the shed. If you cannot find another screen frame I could probably let you "borrow" the frame in exchange for your old one when you have had this one refurbed - I assume yours is all OK, just needing chrome.
Dave
DM Gibson

Thanks Dave

That's a very kind offer which I would like to accept.Yes the chrome is the issue. I had a new screen fitted about 3 years ago.

So as I understand it I would come down to you and collect the screen, have that refurbished and when that was completed. bring you may screen.

I suggest that you contact me off-line then please e-mail me: jerrybirkbeck@btinternet.com
Thanks again.

Jerry
J P BIRKBECK

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