fibreglass pannels for hc

[RustyG]

ive found a website that sells front wings for my hc ( www.honeybournmouldings.co.uk ), but they dont do any other parts such as bonnets and vallances, does anyone know of any other supliers? I read on another forum that i can use an hb valance, is this true? and could i modify an hb bonnet o fit the hc?

[fistfullofV5's]

Hi,
I have had a pair of wings from Honeybourne and found them to be both informed and helpful. The other firm I know of is http://www.smithanddeakin.co.uk/ . I don't know of any others. My panels although I haven't fitted them yet look to be of decent quality and worth the cost. As with most fibreglass panels, a bit of rubbing down of surface imperfections will be needed, and some extra bracing brackets fabricated but that's no big deal. Some people look on fibreglass as the work of the devil,and obviously you wouldn't have them on a concours motor but you pays your money and takes your choice. As the cost of steel panels continues to rise, it could be your only choice. I don't have a problem with it as I've used carbon body panels on my Mini's before and the prep and fitting techniques are similar.
I would have thought that the HB valence might not fit the HC due to the indicator mount area differences, but someone on here may well know better.
Cheers, Dave.

[reb78]

How obvious is it that the panels are fibreglass once fitted? I need two new wings for the Magnum, i can find offside ones in steel at huge ££££, but no nearside. Does the owners club know where to source both in steel?

[droopsnoot]

Some people look on fibreglass as the work of the devil,and obviously you wouldn't have them on a concours motor

That said I know of a HB which is a regular prize-winner "up north" and that has, I believe, fibreglass front wings.

[RustyG]

How obvious is it that the panels are fibreglass once fitted? I need two new wings for the Magnum, i can find offside ones in steel at huge ££££, but no nearside. Does the owners club know where to source both in steel?

my hc already has one fibreglass wing, the previous owner didnt fit it very well so it sticks out like a sore thumb, it also has a much flatter top compared to the steel wing on the other side, but i recon if it was properly fitted and both sides matched it would not be that noticeable at all!

[dann01]

Depends on so mny things. Like how well made they are, how well fitted they are, and how well prepped and painted.

My droop has fibreglass wings, that unless you look very closely, or feel under the arch, you would never know. Except that they are high top when the car is a 75 and should have had flat tops... Other than that they are fine.

Dan

[RustyG]

Depends on so mny things. Like how well made they are, how well fitted they are, and how well prepped and painted.

My droop has fibreglass wings, that unless you look very closely, or feel under the arch, you would never know. Except that they are high top when the car is a 75 and should have had flat tops... Other than that they are fine.

Dan

where do you get the high tops from? mines a 72, and i would really rather not put the flat top ones on it!!

[dann01]

Came with em when I bought the vehicle, so I haven't a clue, but I could probably find out from previous owner if he's still around.

Dan

[RustyG]

if you could that would be brilliant!! i would rather not put flat top wings on her, but it may be the only option

[RustyG]

ive just been having a look on the net and i can find loads of pictures of DTV front splitters on vivas and magnums, but cant find where to buy them anywhere, any one have any ideas?