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Re: rubber bumper conversion

To: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Subject: Re: rubber bumper conversion
From: "Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:16:34 -0500
Those are the Sabrina overriders. Those were on the '74s. And I've
actually seen them on a '72. There were a bit much.

When I had my '72, I took the regular overriders off.

ejrussell@mebtel.net wrote:

>>Am I the only person in the world that actually likes the look of the
>>rubber bumper MGB's? To me, they give the car a bit more of a cleaner,
>>more modern appearance. Of course, just my opinion <g>
>>
>>Alan Harriman
>>1980 MGB
> 
> 
> No, you are not the *only*... but probably in the minority. IMO, the chrome 
> bumper B's have the more classic look. But, considering the times (take a 
>look 
> at what was being made in the late 70's by other auto manufacturers), the 
> rubber bumper B's were not a bad compromise.
> 
> As mentioned, the extra ride height does seem to help us old fogeys get in & 
> out of their MG's a little easier.
> 
> Now, what model year had the ugly 'boxing gloves' attached to the bumpers? 
>Does 
> anyone keep *those* monstrosities on their MG?  ;>)
> 
> Eric Russell
> Mebane, NC
> 1978 MGB
> 1960 MGA


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