[Healeys] Fender Bead Idea

Alan Seigrist healey.nut at gmail.com
Fri Nov 9 21:32:23 MST 2007


Mark -

On my A90 it uses rubber beading.  It is actually quite attractive (it
sits flush) so if I had a modified Healey that's what I'd use for
sure.

Alan


On 11/10/07, Mark and Kathy <mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net> wrote:
> As I was comparing the MGA to the Healey the other day I was looking at the
> similarities between the 2 vehicles.
>
> One thing that was interesting was that MG used plastic (non corrosive)
> fender beading, while Healey used polished metal.
>
> Has anyone tried the plastic (black or silver/grey) on the Healeys in hope
> that it may offer a little extra protection between the fender flanges where
> the different metals come together.  The plastic beading is about an inch
> and
> a half wide so they would cover the flanges quite thoroughly.
>
> I'll let you know how it works. (not original of course, but should work
> OK).
>
> Mark
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Alan

'52 A90
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