[Mgs] [Spridgets] Unknown aftermarket body shell

[dwoerpel]

Thanks for the link gentlemen.  I wrote to them and we'll see what 
happens.  What a great sight.  Many of those were at the Milwaukee 
Masterpiece a few years ago.

Dave W.

59 :{)
59 MGA 1500

Burlington WI

"Pay it Forward"



On 1/31/2018 2:01 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
> No idea, but if you strike out send it into: 
> http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/fiberglass/forgotten-fiberglass/ 
> They may have a clue.
>
> Rick Neville
>
> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 12:30 PM, dwoerpel via Spridgets 
> <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>
>     Dear Listers,
>
>     A puzzlement:
>
>     As long as some were mentioning the lists were a bit slow I
>     thought I'd give you something on which to chew.  As I am
>     winnowing and gleaning various bits of accumulated detritus in my
>     files I came across the attached photos of an aftermarket body in
>     a shop I visited back in the late 90's (1990's NOT 1890's!).  The
>     owner did not have any idea what it was and had taken it in
>     partial payment for a job.  He believed it to be for an MGA or Big
>     Healey (longer wheelbase than a Spridget).  The front has an oval
>     opening (too much junk in the way to get a shot of it).  No
>     attachment point to fit on a frame just a shell.  It looks "A"-ish
>     but notice the location of the fuel filler hole; wrong side. 
>     Thought of Elva but the filler is on top; so are Triumphs. The
>     only lead I have is that it was located between Milwaukee and Fond
>     Du Lac WI, within an hour of Road America and it's believed the
>     customer that gave it was from the area.
>
>     Anyone recognize this shell?  Wish I could call this a contest and
>     the winner gets to ride with Alonso at Le Mans but alas, I have no
>     idea as to the correct answer.
>
>     Have at it boys and girls,
>
>     Dave W.
>
>     59 :{)
>     59 MGA 1500
>
>     Burlington WI
>
>
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