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Rich K
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Mystery item

Postby Rich K » 04 Jun 2016 21:25

Hi, my mate has just purchased a low mileage, one lady owner TR7. Aside from the fact that he is a lucky b*****d for finding such an unmolested car in great condition, this mystery item was found in the boot. It is in two pieces that fit together to form a kind of frame and has a factory looking hardura type storage bag. I have never seen anything like this before. Does anyone out there recognise or know what it is?
Thanks, Rich.
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1980 TR7 drophead repainted and V8 engine in the hands of John Eales
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Re: Mystery item

Postby XSeries » 04 Jun 2016 22:08

Is it the exact width of the drophead frame?

If so, could well be a draught excluder, just missing the clear plastic to cut wind...

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Re: Mystery item

Postby tr8 » 04 Jun 2016 22:11

It is a tonneau bar for an MGB. Used under the tonneau cover when it is tucked behind the front seats
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Re: Mystery item

Postby Rich K » 05 Jun 2016 09:43

Hi, thanks for explanation. I thought that it was probably something to do with a soft top but it looked too narrow for the 7. I guess the previous owner of the car also had an MGB at some time. Something to sell online then!
Rich.
1980 TR7 drophead repainted and V8 engine in the hands of John Eales
1977 TR7 fixedhead awaiting restoration
1981 TR7 drophead bodywork and mechanicals now done, completing trim currently.
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Re: Mystery item

Postby XSeries » 06 Jun 2016 19:31

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGB-MGC-Roads ... SwKfVXIw~7

New items here....
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Re: Mystery item

Postby Rich K » 07 Jun 2016 21:34

Thanks XSeries. Looks like potential beer money!
1980 TR7 drophead repainted and V8 engine in the hands of John Eales
1977 TR7 fixedhead awaiting restoration
1981 TR7 drophead bodywork and mechanicals now done, completing trim currently.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Jaguar XKR Supercharged
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