Fitting Challenge: New Grill For The MGA! Success or Fail?

Can I successfully install a new grill on this MGA? Join in as I take on this fitting challenge and find out if the aftermarket parts will fit seamlessly onto our car. From bodywork to filler, will it be a success or a fail? Watch to find out!
I'm sharing my experience with fitting a new grill on our MGA restoration project. From choosing the right grill to installing it, you'll see all the ups and downs of this process. Will I be able to make it work or will it end in failure? Tune in to find out and get some tips for your own restoration projects!
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[@curtlong3713]

Good video Mike! Thanks for sharing.

[@junksautomotive]

Thanks for checking it out Curt! Hope your doing well and you have a great week! Come help sand anytime you want 😉

[@MrRobster1234]

Cecelia's grilles are good and made to fit a New Old Stock MGA nose. I have had 3 that just drop into place on cars that have not been hit in the front. Her captive nuts are 1/4" fine as original.

[@junksautomotive]

Thanks for checking it out! Yeah this one was hit pretty hard. Wouldn't mattered what grill I used!

[@robertjones1709]

If JB is not Wallerin' you can certainly bet he's Pumpkin Hollarin' nice Fix Junk 👍

[@junksautomotive]

Ha thanks Robert!

[@anviltech1839]

Great work buddy. With the little experience I've had with repro panels. I've found its hit and miss whether they will fit or not. I think if companies are going to charge a lot for a part it should be made as close to the original as possible. ( No metric threads) Looking forward to the next video..

[@junksautomotive]

Thanks Anviltech! Hope you have a great week!

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

Son of a gun! I never noticed the piping before. My MGA was in pieces when i got it, and the grill was out. No piping evident. Between fenders and body, you bet. I just looked at a reference, and you're right, it sure looks like there's piping. Did it come with the after market grill kit?

[@junksautomotive]

It did Andrew. I bought an extra not knowing the grill came with one. Thanks again for watching! This MGA was in ALL the pieces too! Lol

[@johnclarke2553]

Terrific video, one question, isn't there supposed to be piping around the grille, or is that fitted later?

[@junksautomotive]

Yea there is. Before I finalize everything, I'll install with that on. Just didn't want to wear the piping out with the on and off 10 times;). Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@johnclarke2553]

I thought that might have been the case. I'm in Australia, and had an MGA when iwas 20. I still miss it. Maybe one day....

[@junksautomotive]

​@johnclarke2553 You still see them around here anyways. Have a good week!

[@Hazzy238]

What part of the World is @@junksautomotive ?

[@junksautomotive]

@Hazzy238 USA, Indiana! Thanks Hazzy!!