new body shell

[Twentyover]

So disappointing to still hear about quality issues with the repro bodies. Especially in light of all the claims about using special jigs, build quality, etc. No reason a great body can't be assembled and sold.

This is an area where my interest in Little British cars may be insightful. And perhaps painful. You cn buy a replacement shell for a Mini, MGB, TR6, Spridget- All stamped off original jigs and tooling, assembled by the same old farts that assembled them in 1980. The British Motor heritage has secured tooling that was used to build these cars when they were new. You can purchase a new 1967 MGB powered by a Miata drivetrain (from Frontline), or buy the shell and stick your VIN and a V8 in the shell.