Body panels in Baltimore MD

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#1 Body panels in Baltimore MD

Post by Hugo » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:54 am

I don't know how well-known these people are; http://www.monocoque-metalworks.com/main/ . I've just come across them, and they have an extremely comprehensive website. Sounds very promising - they do a Series 2 to Series 1 back end conversion kit, a 'hidden subframe' to strengthen the floor and sills (which effectively ties the bottom engine frame member to the rear radius arm location via a length of sturdy steel square section tube).
I have had no dealings with them (yet) but I thought I'd pass it along.
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Post by Mich7920 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:05 am

Hi Hugo,

I dealed with Chuck from MM and the parts he sell are absolutely perfect !
He can built what you want.
It's a pity I don't live nearest his workshop...

Mich
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Post by christopher storey » Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:08 pm

He seems to have a good reputation in certain quarters. However, I do find the " I'm the only person who does it right, all competitors' parts are rubbish" type of bombast rather tedious ( see e.g.his blog on sills ) and horribly reminiscent of the sort of potentially defamatory knocking of competitors emanating from some fellow who makes gearboxes, also in the US

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Post by Mark Gordon » Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:18 pm

I've talked with Chuck and any bombast stems from his pride in the product that he makes. I've never heard anyone who had a problem with his panels. I would have to say that Chuck is to panels what Uryk is to frame rails.
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