MorspeedComposites

Crusty, our 1974½ MGB GT

Crusty is the shop's rust bucket, kept for fun and for trying out parts. Here the rear arch is being cut back for a set of Sebring flares, and here's Crusty decked out for Christmas.

Cutting Crusty's rear arch for Sebring flaresCrusty decked out for Christmas

Part shown: MGB Sebring Style Flares

Rear Sebring Flare Install

Photos and notes from a customer in Ontario (thanks, Yves!) installing the rear Sebring flares.

Fender cutCutting marks for the inner fenderInner fender removedInner removedInner fenderFender holeFender hole, innerFiberglass flare offered upFiberglass flare installed

Part shown: MGB Sebring Style Flares

Customer TR8 Bumper Fascia Installation

A customer sent these photos taken at the shop while his bumper fascias were prepped and installed (Summer 2011).

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Part shown: TR7/TR8 Front Bumper

Hood Construction

A hood “under clamps” while the hood skin is bonded to its frame.

Hood under clampsHood under clamps

Part shown: MGC Hood

Customer Custom Conversions

Some customers have made, or asked us to make, alterations to their pieces. Harvey in Ohio cut up a V6 cowl to build a custom scoop for his hood.

Harvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversionHarvey’s V6-cowl hood conversion

Part shown: V6 Cowl

Aaron in Southern California cut through a slightly blemished MGC hood so his shaker scoop could breathe.

Aaron’s MGC hood with shaker scoopAaron’s MGC hood with shaker scoop

Part shown: MGC Hood

Spoiler Mold Construction

Making a spoiler mold with basic techniques. After the plug is prepped as smooth as possible, a plywood template creates a flange on the parting line for a two-piece mold. The plug gets several coats of PVA mold release, then tooling gelcoat (orange, to check for even coverage). Small parts like this can be brushed rather than sprayed.

Plug with parting-line templatePlug with parting-line templatePlug with parting-line template

Making the Prius Subwoofer Enclosure Mold

How the Gen 3 Prius enclosure is made, start to finish: a plug is laid up in the car, turned into a two-piece mold, and every enclosure after that is pulled from the mold, so your car never has to sit in the shop.

Taping off the area the plug is made fromTaping off the area the plug is made fromResin and mat appliedResin and mat appliedResin and mat appliedPlug pulled, cleaned up, finished and prepped for mold castingPlug pulled, cleaned up, finished and prepped for mold castingPlug pulled, cleaned up, finished and prepped for mold castingInside the plugParting dam to split the mold into two piecesParting dam to split the mold into two piecesParting dam to split the mold into two piecesParting dam to split the mold into two piecesParting dam to split the mold into two piecesParting dam to split the mold into two piecesGelcoat and resin applied to the first halfGelcoat and resin applied to the first halfGelcoat and resin applied to the first halfGelcoat and resin applied to the first halfParting dam removed and edges trimmedRegistration dimples to align the mold halvesRegistration dimples to align the mold halvesFirst half prepped for the second halfGelcoat and resin on the second half; bolt holes drilled once curedGelcoat and resin on the second half; bolt holes drilled once curedEdges trimmed togetherGetting ready to split the mold halvesGetting ready to split the mold halvesCracked openNext, removing the plug completelyPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedPlug removedFirst pullFirst pullFirst pullFirst pullTest fit with mounting rings, and the first layer of resinTest fit with mounting rings, and the first layer of resinTest fit with mounting rings, and the first layer of resinBuilding up the layersBuilding up the layersMany layers laterMany layers laterMany layers laterTerminal mounting hole cutReady for carpetReady for carpetCarpeted and finished12-gauge zip wire soldered to silicone-sealed terminalsCarpet on the bottom so it doesn't slide aroundCarpeted and finishedCarpeted and finishedCarpeted and finishedThree inches of clearance from the floor hatch to the mounting surface

Part shown: Gen 3 Prius Right Subwoofer Enclosure