wings for a viva???? where from

[mightydquinn]

Hi a silly mate has bought a 73 vauxhall viva 1256 3 door HC and it needs front wings and inner wings.
I am struggleing to find a pair.

Who knows where to look????
Thanks Dave Q

and I know the viva was never a hero

[Gregor Marshall]

Hi there.

Try the Viva Owners club or the Droop Snoot Group, as both of them sell wings.
If you can't find details on the web let me know and I'll let you have them (am at work at the mo and all info at home).

P.S. Nothing wrong with a Viva!!

[droopsnoot]

You see them from time to time on eBay as well, and I think one of the fibreglass manufacturers will do a set if you can't get metal - check out Practical Classics for an advert.

One thing you want to find out is whether they're early or late wings - look at the profile on the top of the wing, and see if the top is pretty much flat or whether it's raised towards the outside edge. I think 1973 is about the time when they changed over.

[droopsnoot]

Inner wings are quite hard to find, but normally these cars go around the bonnet mounts, and towards the front of the inner wing near the headlight. A good metalworker could probably make and fit suitable plates, and you do see bonnet mount repair panels on eBay from time to time as well. I have a pair of inner wings but right now I'm keeping them "just in case".