MR2 Roadster used body parts sources

[gulls]

I need to get some parts to get my facelift MR2 Roadster through its MOT.

I've tried J-spec but they don't have stock at the moment so I am looking for some more suggestions of possible sources.

I’m after the following: rust free facelift drivers side rear quarter in silver (will also buy offside one if available), and a repair section of the drivers side sill at the rear (as mine has been crushed by incorrect jacking and has rusted).

I also need a rear subframe, new ones are available but finding a good used one at the right price would help the wallet.

Any leads would really be appreciated!

[Heaveho]

Look up Dick Sloane on FB, based in Carlisle area. Great guy to deal with. I believe there was an ad for a rear quarter in silver yesterday for £160 on one of the FB members forums. Worth joining them if you haven't already.

Just remembered, doubt it's of any interest to you, I've got a few bits for sale, inc. a TTE replica stainless style bar, left over from the recent sale of my car.

Edited by Heaveho on Sunday 21st July 12:12

[moorx]

Other possible options we have used in the past are MR2 Ben and TCB (although the latter only sells new parts I think).

[gulls]

Heaveho said:

Look up Dick Sloane on FB, based in Carlisle area. Great guy to deal with. I believe there was an ad for a rear quarter in silver yesterday for £160 on one of the FB members forums. Worth joining them if you haven't already.

Just remembered, doubt it's of any interest to you, I've got a few bits for sale, inc. a TTE replica stainless style bar, left over from the recent sale of my car.

Edited by Heaveho on Sunday 21st July 12:12

Thanks, I'll have a search for him on FB, I am on a couple of forums there.

My car came with a style bar and I sold it off as I didn't like it (although the wind deflector was very good), but thanks for thinking of it.

[gulls]

moorx said:

Other possible options we have used in the past are MR2 Ben and TCB (although the latter only sells new parts I think).

TCB is waiting for some stock of the subframes, if they arrive in time I'm likely to try to get one from him, I've had a few bits from MR2 Ben in the past so that's another good idea, I'll drop him a message.

[gulls]

Subframe sorted thanks to TCB, so just after the other bits now, sadly they seem to be as rare as hens teeth at the moment.

[moorx]

Have you tried eBay?

[gulls]

Thanks, yes I keep looking on eBay but I can't find any decent silver facelift offside ones (now have the nearside one sorted thanks to a kind mr2 owner).

I suspect I'm going to have to look at different colour ones but there's no way I can paint silver well enough and if I add on the cost of paintshop work it all gets a bit more difficult to justify. Haven't given up yet, still a few more days before it's due at the welders!

[ucb]

Woodsport in Durham have designed and produced a single replacement without the water trap issues AIUI.
Anyway, said you're sorted and all my other suggestions have been covered too.
Someone may be breaking a roadster or have parts on Mr2roc.org.uk

[Heaveho]

gulls said:

Subframe sorted thanks to TCB, so just after the other bits now, sadly they seem to be as rare as hens teeth at the moment.

I would Lanoguard or similar that to death along with the insides of the quarters etc before you fit them.

[gulls]

I was thinking of adding some stone chip paint to the inside of the quarters if I have the time and I've ordered some Bilt Hamber DynaxS50 for a final coating too - I think that's about my best option

[gulls]

It was all a bit more paniced than I'd prefer, but the work started today. J-Spec came through finding a perfect quarter just in time.
Really impressed with the workmaniship I've seen from the fabricator so far which makes me feel better about spending on a car that could be replaced cheaply. Another hole was found at the front and there are a few more bits to sort on the chassis rails here and there which have been caught early enough, but the rest of it is surprisingly really good (thankfully!).