Front panel and grill required

[Doug G]

After phoning and getting through, I have sent an email and pic's of the Moke requesting a quote. Now to see what happens.

Since the insurance will be paying what else should I get per and above the grill, the inner and outer wings ?

I can't swing a whole new body, however nice that would be.

[Tim]

How is the subframe and the toeboard where it mounts? If the insurance is paying them you should replace or at least thoroughly repair everything that was damaged.

Tim

[spider]

Doug, has it actually been assessed by a Smash Repair Shop?

Or, is the Insurance Company going off what you tell them?

If it's up to you for the shopping, there's actually a number of items that you'll need and easy to gloss over;-

Inner Wing (they are harder to straighten out than they look, but equally a bugger to replace - I'd allow for one)
Bonnet Braid
The square white nylon clips for the headlight (and removable grill if you're going that way - you'll need 10)
Edge trim for the grill
How's the rubber spat and it's fittings / fasteners?
Indicator
Bumper and the end Rubbers for it

I really cannot see the subframe being bent or twisted, but again, best to have it assessed as if the Insurance company are covering it, they'll likely only let you make one claim, so be sure it's all there.

[Doug G]

Thanks for those suggestions.

[Doug G]

Have been in touch.

Awaiting the quote.

Fotrunately I will not be paying it.

Not sure I can include the rear floor pans.

[Doug G]

M Parts don't have a front grill.

Any suggestions on another supplier?

[Wally2]

Hi Doug,
Try Moke Panels
http://www.mokepanels.com/panels/
Chris

[Wally2]

Also,
http://www.mokoncept.fr/en/3-carrosserie-moke
Chris

[Tim]

I wonder who made the panels Mokoncept sell? I suspect that they are from Moke Panels.

It occurs to me that we are probably in the best position for availability of good panels in maybe 20 years or more. They aren't cheap, but I reckon the prices are fair, given the market size and the quality.

Tim

[spider]

It occurs to me that we are probably in the best position for availability of good panels in maybe 20 years or more. They aren't cheap, but I reckon the prices are fair, given the market size and the quality.

Tim

I recon we are in about the best position that we have just about ever been since production ceased. There isn't much at all that can't be bought New and in some case, we are spoilt for choice. Most seems good quality, though some mechanical bits need a good looking over.

I also think the prices are very fair to exceptionally good for most items. I'm in the process now of buying a new bonnet - which is cheaper than most 2nd hand cruddy ones I've seen sell on ebay.

[Doug G]

I still can't source a front panel..

[Wally2]

Doug,
You will have to make one! Look on the gallery and see how Robin made his!
Chris

[Tim]

I still can't source a front panel..

Why not? Who have you tried?

All of these suppliers claim to have them in stock. Some might need a little modification, especially the last one.

http://www.mokepanels.com/panels/
http://www.7ent.com/products/front-pane ... a7001.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Mini-Moke ... 4d3b999008
http://minisport.com.au/moke-front-end- ... xed-grille
http://www.minimania.com/part/HYK4209A/ ... ront-Panel



Tim

[spider]

Still looking for a front panel Doug?

Here, this one is in the US and it's in their 'Bargain Bin';-

http://www.7ent.com/products/front-pane ... a7001.html

[Doug G]

I have tried and retried.

I even tried to buy the frank end of a Mini Moke being broken for spares .

The Grill at £400.00 was in worse condition and had more plastic padding than mine has or will have.