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Thanks for all the encouragement and advice guys! I suppose I kinda
knew when I typed in my initial post that the estimate was 4K that I was
gonna take some heat. I suspected it was a bit steep, but knew that once
I threw out the number I’d get confirmation.
Another thing the salesperson guy mentioned the other day was that I
shouldn’t attempt to install things like lap belts on my own as there would
be a potential liability issue if I were to do it incorrectly…..since they are
to be attached to fiberglass it would need to be done properly by a shop.
Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t a clue as to how I would go about installing
lap belts. However, I’m pretty confident that they’ll be attached to the
actual metal/steel portion of the chassis….not into fiberglass.
Unfortunately I didn’t think of this stuff quick enough to make a good
rebuttal. Between this and the $211 seat belt authenticity remark, I
should’ve realized I was knee deep in his s**t!
I think BDriver’s to-do list is right on target! Functionality before
prettiness! Thanks again to all.
I mentioned the lap belt charge to my “salesperson” today when I told him I
thought 4K might be a bit much to spend on this car. When I pointed out
the fact that they quoted me $211 for lap belts (just the parts, installation
not included) he said that these lap belts were most likely chosen because
they were a more authentic match to the original MG. C’mon, really?!! A lap
belt is a lap belt is it not?! I wonder if the actual 1952 MG was even
equipped with safety restraints?
That’s a cool radio Paul. I’m gonna hold off on having a stereo installed.
The plan was to put the speakers in the seat risers facing the front of the car.
You mentioned yours are in the “rear panel”, I’m guessing this is behind the
seat? There aren’t too many options re: speaker placement is there?
I definitely know the expertise, knowledge, and help is here. The
members on this forum are incredibly helpful, and most of you seem to
be very “hands-on” type folks.
This 4K estimate may push me toward being more hands-on. The more I
think about, read, and re-read this estimate, for seemingly pretty minor
stuff, I may be inspired to try and do some of this myself.
This shop that gave me the estimate has a labor rate of $92/hour.
They’re charging $211 for 2 lap belts, which I can get on MG Magic for
$28.95/each. Approximately $500 for satellite radio & speaker, and
another 3 hours labor charge to install it.
I know this shop is reputable and does very high quality restoration work.
However, I guess I’m having second thoughts about putting 4K into a car
that seem to be selling on Ebay for 6K at best. Hence, perhaps I should
crack out the instruction manual, socket set, and a beer and try this
myself…..tis the direction I’m leaning.
To everyone….thanks for the welcome. And Bill, I’d love to buy a badge. Just
tell me how to go about it. I couldn’t find the “Our Store” page, but I did see
pictures of the badge on another post. Just let me know.
Thank you so much for responding so quickly. It seems to be the part
missing so far. Hopefully it will prove to be the only snag in my plan. Have
a great weekend.
Shane
314-330-8380
