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General Category => MG Sports Cars => Topic started by: skootch13 on June 09, 2026, 02:37:51 PM

Title: How to cut MGB inner fender for RV8 headers
Post by: skootch13 on June 09, 2026, 02:37:51 PM
Hi guys.  I will be cutting openings into my inner fenders for RV8 style headers.  I have two questions.  One, Is there a pattern somewhere I can use?

And two.  What tool do I use to cut the fenders?  Air powered jig saw?  What blade?  One of these?  https://www.harborfreight.com/5-Amp-14-Gauge-Metal-Shears-64609.html?event_id=184606&hftm_sc=&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21901270715&campaignid=21901270715&utm_content=169550067559&adsetid=169550067559&product=64609&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21901270715&gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKE29hA3AWLFjhpS31ZCkRu8JMae6tp1xVEGCsp4rMufHV9ZqYqyxLRoCSFAQAvD_BwE
Title: Re: How to cut MGB inner fender for RV8 headers
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on June 13, 2026, 04:21:49 PM
I would lean towards using a holesaw. You could cut out some paper circles and stick them where you think the opening needs to go, overlapping them where needed. Each one only needs support for the pilot hole. Then other methods can be used to smooth and enlarge the opening.

Jim