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    Magnum Mk2 Escort alloy door skins

    Just to say I have just fitted the new aluminium door skins from Magnum

    They are excellent, the fit is perfect, straight as an arrow and omg the weight saving. Couldnt believe how much a Mk2 door skin weighs!

    I got them from http://www.car-body-panels.com/ Ian there was exceptionally helpful as they were one of the first pairs out of Magnum

    Still have to weigh the completed door, but very impressed!

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    Re: Magnum Mk2 Escort alloy door skins

    Sorry to revive an old thread, but did you ever get to weigh the door?

    I'm in the market for new door skins and I'm wondering if its worth the extra money.

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    Re: Magnum Mk2 Escort alloy door skins

    Sorry to be a negative nelly here but learn from Land Rovers error.

    I restored a 1987 90 once for my sins and along being stoopid and fitting a V8 I learnt why aluminium door skins on steel frames is a BAD idea.


    The steel rots faster than a sugar addicts teeth. Do yourself a favour and fix a shim or small sheet of zinc between the two metals to rot away as a sacrificial anode. It'll save your steel.

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