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- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:12 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Correct MG TC Dash Screws
- Replies: 6
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Re: Correct MG TC Dash Screws
Jay, the smaller screw and recessed countersunk washer in your photo are correct for a wood dash. Here are two cropped photos of TCs at the factory in their early lives. The one with the wooden dash is late 1945. Though focus is not great, it clearly shows the hardware - flush countersunk washers an...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: oil filter canister
- Replies: 4
- Views: 97
Re: oil filter canister
I currently have a couple original type oil canisters for sale on EBay.
The Vokes on is nice, as that's the brand most used by MG and Morris when building new engines in the 1940s.
The Vokes on is nice, as that's the brand most used by MG and Morris when building new engines in the 1940s.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 158
Re: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
Hello Rob - here's a note about bonnet fitting from your "resident historian" . . . Yes, side bonnet panels were often trimmed on the production line. This actually started with the building of the vintage MGs - the 14/40, 18/80, and the first Midget, the M type in 1929. Prewar, and for the first se...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Grille Shell Lacing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 344
Re: Grille Shell Lacing
Rob, I like the look of lacing but tend to stay with originality - all the factory photos I've ever seen showing this piece show rubber. Be aware that the fabric type tends to abrade the bonnet paint where it contacts the bonnet over time. But wither will work . . . And a 1949 factory photo is attac...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:27 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Grille Shell Lacing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 344
Re: Grille Shell Lacing
All parts lists and build specifications (or, Spec 259 for TC) list rubber for the radiator shell buffer.
Factory photos of the period support this.
Tom Wilson
TC 0273, 0279, 2040
Factory photos of the period support this.
Tom Wilson
TC 0273, 0279, 2040
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
- Replies: 75
- Views: 44810
Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Lift the Dot.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
- Replies: 75
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Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Duncan described the hinge location for the side curtain compartment door. The door fits across to the edges of the compartment sides, but doesn't extend past the plywood on each side. The battens on the outside edges of these sides are used to screw the filler piece in place. Meanwhile, the cutout ...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:55 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Spare wheel carrier
- Replies: 6
- Views: 216
Re: Spare wheel carrier
Brackets were originally black.
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:19 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 609
Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
Clip on the front engine mounting plate, held in place by one of the bolts attaching the plate to the block, on the carb side, lower area, holds the carb overflow pipe ends in place.
Part number CL070 at From the Frame Up. The clip offered at Moss Motors is incorrect.
Part number CL070 at From the Frame Up. The clip offered at Moss Motors is incorrect.
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 609
Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
Here's how overflow pipes were done originally on TCs. This is on TC0279, one of mine.
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:39 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: What's it like to live with a MGTC?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 807
Re: What's it like to live with a MGTC?
Hello Dean, from Indiana! I've been pretty much a lifelong TC enthusiast; currently in my care are 3 TCs (and other MGs). I restore them to high originality detail and superb quality, then like to drive them to develop a really nice patina. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about TCs and how th...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:23 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
- Replies: 75
- Views: 44810
Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Rob, the back section of TA and very early TC body wood is different than later TC; you've already figured that out. There's a bit of sanding to shape the ends of the backboard to contour involved. I may have an extra new side curtain compartment for you, need to check when I get home next week (yes...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:17 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: 1937 TA hood
- Replies: 2
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Re: 1937 TA hood
Can't speak for a Robbins hood, but the TA and TC hoods are virtually identical in size and shape. I've made a lot of them.
The shape on the rear bottom of the hoods for very early TAs is a bit different.
Tom Wilson
Kimber Creek Ltd.
The shape on the rear bottom of the hoods for very early TAs is a bit different.
Tom Wilson
Kimber Creek Ltd.
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TB Trim-Side Screen Strap(s)
- Replies: 4
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Re: TB Trim-Side Screen Strap(s)
Tim - the side curtain storage box door had a strap on each side of the door, centered midway up, to hold the door closed. Strap was same size as used on TC, with a LTD snap and stud as the closing hardware.
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC hood frame holes
- Replies: 3
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Re: TC hood frame holes
Ray - 2 holes in rear hood bow - #4BA x1" slotted countersunk brass screw with nuts and cup washer used here. Fastens the bow, webbing strip, and hood together. Screw goes through hood right at the intersection of the seams - see photo. The cup washer had a rubber sealing grommet underneath it. 2 ho...
- Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:06 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Tank strap rubber strips.
- Replies: 2
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Re: TC Tank strap rubber strips.
From what I can tell from looking at factory photos, rubber at top ends where the strap turns 90 degrees to attach to the body, and ends on the bottom where the strap no longer contacts the tank.
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Wiper ground wire.
- Replies: 17
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Re: Wiper ground wire.
Easy to make a good wiper wire with two single strand wires encased in gray heat shrink tubing.
If you use a DR2 wiper motor on the scuttle, how are you going to fold the windscreen down?
If you use a DR2 wiper motor on the scuttle, how are you going to fold the windscreen down?
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:00 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Hood fitting to screen
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2640
Re: Hood fitting to screen
Jan, I can send you fitting instructions and photos if you send me your email via PM
Tom Wilson
Kimber Creek Ltd.
Tom Wilson
Kimber Creek Ltd.
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:35 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: gauge of TC panels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1336
Re: gauge of TC panels
Spec 259 is the list of all parts comprising a TC. Pretty thorough, it's a purchasing and costing department reference.
Hard to sort through but once you have an understanding of it Spec 259 becomes a valuable reference.
Tom
Hard to sort through but once you have an understanding of it Spec 259 becomes a valuable reference.
Tom
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:22 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: gauge of TC panels
- Replies: 7
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Re: gauge of TC panels
Ray, Spec 259 lists the majority of body sheet metal as 20swg, silver finish sheet, both auto body normal and auto body bending type.
Others may be able to comment on what those details will mean to you.
Tom Wilson
Others may be able to comment on what those details will mean to you.
Tom Wilson