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by Steve Simmons
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
Replies: 4
Views: 28

Re: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"

It might just be a matter of worn or incorrect rubber at the rear. If this is the case, I would expect the front and rear lines to both be wider at the top, and possibly overlapping the lower front corners with the grill shell.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Radiator plumbing
Replies: 2
Views: 68

Re: Radiator plumbing

Hi Dave,

I don't see why you couldn't do that. Many people run with no thermostat at all, so having a small hole would not be detrimental to the engine's ability to warm up properly. I've seen more than one TC with the bypass circuit eliminated.
by Steve Simmons
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification
Replies: 6
Views: 145

Re: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification

I haven't done any of the mods Mike discusses, mainly because I've never had the desire to take a running car to bits. But I would say that if he recommends the modifications, and you plan to really drive the car, then I would seriously consider whatever he has to say. He has more miles on his TC th...
by Steve Simmons
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

Funny, just the other day I ran into this issue on a TC owned by a guy for the past 40 years. The wheel does not tighten fully even with the spinner fully tightened
by Steve Simmons
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Classiccarperformance.com -legit?
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Re: Classiccarperformance.com -legit?

Are you sure yours can't be rebuilt? Generally speaking, these things never truly wear out. It might just need new bushings and brushes.
by Steve Simmons
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Classiccarperformance.com -legit?
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Re: Classiccarperformance.com -legit?

I haven't used them but I don't see any red flags. They don't seem to carry much though.

EDIT: A web search showed two very dissatisfied customers who got cheap knockoff parts instead of the parts they ordered. I didn't find anything else whether positive or negative.
by Steve Simmons
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Under dash panel
Replies: 9
Views: 109

Re: Under dash panel

I believe they were originally some kind of fiber board.
by Steve Simmons
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44630

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

I just ran into a TC the other day with the same thing - the bracket was blocking one of the windscreen stanchion screws. But only on one side. Odd.
by Steve Simmons
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Accuracy of timber measurements in TC's Forever
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: Accuracy of timber measurements in TC's Forever

Hi Rob, I think the first issue is that everyone has used a different car for their initial measurements. I would definitely expect some variation from one car to another, although the numbers you quote seem a bit too much. If it were me, and I were confident the metal was original and/or correct, t...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Power to TCc 7801 ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 108

Re: Power to TCc 7801 ignition switch

Keep the wife, replace the switch. :D
by Steve Simmons
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clock Setting Knob
Replies: 8
Views: 191

Re: Clock Setting Knob

I wonder if a better idea would be to thread the shaft, then thread the knob on with a locknut above it. Or maybe the shaft is too thin to cut threads into without making it even weaker. I haven't seen the shaft since the tach was out.
by Steve Simmons
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clock Setting Knob
Replies: 8
Views: 191

Re: Clock Setting Knob

Every tach I have here is missing the knob so I was hoping someone else would chime in. Here's a photo of the area on my TC, which I assume is the same as TA. The distance from the bottom of the clock to the bottom edge of the dash (through the hole where the knob goes) is just over 1/2". Hopefully ...
by Steve Simmons
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Grille/Shell Fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 170

Re: TC Grille/Shell Fitting

That's a real shame. I'm not sure that will straighten out without damaging the chrome. But I don't think you'll be happy with the fit either.
by Steve Simmons
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Grille Shell Lacing
Replies: 13
Views: 322

Re: Grille Shell Lacing

I would assume (dangerous I know) that it would be the same as the rest of the pre-war cars. The SA parts book does specify "rubber lacing" so whatever the SA had, I'm betting the TA had. I also suspect that if it were rubber coated canvas, the lacing would look just like solid rubber. One thing tha...
by Steve Simmons
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Grille Shell Lacing
Replies: 13
Views: 322

Re: Grille Shell Lacing

I'm not sure anyone ever solved this definitively. The general wisdom suggests that it was a rubberized woven canvas. Some claim that later TCs switched from this to rubber but I don't know if that's accurate. I believe the big pre-war saloons specified "rubber lacing" but again it's likely this was...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Crankshaft Flange
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Crankshaft Flange

I have a NOS Moss crankshaft here (451-490) that just came out of the box with a bit of a surprise. Has anyone seen this before? Possibly a balancing thing? I was planning to put this into an engine with a Moss rear seal kit, so obviously this won't work unless anyone has any bright ideas? If not th...
by Steve Simmons
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

I believe many pre-war cars had spark plug holders fitted, but postwar is all aftermarket.
by Steve Simmons
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

The shift knob must be original. It's so old there's nothing left but bones! Late home market also had a tan/bronze dash. I used the Moss paint and it's definitely more bronze. The tan on your panel looks very similar to side curtain frame tan. I don't have letters, because I haven't found a good wa...
by Steve Simmons
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

Satin would be closer to original.