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by Tom Wilson
Wed May 19, 2021 4:19 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC gearbox colour
Replies: 5
Views: 748

Re: TC gearbox colour

Gearbox color Originally it varied. The very early cars were a dark red (spot on to MG Damask Red). Factory photos show gearboxes painted same color as the engine; it’s often appeared to me that the engine and gearbox were painted as a unit after assembly. I’ve also seen black original paint. If it’...
by Tom Wilson
Sun May 16, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Muffler Hanger
Replies: 2
Views: 386

Re: TA Muffler Hanger

Are these part of the original hanger? NOPE Are they worth saving as is, should I add a length of steel to each one and make them as original, or should I grind them off? Get rid of them - grind them off. What have others done for a muffler hanger on this bar? Nothing. Downpipe in front of the muffl...
by Tom Wilson
Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC Hood
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

Re: MGTC Hood

Ray, hoods were fitted in a production method on TCs, TDs, and TFs. The hoods were actually attached to the hood frames at Coventry Hood & Side Curtain Company, then delivered to Morris Bodies Branch for installation onto the body tubs. I believe, but don’t know for sure, the sequence of steps were:...
by Tom Wilson
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Original Paint Colors
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Re: TA Original Paint Colors

Rob, there are no records existing that I am aware of recording how many and what TA, TB, TC, or TDs were painted what color. What you have here is likely original paint sample on your TA. I believe, but don't know for sure, that most if not all TAs had black weather equipment. Most common interior ...
by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Amal Latch Painted?
Replies: 8
Views: 1483

Re: Amal Latch Painted?

Also Tim, the brackets the latches catch on were originally painted black. Screw heads attaching catch assembly to the bonnet sides were usually hand painted body color in finishing, though they were sometimes made seed. And - I’ve acquired a couple full sets of original TB shocks if you or anyone e...
by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Amal Latch Painted?
Replies: 8
Views: 1483

Re: Amal Latch Painted?

Tim, the latches were nickel plated (not chrome) originally. Do them that way, use a non-sticky lubricant, and they will be correct and work smoothly for years.

Tom Wilson
by Tom Wilson
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:53 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: shiny body bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 555

Re: shiny body bolts

Based on factory photos and my knowledge, the only exterior chromed assembly nuts and bolts are are the acorn nuts for the fuel tank straps and the acorn nuts holding the fuel tank end panels on. This doesn't include the windscreen hardware (all chrome). Splash apron bolt heads and washers and the h...
by Tom Wilson
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel power socket
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: Instrument panel power socket

Factory photos show:
TB and early TCs have the black socket on the right. Mid to late TCs have the black socket on the left.

Tom Wilson
by Tom Wilson
Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC seat dilemma
Replies: 16
Views: 1784

Re: TC seat dilemma

Shiny, though not brilliantly so.
Tom
by Tom Wilson
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA and TC tubs on EBay UK
Replies: 4
Views: 737

TA and TC tubs on EBay UK

if you are in or near the U.K. and in need of TA or TC tubs, tub parts, and TA bulkheads there are a couple new listings on EBay for them. Looks like doors, scuttle, cross braces, and bulkheads are good. There is also a TA tub with rear wings, petrol tank, and bonnet panels as a set. Could be good s...
by Tom Wilson
Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Hand brake
Replies: 6
Views: 769

Re: Hand brake

First, remove the cables and try rotating the mechanism to see how stiff it is. There are a pair of bushings at the ends of the shaft that float in holder plates bolted to the chassis rails. These are likely your binding points. Try washing them out with a lightweight lubricant, perhaps a spray can ...
by Tom Wilson
Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC seat dilemma
Replies: 16
Views: 1784

Re: TC seat dilemma

Vinide (correctly spelled Vynide as a trade name), is not the same as the trade name produce Rexine. Rexine is a linseed oil based finish on woven cotton fabric, something in the USA we called oilcloth when I was a kid. Rexine was used for automotive interior upholstery because it was an attractive ...
by Tom Wilson
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC seat dilemma
Replies: 16
Views: 1784

Re: TC seat dilemma

Seat bottom plywood shape changed, as did the interior cushion and the front inner ramp. The change happened about TC2000 (after the first 1,800 bodies) not "Chassis No. 5000: as NTG publishes. The changes were: Plywood bottom air holes changed from circular to oval slots. Outer rear corner stepped ...
by Tom Wilson
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC seat dilemma
Replies: 16
Views: 1784

Re: TC seat dilemma

The spring cases are different for an early type seatback and a late type springback. The plywood back is the same size, but the battens attached to it are different.
And as you noted, the covering is different.
Tom Wilson
by Tom Wilson
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: coach trimmer
Replies: 8
Views: 732

Re: coach trimmer

Duncan, I would be interested in seeing photo documentation of this second green. I have never seen a green different than the standard Apple Green used in TA through late TD, or MMM cars. This color started in 1931, as did Regency Red.
Looking forward to seeing photos.

Tom Wilson
by Tom Wilson
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: coach trimmer
Replies: 8
Views: 732

Re: coach trimmer

Duncan, I would be interested in seeing photo documentation of this second green. I have never seen a green different than the standard Apple Green used in TA through late TD, or MMM cars. This color started in 1931, as did Regency Red.
Looking forward to seeing photos.

Tom Wilson
by Tom Wilson
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: colour of the inside of battery box
Replies: 4
Views: 682

Re: colour of the inside of battery box

I can’t speak for the other 9,998 MGs, but: TC0279 and TC5147, both deep flute bulkhead cars originally had flat black paint on the inside of the battery box. The inside of the toolboxes (underneath the felt) was same color as the bulkhead. Lids were same color as the bulkheads (Lighter green/gray (...
by Tom Wilson
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sill plates TC
Replies: 14
Views: 1536

Re: sill plates TC

Sill plates were probably on all TCs. The tub wood under the doors on TC0273 had broken off screws of the correct size and location for sill plates, and TC0279 had them when I acquired it and appeared never to have been removed. They were plain with no engraving.
by Tom Wilson
Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Hardware List
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: TC Hardware List

Map light is one wood screw and one machine screw 4 BA I think.
Horn button I think is 4 BA as well.
Working from memory here - I’m sure someone can confirm or correct.
by Tom Wilson
Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:39 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Hardware List
Replies: 5
Views: 759

TC Hardware List

Here is a pretty complete list of all the hardware used by MG in assembling a TC. This is compiled from Specification 259, the document from Morris Motors that was the 'parts list' for manufacturing. The list does not include hardware for preassembled sections that were delivered to MG complete - en...