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- Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:16 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Thinking of adding this to my stable
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6166
Re: Thinking of adding this to my stable
I'm not an expert on pre war cars, but the driving lamp is incorrect, and the trafficators, and it appears to have a later xpag engine. TA owners will have to chime in.
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:57 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Rear wing piping
- Replies: 4
- Views: 702
Re: Rear wing piping
Ray, there is a lot to be said for being a purist, but I might suggest using double sided tape to position the piping rather than trying to put nails through the gaps between timber and sheet metal. Also easier to reposition should you need to.
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:12 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Lucas fog lamps
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1417
Re: Lucas fog lamps
I apologize Ray, I was misreading your request!
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:22 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Lucas fog lamps
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1417
Re: Lucas fog lamps
Ray, I believe cars from sn. 5000 down had the FT27, your car would be correct with the SF462 as is.
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:11 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sector shaft bore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2546
Re: sector shaft bore
Mark,
Good points. Let's factor in the cost of the VW conversion and see how that affects cost of operation compared to tire wear if that is a problem. I have driven a TC equipped with a VW conversion and it was fine, but I do prefer the faster feel of the original box when all is set up properly.
Good points. Let's factor in the cost of the VW conversion and see how that affects cost of operation compared to tire wear if that is a problem. I have driven a TC equipped with a VW conversion and it was fine, but I do prefer the faster feel of the original box when all is set up properly.
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:40 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: bonnet latches
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1190
Re: bonnet latches
No............
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:40 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sector shaft bore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2546
Re: sector shaft bore
Mark, my Morgan is the same way and there is a slight bit of lost motion also in the steering box as all of them have, but it does goe nicely down the road. My TC did not have much more free play than my Morgan and the tie rod ends are in good shape as are the king pins, however it was not pleasant ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:31 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sector shaft bore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2546
Re: sector shaft bore
These steering boxes or relatives of them were used in many British cars of the period and beyond, TR's, Big Healeys, AC's and Morgans and more. My 1969 Morgan Plus 8 has a Cam Gears box which uses the same bearings as the Bishop's Cam TC box and the internals are very similar. They all have a sligh...
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sector shaft bore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2546
Re: sector shaft bore
Why are needle bearings a bad idea? Just curious....... He could always take it to a machine shop and have them fit a bushing and ream for his existing sector shaft. They always have a bit of on center free play, it is just the design. If the car is wandering all over it isn't necessarily the steeri...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 4:07 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: hood to windscreen
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2085
Re: hood to windscreen
There is a socket as I recall that lines the holes. Moss shows it for the TD-TF but I suspect it is for the TC also or check From the Frame up.
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:02 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: MG TA internal engine parts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1683
Re: MG TA internal engine parts
Ed is correct and I have used Wiseco up in Mentor previously, not too far from you.
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:59 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: gauge of TC panels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1337
Re: gauge of TC panels
UK and US gauge are not the same. I found that most of the body sheet metal was between US gauge 20 and 22. When I built my tub years ago, I used mostly 22 as it was easier to find. I could butt weld it without problem if I had to make patches for rust repair in the wings or running boards. The slig...
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:02 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Handbrake Cross Shaft on TC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4460
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 1:55 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Handbrake Cross Shaft on TC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4460
Re: Handbrake Cross Shaft on TC
You can purchase a chrome tube that simply slides over the old one and nobody will know the difference. Joe Curto used to offer these and they work just fine.
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:55 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC door alignment.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2042
Re: TC door alignment.
I assume the running gear, engine, gearbox, etc. is in the chassis as that will make a difference also.
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:15 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2030
Re: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
First, it is good to do a trial fit up prior to painting the car and then taking it back off, but nobody thinks about that. Assuming you are buying a ready-made kit with instructions. The major issue you are to be concerned about is getting front the side curtains to fit nicely in the top opening so...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 4:29 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2030
Re: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
If you would like to give me an email, I would be happy to send you some or I can try to attach them here.
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:38 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2030
Re: 1948 TC convertible top replacement
I bought all this from Moss and believe they were made by Robbins for Moss. There were very specific instructions on installation that were helpful. The top should fit to allow a bit of the side rain flap to fit over the side curtain and the front of the side curtain should be against the windshield...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:30 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Low fuel lamp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
Re: Low fuel lamp
I cannot remember the font or shade of green it has been a long time since I did this. The font was nothing fancy and I think I just chose a medium green of some sort and it all worked out fine. I might add that eventually I picked up a used lamp at a flea market that I installed and really, they we...
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:53 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Low fuel lamp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
Re: Low fuel lamp
I used a color printer with some transparent film and experimented with various fonts and tints and made up a reasonable facsimile of the face.