The springs are only needed on the later aluminum pistons. If you have brass pistons, you don't need them.

Now sold, thank you. I have a set of Nerf bars here, just removed from a TC. Nice driver condition. One of the rear bars has a crack in the chrome right where the bolt holes are. I don't think the metal underneath is cracked, it just looks like a stress crack in the chrome from the bolts being tight...

The routing is down, then forward to meet the front pipe, then both continue down the front face of the engine plate where they are secured by a clip. Escaping fuel ends up on the ground in front of the engine. The length doesn't really matter so long as it reaches below the bottom of that plate. Ed...

In my opinion you did it the best way. Spend the next 10 years driving it instead of working on it!

That's the stock type bracket, which will mount in the factory holes on the RHD side. But it won't mount to the left without drilling

You can actually buy mirrors that do this, with the stock type head on them! https://mossmotors.com/407-488-windshield-side-mirror-easy-fit-bracket-kit One of our club members did something similar as you, but put the mirrors in place of stanchion screws so that the windscreen could still be lowered.

Years back, I installed Alfin drums on my TC. I hated the silver look because the lack of contrast made the spokes disappear. I painted them a semi-gloss black and liked it much better.

The heavy gauge of your covers is odd. Maybe they were meant to be a heat sink?

The covers I've seen for various cars were intended to dress up the brake drum, usually to make it look like aluminum.

I use a general purpose grease inside, and a bit of oil at the pin just to help it climb over the striker. I don't feel like they get dirty very quickly, so the grease should be fine for many years.

I haven't been without an old British car since I got my MGB in high school, which I still have along with many others. I have ten of them now - M.G., Austin Healey and Morris ranging from 1937 through 1969. Of all the cars I own, the TC is my favorite and would be the last to go. That doesn't mean ...

I found a pair of reflectors with sockets and clamps included, plus one bulb. They need to be cleaned and polished, and would of course be better with fresh silver or aluminum applied. I'm not sure what they're worth but If interested, shoot me an email. Rob, I also found a couple dipping reflectors...

There's a guy in the USA who sells them on eBay for $70, as seen here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266575035014

Here's another ad in the UK at about the same price, but not sure how old it is: https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/store ... rays.shtml

Unfortunately while chrome is easier and perhaps even cheaper, it has a greatly reduced reflectivity compared to silver or aluminum. I can't say how that translates to the quantity of light emitted since I've never used chrome reflectors, but maybe it isn't as bad as it seems.

I use Redline Heavy Shockproof Oil. They recommended it over their 140W and other oils.
https://www.redlineoil.com/heavy-shockproof

Agreed! The brass fitting attaches to the inside wall of the oil pan. The pointed cap can be removed for cleaning the pickup screen inside.

What a beauty! I've always wanted to build one, but I'm not foolish enough to think I would ever finish it.

That spring ensures there is pressure on the sealing surface.

Not that gas can't pour out the vent hole on the first hard right turn with a full tank...

I may have some reflectors that would need re-silvering. If it would help I can search around for them.

For the tach, I suggest calling West Valley Instruments in Reseda, California. They rebuild chronometric instruments and may be able to supply what your friend needs.

Welcome, Bryan! The car certainly looks solid and presentable, and seems to have a pretty complete history. The issues do sound typical of a kid on a budget many years ago. I look forward to hearing about your progress. In the meantime, you may be interested in this article I wrote a while back on t...

The thread is 7/16-18 BSF as I recall. I know repair kits are out there. Joe Curto and Butch Taras both offer repair services.