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by Mark Strang
Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Brush installation in a TC starter
Replies: 6
Views: 602

Re: Brush installation in a TC starter

Thanks for the photo. It verified the fact that I had in fact removed and installed the brushes correctly. It's pretty hard to not get the brushes in the proper boxes due to the pigtail length. It turns out, with the starter on the bench and not having good connections, that the arcing was simply du...
by Mark Strang
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:29 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Brush installation in a TC starter
Replies: 6
Views: 602

Brush installation in a TC starter

Well, in my infinite wisdom I decided to clean the starter on my '49 TC while doing a total rebuild of the car. No problem with the disassembly or cleaning of all the parts. The brushes were good as well as the bearings so I put it all back together. I applied power to the unit and all I got were sp...
by Mark Strang
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:32 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Inside fit rear arch wood to wheel well
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Re: Inside fit rear arch wood to wheel well

My TC tub was built by Fenton Bagley. It is a copy of what came out of the 'Works' and is very accurate. Fenton did really good work and was basically an artist with wood and metal. TC7801 is a stalled project(20 years) that I picked up a couple of years ago to restore. I'm in the primer stage now a...
by Mark Strang
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Inside fit rear arch wood to wheel well
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Re: Inside fit rear arch wood to wheel well

I don't know why the taper is there but there is a pad under the wheel well cover. It is thicker than the taper to steel gap. I generally just apply some seam sealer between the steel and the wood to seal it up. Works fine to fill the gap.
by Mark Strang
Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Charging rate?
Replies: 6
Views: 1155

Re: Charging rate?

I don't have first hand knowledge of the TC charging system but I assume it is similar to my TD's. First check the generator to determine if it is generating the proper voltage. At about 1500 rpm it should be a little above 14 volts at which point the red ignition light should go dark. It really won...
by Mark Strang
Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Body paint stripping
Replies: 6
Views: 1465

Re: Body paint stripping

Stripping using liquids took a turn for the worse last year in the US when they outlawed the MEK additive in most strippers. The new stuff just doesn't work well. Maybe you can still find some where you live. Good luck and if you can find it get lots. I have a small media blaster about 2x2x3 feet us...
by Mark Strang
Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Door hinge request
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Re: Door hinge request

How do I send a personal message to anyone? I just don't know if it is proper to send personal information to a person on this forum. Do I just post my email address. Perhaps I should update my information if I can figure out how to do that. I'm a real technical cripple with computers. Much better w...
by Mark Strang
Fri May 29, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Door hinge request
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Re: Door hinge request

John, I'd sure be willing to try it if it isn't too much trouble to get it to me.. I know mine is not original to my TC or perhaps any TC and it doesn't fit well so yours might be far better. I'll try to figure out how to send you a PM. Haven't done that before. Mark
by Mark Strang
Sun May 24, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Door hinge request
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Door hinge request

I have TC7801. I'm now fitting the doors for the second time and fine tuning them after the first pass on straightening and filling etc., on the tub. I noticed that the hinge on the lower left door is different than the other side. It has a hex type half "ball" instead of the round ball used for piv...
by Mark Strang
Fri May 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Oil filter and supply lines color
Replies: 19
Views: 3135

Re: Oil filter and supply lines color

The enjoyment of building a car as it supposedly came form the factory is great satisfaction for me. The research is fun. It's all about the journey. The routine things like dealing in old grease, body work and painting, etc., that take a ton of time are not fun but a necessary part of the overall f...
by Mark Strang
Fri May 22, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Shock Spacer?
Replies: 20
Views: 3827

Re: TC Shock Spacer?

I don't have a spacer to give to you but all four of my shocks have the spacers and I think they are original to the car. Photos of two other cars that belong to friends show the spacers.
by Mark Strang
Wed May 20, 2020 5:31 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Oil filter and supply lines color
Replies: 19
Views: 3135

Re: Oil filter and supply lines color

Thank everyone for the great information. The photos sure clarify a lot of originality issues regarding what was painted. It makes sense that the engine was painted after everything was installed similar to the chassis painting process. Now it is just a question as to how much bling folks want to ad...
by Mark Strang
Mon May 18, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Oil filter and supply lines color
Replies: 19
Views: 3135

Oil filter and supply lines color

I'm now starting to build up exterior engine items for TC7801 in anticipation of firing it up although the tub and body parts are not done. I'm mainly concerned to make sure the engine runs. In the process, since the car came in pieces, I want to know what colors the oil filter lines are painted inc...
by Mark Strang
Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Seat mountying hardware
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Re: Seat mountying hardware

Thanks Guys. My adjuster handles have been chromed. I thought that the slides should be "Cad" color. I'll do the cadmium color. My TD slides are silver/zinc in color so I guess they just carried on with the same finish..

Mark
by Mark Strang
Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Seat mountying hardware
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Seat mountying hardware

Here's an easy one. Are the seat slides and mounting brackets supposed to be black or silver/galvanized color? My guess is silver but black would blend in with the carpet. I'm looking for originality. I don't trust what I generally see in photos of rebuilds. Too many liberties have been taken on sma...
by Mark Strang
Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC front apron webbing
Replies: 5
Views: 1268

Re: TC front apron webbing

I think it is smaller. There is no reason to believe that they changed that feature. Perhaps someone with an unmolested TC can verify.
by Mark Strang
Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bonnet (hood) Fitting
Replies: 25
Views: 5686

Re: Bonnet (hood) Fitting

Steve, I had a recent problem on TC 7801 with the scuttle that you have relative to the scuttle and bonnet line. Mine was off about the same amount. Interestingly a friend with a TC has the same problem as both of us and his car is all original also. The passenger side is fine with a smooth line fro...
by Mark Strang
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tub and firewall paint process
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

Re: tub and firewall paint process

Probably best to paint the nuts, bolts, and washers separately and then assemble the two pieces, install the bolts and touch up later. More work but most likely close to the factory job. Thanks for the info. I'm in Williamsburg, VA. Do you spend much time in Richmond? I used to live in KC.
by Mark Strang
Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tub and firewall paint process
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

tub and firewall paint process

I'm getting ready to paint TC7801. My question is whether the firewall and tub are painted together or separately. If painted while bolted together, the bolts holding the two pieces together are painted at the same time and do not have to be painted by hand which would result in a much neater job. I...
by Mark Strang
Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: '49 TC exterior paint colors
Replies: 1
Views: 743

'49 TC exterior paint colors

I'm sure this topic has come up on this forum but I can't find any info on it. I'm looking for the the current green R-M paint code/stock number for TC 7801 that can be traced back to the original color. I restored a TD several years ago and used R-M paint. The original red code was BM121R and made ...