MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

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MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by bloodysalmon » Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:23 am

My recently restored (only mechanics, not body) to an 'oily-rag' status ... not been on the road since mid-60's
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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by Steve Simmons » Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:06 pm

I wouldn't cosmetically restore that car either. Just get it running and enjoy! :thumbs:
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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by bloodysalmon » Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:06 am

:thumbs: already have Steve, done 150 miles since September now ... weekly attention which gets better and better
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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by Bart Sanders » Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:48 am

Hello Chris,

Agree, keep it in this state as much as possible, Our TC8204 has been restored around 1995 in the USA according to the previous owner (Bob Mendelsohn). I'm inspecting it now. Found no cracks in the two axle stubs (dye & developer method). But, instead, the right axle has been renewed. The "crack" (a thin circel where the axle is pressed into the nuckle) showed this. Indeed, via the knuckleback and take away all the old grease, one sees the axle metal and its center hole.

It got a Datsun steering box, some other items were added like an oil cooler. Front brake system completely new. Steering rod bent, tierod straight. Front springs need replacement, appear to be the original sets.

But, I want to leave it as it is, looking to cosmetics. One does see, what we call, mild patina and that suits such an old driver fine.
TC8204 aka "Maegan"
TC8204 aka "Maegan"
Have found a front axle-beam thing however, see separate posting.

Groeten!

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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by bloodysalmon » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:50 pm

after 300+ miles its now settling in ...
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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by Steve Simmons » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:57 pm

Not to take anything away from that lovely TC, but is that your D-Type in the background? Very nice!
1949 TC8975 / XPAG 9609
1948 TC6011 / XPEG1182 (XPAG6472)
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Re: MG TC TC1472 - up and running after 50 years

Post by bloodysalmon » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:02 pm

yes it is Steve, according to all records held its the only D-type Salonette surviving, 15 year restoration and 99% finished.
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Meanwhile, the photo's are upside after reducing memory ... but I couldnt seem to right it no matter what I do
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