Hi Whitworth heads ! Yes, it’s been a long time. I’m proud to finally report that TC#5168 absolutely loves New Zealand! I was there last month and drove it harder than any of the 10k miles here in the US. Never was able to find its mountain goat qualities here. Shod with Blockley tires with Alfin dr...

I’m very pleased to report somewhat belatedly that the TC5168 is now a legal mode of transport in New Zealand! And its Datsun steering gear has been homologated and deemed safe, by non other than the chief scrutineer from their World Ralley Championship race last year. It is a resident of Wellington...

Thank you Duncan! That’s very helpful. I sent that book along with everything else (including wrenches, sockets, taps and dies) etc. He being French, he’s is not inclined to read cover to cover. That book with those two pages bookmarked and the original steering column/BC assembly might be enough to...

Yikes! Now I really really want to call Walter and apologize

Anybody have contact info ? He used to live in Neu Ulm.

Cheers, Peter

Does anyone know if: 1. Mr. Finch in AU is still around? I think he was my supplier and originator for the conversion to Datsun*. 2. there is another TABC in NZ? 3. someone can supply an old top for a BC box? 4. you have contact info for Mike Sherrel (sp?) author “TCs Forever.” The DMV and DOT etc. ...

Ian,
Agree, but almost as risky, because the old BC is glaringly modified with a Thompkins kit.
The original trust/top plate was hurled into space long ago.
A different “jobsworth” is the other gamble.
Cheers, Peter
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Hi Whitworth Heads, Its been a long time, and for good reason. I used to be pretty active here when Walter (RiP) was still driving. Anyway, my MGTC is now in New Zealand (NZ). The owner is French, 30+ year younger, a Jaguar restorer, and loves the TC, but he doesn’t have license plates for it yet. P...

Hi Whitworth Heads, You probably don’t remember me, Peter Pleitner. I used to be active here during the Clinton and Bush II years in the US. I’ve re-registered now because I discontinues my associated old email address, and am reaching out because my TC is in the process of becoming a legal resident...