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MG TD TF 1500 - New Issue on Moss Parts

I wrongly assumed that I would not need to saw the rear rail trim piece, but I do. Unfortunately, have already installed the fabric. But, there are other problems, too. See next photo.
thanks,
Tyler

C.T. Irwin

The width of the curved rail pieces are oversized, causing the pieces to hangover the tub rail (too bad, they were such impressive pieces of wood, well cut and sanded). I'll be lucky to get a credit from Moss, but need to find another source for the 3 top rail trim pieces.Any recommendations?

p.s.: The real problem is that I've wasted valuable fabric on the 3 rail pieces. I'll probable have to buy more to cover the 3 replacement rail pieces.

thanks,
Tyler

C.T. Irwin

Sorry for your predicament, but makes me glad mine are in good shape. PJ
Paul S Jennings

Length looks fixable to me. I did the same way and "fixes" were common. As far as the width, not sure, but having it a little wider is harmless? I'm thinking your old white ash piece probably shrunk over the years? And unless you're doing the dash with the same material the Moss kit should have plenty of extra. At least mine did.

efh Haskell

Tyler, Most all of the wood pieces from any supplier are oversize, and hand shaping/adjusting is needed. So much hand fitting was done during assembly, there is a great deal of variation in sizes of pieces from car to car. If all wood was supplied "average" size, it would be too small for many cars, etc. If you can't fit yourself, ask around for someone handy with woodwork and they should be able to reshape your pieces to match your old ones easily. George
George Butz

FWIW.
I purchased all three pieces of wood from Abingdon and had no problem with them.

I could not find the longer piece that runs along the back but I had bot side pieces.
While not exact the Wood from Abingdon was close and I did not modify any.

I was concerned about the wood species however.
My old pieces, admittedly dried out for 45 years, seemed to be a lighter softer species. I believe the Abingdon wood to be Ash. If I were going to nail the top I would have questioned that, but I plan on using snaps.

Jim B.


JA Benjamin

Hi Tyler. I don't think your problem is too hard to solve. First check that the originals do fit. Sure timber does shrink but in the sizes your dealing with that would be negligible. If you're happy that they do, then use them as a template to jigsaw/plane down the new stock to the desired size. You don't need any particular skill just take your time. If you're careful when you remove it you should also be able to reuse your vinyl. The point George made is valid but these car tubs were made in a jig so the variation isn't as great as people imagine. While my car was stored someone kindly threw out my 3 piece rear floor. I used the floor from a car that was made 4 years later as a template to make the new pieces & the fit was millimetre perfect. If you've never used any power tools just mess about on some scrap first. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

I guess I'm shocked that they would come already covered. They weren't back when I bought mine, nor were they for the same pieces I just got for this TC. And I'm happy they weren't as they all required some final work for a good fit.
MG LaVerne

"already covered"??
efh Haskell

My bad... I re read Tylers post. I just assumed he would have checked the fit before covering the rails.
MG LaVerne

TYLER.
You can remove the vinyle from the wood by using acetone and a small squirt oil can.just spritz it under any corner that is lifted and slowly peel it away.Let the vinyl dry out before re applying new contact cement.
I have actually peeled away the cloth backing from the vinyl and stretched the film to cover complicated areas.
Sandy
ss sanders

thanks folks,
I guess It was a moment of naiveté not to check the fit, but I have a friend with a band saw to trim the width of the corner pieces. Hopefully, I won't have to buy another yard of vinyl just to cover these 3 pieces. Moss gives you just enough material to do an interior job with no mess-ups.

I still want to return the rubber radiator lacing strip (too thick) and the cowl-to-bonnet rubber strip (wrong design).

The closer I get to finishing the TF, the tougher (and slower) it seems to get.

Tyler
C.T. Irwin

I guess I'm odd man out but my (very non-Concours) tacking strip is uncovered. I kind of like it. I'm trying to upload a photo but this clunky computer doesn't seem to want to cooperate. If unsuccessful I'll do it from the office mana.

jud

Failed again so it will be tomorrow
J K Chapin

back at the office so here's the pic.

Jud

J K Chapin

Jud, I wish I would of thought of that! Sweet.
efh Haskell

Here's a better pic of the uncovered tacking strip.

Jud
J K Chapin

Well, dang - the pic didn't upload. Here's another try.

Jud

J K Chapin

Jud, your tacking strip looks very nice! Makes one undecided whether to cover or varnish as you did. Have to use new wood, but it sure looks great. PJ
Paul S Jennings

This thread was discussed between 28/04/2014 and 03/05/2014

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