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MG TD TF 1500 - Spare Wheel Knock Off

Is the spare tire/wire wheel knock off the same for a TD and TF? PJ
Paul S Jennings

Paul, there is no thing as a TD knock off. It would have to be a TF. Bud
Bud Krueger

The "kit" conversions for TD's usually are just an ordinary knock off and they usually use a modified stock hub. I know you were looking at having your spare knock off re chromed. If it's just the chrome thats bad, then I'd go that way. If on the other hand it's all buggered up I'd swallow hard and buy a new replacement. If you don't already have a lead hammer, invest in one. The only way to keep them looking like new.
MG LaVerne

Thanks Bud, I didn't know.

LaVerne, Only the knock off is buggered up, the rest including the threads are in good shape. Don't want to pay 170 bucks for a new one if this one can be restored. PJ
Paul S Jennings

I understand Paul. You may find that repairing and then plating the original may exceed the cost of the replacement.
MG LaVerne

Send it to Paul's Chrome. I guarantee you they can fix it to make it like new again.
Frank Cronin

On my MGB, the knockoff is brass. You can use a dremmel with a sander drum to smooth out hit marks yourself. This will cut the costs of re-chroming.
Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 26/09/2014 and 27/09/2014

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