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MG TD TF 1500 - T trifecta in the shop

It aint mine...just gonna help the owner get it roadworthy after a 40 year nap. When we get done we will do the same for his TF. I'm gonna need some help from you TC owners.

MG LaVerne

The hand brake works

MG LaVerne

The trifecta part

MG LaVerne

That TC looks like a TA or TB. Is the seat back in all the way? I've restored two TCs. I'd be happy to help any way I can.
-David
D. Sander

I agree with David, looks like a TA or TB by the running boards.
Don Walker Sth. Oz TF 4887 (ex TC owner)
(For all of you freezing it reached over 110f here today)
D J Walker

Won't work on it until after Christmas projects get done. Owner says it's a 49. Says it came here via Ireland with his uncle. It's going to his son when we get done.

He wants it road worthy.. not restored.


The seat back is not attached to anything right now. The passenger side of the bonnet doesn't want to release so I can't get to the vin plate yet but after I get my projects done I start digging into it.

Since it's not a TD or TF I'm not sure it's appropriate for me to post updates here, but if you all are interested I' d be happy to.

MG LaVerne

When we get done with the 49 we'll bring his TF out to my place and get it put together...something I'm more familiar with.

MG LaVerne

Would be delighted to watch the happenings. Bud
Bud Krueger

It's always nice to awaken a sleeping beauty!

I only see two strips on the running board, indicating a TC? The pre-war T's have three strips on the broader running board (because of the narrower body). Also the dynamo bulge on the bonnet is placed lower than on a TA.

Interestingly the off-side rear wheel is an outer spoked wheel that would be correct for an early TA. The rest is centre spoked, maybe a point to look at before running it for a longer time on the road?
Willem van der Veer

What does the Body ID plate say? If it hasn't got a plate does it have shackle plates or trunnions on the rear springs?
Max Irvine

Ok I couldn't stand it and I'm waiting for a call so I got the bonnet open.

MG LaVerne

Engine tag matches

MG LaVerne

?????

MG LaVerne

Just aftermarket bling? or a real plate?

MG LaVerne

Records show November 17, 1948 build.
MG LaVerne

This is an export model TC. Home models did not have the "made in England" plate. I am not sure why it has a TA side laced wheel on the left rear, and the seat back looks pre war too. Is the seat back all the way down? If it is sticking up that would explain the look. Not sure what the bung welded to the firewall is, that is unique.
Frame was painted red at some point. The firewall should be painted body color, and the grill slats should match the interior. Most early TCs were black. By 49 there were many red, green, black, ivory and some clipper blue. The dash was covered in Rexine after mid 48 onwards.
Check the front end, make sure there is no play in the wheel bearings or drag links. The front wheels should toe in, I'm not sure why but a lot of TCs are set up with significant tow out, causing them to be a nightmare to steer.
Keep us posted,
-David
D. Sander

Definitely TC by the running boards...nice looking car.
Gene Gillam

The OZ certainly ties it in to Ireland.
It is a registration for Belfast in N Ireland.
The letter type is identical to mine.
Strangely the reg for Dublin for the same era was ZO.
Z was not used in UK registrations to stop confusion with 2
Ray TF 2884
Ray Lee

Lovely car....wish I had a project like that to work on

But, as you suspected that number plate is after market bling

Those raised silver letters on a black background are correct from 1950 onwards in the UK

If the car is 1948 then it would be more appropriate to have a pressed plate (silver letters pressed out on a black background)

Personal preference I suppose
Ray Coyte

Keep us informed. Nice to see another one coming alive again.
Tom Maine

Check out the radiator tag.

MG LaVerne

It's an export, but not a North American one. The seat just isn't down all the way. No T-Series ever had a seat that stuck up like that.

The most important thing to check is the steering system. This is one of the weakest links on a TC and often the most neglected. If the car has an unknown mechanical history then it might be worth disassembling the rod ends, checking king pin condition and inspecting the steering box and arm. Much of the rest of the car is similar to TD in basic design.

There is a very active TC group at mg-tabc.org which also has a Yahoo list in case you need anything.

Good luck!
Steve S

Nice projects. Keep us updated. Gene and Steve know about everything there is to know about TCs as well. George
George Butz

This thread was discussed on 19/12/2013

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