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MG TD TF 1500 - What are these holes for?

The two holes (see attached) on the RH side of the body in front of the right door seem to be original. Anyone know what they are for?

TW Burchfield

Aerial for the radio? Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Radio antenna
MG LaVerne

Like this


R Biallas

Also,



Paul S Jennings

Just call me Captain "not" obvious. Makes sense now. Looking for opinions: Since the holes are there would you get a radio and an antenna or just weld them up.
Thanks everyone.
TW Burchfield

Welded mine up.
Cliff Harvey

Welded mine, too. Who can hear a radio in one of these cars, anyway? And a period radio would be AM only. If it works, you'll find little to listen to on AM.
David Littlefield

I put a nice modern radio and power antenna in the MGB I just sold. Never used it. Hope the new owner likes it. I'm sure I would never use a radio in the TD (except when the Buckeyes are playing and I'm out somewhere). Were antennas an aftermarket item? How about radios?
TW Burchfield

Easiet to just put a replacement antenna in the holes unless your ready to paint the car. They are part of that cars history. I would leave them unless doing a concourse of course.

Regards

Bill Chasser jr
TD3834
W. A. Chasser Jr

Welded mine up. you cant listen to a radio anyway in one of these cars.
TRM Maine

Ah, but when you park up with a friend you can listen to romantic mood music......

David
David Provan

My car had one antenna hole in the scuttle when I acquired it. Not knowing how to weld, I simply patched it on the inside with fiberglass and used body filler to finish off the outside. Been invisible for 37 years.
John Quilter (TD8986)

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