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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      There is a truism that if you want a job doing properly then do it yourself. The "professionals" obviously thought that this was "good...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      I think it takes a particular type of individual who would see fit to paint a surface like this, but the previous owner had no qualms...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      The MG was collected by I Wilkinson & Sons (Coach builders) this morning. It has been a frustrating three months wait for my car to be...
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      Another issue - related to the above, in a way, is that the age of the car often reflects the age of the owner. For example, a fast...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      Yet another problem (not of my making) is to do with fitting the hood tacking strips. The back of the body tub should be STRAIGHT...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      Another job connected with the dashboard is fitting the chrome beading to it's perimeter. Quite a few restorations have this original...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      As if I don't have enough on my plate, I have just discovered that the new dashboard that I have painstakingly covered in leather should...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      Here is a 'before' and 'after' shot of the hood/top front rail. The original Ash had perished beyond use so a new one was made by the...
    • Restoman
      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      When I got the MG it had no hood fitted, but fortunately the frame came with the car; along with a set of decrepit side screens. I wish...
    • Restoman
      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      Just to summarise the progress so far. The dashboard is now covered in leather and ready to be screwed to go on the car but I need to...
    • Restoman
      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      I had a call from the Coach builders this morning. It will be remembered that they have my new rear wings which need fettling. They...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      In an earlier post I explained how I had modified the braking system with the addition of a remote brake fluid reservoir so that in...
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      Restoman replied to the thread 1949 MG TC Resto- mod..
      Here is a frustrating problem. Having bought a new rubber gearbox cover (replica of original) it is disappointing, to say the least...
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