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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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There is a truism that if you want a job doing properly then do it yourself. The "professionals" obviously thought that this was "good...
22 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
19 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
14 April 2023
Restoman
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Modifying your car? Please think carefully about what you're doing
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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...
7 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
6 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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Another job connected with the dashboard is fitting the chrome beading to it's perimeter. Quite a few restorations have this original...
6 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
6 April 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
28 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
25 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
15 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
10 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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6 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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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...
6 March 2023
Restoman
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1949 MG TC Resto- mod.
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Here is a frustrating problem. Having bought a new rubber gearbox cover (replica of original) it is disappointing, to say the least...
27 February 2023
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