Re: Steering & Originality - look out for the Planet!

[C Sherriff]

Hi Ray Sounds like a guaranteed MG club originality concours winner this one! - Is it going to be waterproof as well? Lets hope your Planet hits it sooner rather than later! Clive ==================================== Message text written by "Ray"

>Guys,

I am in the process of building a "modern" TC for daily usage. So far, I have gone with a MGB engine (keeping it in the family), with a Datsun 5 speed box hooked to a narrowed Ford 8 inch rear end with the TC spring locaters welded to it. I am considering a 4 link rear suspension because of the weakness of the springs, but we will give it a try first. I found that I could use the add-on splines so as to keep the large wheels. The Ford rear end has a 4.56 ratio which may be too much for the engine. The body is made of aluminum with fiberglass fenders. It looks stock! I may go with disc brakes in the front, behind dust shields so they look like drums. As I have gone to a M/C from Wildewood, I can use a booster for better stopping. I had a heck of a time getting the brakes to work properly with the adjustable balance valve, but Ford SVO comes through again! There is a fellow in Minnesota who will redo the original instruments, putting in modern guts so that they will work with the MSD ignition box, as well as making the rest of the gauges electronic. No more darn failures. I think this car will make a great daily driver, and it looks stock being a logical extension of the TC............... I agree that updating and modernizing is the way to go! Best Regards, Ray "Remember- It's the collision with the planet that counts!"