side curtains

[1939mgtb]

OK, guys........who makes the best frames/side curtains for the TC? Frank is still sorting out his email..... Best, Ray "Quid, me anxius?" [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[joecurto@aol.com]

Ray I may have a set of original TC side curtain frames available, contact me @ 718 762-7878 Days 9-5 East coast time USA as I have been away from E mail due to work Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Larry & Marilyn]

Hi Group I have purchased side curtain recover kits from Moss. I think my old side curtain finishing strips are beyond repair. Too many bends and dents. Moss sells stainless finishing strips with rounded ends ala TD/TF and they also sell strips with unfinished ends which must be mitered like the original TC. I would like to use the original style. Is it difficult to mark and cut the strips by hand? I have no metal cutting power tools. By the way, I have a set of two bow, TD side curtain frames. If anyone is interested contact me directly. Thanks Larry TC 4703.

[JohnHWSteedman@aol.com]

Larry This task is tricky and time consuming to get right; however it needs only the very basic tools- A flat surface Clamps and rubber to protect the metal strips whilst you position them for accurate angle cutting As large a protactor as you can get to measure the angles A simple hack-saw Some brass or stainless steel sheet to make the corner fillets Some drawing or lining paper to mark the position of the sidescreen frame holes The "vee" corner fillets are the secret of the job, as their accuracy and alignment ensure that when the OSs (originality students) examine your sidescreens by running their fingers over the corners, they will be stunned by your workmanship! The two legs of the corner fillet V should be about an inch long and taper outwards slightly towards the joint of the V, this way you can get a really tight alignment of the four sections, sufficient to stand alone as a metal rectangle away from the frame. So, have a go, its quite easy when you get started; but buy lots of extra strip is my final advice. John Steedman TC 0301 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[JohnHWSteedman@aol.com]

Larry, I think you will find that the kit also includes the 58 or so special headed bolts that slide into the channel section. John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mick Conde]

Larry - FWIW, I repair and restore these strips as well for the fun of it and the craft. I have developed several 'tools' to make the job a little easier. In addition, I use an old tire tube (does not have to be a John Bull) and several socks inside one another, both filled with small dia steel shot and others with glass beads. The secret here is not to get carried away with the dent repair and straighten process, you CAN stretch the metal and deform it. If you want me to try ( and you are in no BIG hurry) send them off to me and I'll tell ya what I think. If they are originals and you want to sell them, let me know. I also have several complete sets of 'reproductions' in stock if you need them. Also might be a good time to tell you that there were at least 4 different 'special' headed bolts used on these strips as John mentioned to you, be careful about that as well. NEW is NOT always good or better. regards Mick Pittsburgh.PA JohnHWSteedman@aol.com wrote: Larry, I think you will find that the kit also includes the 58 or so special headed bolts that slide into the channel section. John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[banjomey2@aol.com]

Hi Larry, have a look in the Brown Book, there's a nice photo how to store the curtains. If you don't have the book contact me off-list and I'll send you the photo. Rgds, Peter "Banjo" Meyer TC 9027, 1949 Morgan +4, 1965 TR 3A, 1959 Rilye TT Sprite Special, 1935 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Larry & Marilyn]

Dear Peter My copy of the 'Brown Book' dated April 1946, does not have a picture of how the side curtains are stowed. This is the second time I have found an omission or a mistake in my early version. I used the TD method found in the TD shop manual. It works a well as anything else I have tried. Thanks for the help. Larry TC4703 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tom Wilson]

A question to those who are familiar with how side curtains were originally fit to the TC: How much bend or curve did the frames have to fit the contour from the tub to hood, and back to front? Was the long rear arm on the front side curtain bent - if so, how much? It takes some time to properly fit side curtains to a car now, but I would think the factory had a pretty standard setup for this. Those who don't believe in side curtains or don't have knowledge of this area can ignore this post. Thanks. Tom Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Paul Huck]

I never use side curtains. Well, twice in 30 years. HOWEVER, since no two T series cars are just alike, don't try to bend the frames to a spec. FIT THEM TO YOU CAR. That way they will keep at least some rain out. Frames formed to some spec from another car will not seal as well, not keep as much rain out. These cars were not exact tolerance. They were built with variances. Vary your curtains for your car. Just use common sense to fit them! PTH

----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Wilson To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:16 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] Side curtains A question to those who are familiar with how side curtains were originally fit to the TC: How much bend or curve did the frames have to fit the contour from the tub to hood, and back to front? Was the long rear arm on the front side curtain bent - if so, how much? It takes some time to properly fit side curtains to a car now, but I would think the factory had a pretty standard setup for this. Those who don't believe in side curtains or don't have knowledge of this area can ignore this post. Thanks. Tom Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1850 - Release Date: 12/15/2008 5:04 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]