Tonneau Cover (not a half one)

[HANS HOLTMAN]

I am about to have re-mounted a new tonneau cover on my TC. This includes also re-installing (re-placing) the Lift-The Dot pegs on the body. Can anyone make a rough drawing and scan it to me showing where to mount these pegs on the body. Or alternatively tell me where to read about this. Is there only one size(length) of these pegs ? Hans TC 1095

[CFritz7001@aol.com]

Hans, By now, I suspect that there is hardly a single TC that has all of its pegs still mounted in the original places! That said, I suggest you look at Mike Sherrill's book, TC's Forever . It should contain enough photos of enough TCs to give you a good idea of the more common / popular locations. I know some of my TC's pegs have been relocated, and a couple have been added. Both relocations and additions were done to get the tonneau cover to fit better (not for the sake of originality). My attitude is to put them where your judgement says the are needed. Pegs (studs) are available in 2 or 3 different lengths, and with either screws or machine bolts for attaching to the body. In any case, I suggest that you place a small nylon washer under each to help protect the paint and keep water out. These washers are just a bit larger in diameter than the base of the peg, and are nearly invisible when in place. Regards, Carl Fritz TC #6756 Gainesville, Florida

[JohnHWSteedman@aol.com]

For what it's worth, the May 2000 issue of the MGCC's Safety fast Magazine shows a nice contemporary photograph of George Phillips' TC in the late 40's. The two pegs showing from the rear are about an inch in from the tank sides and , say, 3/4" above the tank top. I found the photo useful for positioning my number plates. It also shows that the rear mudguards had a distinct curve in to the bottom of the tank. The article continues into the June and July issues George Phillips, by the way, was the chief photographer for Autosport magazine in the 50's and 60's. In a great article he indicates that TC steering was a pig, even when brand new! John TC0301