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[Awini Ambuj Shanker]

Dear list,
the pictures of the 1936 MG VA tickford drop head coupe that i have been
persuing have finally arived, and this is not a car i can tackle!! it is
just a chassis missing it's complete interior, steering column,wheel,
bonnet, grille,radiator,doors,trim,head,starter,dynamo, carburettors,
manifolds, etc etc etc!!
however it has a gearbox, diff. and suspension, the VA front suspension
would'nt fit a TC would it?
Now things non MG,ive started work on my great grandfather's 30'
Studebaker,im going to use teak to replace what is left of the existing wood
on the coachwork,(the best wood available here for this purpose im
told)since this is the first time im tackling a wooden frame, any do's and
dont's? what i learn now will be used on the TC,
also, the Studebaker has cast iron pistons,what would happen if i replace
them with aluminium?
thanks
regards
Awini Ambuj Shanker
new Delhi,India
TC 0365
etc
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[Jorolibb@aol.com]

Dear Terry & all,

"However White Post does not recommend silicone brake fluid with their brass
sleeves. That may not be in the equation but for some strange reason,
silicone dot5 does not work well with brass in my experience."
Terry (Sanders)

I've heard this over the years too and can only report that I had my MGA
master cylinder resleeved about 16 years ago by White Post (if I remember
correctly) in brass and I use silicone fluid. The only problem I have
experienced is that the rubber seal in the brake cylinder deteriorated while
the clutch cylinder rubber was OK (they share a common master cylinder
housing and reservoir). The symptoms were that the brake pedal would slowly
go to the floor. When this happened I rebuilt the master cylinder (two years
ago) the brass looked OK to me. I plan on using silicone in my TC (whenever I
get it done, but that's another story for later) and have already had the
brake cylinders done by White Post in brass.

Although it's been said before, I'll say it again. I have learned so much
from the members of the list in the time I've been on it, that it has been
and continues to be one of the highlights of the day, unless I can be driving
the MGA (the only thing complete and running at this time).

John Libbert
Milford Ohio
TC 2138
J2 3118

[Frank O_ The Mountain]

In a message dated 6/14/00 7:05:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Jorolibb@aol.com
writes:

[John T. Seim]

Jorolibb@aol.com wrote:

>
> Dear Terry & all,
>
> "However White Post does not recommend silicone brake fluid with their brass
> sleeves. That may not be in the equation but for some strange reason,
> silicone dot5 does not work well with brass in my experience."
> Terry (Sanders)
>

I have heard this as well. Also know of silicone fluid that
"hydraulic'ed" the brass sleeves out of a set of wheel cylinders that
were sleeved by Phil Marino. It is my understanding that White Post
pre-drills brass or stainless steel rod, then presses it into the
cylinder. The rod is then machined out to proper size. This allows for
more pressure to be exerted on the bar being pressed into the cylinder
(interference fit) than can be exherted on a tube being pressed into a
cylinder. It might be that White Post has concerns about the viscosity
of silicone fluid, and the possibility of failure, by using it in a
resleeved cylinder. I would think that a master cylinder should hold the
sleeve better than a wheel cylinder.
John Seim
Irvine, CA

[Ron Beaudoin]

>
>If the engine is XPAG 10083, and if it is the original engine, then the

car is a very late TC (1949, and probably fairly late in the year).

If it's any help to you, my TC is a late '49 with XPAG10190 and frame
number of 9448. Maybe you could also check out the serial numbers of
the Australian site to get even closer to get an approximation of
your number.

Ron Beaudoin
TC9448

[John Patterson]

Hi TC Fans- Back in the late 50's I joined an International TC register and have a tag ( # 39 )on my dash. Does anybody have any info on this register, what has happened to it, etc, etc. John Patterson TC 7025

[Awini Ambuj Shanker]

Dear listers
I have been looking for a sand blasting apparatus for sometime to use on my
cars,(sandblasting car parts is unheard of here)but all that i have found is
a chap who does industrial grit blasting,but his grit is too harsh and it
pits the metal too much,so i guess i will have to build my own gun etc,can
any of you give me any tips or ideas on how to go about it? what is the
minimum pressure that a sand blasting gun needs?
thanks,
regards
Awini Ambuj Shanker
New Delhi,INDIA
TC 0365
etc.
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[JohnHWSteedman@aol.com]

Beaulieu Autojumble is an essential part of my MGT year. I agree with Mike
that one day is enough, - one can only eat so much junk ( and I mean junk)
food.
All the regular suppliers are there in force and if the weather's good, a
wonderful atmosphere, - wall to wall automobile geeks from all over Europe.

It will also give you a chance to meet the incomparable supplier and fellow
lister, Roger Furneaux and his "Mad Metrics" components. I think I have all
his products on TC0301. Roger, I hope the cheque's in the post.

Best airport, .... this is a very small island,,, I suppose Gatwick.

I hope to see you there wearing your listers' shirts!

John Steedman TC 0301

[Blair Engle]

Austin
Received my shirt today. It is beautiful. Many thanks for your hard work.
Press on regardless,
Blair
#199

[Orlando llenza]

Does any one out there has the correct color code for
a TC 1947. Either in Dupont , ICI , RM or Marson? I'm
in the process of rebuilding and need to start paiting
soon. Currently is paited sort of red wine color I'm
told is original. Moss motors reference is not to clear.

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