Radiator shells

[Sally Carroll]

Jim has painted his 'slats' the colour of the upholstery and just to be different he also painted the underfender areas also. He in fact used Rustoleum because it was easy to repaint when stones chipped it away. We had a TD in the 50's with this scheme and when he worked on the current TC he again painted the undersides red with the Cream body. . . . really sharp. Pictures available. . . . .Sally

[BUD SILVERS]

Hello all; My question today is about radiator shells. I am well aware that there is a difference between TC radiator shells and TD radiator shells, and that a TD radiator shell will fit on a TC. I am also aware that the noticeable difference is in the crank hole. The TC shell not having a bottom to the hole and a TD shell having a bottom (full circle). My question is if the TD shell is more pointed at the bottom or exactly the same. I am also wondering if the TA and TB radiator shells were identical to the TC radiator shells. If there are differences between the TC shell and the others aside from the bottom hole, then what are those differences? I have a TC in my shop with a TD radiator shell and it seems to protrude about of an inch further forward at the very bottom center than my TC shell. The other odd thing is that I had to add a spacer between the fender support bracket (The part that passes through the side of the radiator. Not the part that the headlight sits on.) and the support bracket that passes on the inside of the radiator (from side to side). Had I not added the spacer then the bolts would not line up. As it is I had to use slightly longer bolts. Any ideas would be appreciated. Have a great day. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Arnold Parlee]

I have one of each Bud and they look exactly the same except for the lack of support in the TC version. I can be convinced to take a few pictures of that area on each type if you or anyone wishes. Arnold, TC0580

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[Diecuts@aol.com]

Hi, I have interchanged the TC and TD shells among each other, and have had as many as 4 shells of both types for comparison. Except as where you have noted, they appear the same. Some flexing from previous repairs may add differences, and some time back there were reproduction shells, (I had one) that were not quite right, especially when using an original medallion nose piece. The bonnet also seemed to leave a gap where it closes at the top. Originals don't have this issue, at least with the ones I have encountered. The TD shells , due to the increased strength at the bottom, hold up better in my opinion. Only experts such as that found on this list will ever notice the difference. Hope this helps, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI TA2969 Tickford (with a TD shell) -----Original Message----- From: Bud Silvers mgtc@usaviator.net> To: MG T-ABC GROUP mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 3:01 pm Subject: [mg-tabc] Radiator Shells Hello all; My question today is about radiator shells. I am well aware that there is a ifference between TC radiator shells and TD radiator shells, and that a TD adiator shell will fit on a TC. I am also aware that the noticeable ifference is in the crank hole. The TC shell not having a bottom to the ole and a TD shell having a bottom (full circle). My question is if the TD shell is more pointed at the bottom or exactly the ame. I am also wondering if the TA and TB radiator shells were identical to he TC radiator shells. If there are differences between the TC shell and the others aside from the ottom hole, then what are those differences? I have a TC in my shop with a TD radiator shell and it seems to protrude bout of an inch further forward at the very bottom center than my TC hell. The other odd thing is that I had to add a spacer between the ender support bracket (The part that passes through the side of the adiator. Not the part that the headlight sits on.) and the support bracket hat passes on the inside of the radiator (from side to side). Had I not dded the spacer then the bolts would not line up. As it is I had to use lightly longer bolts. Any ideas would be appreciated. Have a great day. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Individual Email | Traditional http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BUD SILVERS]

Hello again all; What I really want to know is if there is a difference between TA, TB, and TC shells? Why did I have to add spacer on the fender bracket (again I am talking about the small piece that protrudes through the side of the radiator). Thanks. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado . From: Bud Silvers [mailto:mgtc@usaviator.net] Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 1:01 PM To: MG T-ABC GROUP Subject: [mg-tabc] Radiator Shells Hello all; My question today is about radiator shells. I am well aware that there is a difference between TC radiator shells and TD radiator shells, and that a TD radiator shell will fit on a TC. I am also aware that the noticeable difference is in the crank hole. The TC shell not having a bottom to the hole and a TD shell having a bottom (full circle). My question is if the TD shell is more pointed at the bottom or exactly the same. I am also wondering if the TA and TB radiator shells were identical to the TC radiator shells. If there are differences between the TC shell and the others aside from the bottom hole, then what are those differences? I have a TC in my shop with a TD radiator shell and it seems to protrude about of an inch further forward at the very bottom center than my TC shell. The other odd thing is that I had to add a spacer between the fender support bracket (The part that passes through the side of the radiator. Not the part that the headlight sits on.) and the support bracket that passes on the inside of the radiator (from side to side). Had I not added the spacer then the bolts would not line up. As it is I had to use slightly longer bolts. Any ideas would be appreciated. Have a great day. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Hi, On the TA, TB, and TC headlamp brackets, if I remember correctly, it was easy to turn them around the wrong way. The bracket should line up without a spacer. The bottom large fender support brackets are easy to confuse as well. The Shells should all be the same at the bracket area. Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI TC0780 -----Original Message----- From: Bud Silvers mgtc@usaviator.net> To: MG T-ABC GROUP mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 5:49 pm Subject: FW: [mg-tabc] Radiator Shells Hello again all; What I really want to know is if there is a difference between TA, TB, and C shells? Why did I have to add spacer on the fender bracket (again I am talking bout the small piece that protrudes through the side of the radiator). Thanks. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado . From: Bud Silvers [mailto:mgtc@usaviator.net] ent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 1:01 PM o: MG T-ABC GROUP ubject: [mg-tabc] Radiator Shells Hello all; My question today is about radiator shells. I am well aware that there is a ifference between TC radiator shells and TD radiator shells, and that a TD adiator shell will fit on a TC. I am also aware that the noticeable ifference is in the crank hole. The TC shell not having a bottom to the ole and a TD shell having a bottom (full circle). My question is if the TD shell is more pointed at the bottom or exactly the ame. I am also wondering if the TA and TB radiator shells were identical to he TC radiator shells. If there are differences between the TC shell and the others aside from the ottom hole, then what are those differences? I have a TC in my shop with a TD radiator shell and it seems to protrude bout of an inch further forward at the very bottom center than my TC hell. The other odd thing is that I had to add a spacer between the ender support bracket (The part that passes through the side of the adiator. Not the part that the headlight sits on.) and the support bracket hat passes on the inside of the radiator (from side to side). Had I not dded the spacer then the bolts would not line up. As it is I had to use lightly longer bolts. Any ideas would be appreciated. Have a great day. Bud Silvers TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Individual Email | Traditional http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Charles Hill]

Bud, The only thing I can think of is that something is wrong with either your radiator or shell. In my limited experience, I never had a problem. Maybe I was lucky. Charles Hill

On 2/4/2012 4:49 PM, Bud Silvers wrote: > Hello again all; > > > > What I really want to know is if there is a difference between TA, TB, and > TC shells? > > > > Why did I have to add spacer on the fender bracket (again I am talking > about the small piece that protrudes through the side of the radiator). > > > > Thanks. > > > > Bud Silvers > > TC 1576 Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado . > > >