Info desired

[Tom Lange]

I would be grateful to know what is the best source for TB springs? Also, I would like to know what color TB engines should be painted. I know early TC engines were not MG red, but I don't know what color proper TB engines ought to be. Finally, if I am in need of a new body tub, whose work is most recommended, in terms of both quality and price (I know, these are often mutually exclusive)? Many thanks. Tom Lange TB 0327

[RonMGTC@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/8/2002 9:42:27 PM Central Standard Time, tlange@acadia.net writes: > I have been happy with Orson's products. They are in B'ham UK and supply most of the resellers in the US. They also make K-O's, etc. They do have a web site but you'll have to do a search as I don't have the info handy. Regards, Ron

[Frank O_ The Mountain]

In a message dated 1/8/02 19:42:36 Pacific Standard Time, tlange@acadia.net writes: > Tom, these folks are THE source for springs, TB same as TA, I bought mine from them: Orson Equipment Ltd. MG spring supplier, also half shafts and hubs 122 Barkers Lane, Tanners' Green, Wythall B47 6BS Phone: 44 1564 823560 Fax 44 1564 824129 The engine colour question might spark a lively discussion, but I think there is general agreement that it should be a dark red, sort of maroonish. I bought my TA body form Naylor Bros (now Moss Intl) many years ago......it was really built by a firm that was acquired by Hutson, the company that was making replica TF's at one time. I was very pleased with it but cannot speak to their recent workmanship. Others may have more recent experience or recommendations. Good Luck Terry in Oakland, CA

[somexuk]

Ron, Orson web site: http://www.orson-equipment.com email sales@orson-equipment.com (they also supply most of the trade in the UK) top quality stuff! Alan Webster TA 3239

--- In mg-tabc@y..., RonMGTC@a... wrote: > In a message dated 1/8/2002 9:42:27 PM Central Standard Time, > tlange@a... writes: > > > > > > I have been happy with Orson's products. They are in B'ham UK and supply most > of the resellers in the US. They also make K-O's, etc. > They do have a web site but you'll have to do a search as I don't have the > info handy. > Regards, > > Ron

[John G. Bulcken IV]

Tom and all, I am not sure where to get proper TB springs as I had good originals to work with, I would caution you that TB front springs are NOT the same as TA...see page 495 of the Blower book...I guess they were changed when the engine went to an XPAG. Cheers, John TB#0398

----- Original Message ----- From: taterry@aol.com> To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > In a message dated 1/8/02 19:42:36 Pacific Standard Time, tlange@acadia.net > writes: > > Also, I would like to know what color TB engines should be painted. I know > early TC engines were not MG red, but I don't know what color proper TB > engines ought to be. > Finally, if I am in need of a new body tub, whose work is most recommended, > in terms of both quality and price (I know, these are often mutually > exclusive)? >> > > Tom, these folks are THE source for springs, TB same as TA, I bought mine > from them: > > Orson Equipment Ltd. MG spring supplier, also half shafts and hubs > 122 Barkers Lane, Tanners' Green, Wythall B47 6BS > Phone: 44 1564 823560 Fax 44 1564 824129 > > The engine colour question might spark a lively discussion, but I think there > is general agreement that it should be a dark red, sort of maroonish. > > I bought my TA body form Naylor Bros (now Moss Intl) many years ago......it > was really built by a firm that was acquired by Hutson, the company that was > making replica TF's at one time. I was very pleased with it but cannot speak > to their recent workmanship. Others may have more recent experience or > recommendations. > > Good Luck > Terry in Oakland, CA > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[John G. Bulcken IV]

----- Original Message ----- From: "John G. Bulcken IV" cbrenner01@snet.net> To: "Tom Lange" tlange@acadia.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 12:39 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > Tom and all, > All the original TB engines I have seen...these have a date cast in them > by the number on the brass plate...were originally maroon...very close to > the early MGB engine colour. The Whitworth Shop in Novelty Ohio built my > tub...they can also supply the materials...Craig Seabrook and Fred Kuntz are > members of this list and do the work so you can contact them...IMHO if you > want the best go here...as they say " you get what you pay for ", and they > know the difference between TA, TB, and TC tubs. > Cheers, > John > TB#0398 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Lange" tlange@acadia.net> > To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 5:50 PM > Subject: [mg-tabc] Info desired > > > > I would be grateful to know what is the best source for TB springs? > > Also, I would like to know what color TB engines should be painted. I > know > > early TC engines were not MG red, but I don't know what color proper TB > > engines ought to be. > > Finally, if I am in need of a new body tub, whose work is most > recommended, > > in terms of both quality and price (I know, these are often mutually > > exclusive)? > > > > Many thanks. > > > > Tom Lange > > TB 0327 > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > >

[Ray]

Hi Guys, The front springs on the TB have a slightly lower "lbs. per inch of deflection" than do the TA springs. You can use them, but they are different. Best, Ray PS- All the TB engines are a maroon, almost like the modern engine paint for the MGB (before they went to Triumph black...........)

----- Original Message ----- From: "John G. Bulcken IV" cbrenner01@snet.net> To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; taterry@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > Tom and all, > I am not sure where to get proper TB springs as I had good originals to > work with, I would caution you that TB front springs are NOT the same as > TA...see page 495 of the Blower book...I guess they were changed when the > engine went to an XPAG. > Cheers, > John > TB#0398 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: taterry@aol.com> > To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 11:04 PM > Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > > > > In a message dated 1/8/02 19:42:36 Pacific Standard Time, > tlange@acadia.net > > writes: > > > > > Also, I would like to know what color TB engines should be painted. I > know > > early TC engines were not MG red, but I don't know what color proper TB > > engines ought to be. > > Finally, if I am in need of a new body tub, whose work is most > recommended, > > in terms of both quality and price (I know, these are often mutually > > exclusive)? >> > > > > Tom, these folks are THE source for springs, TB same as TA, I bought mine > > from them: > > > > Orson Equipment Ltd. MG spring supplier, also half shafts and hubs > > 122 Barkers Lane, Tanners' Green, Wythall B47 6BS > > Phone: 44 1564 823560 Fax 44 1564 824129 > > > > The engine colour question might spark a lively discussion, but I think > there > > is general agreement that it should be a dark red, sort of maroonish. > > > > I bought my TA body form Naylor Bros (now Moss Intl) many years > ago......it > > was really built by a firm that was acquired by Hutson, the company that > was > > making replica TF's at one time. I was very pleased with it but cannot > speak > > to their recent workmanship. Others may have more recent experience or > > recommendations. > > > > Good Luck > > Terry in Oakland, CA > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[John G. Bulcken IV]

Yes, and they also look different...each section is tapered on the TB type...to my knowledge only the TA type are sold...if you have your originals you could have them repaired and sections repaired as needed. Cheers, John TB#0398

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray" spook01@home.com> To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; taterry@aol.com>; "John G. Bulcken IV" cbrenner01@snet.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > Hi Guys, > > The front springs on the TB have a slightly lower "lbs. per inch of > deflection" than do the TA springs. You can use them, but they are > different. > > Best, > Ray > > PS- All the TB engines are a maroon, almost like the modern engine paint for > the MGB (before they went to Triumph black...........) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John G. Bulcken IV" cbrenner01@snet.net> > To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; taterry@aol.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:29 AM > Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > > > > Tom and all, > > I am not sure where to get proper TB springs as I had good originals to > > work with, I would caution you that TB front springs are NOT the same as > > TA...see page 495 of the Blower book...I guess they were changed when the > > engine went to an XPAG. > > Cheers, > > John > > TB#0398 > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: taterry@aol.com> > > To: tlange@acadia.net>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 11:04 PM > > Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Info desired > > > > > > > In a message dated 1/8/02 19:42:36 Pacific Standard Time, > > tlange@acadia.net > > > writes: > > > > > > > > Also, I would like to know what color TB engines should be painted. I > > know > > > early TC engines were not MG red, but I don't know what color proper TB > > > engines ought to be. > > > Finally, if I am in need of a new body tub, whose work is most > > recommended, > > > in terms of both quality and price (I know, these are often mutually > > > exclusive)? >> > > > > > > Tom, these folks are THE source for springs, TB same as TA, I bought > mine > > > from them: > > > > > > Orson Equipment Ltd. MG spring supplier, also half shafts and hubs > > > 122 Barkers Lane, Tanners' Green, Wythall B47 6BS > > > Phone: 44 1564 823560 Fax 44 1564 824129 > > > > > > The engine colour question might spark a lively discussion, but I think > > there > > > is general agreement that it should be a dark red, sort of maroonish. > > > > > > I bought my TA body form Naylor Bros (now Moss Intl) many years > > ago......it > > > was really built by a firm that was acquired by Hutson, the company that > > was > > > making replica TF's at one time. I was very pleased with it but cannot > > speak > > > to their recent workmanship. Others may have more recent experience or > > > recommendations. > > > > > > Good Luck > > > Terry in Oakland, CA > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > >

[Frank O_ The Mountain]

In a message dated 1/9/02 14:45:12 Pacific Standard Time, spook01@home.com writes: > OK, I stand corrected, but I defy anyone to detect this change in the seat of their arse!! Terry

[RonMGTC@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/2002 7:03:12 PM Central Standard Time, taterry@aol.com writes: > OK, I stand corrected, but I defy anyone to detect this change in the seat of their arse!! >> Funny place for springs. I guess I would know if there was a change of springs there. Ron, a statue in a world of pigeons