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by prowland
Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Front wing stays
Replies: 9
Views: 2366

Re: Front wing stays

yes, I think I am going to end up modifying the profile of the stays. The wings need to be fairly unstressed I would think
by prowland
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Front wing stays
Replies: 9
Views: 2366

Re: Front wing stays

yes, i did read your post about the issue. i have tried swapping the 2 headlamp ties but they are fairly identical. the dimensions for the TC WINGS above axle given on the drawings (20 13/16" above front axle centreline) dont seem to be possible for my wings either
by prowland
Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:17 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Front wing stays
Replies: 9
Views: 2366

Re: Front wing stays

Yes, i do have then the right way around. If fact, i have tried them both ways
by prowland
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Front wing stays
Replies: 9
Views: 2366

Front wing stays

I am attempting to fit brand new front wings to my MG TB. The tub is a 20 yr old Hutson and the stays are the original. The stays just do not seem to fit into the profile of the wings. Has anyone ever had to modify the shape of the stays to suit their wings? Or is it generally a given that the stays...