So during this enforced confinement in the UK...............

[JohnW]

I am thinking about popping the engine out of my TC and giving it a repaint and general spruce up of the engine bay. Anyone else got any plans?

[Steve Simmons]

I just got a package of parts from the UK, so I'm moving forward on TC9849's restoration. This week is focusing on the front axle. I'm also doing a front suspension rebuild on the Healey.

[Tom Lange, MGT Repair]

I'm going to re-commission a TC that was last on the road in the 70's, do brake lines on a TD, and install a blower on another TC. Except I can't drive them!

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
USA

[SteveW]

I'm just trying to work my way out of my winter desk jobs before starting on my total restoration again. This is where I got to at the end of last year. The four quarters and the doors are on, all finished in 2K primer so are stable until I'm ready to paint properly. My plan is to do some work on the scuttle to finish the body tub and then start on the engine rebuild.

[timberstone]

Rebuilding MGTC dashboard from a whole solid timber of old growth American Walnut:

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Putting a small auxiliary panel below for use of the water temperature gauge, switches and USB charge adapter.

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What it looks like with some instruments installed

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Octagonally yours, BOXLEY (Robert and MGTC0820)

[Steve Simmons]

I think I'm in last place so far.

[Herman 5560]

Started on covering the rear wheel arches.

Watching dough Pelton's videos on how to do it, but then realized the seat backrest brackets are the wrong way round ,but rather now than when fitting the seat backrest

[JohnW]

Rebuilding MGTC dashboard from a whole solid timber of old growth American Walnut:

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Putting a small auxiliary panel below for use of the water temperature gauge, switches and USB charge adapter.

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What it looks like with some instruments installed

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Octagonally yours, BOXLEY (Robert and MGTC0820)

Is the chrome trim around the outside a standard part? If so it is missing from my car .............. just the latest item I have discovered missing

[timberstone]

The dashboard chrome (trim/ rim/ bead) around the outside edges is standard original on all TC's.
The bottom trim/ rim/ bead is a separate piece from the top rim piece -- and the corners of the 2 rims must match very closely where they meet.
The bottom trim/ rim/ bead is fastened with oval head slotted shiny screws that are small and countersunk.
The top trim/ rim/ bead is fastened with small brass round headed nails (brads?) so they do not protrude into the packing.
-- All these parts are available from Doug Pelton.
The dashboard should fit tightly into the scuttle, but watch that the dashboard will still fit inside the scuttle with the top trim/ rim/ bead on. Do a trial fit before putting on the top trim/ rim/ bead and file or sand the edge of the dashboard to match with a small space for the chrome.
(The bottom is not as critical a fit as the top.)

[Herman 5560]

Great detailed description, any chance for some picks to back it up.

[timberstone]

Here are photos of the dashboard trim/ rim/ bead and installation on the dashboard

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The shiny screws with oval slotted heads fasten the bottom trim/ rim/ bead

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The brass small round headed nails fasten the top trim/ rim/ bead

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The trim/ rim/ bead comes in coils of shiny aluminum or chrome plated brass

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The section of the trim/ rim/ bead shows where an edge is rolled over to cover the corner edge of the wood

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BOXLEY (Robert and MGTC0820)

[Herman 5560]

Thanks for the pics.

So more stuff my car does not have. and with the Rand dollar exchange it is expensive.

But now I know and will add it to the list.