The Carburetors 15th November 2009

Such an important part of the motor -

these two carburetors were overhauled

by Gavin before being fitted.

Door Catches 25th November 2009

The finicky door catches were among the many small items to be fitted and adjusted - all taking considerable time !

Patience being the essence.

5th November 2009 THE BOX

This was the box with parts ordered from the UK.

among which were ...........

clutch adj rod, lever clutch, clutch link etc etc etc.........

cable choke, cable starter, fuel pipe etc.........

exhaust system for MG TD, coupling kit,

switch starter, horn brkt LH

body, bulb holder etc etc etc.........

side covers TD leather kit - sleeve seat back, strip set s/scn

V. panel & vinyl tri..........

seat slides, oil guage tube, connecter start cable

etc, etc, etc and many other small items !!!

Rather a super 'stand' which it arrived on do`nt you think ????

24th October, 2009 Fitting the Exhaust

Inside view of part of the exhaust.

All necessary brackets had to be made by Gavin.

30th September 2009 Installing the Electrical System

The tedious job of taping the wiring

All the details of the TD parts manufacturer

25.10.009 Starter Motor etc.

17th August 2009 Gearbox View

The gearbox now installed

and gearbox cover fitted.

Lastly the footplate replaced.

All is now ready for the making and fitting of the floorboards...........................

15th August 2009 Engine Installation

A slow process but the operation ran
very smoothly ...................

The thrilling process of installing the engine/gearbox into the TD

25th July 2009 Sanding, spraying of the bonnet etc.

The preparation of sanding & spraying of the bonnet parts and front mudguards took a long time.

15th July 2009 Steering Rack

Steering rack in position

5th July 2009 Fr mudguards & radiator temporary placement

Temporary fitting and checking front

mudguards, bonnet & radiator placement before installing the engine.

26th June 2009 - Various Views of TD

Space in the garage is prebooked - "AGGIE" the TC has her corner -

but there is no space for the MGB GT while the TD Rebuild is taking place !!

16th June 2009 Rear View of TD

Various views of our TD showing the "full" garage.

7th June 2009 Sanding Front Mudguards

The tedious process of filling

and sanding the

front mudguards ready for spraying