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T-Series 1953 MG TD Reassembly - CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED
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<span style='font-size: 20pt'> <span style="color: #FF0000">hehehehe....</span> </span>
Yes, those are NOS Lucas driving lights!
Why no headlights? My new chrome headlight trim & my Lucas tripod lights haven't arrived yet.
....& this is how she'll look for the next 3 weeks while I'm out of town:
...they'll take the time while I'm away to go over the body & correct/repair any little nicks or dings I might've inflicted on it during assembly....& they'll also bring in the professional buffing/detail guy to go over the body & get that high - looking into water - sheen I want.....we're gonna buff the hood separate from the car because I want both sides buffed...& they'll finish installing the welting along the bottom edges of the front fenders & running boards after she's buffed.
Plus I've gotta adjust the radiator top forward about 3/4" so the hood fits perfectly. And we have to complete the final reassembly of the windshield frame so it can be installed.
...& remember that expensive wind chime? This is all that's left:
Yes, those are NOS Lucas driving lights!
Why no headlights? My new chrome headlight trim & my Lucas tripod lights haven't arrived yet.
....& this is how she'll look for the next 3 weeks while I'm out of town:
...they'll take the time while I'm away to go over the body & correct/repair any little nicks or dings I might've inflicted on it during assembly....& they'll also bring in the professional buffing/detail guy to go over the body & get that high - looking into water - sheen I want.....we're gonna buff the hood separate from the car because I want both sides buffed...& they'll finish installing the welting along the bottom edges of the front fenders & running boards after she's buffed.
Plus I've gotta adjust the radiator top forward about 3/4" so the hood fits perfectly. And we have to complete the final reassembly of the windshield frame so it can be installed.
...& remember that expensive wind chime? This is all that's left:
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]are you sure you want to store it under plastic? [/QUOTE]
That's what we've been using inside the bodyshop to keep dust & possible overspray off it...they'll have it out from under the wrap several times...its dry inside & air can get underneath.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Professional detail guy, hmmmm.[/QUOTE]
Jack, Ricky has a guy he's been using to buff out every car after its totally assembled...maybe we need to schedule Miss Agatha for it - but she can't be wrapped for travle afterward.
That's what we've been using inside the bodyshop to keep dust & possible overspray off it...they'll have it out from under the wrap several times...its dry inside & air can get underneath.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Professional detail guy, hmmmm.[/QUOTE]
Jack, Ricky has a guy he's been using to buff out every car after its totally assembled...maybe we need to schedule Miss Agatha for it - but she can't be wrapped for travle afterward.
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yep that would be good but they need to do some body work including welding in three places they missed.
How long does it take to schedule him, I will call them when I get the engine sorted out. In a few weeks I expect.
Yea I know she will have to travel in the open, so goes it.
How long does it take to schedule him, I will call them when I get the engine sorted out. In a few weeks I expect.
Yea I know she will have to travel in the open, so goes it.
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Here's the project he has scheduled behind me:
Local club member's old MGA - it was a rough one before Rckey worked his magic on that body tub! Now he's turning to each panel. They've already finished the frame & the guy's rebuilding the suspension/wood right now.
...& he has me tentatively penciled in over the winter after I replace the clutch in the '63 Midget - she's gonna get a new coat of paint for the show in Missouri...can't have her parking next to Miss A with old clothes!!
Local club member's old MGA - it was a rough one before Rckey worked his magic on that body tub! Now he's turning to each panel. They've already finished the frame & the guy's rebuilding the suspension/wood right now.
...& he has me tentatively penciled in over the winter after I replace the clutch in the '63 Midget - she's gonna get a new coat of paint for the show in Missouri...can't have her parking next to Miss A with old clothes!!
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& there's a '68 Ford convertible already in the sand blast booth....& a '39 Chrysler waiting....& outside the shop getting disassembled for cleanup is a '62 or '64 Nova SS.
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<span style="color: #CC0000"><span style='font-size: 20pt'>15 October....hehehehehe....</span></span>
...& tomorrow we adjust the rake of the radiator shell, adjust and tighten the front fenders & running boards to include installing the welting and install the hood latches.
We'll also tackle putting the windshield together.
Plus, today I disassembled the instrument cluster so its panel can get a coat of the proper color paint - they'll lay that paint tonight.
<span style="color: #CC0000"><span style='font-size: 20pt'>hehehehehe....I'm so close!!</span></span>
...& tomorrow we adjust the rake of the radiator shell, adjust and tighten the front fenders & running boards to include installing the welting and install the hood latches.
We'll also tackle putting the windshield together.
Plus, today I disassembled the instrument cluster so its panel can get a coat of the proper color paint - they'll lay that paint tonight.
<span style="color: #CC0000"><span style='font-size: 20pt'>hehehehehe....I'm so close!!</span></span>
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No photos today - just 6 hours spent adjusting the radiator shell & hood fitment! & installing the hood latches.
Tomorrow I'll lift the front fenders to their final position & adjust the hood latching mechanisms & drill the running board bolt holes through the new wood at the bottom of the tub...then the body itself is finished.
Windshield installation & instrument cluster & she's ready for top & side curtains....the instrument cluster turned out nicely when it was repainted....I'll post photos tomorrow after I reinstall it.
Lesson learned today: Fit & adjust the radiator shell & hood before installing the front fenders & headlights!
Tomorrow I'll lift the front fenders to their final position & adjust the hood latching mechanisms & drill the running board bolt holes through the new wood at the bottom of the tub...then the body itself is finished.
Windshield installation & instrument cluster & she's ready for top & side curtains....the instrument cluster turned out nicely when it was repainted....I'll post photos tomorrow after I reinstall it.
Lesson learned today: Fit & adjust the radiator shell & hood before installing the front fenders & headlights!
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Here's a photo of the instrument panel after it was painted using Moss' dash paint:
Everything on the body is now finished...windshield is only major thing left. I dropped my old windshield off at the glass shop today for them to make a template & cut a new one. The old one is beginning to yellow around the edges due to age. My bodyman is on vacation until Monday so we'll build the windshield frame & install the new windshield then.
It'll come home then for me to do the side curtains, convertible top & tonneau.
Next photos will be of completed car with windshield installed outside in the sun!
Everything on the body is now finished...windshield is only major thing left. I dropped my old windshield off at the glass shop today for them to make a template & cut a new one. The old one is beginning to yellow around the edges due to age. My bodyman is on vacation until Monday so we'll build the windshield frame & install the new windshield then.
It'll come home then for me to do the side curtains, convertible top & tonneau.
Next photos will be of completed car with windshield installed outside in the sun!