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Thanks, Joe - thought about that, and will look. But I've got less than an inch to work with and it tapers down to nil on the front carb, so not sure.
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Thanks, Joe - thought about that, and will look. But I've got less than an inch to work with and it tapers down to nil on the front carb, so not sure.
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Getting closer - it's beginning to look like a car. New wiring (see above post) is all in place, and it appears that it's all going to be functional. Fenders and running boards are loosely mounted. Plenty left to do, but it's finally feeling like real progress!
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Oh jeez - that looks so *good*! Congratulations again.
Was there ever an explanation about why there's so little room for the carburetor air filters? Still seems that other owners would have noticed and complained. Maybe the flange between carbs and manifold is too thick?
You must be *psyched*!
Tom M.
Was there ever an explanation about why there's so little room for the carburetor air filters? Still seems that other owners would have noticed and complained. Maybe the flange between carbs and manifold is too thick?
You must be *psyched*!
Tom M.
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Thanks, guys.
No idea about the carburetor clearance problem; maybe that's one reason the Victor didn't pan out as well as intended. Still working on throttle linkage issues, but I have some thoughts on that and will be addressing them next.
As for the spacers between the carbs and manifold, I've already cut them in half; don't think they'd fit at all if left intact.
The saga continues...
No idea about the carburetor clearance problem; maybe that's one reason the Victor didn't pan out as well as intended. Still working on throttle linkage issues, but I have some thoughts on that and will be addressing them next.
As for the spacers between the carbs and manifold, I've already cut them in half; don't think they'd fit at all if left intact.
The saga continues...
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Ummm... thanks, but no thanks!
Plus, it's on the wrong side.
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Nice, Bro.
Somewhere in the dim, dark past, I recall seeing a pair of SU air cleaners that were "pancake" like. Seems to my foggy recollection they were 4"~6" in diameter and had a convex mesh cover. Not much more than an inch thick at the center.
No idea when or where, so consider it just a hopeful daydream.
Somewhere in the dim, dark past, I recall seeing a pair of SU air cleaners that were "pancake" like. Seems to my foggy recollection they were 4"~6" in diameter and had a convex mesh cover. Not much more than an inch thick at the center.
No idea when or where, so consider it just a hopeful daydream.
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I replaced these thin ones off the TF with a pair of originals. Stored them away somewhere. PJ
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Believe me, I've tried several different filters, including the 1" pancakes. The issue is lack of clearance for the front carb. The side panel is just too close to it at the leading edge for anything to fit. If you'll look above at post #113, first picture, you can see what I'm talking about. In that picture, the side panel is not attached to the radiator, so it's out a bit. But the filter housing we made almost touches the panel at the leading edge, which is why it is cut at a slant.
Anyway, looks like what we have will work; just hope it will move enough air...
Anyway, looks like what we have will work; just hope it will move enough air...
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As far as that air cleaner clearance issue is concerned, both Victors I have owned came with Weber carbs. This "cures" the air clearance issue, but detracts from the MG originality. And they just look wrong.
Bruce
Said goodbye to Colorado, and now living in Tennessee!
Bruce
Said goodbye to Colorado, and now living in Tennessee!
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Welcome to the Volunteer State! Hope your move was without problems. Now you need to get yourself over this way!
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I have one more trip back to Colorado to get one pickup load of stuff plus my 70 MGB roadster (all rusty metal replaced and repainted, to be sold) and my 67 MGB roadster that I need to assemble. The 67 has had all the rust cut out and replaced and was repainted. I need to get it put back together. Right now I don't have a house, and will be moving in to our 5th wheel trailer in a week or two. I hope to get farther east in TN to visit, maybe next spring. Hopefully get a house built in the mean time too.
Leukemia is still being managed with drugs, so that's good. Oh, I retired in July so that is really good too.
Bruce
Leukemia is still being managed with drugs, so that's good. Oh, I retired in July so that is really good too.
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Seems as if everyone is moving east?
best of luck with you leukemia....hope you get to enjoy a full retirement!
best of luck with you leukemia....hope you get to enjoy a full retirement!
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More progress...
Though slow, I'm getting there. Had MUCHAS problemas! Not even sure where to start, but here are a couple of pictures to show where I am now.
The grill is finally done and on the car. This thing came with the grill shell and the slats, but no mounting brackets for the slats. The shell was in pretty nice shape, but the slats' chrome had pitted and needed replating. I had a lot of stiff plated, but the slats were going to cost $90 each (!!!), so I had the platers simply strip them, as they are solid extruded aluminum, and I was pretty sure I could polish them up and then clear coat 'em. Some of the pitting went into the aluminum, so while they're not pristine, they'll have to do for now. The mounting brackets were a challenge. I have a friend who's retired from a metal fab company and still has access to their CAD equipment and machinery. Found a pattern for the upper and lower brackets, but for the original TF grill and slats, which are a bit different from the Victor. We were able to modify them, though the spacing is just a bit off. Again, it'll do for now. Thinking about stainless steel mesh, but that's down the road, if I decide to pursue it all.
Interior. SHEESH! OK, the Victor came with a complete black interior - seats, panels, and carpet. I wasn't thrilled with that, and found a green leather kit on eBay - seats, panels, piping, hidem strips (they cover the screws used to install the panels), and even a pretty large piece of matching bulk green leather. The plan was to install the complete green interior - believe I reported on that earlier. And use the black carpet. Anyway, I installed the door panels without too much trouble. But when I tried to install the rear quarter panels and the kick panels, they didn't line up. The quarter panels were close, but a bit too large. The kick panels were way off. And the wheel arch covers were too short. All the black interior bits fit quite well, so I considered taking the green leather off the panels and fitting them on the other panels, but they were so far off that it wasn't a viable option. I decided to use the black panels, but I wanted more green than just the seats. So, I removed the black hidem strips which were already sewn in to the black panels, and stapled the green hidem strips in their place. Again, not my first choice, but I think it'll grow on me.
Got the door latches lined up nicely (another fun job!), and had to do some "massaging" to do so. Also had to do the same for the wheel arch covers. Carpeting is in, but not yet permanent. Have to cut a hole in the vinyl for the shift lever. Also have to get some more insulation for the firewall area.
Gas tank is in and plumbed. Fuel sending unit in and working. All gauges working properly.
Left to do: Have to fabricate anchors for the brake and clutch pedal return springs. Install and wire horns and fog lights. And probably another couple dozen items. But it's close!
Though slow, I'm getting there. Had MUCHAS problemas! Not even sure where to start, but here are a couple of pictures to show where I am now.
The grill is finally done and on the car. This thing came with the grill shell and the slats, but no mounting brackets for the slats. The shell was in pretty nice shape, but the slats' chrome had pitted and needed replating. I had a lot of stiff plated, but the slats were going to cost $90 each (!!!), so I had the platers simply strip them, as they are solid extruded aluminum, and I was pretty sure I could polish them up and then clear coat 'em. Some of the pitting went into the aluminum, so while they're not pristine, they'll have to do for now. The mounting brackets were a challenge. I have a friend who's retired from a metal fab company and still has access to their CAD equipment and machinery. Found a pattern for the upper and lower brackets, but for the original TF grill and slats, which are a bit different from the Victor. We were able to modify them, though the spacing is just a bit off. Again, it'll do for now. Thinking about stainless steel mesh, but that's down the road, if I decide to pursue it all.
Interior. SHEESH! OK, the Victor came with a complete black interior - seats, panels, and carpet. I wasn't thrilled with that, and found a green leather kit on eBay - seats, panels, piping, hidem strips (they cover the screws used to install the panels), and even a pretty large piece of matching bulk green leather. The plan was to install the complete green interior - believe I reported on that earlier. And use the black carpet. Anyway, I installed the door panels without too much trouble. But when I tried to install the rear quarter panels and the kick panels, they didn't line up. The quarter panels were close, but a bit too large. The kick panels were way off. And the wheel arch covers were too short. All the black interior bits fit quite well, so I considered taking the green leather off the panels and fitting them on the other panels, but they were so far off that it wasn't a viable option. I decided to use the black panels, but I wanted more green than just the seats. So, I removed the black hidem strips which were already sewn in to the black panels, and stapled the green hidem strips in their place. Again, not my first choice, but I think it'll grow on me.
Got the door latches lined up nicely (another fun job!), and had to do some "massaging" to do so. Also had to do the same for the wheel arch covers. Carpeting is in, but not yet permanent. Have to cut a hole in the vinyl for the shift lever. Also have to get some more insulation for the firewall area.
Gas tank is in and plumbed. Fuel sending unit in and working. All gauges working properly.
Left to do: Have to fabricate anchors for the brake and clutch pedal return springs. Install and wire horns and fog lights. And probably another couple dozen items. But it's close!
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Thanks, J-P. Had another picture of the interior that showed more, but I got a message "Upload of file failed"; not sure why.
Anyway, the project is chugging along. Despite the disappointment with the green interior bits, I think this will grow on me. And as it's not a "proper" TF, doesn't matter much.
The engine is running quite well, and I've shifted through all the gears while it's running and up on jack stands. No discernible issues with the transmission or clutch, so that box is checked. Brakes seem to be working well, also. While I've said that I don't have a time frame for completion, I have to admit I'm getting a bit antsy.
Anyway, the project is chugging along. Despite the disappointment with the green interior bits, I think this will grow on me. And as it's not a "proper" TF, doesn't matter much.
The engine is running quite well, and I've shifted through all the gears while it's running and up on jack stands. No discernible issues with the transmission or clutch, so that box is checked. Brakes seem to be working well, also. While I've said that I don't have a time frame for completion, I have to admit I'm getting a bit antsy.
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Mickey - you are a patient man! How many gallons of chickory coffee have you consumed on that project?
It seems that the "kit car" idea lacks a few details in some cases. Nothing quite fits as it was supposed to.
Have to say, I sure admire the green leather upholstery. Like my MGTD.
Onward - and congratulations!
Tom M.
It seems that the "kit car" idea lacks a few details in some cases. Nothing quite fits as it was supposed to.
Have to say, I sure admire the green leather upholstery. Like my MGTD.
Onward - and congratulations!
Tom M.