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From the day that I bought my TDr, the oversized and very un-TD looking barn door handle that served as my grab bar has bothered me.
So, someday it will happen to you, that when asked “What do you want for Christmas?”, you really have no idea. Here was my answer to that question:Barn Door Handle:
A bit more stylish and TDish. These were made and sold by MG Mitten in the 1960-70’s:
Royal 2014-02-05 13:21:16 Nice!
What is the distance between the mounting holes? That info would be helpful for anyone thinking about swapping a “non-MG” grab bar for something cooler.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
I’ve been thinking of a totally different, more utilitarian layout with the “OS handle” more readily accessible…
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...It looks like all that Royal had to do to cover the bottom mounting hole was to move the sticker to the right. Nifty way to finish it off.
Kent, I think I’ve seen your rig on MGA’s??
Steve, that’s almost all I had to do. I also had to make some rubber pads under the feet since for the top holes since the old ones were a bit too far apart.OK Roy…I’ll try again… 😉
What is the distance between the mounting holes?
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
They were aftermarket on TD’s also:
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...Cool thread on MG grab bars.
http://www.mg-cars.net/mgtd-mgtf1500-bbs/td-mkii-grab-handle-2009021014302420479.htm
Kent, scroll down on that page and you see this original MG design for an underdash grab bar:
Given the thickness of our wood dashes, I suspect this would mount more firmly than on an original.
Here is how it looks installed:
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
Paul et al, The distance between the top two holes is 7/8″ and then there is a third hole 3-3/4″ down for the bottom attachment. I sent him a drawing of my holes in the dash, he put his handle on it and sent me a picture of how it would cover. Very accommodating.
Roy,Good morning. I still make the reproduction curved grab handles with MG logo for the MG TD and offer them in LH and RH fitment. These are made from the old “MG Mitten” molds from the 1950s and are designed so your nervous passenger may actually use them, even with a gloved hand. Cost is $65 for each handle, mailing to any address in the US is included. A popular option is to mount both LH and RH handles in the cockpit, for this I discount a pair for $120, again mailing included. You may mail a check to the address below, call with a credit card number, or use paypal to sculptart@hotmail.com. Let me know if you mail a check so I set the handle aside for you as my inventory is getting low.Roy,I did as you suggested laid out a diagram and played with the position of the handle. I think with some positioning this is going to work for you. I have attached photos showing the layout and a suggested position which will result in only one original screw hole remaining on the lower edge of the dash.If interested, his name is Ben Cordsen, email sculptart@hotmail.com.
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