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Ringo,
love those pics….thxquestion: why were some of the head lights all chrome and some painted ?John, according to this site http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_mistakes.htm re; chrome headlights.
- “This one’s a lot tougher because in some cases it is correct and in others it’s not. Also there is no definitive date that I am aware of where the production of the MGTD switched from chrome to painted headlamps. Clearly if you have a 1949 to early 1951 TD you should go chrome. If you have a very late 1951 through 1953 TD then painted headlamps are for you. Somewhere in the middle is your guess. Until we can find more definitive information either way would be OK.
- Interestingly there could be a case made for either way. The chrome headlamps are certainly more easy to maintain. The biggest fault with the MGTD in my opinion is the fact that if you are not extremely careful you will scratch the painted headlamps when opening the hood. On the other hand chrome can be quite a glare hazard when the sun shines just right and could cause safety problems. Many race cars today sport black components where their street brethren have chrome. Others have cited the lack of chromium during the Korean war as a reason but I have a hard time buying that. There are plenty of other places on the MGTD where they could have saved on chrome and did not do so.”
- So, we’re good either way
Ringo2012-03-15 21:26:33
On a related subject, chrome grill slats are usually “incorrect,” the exception being late model Mark IIs. The right color was usually–not always–the interior color. But a lot of MG restorers chromed them anyway.
Here’s a web site about the original MGT series. Gives color combos etc. Paul posted this way back. It answeres several of those nagging questions.
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackThx guys good info..My roomate in college TD must have been a late 51 or earlier …can’t remember the grill..I do like the colored grill slats
Two most obvious:
No fender mounted tail lights on the TC.No “splash panel” for lack of a better term on the TC (body work parallel to the ground, under the spare and between tank and bumper).
PMOSSBERG2012-03-16 13:36:36
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)
Yes, yes! The splash pan! If it were there then those giant, 19-inch wires wouldn’t fit on the back.
But–lookit where the tach was on those old buggers: waaay over there, in front of the passenger! That’s some king-hell mega-awesomeness, right there.
Really can’t believe I’m at the age were looking at cars’ rear ends is so exciting!
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 lookin at head lights and rear ends since about 13
, even the ones on cars. At 60 still lookin and enjoying both.
OK, so I’m not 100 percent any more that that middle pic (up top) is a TC. Look at the size of that spare tire: much smaller than the TC Paul posted.
I’m still TCing on picture #2.
Changing a tire is easy.
Changing the dash, not so easy.
Removing the splash panel? OK, that would be easy. But I’m pretty sure the TD gas tank is shorter than the TC tank, beucase the TD tank ends where the splash panel starts. You san see in pic #2 that the tank drops almost to the bottom tips of the fenders….which is TC, not TD.
Too bad we are not able too see the fenders completely. Formed spots for the taillights (or the absence of) would seal the deal.
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)
Yeah. I was thinking maybe TA/B but the scuttle shape on those is different. I think your TC shot was taken with a fisheye lens, which makes the tire look bigger than it is.
So: TC.
More car butts!
These two clearly show the difference between a TD and TC.The TD picture is from a car that was converted to run a Corvette drivetrain. Very cool build:
PMOSSBERG2012-03-20 14:39:54
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)
ED…I’m surprised YOU didn’t notice this difference…
TC – Windshield wiper motor mounted on left.TD – Windshield wper motor mounted on right (excecpt the ’53, which is closer to the center)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)
More vintage stuff,
Check out this gallery from Los Angeles based photographer of the April 1953 road races at Pebble Beach.Several cool TD shots. But this one is the best:
PMOSSBERG2012-03-20 14:52:56
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)
Don’t ever again let rain or a little cold weather keep your TD in the garage!Taken Norfolk EnglandPMOSSBERG2012-03-20 15:05:54
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, I am quite aware of the typical position of windscreen wiper motors on these cars. I noticed that the TC pic on top featured the motor on the drivers (right) side, which is unusual.
Fact is, the motors could go on either side depending on how the car’s owner wanted it. Rather like changing the door swing on a modern refrigerator.
Too easily changed to be a “tell.”
Lovin’ that snow shot. People used to be much tougher–than me, at least.
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