Radiator Shell

[billnparts]

Ouch… I went under a Jeep and folded my radiator shell in half. Anybody have a line on a replacement? Running a Fiberfab TD on a Ford chassis, but that shouldn’t matter.

 

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Paul Mossberg]

Hi Bill,

Verytough to find. As far as we know, no one is reproducing TD grills at the moment. Even Moss Motors does not have them.

fareoh had one for sale earlier this year. I don’t know if he sold it, but it would be worth reaching out to him at fareoh@gmail.com His original post is at:

https://tdreplica.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=556&K W=grill+shell

Start searching ebay, craig’s list etc.

Is it repairable? When Moss did have them, the collective memory is that they were selling for about $550. I have seen them sell privately for over $1,000. Those prices may make a repair seem “reasonable”.

Really wish I could offer more.

PMOSSBERG40043.7525231481

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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)

[Mark Hendrickson]

I think Fareoh sold his. I spent over $700 just getting mine rechromed! they also did bumpers and 4 overriders and it came to $1,000.

[James Cochran]

MAN, I’m going to put a lock on my shell.

 I’ll be on the look out. There was an entire kit on ebay, saw it last night, but I don’t remember seeing a shell tho. It was located under the MG TD section, and not the replica section.

If I stumble on one, I’ll let you know.

James

[Paul Mossberg]

Hey, there’s an idea!

Maybe you’ll run into an un-built kit selling for $1,000 or less. Buy it, use the grill and have a ton of spare parts!

And I’m only half-kidding.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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)

[James Cochran]

I just looked at it. I was wrong, it was in the replica section. The radiator part shown is totally wrong.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Replica-Kit-Makes-1952-MG-TD- replica-fiberglass-body-kit-good-condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQ Q_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ca4d70668QQitemZ2604635 93064QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

 

[Paul Mossberg]

You are right James. That is not a grill for an MG, original or replica.

If anyone is interested, those are body parts for a Classic Roadsters Duchess. Judging from the mounting points around the passenger compartment, it looks like they are for a VW.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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 Mossberg]

These guys say they have a damaged grill for sale:

http://www.oconnorclassics.com/parts_mgt1.php/#body

Click Bpdy Trim/Chrome and scroll down a bit.

Says $500
PMOSSBERG40044.360462963

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

And these guys have a zinc-plated, paintable grill

http://www.englishparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_product=1 0830&assembly=MGT-030

http://www.englishparts.com/products/FALSE-NOSE–RADIATOR-SH ELL/3164/202-050.html
PMOSSBERG40044.3611342593

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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 Mossberg]

and…if you are really desparate….

Prototype Research & development, which still produces an MG TD kit, has a chrome grill shell listed for $2,740.

I almost didn’t bother to post a link, but what the heck..

TD Page:
http://www.prototyperesearch.com/mgtd.htm

Parts list:
http://www.prototyperesearch.com/1952%20MGTD%20%20parts%20li st.pdf

PMOSSBERG40044.3615393518

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

This one is reasonable, only $500

http://www.britishmiles.com/parts/index.shtml

They are in Morrisville PAPMOSSBERG40044.3617824074

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

The hits just keep on coming. Realize I am not verifying any of these. Just sharing what the distributors say they have.

Frankly, I find this one hard to believe. If it’s real, someone ought to buy all that they have at $106 each!

http://www.lbcarco.com/parts/grillechrome-plated-454-180.htm

I submitted a “contact us” form. I’ll let you know what I hear.

PMOSSBERG40044.3619444444

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Abingdon Spares, Walpole NH,  wants $1950 for a reconditioned grill shell.

http://www.abingdonsparesllc.com/catpg19detail.html
PMOSSBERG40044.3622222222

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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)

[billnparts]

The grill for $160. would just be the center slats.

The rad shell for $500 is 70 miles away, and I have a call into them, and am waiting for an answer from them.

Thanks for all the replies.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Rich Bellefeuille]

Hey Paul,

You really went to work on this one! Great job!  If Bill can’t land a deal on one, it sure won’t be for lack of effort. Again, that’s what makes this Club and Forum great. (Plus the occasional comical anecdotes)

Rich

[Rich Bellefeuille]

Bill/Paul,

You know the LBCar co with the $106 Shell has a contact and phone. Might be worth a call. Maybe he can provide a photo and a reference?

Rich

Little British Car Co, Ltd. / Vintage Motors, Ltd.
29311 Aranel, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2815, USA
Contact: Jeff Zorn Tel: 248 489 0022 or 800 637 9640 Fax: 248 489 9665

[Paul Mossberg]

I already exchanged emails with Jeff.

He replied to my “contact us” submission within about ten minutes and we traded emails after that.

I told him I knew of “a few” people that would be interested. heck, mine is 27 years old and needsto be rechromed. I’d rather just buy one (or two?) for $106.

He is going to check with his suppliers to confirm availablity and get back to me.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If 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)

[Rich Bellefeuille]

Paul,

Way ahead of me. Let us know what you find out.

Thanks,

Rich

[billnparts]

Just bought one on E-bay. Used and needs work, but was reasonable.

Thanks to all for your help.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[KentT]

Bill,

 

How much work was it to modify an original to fit your Fiberfab?  I’ve located one on Craig’s List, but it would cost a fortune to get it in “chrome-able” condition.  I might be able to affordably get it to “paintable” condition…

 

I sent you a PM, just in case you didn’t see this, since I’m bringing an old topic back to the top.

 

Thanks,

 

Kent

Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...

[billnparts]

Well, the car is all apart, but here are a couple photos.

First, the upper flange had to be removed for the thicker glass hood would close flush. The way the hood sets on the side panels maintain the contour correctly.

The lower shell has a different curvature leaving gaps in the surround. This is something i’m correcting in this tear down. 

I’m simply going to add a flange flush to the shell.

This is the mock up of the new edging. After some work, it should be a good fit.

I hope this will be of some help.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[KentT]

Quite helpful, Bill.  Both for me and for posterity… Thanks so much!

Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...

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