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| Date: | December 23, 2005 |
| Subject: | Engine Colour |
| Email: | Richard.Prior@internationalpaint.com |
| Comment: | Response to David Lodge. Early TC's have a light Grey Bulkhead and a Dark Grey engine hence the colour difference. Cheers Richo |
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| Date: | December 07, 2005 |
| Subject: | Steering box conversion & foglamp |
| Email: | mjcowdry@netzero.net |
| Comment: | Hi, my name is Joe Cowdry and I've owned TC 9296 XPAG 9977 for 41 years. I just finished reading Mike Sherrell's TCs Forever and I will be starting my 4th and last rebuild (for me) of my car in January. I would like to know:
1. if John Bowles is still making the steering box conversion kits and where I can purchase one?
2. if anyone has a Lucas SFT 462 foglamp that would like to sell or trade for the FT 27 foglamp that I currently have?
I originally bought the car in Cambridge, England in 1964 when I was stationed there in the USAF. I shipped it back to the states where is has travelled with me to various locations. I am currently residing in Massachusetts.
Thanks, in advance, for any information you can provide. Joe |
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| Date: | November 28, 2005 |
| Subject: | Mike Sherrell's adress |
| Email: | schimapi@bluewin.ch |
| Comment: | Thank you to all who sent me Mike's coordinates.
I am looking foreward meeting you.
Best regards
Pierre |
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| Date: | November 15, 2005 |
| Subject: | Adress |
| Email: | schimapi@bluewin.ch |
| Comment: | I am looking for Mr. Michael Sherrell's e-mail adress; who may help me to find out?
Many thanks in advance
A swiss TC-enthusiast.
Pierre Schiffmann
schimapi@bluewin.ch |
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| Date: | November 15, 2005 |
| Subject: | Mga for restoration |
| Email: | kborg@melitacable.com |
| Comment: | Looking to buy an mga that requires some restoration. |
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| Date: | November 13, 2005 |
| Subject: | http://www.viperstripes.co.uk |
| Email: | |
| Comment: | The number no1 for custom vinyl decals, Airbrushed graphics, dragons, tribal, flames, Vinyl lettering, racing stripes, performance logos, roll call kits, symbols & graphic kits for cars trucks motorcycles boats, jet skis & airplanes.
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| Date: | November 06, 2005 |
| Subject: | Engine colour |
| Email: | archie_ponsonby@post.cz |
| Comment: | To Richard Prior,
If all early engines were finished in bulkhead grey, why do all the factory photos show them in a different (darker) colour?
Yours curiously,
David Lodge, TC 1704 |
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| Date: | October 30, 2005 |
| Subject: | Photos needed |
| Email: | steash@ozemail.com.au |
| Comment: | Hi
We are looking for pictures of street cars post 1970. Preferabaly before (origional condition) and after pics (street ready, with modifications). For a publication due out mid 2006. Full credit given to car owner and photographer. Please send to email above.
Thanks in advance - get your car published
Stephen
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| Date: | October 03, 2005 |
| Subject: | TC3594 |
| Email: | terrylocke@btinternet.com |
| Comment: | I am the current owner of TC3594. The car was exported to the USA in 1974, and had two owners, both, I believe in Florida. One was a Kalil Glenn, 1349 Hampstead Terrace, Ovoiedo, Florida, (who has not responded to letters)and the other is unknown. The vehicle was re-imported into UK in 1993 – thereafter I have history. If anyone out there has some information on owners prior to 1993, I'd be delighted to know. Terry Locke. Sussex, England. |
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| Date: | August 03, 2005 |
| Subject: | From South Australia |
| Email: | bobschapel@bigpond.com |
| Comment: | This is a great website! I have enjoyed browsing in it. Mike Sherrell told me about it. I'm in S.A. but half feel that I belong in W.A. due to the existance of the T.C. Owners' Club there and my love of T.Cs. My T.Cs are going well although the "Race" car suffered a minor inlet valve seat (Laystall head) problem at the last Mallala sprint. The head had not been off for 10 years so it was due for a bit of TLC I guess. Keep up the good work! Yours oTCagonally, Bob Schapel |
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| Date: | July 31, 2005 |
| Subject: | TC # 1766 |
| Email: | twostreets@cox.net |
| Comment: | Have just aquired this lovely 1946 model and was wondering if anyone has any previous history on it , am just starting to research and your web site is great . This one is also stamped ckd so was shipped somewhere "Compleatly Knocked Down".Maybe assembled down under?Thanks for any info. Love your photos, wish I could visit,maybe someday,Ron "Desert S.W. U.S A." |
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| Date: | July 26, 2005 |
| Subject: | TC #1181 |
| Email: | brdavis@bigpond.com |
| Comment: | Great Site. Does anyone have info on my TC which was once owned by Richard Weston and the Muir Family? |
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| Date: | July 17, 2005 |
| Subject: | TC4252 |
| Email: | fitzmckay@bigpond.com |
| Comment: | In November 1964 the registration on my TC expired.I thought I would give it a general tidy up and change it from black to very dark BRG.It went up on blocks,I started the strip back for the repaint and there it still sits but in a new and better equipped garage 41 years later.Some wood at the rear behind the petrol tank was replaced in 1964 but the rest of the body is reasonably tight and even Mike Sherrell would be happy with the way the doors, scuttle top and bonnet line up still. THE BIG QUESTION-do I pull the whole car apart for a full restoration or refurbish what is still an original, reasonably unmolested car, start driving it again in the shorter term and fix and improve things as I go along?
I would also like to find the previous history of my car TC4252 XPAG 4913.I purchased it from Bill Weigall in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.
Would love to hear from every one out there who wants to help a "lapsed" TC owner back into the fray.
Doug McKay,
"Mona Vane",
Warren 2824
Home 02 6847 4915
Bus 02 6847 4701 |
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| Date: | July 05, 2005 |
| Subject: | MGA For Sale in Perth |
| Email: | bellaphotographics@yahoo.com.au |
| Comment: | I have a 1960 MK1 1600 mga for sale, it has hed a body off full restoration and is subtly modified, but easily returned to original condition with minimal effort, BRG standox paint clear over base, Centrelock minilites, New wiring & carpet kit, aeroscreens, 2 pack chassis, all powdercoated, trimmed by Crawford's, Kent SP cam kit, Rimflow S/S valves, MGB clutch, all lightned & balanced internals, Alloy fuel tank, S/S side exit exhaust, 45DCOE webber, Oil cooler, Gas rear s/absorbers, Nolothane bushings, all less than 1000 miles old since restoration,$29000 ono, if interested please call 042 437 2459 or email me. |
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| Date: | June 20, 2005 |
| Subject: | MGB for sale |
| Email: | hijodes@yahoo.com.au |
| Comment: | I have a red 1970 MGB Roadster i have to sell, very reluctantly. If you are interested, pls let me know. |
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| Date: | May 02, 2005 |
| Subject: | TC parts found |
| Email: | |
| Comment: | In my haste I forgot to mention that the parts are located in the Shoalhaven area NSW. All parts in good servicable order, bar hood bows.
Any inquiries contact jtrc01@yahoo.com.au
Regards
James |
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| Date: | May 02, 2005 |
| Subject: | Parts found |
| Email: | jtrc01@yahoo.com.au |
| Comment: | I recently found these TC parts under a house I purchased, was wondering if of interest to anyone?
Left side door, left running board, left rear gaurd, rear bumper, front bar, cross member looks like engine support?, rusted hood frame and hinge assembly one side only.
Regards
James |
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| Date: | April 26, 2005 |
| Subject: | MGTC-EXU |
| Email: | d.hosler@sbcglobal.net |
| Comment: | Bought this as a basket(many) special with only the engine and transmission reassembled. The remaining nuts and bolts had either been lost or replaced with english thd. Have "TC'S Forever" and it is a great help but am creating my own list of bolt sizes as the chassis is assembled since have not found a complete list anywhere. |
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| Date: | April 17, 2005 |
| Subject: | G'day, eh! |
| Email: | emdall@shaw.ca |
| Comment: | Finally got to sign your web site book. Greetings to all members and especially to those who I was priveledged to meet while visiting Perth, in Oct. 2004. An excellent site and bye-the-bye, as a Northern Colonial type I see no problem with your POHM bashing at all!
Cheers mates: Jack Emdall, TC # 6768 / TD #3191 New Westminster, B.C., Canada |
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| Date: | February 18, 2005 |
| Subject: | ROBIN PHIPSON'S ELOQUENCE LEAVES ME WEAK |
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| Comment: | Robin writes like a dream!!!
(C a r ) o l. |
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| Date: | January 20, 2005 |
| Subject: | wanted: mgtf |
| Email: | musodave@westnet.com.au |
| Comment: | hi everyone,
my name is david hall and just wondered if someone knows the whereabouts of an mgtf thats forsale now or maybe coming up in the future?
i live in the mellville area and would consider all projects.
spoke to one of your club members when i saw a TD pull out of stammers car park. what a very helpful gent.
thankyou david hall
ps i think the clubs site is great |
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| Date: | January 17, 2005 |
| Subject: | Car Show |
| Email: | frankpirie@lineone.net |
| Comment: | I shall be visiting Perth from 4th February to 23rd February. I understand that there will be an MG TC event in Burswood park in February. Would you be kind enough to give me some details before I travel please. |
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| Date: | December 29, 2004 |
| Subject: | MGB |
| Email: | vindication@hotmail.com |
| Comment: | hey my name is laura, great web site i am not a member of the club but would like to enquire about it. I am very interested in buying an MGB/MGA/midg etc. If any one knows of any any any information would be great. under $12,000
thanks
kinda regards laura |
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| Date: | November 24, 2004 |
| Subject: | Mike Sherrell Contact |
| Email: | john.oliver@ozonline.com.au |
| Comment: | I would like to contact Mike with a question regarding the early & late seat squabs. I am restoring TC 6643 which has an early model seat back. Does this mean that the seat sits higher in the car, above the DOG-LEG, as the plywood backing is exactly the same as for the later model seat as in my other TC 9453.
Thanks in advance
John Oliver
VIC MG Member
ps: I will peruse your interesting website thoughly in the future.
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| Date: | November 02, 2004 |
| Subject: | Paint and Colour questions. |
| Email: | marcs@shaw.ca |
| Comment: | A nice site fellows with lots of tips.
I don't own an MG myself but I have been painting automotive for 30 years or so.If anyone needs some advise in the painting department (or just tips) feel free to ask.If I can help I will.
Have a good one all. |
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| Date: | October 04, 2004 |
| Subject: | Just visiting |
| Email: | archie_ponsonby@post.cz |
| Comment: | Great website! It would be even better without the Pom-bashing!
A. Pom (TC 1704) |
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| Date: | September 25, 2004 |
| Subject: | Re: Scuttle & Engine Colour |
| Email: | Richard.Prior@akzonobel.com.au |
| Comment: | Copy of response to Brian Murphy,
I don't know whether you got a response to your query but if so here is another. I helped Mike identify these colours so I have some knowledge here. If you look at page 63 in Mike's book it identifies the colours by BS (British Standard) colour numbers. Yours being an earlier car, pre 5562 should have the deep flutes in the scuttle (Page 51 & 69) therefore will be Light Aircraft Grey. In local language this colour is identical to Australian Standard AS2700 - N35 Light Grey. It is possible but not likely, because we have only seen one example in Australia, that it could be the greeny grey the Yanks talk of. This colour is AS2700 - N32 French Grey.
Also if your car should have a grey scuttle not body colour because of the earlier chassis number then it should have a Dark Grey Engine not a red one!!!! See page 61 & 66. BS 381c - 638 Dark Sea Grey is also AS2700 - N54 Dark Sea Grey. Any major paint manufacturer in Melbourne will have no difficulty in identifying these colours. I use ordinary spraying enamel on engines (International Interlac 649) and Two Pack Polyurethane on the Scuttle (International Interthane 990). Unfortunately we only supply these in 4 or 5 Lt kits which is way too much unless you share with someone. Our Yacht & Boat sales people can help you with similar products in smaller kits. If you prefer Acrylic Lacquer for the Scuttle try our Auto guys at Sunshine.
Hope this helps |
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| Date: | September 12, 2004 |
| Subject: | while visiting the British Classic at Boyanup |
| Email: | gilliesljdv@msn.com |
| Comment: | While you're visiting the British Classic on October 3rd at Boyanup make some time to come to'Underwood' for its open garden and family fete.
It will be signposted.
this lovely garden is well worth a visit. It is the first time it has been open to the public.
Hope to see some of you there.
Denise Gillies
(member organising committee) |
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| Date: | August 12, 2004 |
| Subject: | TC dip stick |
| Email: | oldfield-gallery@ntlworld.com |
| Comment: | Just looked your site for info on Dip Stick calibration
Nice site
Many thanks
Anne Downes TC 8404 UK |
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| Date: | August 09, 2004 |
| Subject: | Chris & Daun |
| Email: | barry@hostingwa.com |
| Comment: | Have just had an update from the good ship " Magic" which has safely arrived in Broome and as I write is setting sail for Darwin. It is expected that this leg will take about six weeks as they meander up the Kimberley coast. The trip from Exmouth to Broome sounds as though it was a bit torrid at times as they beat into strong easterlies which made it pretty uncomfortable at times. They also had problems finding suitable safe anchorages, a mixture of wind and tide making life difficult.
Still all is well, the boat handling OK and the crew not yet having a mutiny.
barry sanbrook |
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| Date: | August 07, 2004 |
| Subject: | paint color \code |
| Email: | sunbury38@hotmail.com.au |
| Comment: | Hi guys ,enjoy your site ...well done .
Now,can anyone enlighten me as to the color no or code for the fire wall and engine on my tc 4821.
Apparently Mike Sherrel suggests "battleship grey ".
Thanks... Brian Murphy...in melbourne .
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| Date: | July 26, 2004 |
| Subject: | Tappet adjustment et al. |
| Email: | peter.cole@onetel.net |
| Comment: | I just read the item about adjusting tappets by David Ekersley on your otherwise excellent website. Some of you guys just can't resist having a pop at us can you? We're not all whinging poms, ask Mike and Loretta. If you want to see a real whinger look no further than your own prime minister. When he handed out the medals after the rugby world cup he had a face like a smacked bottom.
Incidentally, David your method would be ok if the rocker on the xpag was pivoted in the centre, but then that might be too subtle for you.
Kind regards
Peter Cole
Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England. |
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| Date: | May 30, 2004 |
| Subject: | TC Owners Club |
| Email: | sevenpuddles@earthlink.net |
| Comment: | great page, keep it up. TC6288 |
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| Date: | May 14, 2004 |
| Subject: | Website |
| Email: | vernanne@westnet.com |
| Comment: | Great stuff!
This site is going to help me keep up with what's happening and help me feel as though I am still a member even though I don't get to many meetings or activities these days.
Hi, guys.
Vern Smithers |
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| Date: | April 26, 2004 |
| Subject: | Dip Stick |
| Email: | rossmvt@bigpond.com |
| Comment: | Thanks Darrell.
Ross Taylor |
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| Date: | March 30, 2004 |
| Subject: | Website |
| Email: | tojohn@iinet.net.au |
| Comment: | Well done Neville & Co.
The website gives me an opportunity to remember good times and to keep up with a little of what is happening.
Best wishes to all.
John Green. |
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| Date: | March 07, 2004 |
| Subject: | website |
| Email: | westlypartridge@msn.com |
| Comment: | looking at the website on the large video projector, site looks great.
keep up the good work.
Westly and Peter Partridge. |
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| Date: | March 04, 2004 |
| Subject: | Web Site |
| Email: | barry@hostingwa.com |
| Comment: | I am very impressed by the standard of the site. It has taken a lot of hard work but those that put it together are to be congratulated.
Great TD for last weeks photo
Barry Sanbrook |
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| Date: | February 24, 2004 |
| Subject: | CONGRATULATIONS |
| Email: | walter.bennett@westnet.com.au |
| Comment: | Good stuff Nev!
It's great to see the site alive and well after such a struggle - particularly gratifying to see the site under the Club's new URL.
Thanks also to all those who assisted, particularly Tim and Rodney.
Wally |
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| Date: | February 11, 2004 |
| Subject: | Web Page |
| Email: | tanza@westnet.com.au |
| Comment: | Work on this page has been assisted by
Tim Middleton - Web page creation
Rodney Fletcher - Web hosting cordinator
Rick Grigsby - Advice
Matthew Partridge - domain name
The TCOC is greatful for their contribution
Neville Grigsby |
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| Date: | February 03, 2004 |
| Subject: | Site looks great |
| Email: | rick@corpusglobe.com |
| Comment: | The site looks and works great! Well done guys, I'm sure it will get lots of use.
Rick Grigsby |
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| Date: | January 29, 2004 |
| Subject: | Web Page Restoration |
| Email: | tanza@westnet.com.au |
| Comment: | This web site has been restored by Tim Middleton.
The TC Owners Club aknowledges and thanks him for helping out with the technical development of the site.
Neville Grigsby |
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| Date: | January 29, 2004 |
| Subject: | Web Site |
| Email: | pyleharrydeidre@bigpond.com |
| Comment: | Well done Neville. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Harry and Deidre Pyle |
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| Date: | January 28, 2004 |
| Subject: | Well Done |
| Email: | MGTCOC Page |
| Comment: | Welcome to the new mgtcoc page. Please have a look around and sign the guestbook!
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