15:55 "If you are here to steal please smile so that your family will know how happy you were on the last day of your life"... Welcome to the neighbourhood!
At first, I would have sworn it was a VW based kit car. But no. Huh. It seems the VW based car was more accurate than I thought. I love the looks of a TC but never could fit in one.
Nice work! Great fixes to keep it on the road. MG TDs originally came with telescoping steering columns. This one seems to be missing a couple parts. It could keep you from skinning your knuckles on the dash. But as you noted, there isn't a whole lot of space in there.
Shocks can be rebuild but check the hydraulic oil levels. Interesting to see that the lower front A arms and probably the same as on the Singer. Singer being a tiny firm might have used the same front end or it has been converted.
To stop speedometer needle bounce oil or light grease the lower 3/4 of the drive cable leaving 3 inches not lubed on the Speedo end the cable is dry causing the inner drive cable to bind then flip around affecting the magnetic impulse in the speedo head same seen on the rev counter on start up
Heading out at 230 am from little America Wyoming for a brat rack which steers sharper than a sedan and wagon.. plus you mention collom key,, I have to get 2 shafts done for a square key, on the mystery unit.. got 4.5 drawings done 3 from pnwme.. people are happy ..tires are up ,, leak went away? Going to love unpacking all those car parts that I took to Kentucky
there is at least one rubber seal in the hub that rides on that metal cone. if the seal is damaged or worn out or the metal cone's surface is not completely smooth, the differential oil will leak into the brake drum backing plate area. and may get on the brake shoe surfaces. another potential cause for axle leakage... there is a very small vent hole on the TOP of the axle housing, just to the left of the crown ring and pinion bulge. if it is plugged or restricted in any way, the expansion of the oil in the differential when brought up to temp on a long drive at speed, may be forced through the rubber seals at either side of the rear wheels.
Congrats especially for the steering wheel fix, 'cause it's been said the most important nut on a car is the one that holds the wheel. And, like you said, there's nothing like having the steering wheel fall off in your hands. It would definitely erode your sense of confidence.
Its funny how all your progect cars are in a similar state of disrepair. Almost like they are owned by the same guy lol Iv been looking for a Mg-tc I love the big spoked wheels they have.
