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MG MG Y Type - Spring Clips

Me again,

Anyone know of a supplier for the correct type of spring clips for holding tools to boot floor?

Regards

Rob King
Rob King

Hi Me again,

This is me again too.

Got to admit you have got me there! There really arent any I can suggest as there simply is no demand really for them. I know it is not "correct" but you may as well fit modern hardware clips in until you can find someone. Fortunately the SWC floor in my car was good and I havent had to scrabble for these as the original ones were kept and put back in by the Previous Owner who restored that part well.

I would suggest that maybe you call Mike Green at NTG +44(0)1473 406031 and ask him. Mike used to own (and is now looking for a nice YB) a Y and he will know exactly what you are looking for and may be able to suggest a source. If he does, please let us know how that works out and if you need a refernce point I could take some photos for you.

Good luck on this one Rob,

Paul
Paul Barrow

Hi Folks,

Since I first posted this thread I have drawn a blank and been unable to find a source of a satisfactory replacement for the original tool clips.

I only have two originals both broken, one of a smaller size, I assume for starting handle etc, and one of the larger size for the foot pump.

I learn from LTBY's that the YA and YT had 9 clips, I guess 6 small and 3 larger whilst the YB had 8 clips, two of which were the larger.

I have enquired with a spring manufacturer regarding the viability of having a small batch of each size of spring made. There is no problem with replicating the springs, either plated or painted.

Clearly viability will depend on demand.......so heres the question....how many Y owners out there would want such items were they available?

On the subject of cost, an extremely rough estimate on the smallest batch of 40 items would be £4 PER spring. Clearly this estimate would reduce significantly if the batch were larger.

Would anyone interested please let me know either via this thread or directly.

Thanks

Rob
Rob King

Paul.

May you add some photos as per your thread please. I'd like to check, thanks
R E Knight

When I first rebuilt my YT in the 1970's I was missing 2 or 3 of these clips. I noticed that a Land Rover used the same type of clips so I went to the Land Rover dealer and got new ones. As I recall they were the same as the one's I had. Terry
Terry O'Brien

Hi Terry,

Thanks for your suggestion....I'll look into it

Rob
Rob King

To some Rob the £4 a clip might seem expensive so to put that into context here is an eBay item for 3 old crank handle clips and it is already over £16 so £5.30 each.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-parts-set-3-original-clips-hand-crank-MG-TD-/310308151325?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483fcea01d

Rob, put me down on your list please.

Paul
Paul Barrow

Hi Guys,

Moss Europe LTD supply these clips part no 406-070 for retaining the starting handle to the rear of the seat on a TD they are £4.50.

Regards Chris
Chris Pick

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