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MG MG Y Type - Y/T Door Grab Handle location

Dave Lawrence in LTBYs states the Y/T Door "grab" handle was positioned over and secured through the Hidem Banding.

I have checked the Archives and have not found the information I am after.

No mention is made as to the actual location (ie from front or rear edge of door). Can someone please measure their Y/T and advise what this distance is.

cheers
Stuart
Stuart Duncan

I can do better than that Stuart. Here is a picture and more to follow.

Paul

Paul Barrow

And another

Paul Barrow

And lastly this one. Hope they have helped you. They are from David Pelham's beautiful YT. Thank you David!!

Paul Barrow

Stuart,

I measured the N/S/F passenger door on my YT.

The handle is situated 23 inches from the door pillar side of the post on the side of the handle furthest to the front of the door. I will attach photos

R E Knight

Second photo showing the handle distance from front of car it measured 13 inches back from front of the door

R E Knight

Photo 3 shows distance from top of the door.

R E Knight

photo 4 just closer up of the handle

R E Knight

Paul & RE
Many thanks, from your excellent photos I will definitely be able to put the "grab" handles in the correct location.
Your photos will also provide an excellent resource for future restorers.
cheers
Stuart
Stuart Duncan

This thread was discussed on 29/11/2016

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