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MG TD TF 1500 - Body piping

The owner of the TD1250 called me today and discussed a few things and among them was some questions he had about the body piping. He is having the upholstery pieces made up in an attempt to get them close to original and was seeking information to pass along to the shop. I told him that I was under the impression that the piping on the front valance was of a smaller diameter that the rest running along the running boards and fenders. He however has discovered that is not the case. He has the original piping removed from the car and the front valance and running boards are the same size. What I found interesting is that he says the rear fender piping is a smaller diameter. He was measuring the inside tubing on both. He will be sending me the info later. It was news to me...maybe not to others.
L E D LaVerne

I have 5 TDs tanging from December 1950 to 1953. The piping on all cars was two different sizes. The front apron being smaller than the Running boards wings and mud guards. Original sizes are noted on The Original MGTD website in the Details PHOTO. section.
W A Chasser

I am the 3rd owner of my TD after dads friend bought it new, then dad. My dad had it repainted tub on chassis, fenders ( wings) off for the first time in 1977.It still has the original piping 6 of them but not the front apron as they were lost -not installed.
They all measure .225". IMO the replacement piping size has a much larger diameter to hide the gap between the poor fitting but originally acceptable body parts to tub, apron, rear fenders & running boards. Especially rear fenders to tub, not bad on the TD TF but much worse on the TC where the piping at the top fuel tank area meets the tub, left side tub to fender is worst.
Len Fanelli
Len Fanelli

That's what I thought as well but he says that isn't what came off this car. I'll try and get picture with measurements.
L E D LaVerne

LED: Let's also check the materials against the original Rexine and also see if was painted.
Christopher Couper

Two different sizes. Front valance was smaller. I believe front would be 3/16 and main body like 5/16 covered of course with Rexine/ canvas/ vinyl. This is my experience and observations.


Brian W.
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