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MG TD TF 1500 - MGTF hood/bow attachment

Hi

I have a 1954 MGTF that Im trying to fit a new canvas top and side curtains.

I would keen to get some pics of position of where the frame is fixed at the rear of apex of the rear body elbow.

Also how the canvas hood is fixed to the tack strips at rear of car and hood straps.

All my wood work has been replaced and old trim has several screw holes leaving me to guess.

Cheers Les Hurrell
Less Hurrell

Less,

Have a look at 'The Original MGTF Midget' web site and see under
Exterior Photos,No. 248 and under Interior Photos,No.256

The TF hood material is held down to the rear wood tack batons(3) via
Phillips Head screws supported by flanged washers. The slight flange of the washer base helps to prevent tearing of the hood material.

The cast pivot bracket position of the metal hood frame can vary slightly between cars. Matt. Magilton from memory has a good photo
of the screws used and relative position in his very original TF1500.

Cheers
Rob Grantham
TF3719("Aramis"),TF9177("Athos").
Rob Grantham

A lot of us have fitted snap fittings across the back. Not original but very practical - gives easy access to the back of the car and makes it possible to remove the hood cover completely if you need to.
Dave H
Dave Hill

Rob meant to mention that when you visit the website, click on Gallery, then click on Unrestored TF 9052 for the two photos he listed. Also, Unrestored TF 9097 (my car) will show this photo:

Matthew.

M Magilton

Less, here's some pics that should help you out.

Position of where the frame is fixed at the rear of apex of the rear body elbow (original unmolested wood & mounting holes):



T.A. Sirp

Distance from top hole to crook of elbow.

T.A. Sirp

Distance from top mounting hole to frame screw.

T.A. Sirp

Distance of mounting hole centers to wood frame edge.

T.A. Sirp

How the canvas hood is fixed to the tack strips at rear of car and hood straps (snap fitting method):

Reference Note: pages 121 - 126 of T-Series Restoration Guide by Malcolm Green describes fitting the hood & side curtains

Overall view of rear tack strip & straps.

T.A. Sirp

Top corner view showing snap fittings & dished washers for the screws that attached strip to tub.

T.A. Sirp

Bottom corner view showing strap attachment using four tacks.

T.A. Sirp

Close-up view of tack strip corner.

T.A. Sirp

Canvas top (top view) with Lift-Dot fasteners to rear tack strip.

T.A. Sirp

Canvas top (bottom view) with Lift-Dot fasteners to rear tack strip.

Hopefully these pics help. Good luck with the assembly.

T.A. Sirp

Just like to say thanks for the pics.I definitely had
frame mounted incorrectly.
Cheers Les
L Hurrell

Here is the mounting holes on my 53, 3 bow TD.
2 pairs of holes. I use the lowest ones. The heigth of the frame above the door is 20"1/4. Moss instructions say 20"1/2. So my frame is a bit low.
The top hole position from the Pic of T.A. 15h23 is much lower.

I'm wondering if there is not a misunderstanding between,2 bow, 3 bow, TD and TF in this post.
There might be a wood or screw position difference also between cars.

Moss instruction is erroneous ?

Any one has done such measurements.

Laurent.


LC Laurent31

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