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The owner of this TD bought the car when he graduated from college in 1961. Mechanically it was sorted by another shop, but is now in our hands for completion of the cosmetic issues. Although the sheetmetal and frame are rust-free from years of storage, the ash frame has not survived as well. After replacing the bad wood, it will be painted MG Autumn red, receive a new leather interior, and miscellaneous other bits to resurrect it for the long-time owner.
boxes of parts, old and new, and the ratty original interior The previous shop installed a brand-new dash, along with a new wiring harness
rebuilt suspension fenders will all be removed and painted separately - piping is installed between them and the tub during reassembly
Stripped down in preparation for ash frame repairs surveying the damage It is always worse than it looks
Initial fit of the new timbers Alignment is critical for maintaining door fitment After tacking the sheetmetal to the timbers with brads, the installation is complete
stripped firewall All fenders, grille surround, and lighting stripped for paint replaced damaged lower hinge and repaired mounting surface
at the paint shop
checking rear fender fitment accident damage repair
Tub painted single stage urethane RED
All components are painted and we're ready for re-assembly Chassis and engine bay refinished
We'll get it running before hanging the sheetmetal fuel tank, straps, and spare tire mount fully installed We installed the rear fenders first
Fenders and running boards fully installed with piping. The black piping is not original (should be body colour) but provides a nice contrast and matches the interior Test-fit of the radiator shroud, front valance, and bonnet. Despite checking before paint, a lot of adjustment is still necessary. With the sheetmetal hung, we can begin installing the interior and not worry about having to pull panels to access hard-to-reach bolts
new leather seats
front lighting and grille completed outside in the sun completed
 
Owned and Operated by: Peter Cosmides, Maple Shade, NJ
Phone: 856-667-6657 | Email: motorcargarage@verizon.net