Ed & Kris Curtis wrote:
>
> Hello People:
>
> I have been a lurker on the MG area for some months and have learned many
> things about oil, brake fluid, and cats. But now, it should really start to
> become fun around here. Tonight the tub and frame of my TF were delivered
> back to my home from the painter. I have already started to put it back
> together, but there is an amazing amount of work still ahead of me.
>
> I purchased this TF a year ago out of a barn where it had set since 1960.
> The PO had broke the crankshaft, removed the engine and took it apart, but
> never got it back together. Over the years the POS (previous owner's son)
> played racecar driver in it and greatly damaged it. It had 21,240 miles and
> the original tires still on it (all very flat). I have spent the last year
> taking it apart and working on the parts. John Twist did a masterful
> rebuilt of the engine in his technical course last February.
>
> While I was very careful to take notes and pictures as I took it apart,
> there were so many pieces missing, such as the gas pedal, I will be asking
> for help for details as it goes back together.
>
> One of the things that I already see is that I will be afraid that I will
> drop a screwdriver, or some other tool, onto the new paintjob. Has anyone
> else out there had this fear? Other than resigning myself to chips and
> dings while I try to be careful, what can I do to minimize the damage?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Ed Curtis
> Ed in Western Michigan
> 1955 MGTF 1500 in many pieces
> curtis@hayburn.comEd,
I still have the fear with my TD. I did buy a set of fender covers from
an MG supplier but sometimes in my haste to clean the plugs I don't take
the time to put on the cover....yes, I did drop a plug and dinged the
fender. Griot's Garage, has a great catalogue for us enthusiasts or
'fanatics'. Call 800-345-5789 and order one....great paints and cleaning
supplies and unique tools.
I am always having fun. Good luck!
Steve Tritle
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