FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR START-UP

The moment we have all been waiting for is only a few hours away.  The electrical connections have been made and checked, the oil pressure and water temperature gauges have been installed and the cooling system has been charged and checked for leaks.   Also the electric auxiliary cooling fan has been fitted and is fully operational.

The Weber dcoe carburetor has been rebuilt and properly fitted to the intake manifold.  Inline fuel filters have been installed between the fuel tank and fuel pump and between the pump and carburetor.  

Now, all that remains is the addition of the necessary lubricants in the engine, transmission and rear axle.  We will use an oil priming system to charge all the moving parts inside the engine before the engine is started for the first time.  This greatly reduces engine wear.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

PS  Merry Christmas to all...

       Don't forget the reason for the season!

MGTD IN THE SHOP TODAY

We "classed this place up" again today.  A fellow MG enthusiast, John Tracey, brought his 1952 MGTD by the shop for a tune up.  His TD is difficult to start...imagine that, a MG, difficult to start.  

John's TD is in immaculate condition.  He has owned it since 1956 and it actually served as transportation on his honeymoon shortly thereafter.  This MGTD is very well maintained and as far as I can see, 100% original...a rare find.

John seems to be interested in fitting his TD with an electronic ignition.  Although it is not original equipment, it certainly improves the performance and requires less attention.

Stay tuned...

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars

NEW GRILLE IS INSTALLED

This was one of those tasks that required ten times the amount of effort than I thought it would.  But, I am a very patient person.  I designed the horizontal bars so that they were adjustable individually.  This allows the bars to be perfectly aligned within the space provided.

The driving lights will be mounted behind the grille.  The bars should not interfere with the function of the lights...aside from that, it looks so BAD.

Later,

Tom McCurry

Tommy's Topless Cars