Peter Gariepy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 A phone call would be great. Peter 520-247-5918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Peter I’m no expert on MG’s or any car actually but I do know if you are 6 feet tall or more and weight over 200 lbs you are not going to have an easy time getting into (if you even can) or get out of an MGTD unless you are very nimble. I had the possibility of buying one recently at a great price and there was no way I was going to fit more less be comfortable. I’ve always loved the TD’s, TC’s. dave s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) An MGA is far more friendly as far as interior space goes. All around a better car. TD's have a sort of charm as far as looks are concerned, but so do MGA's , just in a different way. TD's have a primitave , and from a parts supply situation , problematic engine , trans, rear end. Front end is nearly the same as a MGA, Just 5 lug hubs and wheels rather than 4 on an A. I have owned a TF and several A's . { and worked on quite a few T series cars back in the day } Night and day in several important ways. I am 6 ft 2 and have lots of room in an A, quite snug in a T series. Edited June 7, 2022 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Peter, call Terry Bond! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 We had a discussion and he has some info to help him evaluate the car. I'm looking fwd to talking more. Terry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MgTFguy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 I have a 1952 TD, and (1958 MGA, 61 Sprite, Lotus 7 Clone.....etc) What did you want to know about the TD? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, MgTFguy said: I have a 1952 TD, and (1958 MGA, 61 Sprite, Lotus 7 Clone.....etc) What did you want to know about the TD? Terry Bond was nice enough to call me. He gave me some things to look for. I take a look at it Thurs. One comment above I'll have to pay close attention too... I'm curious if I fit in it. (im 6-3). I'll post more photos Thurs. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 See if your big feet can operate those tiny brake and clutch pedals, that’s the problem I had when I went to try to buy a TD….lovely cars, a tad underpowered… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Great looking car, I wish I could fit in one. Be sure to try it with the top up not just down. The brakes are a little weak so be sure to check them also. Hope it works out for you. dave s Edited June 7, 2022 by SC38dls (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Nice talking with you today, Peter. Glad I thought to refer you to Terry. Did you receive the contact I sent via PM on Proper Noise Restorations? As I mentioned they are located here in Mt. Penn and all they do is restore sportscars. Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Peter J.Heizmann said: Nice talking with you today, Peter. Glad I thought to refer you to Terry. Did you receive the contact I sent via PM on Proper Noise Restorations? As I mentioned they are located here in Mt. Penn and all they do is restore sportscars. Regards, Peter J. Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Great looking TD. Just leave the top down and drive it. Probably no one will notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 The wire wheels add $1,000. to the value of any TD in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Isnt Peter in AZ, no need for a top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Years ago I knew someone who had a TC. He said that the appeal of a T type was the illusion of speed because your butt was just inches off the ground. The fact that the car took the better part of 20 seconds to reach 60 mph and had a top speed a little over 70 was of little importance in his view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 It’s so close to the ground all you have to do is hang your arm down and you can file your finger nails on the pavement! 😳 dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) I agree about the wire wheels. Although they do have their own set of problems over bolt on wheels. At 6 foot 3 you may fit, but I somehow doubt it will be a comfortable or relaxed fit. It's a pity , even at 6 foot 2 , "only" size 10 feet and shortish legs there are several British cars I really like , but have a hard time driving for anything over a half hour or so. Edited June 8, 2022 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 We have a 52 TD in our stable I love driving it , Still getting bugs out . Going to change the steering wheel 17 inch to a 13 inch to give more space in the seat. Kings32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivverking Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Peter ,Look up (search) John Twist...MG or Univeristy Motors etc. He's been.around for years, r ran an MG shop,posted videos,wrote articals..does seminars at major meets ,on and on. Mentioned in many mags like MG Experience... He won't be hard to find if you make any effort at all...He is a great guy! And loves MG and other makes and knows what he is talking about.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Occasional forum poster Daytona now owns Abingdon Spares in CT, so if you buy be sure to consider him for parts. A TD is still high on my want list also. Preferably not a project. Having tried a couple on for size I can say a heavyset 5' 10" person fits no problem, footwells are deep. I think, and experts can correct me, ypu will need whitworth (sp) tools for it though, just another consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrData Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 While a basic set of Whitworth wrenches or sockets can help (I own a 1950TD), most every nut or bolt can be handled with a good metric set. Also, with some experimentation, you can figure out which standard sizes work instead of Whitworth. These are great little cars. Easy to work on. Most parts are available from a variety of vendors,except for new brake drums. Lots of NOS parts continue to pop up. Yes, they do tend to drip a little oil, which is a consequence of the design of the engine, coupled with decades of wear. An inexpensive drip pan attached to the flywheel cover usually handles that last, little, maddening drip. would love to know how that bonnet is secured without side panels or a strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 As Ted Knight said in Caddyshack, Well, were waiting.... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Peter, how about an update? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Is this another original poster disappearance again?? Sorry Peter couldn’t resist. dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 59 minutes ago, SC38dls said: Is this another original poster disappearance again?? Sorry Peter couldn’t resist. dave s Yea, those guys that have one post and ask about a car then away they go, how rude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 One and done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Personally if I were serious about a TD I would reach out to @Luv2Wrench whose fantastic TD restoration is documented in our cars and projects section. He is considering selling it. To me the documented journey adds value as well. Maybe Peter is in the negotiation process and wants to lay low for s bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 We bought a 52 TD half finished project . Finished it up truned out great . Got a best sports can award at show last sat .Kings32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 1 minute ago, kings32 said: We bought a 52 TD half finished project . Finished it up truned out great . Got a best sports can award at show last sat .Kings32 Pictures?!!! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Will put some up have to be out of town for next few days Kings32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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