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Re: [Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California

To: Bob Grunau <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California
From: Rob Johnson <robjohnson52@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:32:47 -0700
Cc: MG-TABC GROUP <mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>, MG-T Group <mg-t@autox.team.net>
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Thanks Bob,

I'm pretty excited about the restoration.

Regards, Rob

On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 5:17 AM, Bob Grunau <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> Before you get too excited, I talked Rob into restoring the TC-V8 and kee=
p
> it.  Work has started, so I doubt the TC is for sale now.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> Bob Grunau
>
> 150 Pinewood Trail,
>
> Mississauga, Ontario
>
> Canada, L5G-2L1
>
> 905-274-4136
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Mg-t [mailto:mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *John Sei=
m
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:35 PM
> *To:* MG-TABC GROUP; MG-T Group
> *Subject:* [Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California
>
>
>
> Rob Johnson
>
> Mobile: 714-788-6438
>
> robjohnson52@gmail.com
>
> *RARE 1948 MG TC*
>
> *POST WAR RALLY/RACE CAR *
>
> Offered for sale is a rare example of a Post War Hot Rod modified sports
> car. This 1948 MG TC (EXPAG #5025) is one of a handful of early MG TCs
> modified in the U.S. for street legal weekend racing. This car was upgrad=
ed
> with an infamous 1937/1940 Ford V8 60 engine equipped with all of the
> 1950=E2=80=99s period correct high performance equipment. These engines w=
ere
> successfully used in dirt midgets or small hydroplane racing applications=
.
>
> EXPAG #5025 was raced in the Mid Michigan region from the mid 1950=E2=80=
=99s to
> the late 1960=E2=80=99s and was an early member of the SCCA (#732) and, s=
till
> obtains its original member tag on the firewall. The car won numerous
> plaques and trophies which unfortunately were sold separately at an estat=
e
> auction.
>
> The car is currently in need of restoration, however, is a perfect
> candidate for running at events such as the Monterey Historics or other
> vintage racing venues.
>
> Listed below are additional details on the car:
>
> *Engine*
>
> French Block 2367 CC Ford V8 60
>
> Aluminum Oil Pan
>
> *Smith* Aluminum Heads
>
> *Offenhauser* Water Manifolds
>
> Offenhauser 2 Pot Intake Manifold
>
> 2 =E2=80=93 *Stromberg* 81 Carburetors
>
> *Harmon Collins* Dual Point/Dual Coil Distributor
>
> 2 =E2=80=93 Original *Stellings* Air Cleaners
>
> Dual Fuel Pump System
>
>
>
> *Transmission*
>
> European Ford 37/40 V8 60 3 speed (clutch arm on right side)
>
> Unique One Off  Fabricated Articulating Shift Linkage
>
> *Body*
>
> Original Primrose Yellow w/Green Interior (Body was Blasted and Primed)
>
> Removed Running Boards
>
> Bobbed Front Fenders
>
> No Hood Sides
>
> *Wheels*
>
> 5 - Factory MG =E2=80=9CSpecial Tuning=E2=80=9D 16 inch Wires
>
> *Interior*
>
> Original Leather Bench Seat
>
> Custom Wind Screen
>
> Original 50s *Bell* Four Spoke Steering Wheel
>
> Early 50s *Stewart Warner* Head Temp Gauges
>
>
>
> *Additional Parts Included*
>
> Rare Bicycle Front Fenders with Aluminum Brackets
>
> 2 - *Brooklyn* Wind Screens
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>
> *From: *Rob Johnson <robjohnson52@gmail.com>
>
> *Date: *January 26, 2016 9:59:34 AM PST
>
> *To: *John Seim <kingseim@earthlink.net>
>
> *Subject: 48 MG TC Rally Car For Sale*
>
>
>
> Hi John,
>
>
>
> I met you a year or so back at the Olde Ship at one of the Club meetings
> and am the brother n law of Gary McMahon. I thought that you might be abl=
e
> to give me some advice on how to sell my car. Due to the passing of my
> father I now have too many cars and project cars for the room and have
> decided to sell most of the project cars. I have attached a document abou=
t
> the car and a couple of pictures. I wanted to reach out to the MG communi=
ty
> before I use advertising like EBay.
>
>
>
> Thanks for any help that you may be able to provide.
>
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
>
> Rob Johnson
>
> (714) 788-6438 (cell)
>

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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Thanks Bob,</div><div><br></div><div>I&#39;m pretty e=
xcited about the restoration.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards, Rob</div></=
div><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Tue, Mar 1=
5, 2016 at 5:17 AM, Bob Grunau <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:grun=
au.garage@sympatico.ca" target=3D"_blank">grunau.garage@sympatico.ca</a>&gt=
;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 =
.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang=3D"EN-CA" vlink=
=3D"purple" link=3D"blue"><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:=
rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-=
size:11pt">Hi Guys,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span st=
yle=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-seri=
f&quot;;font-size:11pt">Before you get too excited, I talked Rob into resto=
ring the TC-V8 and keep it.=C2=A0 Work has started, so I doubt the TC is fo=
r sale now.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"c=
olor:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;=
font-size:11pt">Bob<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span st=
yle=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-seri=
f&quot;;font-size:11pt"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Cal=
ibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:11pt">Bob Grunau<u></u><u></u><=
/span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"color:rgb(31=
,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:1=
1pt">150 Pinewood Trail,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><sp=
an lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&q=
uot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:11pt">Mississauga, Ontario<u></u><u><=
/u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"color:rg=
b(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-si=
ze:11pt">Canada, L5G-2L1<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><sp=
an lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&q=
uot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:11pt"><a href=3D"tel:905-274-4136" ta=
rget=3D"_blank" value=3D"+19052744136">905-274-4136</a><u></u><u></u></span=
></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family=
:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:11pt"><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:rgb(31,73,125);=
font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:11pt"><u><=
/u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:rgb(=
31,73,125);font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size=
:11pt"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><div><div style=3D"border-width:1pt m=
edium medium;border-style:solid none none;border-color:rgb(181,196,223) cur=
rentColor currentColor;padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span=
 lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&qu=
ot;;font-size:10pt">From:</span></b><span lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"font-fami=
ly:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:10pt"> Mg-t [mailto:=
<a href=3D"mailto:mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">mg-t-bounc=
es@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John Seim<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesda=
y, January 26, 2016 1:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> MG-TABC GROUP; MG-T Group<br><b>S=
ubject:</b> [Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California<u><=
/u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u=
></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt">Rob Johnson</s=
pan><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13.5p=
t">Mobile: <a href=3D"tel:714-788-6438" target=3D"_blank" value=3D"+1714788=
6438">714-788-6438</a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span=
 style=3D"font-size:13.5pt"><a href=3D"mailto:robjohnson52@gmail.com"; targe=
t=3D"_blank">robjohnson52@gmail.com</a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:16pt">RARE 1948 MG TC</span></b><u>=
</u><u></u></p><p align=3D"center" class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:=
center"><b><span style=3D"font-size:16pt">POST WAR RALLY/RACE CAR=C2=A0</sp=
an></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14=
pt">Offered for sale is a rare example of a Post War Hot Rod modified sport=
s car. This 1948 MG TC (EXPAG #5025) is one of a handful of early MG TCs mo=
dified in the U.S. for street legal weekend racing. This car was upgraded w=
ith an infamous 1937/1940 Ford V8 60 engine equipped with all of the 1950=
=E2=80=99s period correct high performance equipment. These engines were su=
ccessfully used in dirt midgets or small hydroplane racing applications.</s=
pan><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt"=
>EXPAG #5025 was raced in the Mid Michigan region from the mid 1950=E2=80=
=99s to the late 1960=E2=80=99s and was an early member of the SCCA (#732) =
and, still obtains its original member tag on the firewall. The car won num=
erous plaques and trophies which unfortunately were sold separately at an e=
state auction.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14pt">The car is currently in need of restoration, however, i=
s a perfect candidate for running at events such as the Monterey Historics =
or other vintage racing venues.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNorm=
al"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Listed below are additional details on t=
he car:</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span style=3D=
"font-size:14pt">Engine</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNorm=
al"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">French Block 2367 CC Ford V8 60</span><u=
></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Alumi=
num Oil Pan</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><i><span style=
=3D"font-size:14pt">Smith</span></i><span style=3D"font-size:14pt"> Aluminu=
m Heads</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:14pt">Offenhauser</span></i><span style=3D"font-size:14pt"> Water M=
anifolds</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font=
-size:14pt">Offenhauser 2 Pot Intake Manifold</span><u></u><u></u></p><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">2 =E2=80=93 <i>Stromberg</=
i> 81 Carburetors</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><i><span s=
tyle=3D"font-size:14pt">Harmon Collins</span></i><span style=3D"font-size:1=
4pt"> Dual Point/Dual Coil Distributor</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">2 =E2=80=93 Original <i>Stellings=
</i> Air Cleaners</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:14pt">Dual Fuel Pump System </span><u></u><u></u></p><p clas=
s=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">=C2=A0</span><u></u><u></u><=
/p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Transmission=
</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font=
-size:14pt">European Ford 37/40 V8 60 3 speed (clutch arm on right side)</s=
pan><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt"=
>Unique One Off=C2=A0 Fabricated Articulating Shift Linkage</span><u></u><u=
></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Body</=
span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:14pt">Original Primrose Yellow w/Green Interior (Body was Blasted and P=
rimed)</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:14pt">Removed Running Boards</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Bobbed Front Fenders</span><u></u><u></=
u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">No Hood Sides</=
span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:14pt">Wheels</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span=
 style=3D"font-size:14pt">5 - Factory MG =E2=80=9CSpecial Tuning=E2=80=9D 1=
6 inch Wires</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:14pt">Interior</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Original Leather Bench Seat</span=
><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Cu=
stom Wind Screen</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14pt">Original 50s <i>Bell</i> Four Spoke Steering Wheel</spa=
n><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">E=
arly 50s <i>Stewart Warner</i> Head Temp Gauges</span><u></u><u></u></p><p =
class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">=C2=A0</span><u></u><u><=
/u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><u><span style=3D"font-size:14pt">Addition=
al Parts Included</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:14pt">Rare Bicycle Front Fenders with Aluminum Brack=
ets</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size=
:14pt">2 - <i>Brooklyn</i> Wind Screens</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p cla=
ss=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Begin =
forwarded message:<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br><br><u=
></u><u></u></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-family:&=
quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:13.5pt">From: </span>=
</b><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;=
;font-size:13.5pt">Rob Johnson &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:robjohnson52@gmail.com=
" target=3D"_blank">robjohnson52@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span><u></u><u></u></p>=
</div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helve=
tica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:13.5pt">Date: </span></b><span =
style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size=
:13.5pt">January 26, 2016 9:59:34 AM PST</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;=
,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:13.5pt">To: </span></b><span style=3D"fon=
t-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;font-size:13.5pt">Joh=
n Seim &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:kingseim@earthlink.net"; target=3D"_blank">king=
seim@earthlink.net</a>&gt;</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"M=
soNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-se=
rif&quot;;font-size:13.5pt">Subject: 48 MG TC Rally Car For Sale</span></b>=
<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div=
><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Hi John,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I =
met you a year or so back at the Olde Ship at one of the Club meetings and =
am the brother n law of Gary McMahon. I thought that you might be able to g=
ive me some advice on how to sell my car. Due to the passing of my father I=
 now have too many cars and project cars for the room=C2=A0and have decided=
 to sell most of the project cars. I have attached=C2=A0a document about th=
e car and a couple of pictures. I wanted to reach out to the MG community b=
efore I use advertising like EBay.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks=
 for any help that you may be able to provide.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal">Best Regards, <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u>=
</u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Rob Johnson<u></u><u=
></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><a href=3D"tel:%28714%29%20788-6=
438" target=3D"_blank" value=3D"+17147886438">(714) 788-6438</a> (cell)<u><=
/u><u></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br></div>

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