Thanks Chip and Gene. That's just what I needed (and expected). Next paint
job will be done correctly.
Howard
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mg-t@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-t@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Chip Old
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:25 PM
To: MG-T
Subject: Re: That new TF in the family
On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:55 -0700, Howard Battan wrote:
> OK, I now have in my possession TF HDB461614, and I'm just getting
> started on knowing what I've got, and just how original it is. Not that
> I'm concerned about concours status, but....
>
> On mine, the end panels on the gas tank are all chrome. In some books on
> the TF, it appears that the end panel may be painted so that only the
> edges are chromed. Is this the case? Or is there a painted plate that is
> supposed to cover the center of the end panel?
The panels were chrome plated, then the centers were painted body color
leaving the chrome showing only on the edges.
> And then there is the question of the door hinge colors. I've heard both
> opinions expressed - painted body color, and left polished brass. Anyone
> want to set me straight?
Painted body color.
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Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC
Cub Hill, Maryland, US TC6710 XPAG7430
fold@bcpl.net NEMGTR #2271
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