Subject: Re: [Mg-t] So quiet!

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Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:46:23 -0400

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Richard --

=E2=80=9CThe sticks are remounted on the tub and align properly at the =
windscreen. Canvas on the header rail is going on (almost) as I type. =
That will be my job this afternoon. Pictures to follow.=E2=80=9D

You might consider putting felt weather-stripping (for around windows =
=E2=80=93 hardware stores & home centers sell it =E2=80=93 at least up =
north here) on the header rail instead of the foam that probably came =
with your kit.  I=E2=80=99ve heard a number of people complain that the =
foam compresses after time and fails to seal.  I used felt on my TD =
header rail when restoring it 40 years ago and it still does not leak at =
the top of the windscreen (through the bolt holes, yes, but not at the =
top!=E2=80=94and it=E2=80=99s still the same top).

Sarah Carr
TD & B/GT in PA
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<DIV>Richard --</DIV>
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<DIV><EM>=E2=80=9C</EM><EM>The sticks are remounted on the tub and align =
properly at the=20
windscreen. Canvas on the header rail is going on (almost) as I type. =
That will=20
be my job this afternoon. Pictures to follow.=E2=80=9D</EM></DIV>
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<DIV>You might consider putting felt weather-stripping (for around =
windows =E2=80=93=20
hardware stores &amp; home centers sell it =E2=80=93 at least up north =
here) on the=20
header rail instead of the foam that probably came with your kit.&nbsp; =
I=E2=80=99ve=20
heard a number of people complain that the foam compresses after time =
and fails=20
to seal.&nbsp; I used felt on my TD header rail when restoring it 40 =
years ago=20
and it still does not leak at the top of the windscreen (through the =
bolt holes,=20
yes, but not at the top!=E2=80=94and it=E2=80=99s still the same =
top).</DIV>
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From: Mark J Bradakis <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:49:42 -0600

On 4/23/19 7:32 AM, Richard Lindsay via Mgs wrote:
>    So quiet here! Thought I would make some noise - even with a little 
> MG content.

I was thinking that when I made the switch to the new server and email 
delays are now a minute or two instead of some number of hours people 
might pick up the pace and post more, the lack of delays would make the 
lists more conversational.  Oh well, so it goes.

Anyway still having troubles getting all the web stuff working, like the 
mailman listinfo pages, the archive updating and various others.  At 
least email is working well.  So much fun to have a server just go belly 
up with no warning.

mjb.

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   My experience was that the foam for the front rail was useful for a top i=
nstalled by a canvas shop, but that when I installed a new top, foam was sup=
erfluous as the rain did not blow in.
   The difference, it seemed to me, is that the flap that drops down onto th=
e chrome frame top rail must be fitted as low as the cut-outs for wipers per=
mit.  That flap piece is installed first; time spent fitting it is well spen=
t.
Bob

> On Apr 23, 2019, at 9:46 AM, <[email-masked]> <[email-masked]> wrote:
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> Richard --
> =20
> =E2=80=9CThe sticks are remounted on the tub and align properly at the win=
dscreen. Canvas on the header rail is going on (almost) as I type. That will=
 be my job this afternoon. Pictures to follow.=E2=80=9D
> =20
> You might consider putting felt weather-stripping (for around windows =E2=80=
=93 hardware stores & home centers sell it =E2=80=93 at least up north here)=
 on the header rail instead of the foam that probably came with your kit.  I=
=E2=80=99ve heard a number of people complain that the foam compresses after=
 time and fails to seal.  I used felt on my TD header rail when restoring it=
 40 years ago and it still does not leak at the top of the windscreen (throu=
gh the bolt holes, yes, but not at the top!=E2=80=94and it=E2=80=99s still t=
he same top).
> =20
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utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"ltr"></div><div dir=3D"ltr">&nb=
sp; &nbsp;My experience was that the foam for the front rail was useful for a=
 top installed by a canvas shop, but that when I installed a new top, foam w=
as superfluous as the rain did not blow in.</div><div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp; &nb=
sp;The difference, it seemed to me, is that the flap that drops down onto th=
e chrome frame top rail must be fitted as low as the cut-outs for wipers per=
mit. &nbsp;That flap piece is installed first; time spent fitting it is well=
 spent.</div><div dir=3D"ltr">Bob</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><br>On Apr 23, 2019, at 9:46 AM, &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
">[email-masked]</a>&gt; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">scvc70@epix=
.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=

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<div>Richard --</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><em>=E2=80=9C</em><em>The sticks are remounted on the tub and align pro=
perly at the=20
windscreen. Canvas on the header rail is going on (almost) as I type. That w=
ill=20
be my job this afternoon. Pictures to follow.=E2=80=9D</em></div>
<div><em></em>&nbsp;</div>
<div>You might consider putting felt weather-stripping (for around windows =E2=
=80=93=20
hardware stores &amp; home centers sell it =E2=80=93 at least up north here)=
 on the=20
header rail instead of the foam that probably came with your kit.&nbsp; I=E2=
=80=99ve=20
heard a number of people complain that the foam compresses after time and fa=
ils=20
to seal.&nbsp; I used felt on my TD header rail when restoring it 40 years a=
go=20
and it still does not leak at the top of the windscreen (through the bolt ho=
les,=20
yes, but not at the top!=E2=80=94and it=E2=80=99s still the same top).</div>=

<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Sarah Carr</div>
<div>TD &amp; B/GT in PA</div>
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From: "Michael Gamgene" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:58:10 -0700

So quiet...
I don't have any fabrication info to contribute but I sincerely enjoy
reading all the discussions.  My '52 TD still sits patiently in the garage
waiting for me to dedicate time to it.
Keep up the good work and all the info sharing!
Thanks to everyone!
-Mike

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From: Richard Lindsay <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:33:23 -0500

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Hello again Friends,

   Several comments to multiple respondents, including me:

I wrote,

> This morning...Timing the TR6 project car's ignition...

   Battery had failed in my meter so I gapped and installed spark plugs
instead.

> replacing a pipe in the Testarossa fuel injection, and getting the
> Maserati up on wheel casters.

   Didn't get any of that done.

Sarah wrote,

> You might consider putting felt weather-stripping...on the
header rail...

   Thanks Sarah. I have a nice roll of felt but maybe closed-cell foam
instead? I'm concerned about the felt holding water.

Mark wrote,

> I was thinking that when I made the switch to the new server...
> people might...make the lists more conversational.

   I hope so too Mark, and thank you for this service!

Bob added to the top header thread,

> ...the flap that drops down onto the chrome frame top rail must
> be fitted as low as the cut-outs for wipers permit.

   Yea, that makes good sense. When I trial fitted the wrap, the flap kept
trying to lift away as I pulled the canvas snug. I will follow your lead
and make sure that the flap is low and aligned properly.

Ira admitted (:-P,

> I have two projects...Barn find 67 MGB...and...59 Healey 100-6
> I can trailer it down the the DMV to register.

   Love your projects! Here in Texas, the DMV doesn't even have to see the
car. When I lived up in Oklahoma, the DMV had to visually verify the VIN
but only for cars with out-of-state titles. They did not have to run.

> Need to bleed hydraulic system and I'm working on getting a stuck
> engine water valve to work on 59 Healey 100-6...

   My TR6 has new brakes all around but there is an obstruction in the rear
circuit. Not a drop of brake fluid will flow. Perhaps I pinched a line when
installing the new rear flex hose?

> I teach Full time HS and part time college, plus volunteer...I'm time
> starved. I do retire from my day job end of JUne. That should free
> up a a lot of time.

   LOL! I retired six years ago. Today, I can't imagine how I ever had time
to work!

Max added,

> Oregon lets you register a car on a trailer? California doesn=E2=80=99t, =
as
> I found out.

   See above.

> I...sorted out the PO=E2=80=99s attempted VIN swap.

   Gulp! Glad that's sorted. I bought my Maserati Biturbo E with a lost
California title...and then a dead PO! It took me over a year to get that
one straightened out! I ended up with a bond title, but the car is mine now
and licensed as such.

   Nice to hear from each of you again. I put new plugs in my XPAG but
probably need to clean the SU jets and needles. I also need to install a
new choke cable. Oh, and another thing...

   When I reupholstered my car's seat back, the springs were rusted beyond
repair, so I used foam; Too much foam. I made the seat back too thick and
without the curved profile. It's comfortable but a bear to get in and out.
I'm going to undo it all, reshape the foam, and reapply the upholstery. An
electric carving knife is the perfect tool for shaping foam.

   That's it from my corner of Houston. Yours?

Rick

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<div dir=3D"auto">Hello again Friends,<div dir=3D"auto"><br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Se=
veral comments to multiple respondents, including me:<br>
<br>I wrote,</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br>
&gt; This morning...Timing the TR6 project car&#39;s ignition...<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Battery had failed in my meter so I gapped and installed s=
park plugs instead.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br>
&gt; replacing a pipe in the Testarossa fuel injection, and getting the<br>
&gt; Maserati up on wheel casters.<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Didn&#39;t get any of that done.<br>
<br>
Sarah wrote,<br>
<br>
&gt; You might consider putting felt weather-stripping...on the<br>
header rail... <br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Thanks Sarah. I have a nice roll of felt but maybe closed-=
cell foam instead? I&#39;m concerned about the felt holding water.<br>
<br>
Mark wrote,<br>
<br>
&gt; I was thinking that when I made the switch to the new server...<br>
&gt; people=C2=A0might...make the=C2=A0lists more conversational.=C2=A0<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0I hope so too Mark, and thank you for this service!<br>
<br>
Bob added to the top header thread,<br>
<br>
&gt; ...the flap that drops down onto the chrome frame top rail must<br>
&gt; be fitted as low as the cut-outs for wipers permit.<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Yea, that makes good sense. When I trial fitted the wrap, =
the flap kept trying to lift away as I pulled the canvas snug. I will follo=
w your lead and make sure that the flap is low and aligned properly.<br>
<br>
Ira admitted (:-P,<br>
<br>
&gt; I have two projects...Barn find 67 MGB...and...59 Healey 100-6<br>
&gt; I can trailer it down the the DMV to register. <br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Love your projects! Here in Texas, the DMV doesn&#39;t eve=
n have to see the car. When I lived up in Oklahoma, the DMV had to visually=
 verify the VIN but only for cars with out-of-state titles. They did not ha=
ve to run.<br>
<br>
&gt; Need to bleed hydraulic system and I&#39;m working on getting a stuck<=
br>
&gt; engine water valve to work on 59 Healey 100-6...<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0My TR6 has new brakes all around but there is an obstructi=
on in the rear circuit. Not a drop of brake fluid will flow. Perhaps I pinc=
hed a line when installing the new rear flex hose?<br>
<br>
&gt; I teach Full time HS and part time college, plus volunteer...I&#39;m t=
ime<br>
&gt; starved. I do retire from my day job end of JUne. That should free<br>
&gt; up a a lot of time.<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0LOL! I retired six years ago. Today, I can&#39;t imagine h=
ow I ever had time to work!<br>
<br>
Max added,<br>
<br>
&gt; Oregon lets you register a car on a trailer? California doesn=E2=80=99=
t, as<br>
&gt; I found out.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">=C2=A0=
 =C2=A0See above.<br>
<br>
&gt; I...sorted out the PO=E2=80=99s attempted VIN swap.<br>
<br>=C2=A0 =C2=A0Gulp! Glad that&#39;s sorted. I bought my Maserati Biturbo=
 E with a lost California title...and then a dead PO! It took me over a yea=
r to get that one straightened out! I ended up with a bond title, but the c=
ar is mine now and licensed as such.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div =
dir=3D"auto">=C2=A0 =C2=A0Nice to hear from each of you again. I put new pl=
ugs in my XPAG but probably need to clean the SU jets and needles. I also n=
eed to install a new choke cable. Oh, and another thing...</div><div dir=3D=
"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">=C2=A0 =C2=A0When I reupholstered my car=
&#39;s seat back, the springs were rusted beyond repair, so I used foam; To=
o much foam. I made the seat back too thick and without the curved profile.=
 It&#39;s comfortable but a bear to get in and out. I&#39;m going to undo i=
t all, reshape the foam, and reapply the upholstery. An electric carving kn=
ife is the perfect tool for shaping foam.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div>=
<div dir=3D"auto">=C2=A0 =C2=A0That&#39;s it from my corner of Houston. You=
rs?</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Rick</div></div>

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