BODY PANELS & FITTINGS - TC - Your Shop for British Classic Cars

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG T SERIES

Location of Serial Numbers

TA & TB: on front face of locker, towards left hand end

TC: on left hand side of locker

TD: on front face of locker, towards left hand end

TF: on top face of bulkhead to the left hand side of locker

Location of Engine Number

on the 'ID'-Tag on the engine front RH-side (as illustrated in the Categorie External Engine No. 87, No. 88 (TC)

Location of Gearbox Number

punched into the gearbox case

TA - June 1936 - April 1939
Year		Car Numbers
1936 - 1939	June 1936 - April 1939	TA0251 - TA3253
Abingdon Production: At this time Abingdon was virtually no more than an assembly plant and all items such as chassis, engines, transmissions were shipped into the plant from other Nuffield owned factories.


TB - May 1939 - September 1939
1939	May 1939 - Sept. 1939	TB0251 - TB0629

Autumn 1938: Leonard Lord, rationalising parts usage in Morris production, announced the new XPJM engine from Morris Engines. The 1250cc XPAG unit was adapted from this model replacing the overhead camshaft Wolseley units originally destined for the TA.


TC - November 1945 - November 1949
1945	17th September - 21st December	TC0251 - TC0351
1946	17th January - 31st December	TC0352 - TC2051
1947	17th January - 31st December	TC2052 - TC4411
1948	5th January - 24th December	TC4412 - TC7502
1949	5th January - 29th November	TC7503 - TC10251

February 1945 Cecil Kimber, 56 years old, was killed in a railway accident just near Kings Cross Station, London. He had been manager of MG from 1923 until 1941 when he left after a major row with Miles Thomas, then managing director of Nuffield Group. Kimber had been the inspiration behind the first special bodied Morris bull-nose cars carrying the MG badge. Purchase Tax This new tax was in troduced following the war to fund the rebuilding of Britain, pushing the cost of new MG's up to high levels. Export Drive Begins In 1947 Abingdon officially began exporting MG's to the USA. All early exports to the US were RHD because of the difficulties of conversion. Only 20% of the total TC production was officially exported to the USA. *TC0251 appears to have been the prototype model TC and is often not counted in TC production figures.

TD-1 - November 1949 - August 1951
1949	10th November - 20th November	TD0251 - TD0348
1950	2nd January - 22nd December	TD0349 - TD5169
1951	1st January - 31st December	TD5170 - TD12577

TD-2 - August 1951 - September 1953
1952	1st January - 31st December	TD12578 - TD23634
1953	1st January - 17th August	TD23635 - TD29915

TD-2 & TD MkII The TD-2 was the standard production car from September 1951 through 1953 and should not be confused with the TD MkII which had been developed and sold in limited numbers. The MkII was really intended for competition use only. The rare TD MkII was fitted with large valves in the cylinder head, 1 1/2" carburettors, twin fuel pumps and additional Andrex friction dampers.

Chassis Numbers Traditionally, all new MG models began with the chassis number 251. Abingdon 251 was in fact the factory's telephone number. Once taken over by BMC this traditional and delightful practice was stopped, perhaps in an effort to prove to Abingdon that they were now no more than a subsidiary of the mighty BMC empire. In 1955, proving otherwise George Eyston and Ken Miles, using the new MG XPEG 1466cc TF engine, took eight endurance records in Utah. It proved to the world that MG, though now a poor relation of BMC, still had what it took when it came to competing against all-corners.


TF - October 1953 - May 1955
1953	17th September - 31st December	TF0501 - TF2177
1954	4th January - 30th December	TF2178 - TF8643
1955	4th January - 4th April	TF8644 - TF10100

Once Again As was the case with the TD, the new TF was put together in just 2 weeks, this time by John Thornley and Syd Enever, following their failed attempt to talk Leonard Lord into providing funding for a replacement TD. Soon after, following widespread crit i cism of the new TF, funding was provid ed to pro duce the MGA. November 1954 Conversion of the XPAG to XPEG engine: Fitting of the 1466cc XPEG engine occurred in small batches During november 1954. The XPEG unit was initially sold in North America only. The British public, although hear ing rumours of the larger engine's production, had to be con tent with buying the old model 1250cc XPAG engine until production stopped.

TF6501 - TF6650		(1466cc)
TF6651 - TF6750		(1250cc)
TF6751 - TF6850		(1466cc)
TF6851 - TF6950		(1250cc)
TF6951 - TF10100		(1466cc)

A Brief History Of The Development Of The 'T' Type. H.N. Charles develops new TA at Cowley guided by Cecil Kimber. (Authorised & developed in 1935-36). Chassis: Under slung style copied from the 1920's French design (first used on C type Montlhery Midgets of 1931). Engine: Based on Morris's 1292cc side valve unit, cork faced wet clutch, four-speed gearbox without synchro. Suspension: Half elliptic springs front and rear with Luvax shock absorbers. Brakes: First Midget fitted with hydraulic brakes. August 1938: Announcement of the Tickford Drop-Head Coupé with folding hood. TB introduced May 1939 using TA body and chassis but with new XPAG engine, dry plate clutch, revised gearbox (with synchromesh on 2nd gear). 5:12:1 rear axle. Only 379 models were produced before onset of World War II. Abingdon turned its hand to war production. November 1945 introduction of the TC. War production ceases and Abingdon returns to motor vehicle production. The body shell was based on pre war TA/TB model, but widened by 4" (similar to Tickford TA shell). Single 12-volt battery introduced. Luvax/Girling front shock absorbers fitted. Exporting to the United States of America: TC7380 first USA official export model built in December 1948. First TD mock up produced by Syd Enever and Alec Hounslow in two weeks during 1949. It was cobbled together using a YA type chassis (cut and shut) and heavily hammered TC body. Engine as per TC but gearbox used a new gearbox extension. Front Suspension altered to coil spring (a la YA, Morris 10 series M, MGA and MGB). Hypoid rear axle fitted. Rack and pinion replaced steering box. Pressed steel wheels fitted to take account of new suspension geometry. Two leading shoe front brakes installed. First batch of TD's was followed by the inclusion of tubular steel scuttle support to counter scuttle shake. Body extensively altered but similar in appearance to TC. Bumpers fitted. Summer 1950, perforated wheels fitted as standard. TD MkII introduced (August 1951). Improved XPAG engine installed (engine XPAG/TD/9408 onwards). 8" clutch fitted with new flywheel and gearbox housing. Engine XPAG/TD/14948 increased capacity sump pan fitted. New style round tail lamps fitted from chassis number TD21303. Rod control clutch linkage fitted from chassis TD22251 on. Centre mounted wiper motor fitted at chassis number TD22315. (Fitted as safety feature). From engine XPAG/TD/24116 new camshaft fitted to improve power. The TF 1250 ran on the last modified TD chassis using TD running gear and components, but with raised gearbox final drive. Centre lock wire wheels became an option (theoretically this had become possible for the TD so long as the new TF-style hub and fittings were used). Perforated disc wheels were standard. New style grille accompanied altered bodywork. Sealed in headlamps completed the newer shape. Individual seats were finally adopted. Wiper motor hidden under fascia with scuttle-mounted wipers. XPEG engine introduced gradually in November 1954. The new XPEG engine: First introduced at chassis number TF6501 in November 1954. The new XPEG engine had been designed, during the early fifties, by Morris Engines Branch. Boring out the XPAG engine was considered impossible as it had already been increased in capacity from 1140cc and the cooling system would be unable to dissipate heat from the block quickly enough if further change were made. A revolutionary new approach was used to redevelop the entire cylinder block and alter the cylinder head. Once designed, sufficient stocks of the engine were built up before being introduced to the Abingdon assembly lines in batches during November 1954. Late TF (chassis number TF10100 engine XPEG/TF/3940) produced on 4th April 1955.

BODY PANELS & FITTINGS - TC

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Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
NI	459-500	BODY TUB PANELLED WITH DOORS + SCUTTLE	1	panelled with doors & scuttle top	CHF 21'189.30
NI	450-510	BODY TC STEEL PANELLED NO DOORS/SCUTTLE	1	panelled without doors & scuttle top	CHF 10'266.15
NI	450-515	BODY TC UNPANELLED NO DOORS	1	assembled but un-panelled	CHF 11'250.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
1	456-510	WING FRONT RH	1		CHF 2'971.50
1	456-500	WING FRONT LH	1		CHF 2'971.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
3	456-610	REAR WING RH	1		CHF 2'083.85
3	456-600	REAR WING LH	1		CHF 2'083.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
4	457-100	SPLASH APRON, FRONT	1		CHF 567.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
5	407-390	BRACKET, HEADLAMP, RH	1		CHF 224.60
5	407-380	BRACKET, HEADLAMP, LH	1		CHF 224.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
6	321-288	BOLT & NUT SET OUTER LAMP BRACKET	2	1 of each	CHF 54.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
7	328-175	STUD HEADLAMP BRACKET	4		CHF 32.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
8	453-280	ROD, SIDE PANEL ATTACHING, BRASS	2		CHF 43.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
9	406-855	BRACKET BONNET CATCH, RH	2	cadmium plated	CHF 64.80
9	406-860	BRACKET BONNET CATCH, LH	2	cadmium plated	CHF 64.80
NI	158-018	BONNET LATCH SCREW SET (4)	a/r		CHF 19.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
10	406-810	BRACKET, BONNET LATCH, ON WING	4		CHF 61.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
11	406-828	BUFFER PLATE SET, BONNET	1	4 buffers & plates	CHF 60.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
12	457-020	RUNNING BOARD RH	1		CHF 304.25
12	457-010	RUNNING BOARD LH	1		CHF 304.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
13	457-310	FRONT QUARTER PANEL, RH	1		CHF 365.00
13	457-300	FRONT QUARTER PANEL, LH	1		CHF 365.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
14	451-398	TREADPLATES, SILL EDGE, PAIR	1	(2 plates etched with 'The MG Car Company Ltd')	CHF 72.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
15	457-410	REAR QUARTER PANEL, RH	1		CHF 397.65
15	457-400	REAR QUARTER PANEL, LH	1		CHF 397.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
16	450-040	BRACKET, REAR SIDESCREEN	2		CHF 31.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
17	451-840	SCUTTLE PANEL, TOP	1		CHF 994.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
18	457-210	WHEEL ARCH RH	1		CHF 265.30
18	457-200	WHEEL ARCH LH	1		CHF 265.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
19	457-190	REAR PANEL, BETWEEN REAR QUARTER PANELS	1	between rear quarter panels	CHF 102.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
20	451-725	BACKING PLATE, LAMPS & NUMBER PLATE	1		CHF 119.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
20a	406-330	MOUNTING BRACKET NUMBER PLATE	1		CHF 75.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
21	321-778	BOLT & NUT SET WING	1	wing & running boards to body	CHF 80.50
21	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	4		CHF 2.40
21	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	4		CHF 0.80
21	AJD6308Z	BOLT 3/8 BSF X 1	4		CHF 7.05
21	AJD8106Z	NUT 3/8 BSF	4		CHF 1.10
21	AJD8104	NUT 1/4 BSF	6		CHF 1.00
21	320-380	BOLT 5/16 BSF X1 1/4"	4		CHF 6.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
22	456-770	FUEL TANK	1		CHF 1'083.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
23	451-638	END PANEL FUEL TANK, CHROMED, PAIR	1	2 chrome end panels	CHF 356.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
24	451-600	TANK STRAP PLAIN	2		CHF 68.65
24	450-055	STRAP, FUEL TANK, CHROMED	2	optional	CHF 127.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
25	320-840	BOLT WING TO FUEL TANK	2		CHF 43.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
26	451-715	NUMBERPLATE BLANK, REAR	1	standard on all TC’s	CHF 57.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
27	446-025	DOOR ASSEMBLY, RH	1	panelled	CHF 2'520.80
27	446-030	DOOR ASSEMBLY, LH	1	panelled	CHF 2'520.80
27	456-835	DOORSKIN RH	1		CHF 546.50
27	456-825	DOORSKIN LH	1		CHF 546.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
28	401-858	DOOR HINGE SET, PAIR	1	4 hinges & mounting hardware	CHF 769.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
29	401-878	DOOR HINGE PIVOT, BOLT SET 4PCS	1	complete set with balls	CHF 102.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
30	401-180	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR LOCK	2		CHF 55.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
31	401-190	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR STRIKER	2		CHF 31.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
32	405-500	DOOR CHECK STRAP	2		CHF 47.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
33	323-868	SCREW SET FOR HINGES	1	for hinges, locks, strikers	CHF 137.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
34	450-445	STRENGTHENER DOOR HINGE, RH	1		CHF 84.05
34	450-450	STRENGTHENER¨DOOR HINGE, LH	1		CHF 84.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
35	450-780	DOOR TWIST STRIP	2		CHF 23.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
36	450-460	BULKHEAD FOOT PLATE	1		CHF 287.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
47	454-160	LID BATTERY BOX, INCLUDING HOOKS	1		CHF 82.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
48	451-680	LID TOOL BOX	1		CHF 156.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
49	401-695	CLIP, TOOL BOX LID	4		CHF 19.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
50	401-685	LATCH, FASTENER, ZINC PLATED	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
51	407-120	CONTROL CABLE COVER BULKHEAD	1		CHF 64.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
54	450-465	CHASSIS FRAME LH	1		CHF 1'019.10
54	450-470	CHASSIS FRAME RH	1		CHF 1'019.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
56	450-475	BODY STRENGTHENER TC	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
57	450-480	PILLAR BRACKET LH	1		CHF 112.90
57	450-485	PILLAR BRACKET RH	1		CHF 112.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
59	450-490	BRACKET SCUTTLE SIDE LH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
59	450-495	BRACKET SCUTTLE SIDE RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
60	450-500	SCUTTLE TOP BRACKET LH	1		CHF 108.00
60	450-505	SCUTTLE TOP BRACKET RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
61	456-840	SIDE CURTAIN COMPARTMENT	1	front section only	CHF 122.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
62	407-800	COVER MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION	1		CHF 58.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity	Info	Price
1	456-510	WING FRONT RH	1		CHF 2'971.50
1	456-500	WING FRONT LH	1		CHF 2'971.50
3	456-610	REAR WING RH	1		CHF 2'083.85
3	456-600	REAR WING LH	1		CHF 2'083.85
4	457-100	SPLASH APRON, FRONT	1		CHF 567.60
5	407-390	BRACKET, HEADLAMP, RH	1		CHF 224.60
5	407-380	BRACKET, HEADLAMP, LH	1		CHF 224.60
6	321-288	BOLT & NUT SET OUTER LAMP BRACKET	2	1 of each	CHF 54.75
7	328-175	STUD HEADLAMP BRACKET	4		CHF 32.90
8	453-280	ROD, SIDE PANEL ATTACHING, BRASS	2		CHF 43.95
9	406-855	BRACKET BONNET CATCH, RH	2	cadmium plated	CHF 64.80
9	406-860	BRACKET BONNET CATCH, LH	2	cadmium plated	CHF 64.80
NI	158-018	BONNET LATCH SCREW SET (4)	a/r		CHF 19.60
10	406-810	BRACKET, BONNET LATCH, ON WING	4		CHF 61.65
11	406-828	BUFFER PLATE SET, BONNET	1	4 buffers & plates	CHF 60.55
12	457-020	RUNNING BOARD RH	1		CHF 304.25
12	457-010	RUNNING BOARD LH	1		CHF 304.25
13	457-310	FRONT QUARTER PANEL, RH	1		CHF 365.00
13	457-300	FRONT QUARTER PANEL, LH	1		CHF 365.00
14	451-398	TREADPLATES, SILL EDGE, PAIR	1	(2 plates etched with 'The MG Car Company Ltd')	CHF 72.85
15	457-410	REAR QUARTER PANEL, RH	1		CHF 397.65
15	457-400	REAR QUARTER PANEL, LH	1		CHF 397.65
16	450-040	BRACKET, REAR SIDESCREEN	2		CHF 31.35
17	451-840	SCUTTLE PANEL, TOP	1		CHF 994.30
18	457-210	WHEEL ARCH RH	1		CHF 265.30
18	457-200	WHEEL ARCH LH	1		CHF 265.30
19	457-190	REAR PANEL, BETWEEN REAR QUARTER PANELS	1	between rear quarter panels	CHF 102.50
20	451-725	BACKING PLATE, LAMPS & NUMBER PLATE	1		CHF 119.80
20a	406-330	MOUNTING BRACKET NUMBER PLATE	1		CHF 75.55
21	321-778	BOLT & NUT SET WING	1	wing & running boards to body	CHF 80.50
21	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	4		CHF 2.40
21	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	4		CHF 0.80
21	AJD6308Z	BOLT 3/8 BSF X 1	4		CHF 7.05
21	AJD8106Z	NUT 3/8 BSF	4		CHF 1.10
21	AJD8104	NUT 1/4 BSF	6		CHF 1.00
21	320-380	BOLT 5/16 BSF X1 1/4"	4		CHF 6.00
22	456-770	FUEL TANK	1		CHF 1'083.40
23	451-638	END PANEL FUEL TANK, CHROMED, PAIR	1	2 chrome end panels	CHF 356.40
24	451-600	TANK STRAP PLAIN	2		CHF 68.65
24	450-055	STRAP, FUEL TANK, CHROMED	2	optional	CHF 127.20
25	320-840	BOLT WING TO FUEL TANK	2		CHF 43.60
26	451-715	NUMBERPLATE BLANK, REAR	1	standard on all TC’s	CHF 57.15
27	446-025	DOOR ASSEMBLY, RH	1	panelled	CHF 2'520.80
27	446-030	DOOR ASSEMBLY, LH	1	panelled	CHF 2'520.80
27	456-835	DOORSKIN RH	1		CHF 546.50
27	456-825	DOORSKIN LH	1		CHF 546.50
28	401-858	DOOR HINGE SET, PAIR	1	4 hinges & mounting hardware	CHF 769.75
29	401-878	DOOR HINGE PIVOT, BOLT SET 4PCS	1	complete set with balls	CHF 102.85
30	401-180	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR LOCK	2		CHF 55.80
31	401-190	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR STRIKER	2		CHF 31.35
32	405-500	DOOR CHECK STRAP	2		CHF 47.95
33	323-868	SCREW SET FOR HINGES	1	for hinges, locks, strikers	CHF 137.30
34	450-445	STRENGTHENER DOOR HINGE, RH	1		CHF 84.05
34	450-450	STRENGTHENER¨DOOR HINGE, LH	1		CHF 84.05
35	450-780	DOOR TWIST STRIP	2		CHF 23.10
36	450-460	BULKHEAD FOOT PLATE	1		CHF 287.10
47	454-160	LID BATTERY BOX, INCLUDING HOOKS	1		CHF 82.05
48	451-680	LID TOOL BOX	1		CHF 156.55
49	401-695	CLIP, TOOL BOX LID	4		CHF 19.05
50	401-685	LATCH, FASTENER, ZINC PLATED	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
51	407-120	CONTROL CABLE COVER BULKHEAD	1		CHF 64.30
54	450-465	CHASSIS FRAME LH	1		CHF 1'019.10
54	450-470	CHASSIS FRAME RH	1		CHF 1'019.10
56	450-475	BODY STRENGTHENER TC	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
57	450-480	PILLAR BRACKET LH	1		CHF 112.90
57	450-485	PILLAR BRACKET RH	1		CHF 112.90
59	450-490	BRACKET SCUTTLE SIDE LH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
59	450-495	BRACKET SCUTTLE SIDE RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
60	450-500	SCUTTLE TOP BRACKET LH	1		CHF 108.00
60	450-505	SCUTTLE TOP BRACKET RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
61	456-840	SIDE CURTAIN COMPARTMENT	1	front section only	CHF 122.10
62	407-800	COVER MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION	1		CHF 58.35
NI	459-500	BODY TUB PANELLED WITH DOORS + SCUTTLE	1	panelled with doors & scuttle top	CHF 21'189.30
NI	450-510	BODY TC STEEL PANELLED NO DOORS/SCUTTLE	1	panelled without doors & scuttle top	CHF 10'266.15
NI	450-515	BODY TC UNPANELLED NO DOORS	1	assembled but un-panelled	CHF 11'250.30