BODY PANELS & FITTINGS - TF - 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 - TF

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Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
NI	459-520	BODY TUB MG TF	1	panelled with doors & scuttle top	CHF 24'874.00
NI	449-050	BODY TUB RHD	1	panelled without doors & scuttle top	CHF 20'530.00
NI	449-055	BODY TUB RHD	1	assembled but un-panelled	CHF 12'548.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	456-490	WING FRONT RH TF	1		CHF 3'283.00
1	456-480	WING FRONT LH TF	1		CHF 3'283.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	456-670	WING REAR RH TF	1		CHF 1'853.00
3	456-660	WING REAR LH TF	1		CHF 1'853.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	451-090	SPLASH APRON, FRONT	1		CHF 104.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	456-520	TF SPLASH APRON REAR	1		CHF 450.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	451-740	LOUVRE PANEL	2		CHF 114.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8	457-060	TF RUNNING BOARD RH	1		CHF 287.10
8	457-050	TF RUNNING BOARD LH	1		CHF 287.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	456-570	TF FNT QUARTER PANEL RH	1		CHF 592.35
10	456-580	TF FRONT QUARTER PANEL LH	1		CHF 592.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	451-398	TREADPLATES, SILL EDGE, PAIR	1	(2 plates etched with 'The MG Car Company Ltd')	CHF 62.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	456-680	TF REAR QUARTER PANEL RH	1		CHF 656.20
12	456-690	TF REAR QUARTER PANEL LH	1		CHF 656.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	450-720	SIDE SCREEN BRACKET, REAR, RH	1		CHF 27.00
14	450-725	SIDE SCREEN BRACKET, REAR, LH	1		CHF 27.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	451-860	SCUTTLE TOP TF	1		CHF 1'224.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	456-865	SCUTTLE FRAME	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	457-220	INNER WHEEL ARCH RH TF	1		CHF 294.50
17	457-230	INNER WHEEL ARCH LH TF	1		CHF 294.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	457-140	REAR PANEL TF	1		CHF 95.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	321-768	BOLT & NUT SET WING	1	wing & running boards to body	CHF 123.75
20	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	16		CHF 3.30
20	320-370	BOLT 5/16 BSF X 1"	4		CHF 7.20
20	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	8		CHF 0.95
20	AJD6308Z	BOLT 3/8 BSF X 1	12		CHF 5.85
20	AJD8106Z	NUT 3/8 BSF	2		CHF 2.10
20	320-380	BOLT 5/16 BSF X1 1/4"	16		CHF 4.15
20	AJD8104	NUT 1/4 BSF	14		CHF 1.40
20	BTB610	BOLT CALIPER TR4-6	6		CHF 7.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	457-915	TF SIDE PANEL LH BONNET	1		CHF 425.20
21	457-925	TF SIDE PANEL RH BONNET	1		CHF 425.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	406-935	CORNER BRACKET, LH	1	bonnet to bulkhead	CHF 60.65
22	406-945	CORNER BRACKET, RH	1	bonnet to bulkhead	CHF 60.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	456-795	FUEL TANK TF	1		CHF 938.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	451-658	END PANEL SET, FUEL TANK, CHROMED	1	2 chrome end panels	CHF 277.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	451-620	TANK STRAP PLAIN	2		CHF 69.60
25	449-000	FUEL TANK STRAP CHROME	2	optional	CHF 90.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	407-110	TOP BRACKET FUEL TANK STRAP	2	fuel tank strap, chromed	CHF 48.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	449-005	BRACKET, BOTTOM, FUEL TANK STRAP	2		CHF 94.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	ALK3268	NO BACKPLATE FRONT CB	2	UK models	CHF 17.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	406-490	BRACKET NUMBER PLATE	2		CHF 17.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	AAA2179	T BRACKET MGA&T TYPE	1		CHF 31.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	AHH5151	MOUNTING BRACKET A NO PLATE	1		CHF 33.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	AHA5211	NO PLATE BACKPLATE RR	1	US models	CHF 20.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	401-970	HINGE DOOR RH TOP	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-960	HINGE DOOR LH TOP	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-990	HINGE DOOR RH LOWER	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-980	HINGE DOOR LH LOWER	1	brass	CHF 93.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	401-420	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR STRIKER	2		CHF 16.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
35	401-430	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR LOCK	2		CHF 17.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	405-500	DOOR CHECK STRAP	2		CHF 43.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
37	323-878	SCREW SET FOR HINGES	1	for hinges, locks, strikers	CHF 103.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
38	407-810	COVER, TRANSMISSION DISPSTICK	1		CHF 28.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
39	407-425	WING NUT	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	446-045	DOOR ASSEMBLY, RH	1	panelled	CHF 2'597.00
40	446-050	DOOR ASSEMBLY, LH	1	panelled	CHF 2'597.00
40	449-010	DOORSKIN LH	1		CHF 779.60
40	449-015	DOORSKIN RH	1		CHF 779.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
41	457-895	BONNET CATCH RH TF	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
41	457-905	BONNET CATCH LH	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	451-825	TIE BAR FRONT WING	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
43	451-885	BRACKET TIE BAR RH TF	1		CHF 47.10
43	451-880	BRACKET TIE BAR LH TF	1		CHF 47.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
44	411-020	GEARBOX SUPPORT BRACKET, REAR	1		CHF 112.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
45	451-680	LID TOOL BOX	1		CHF 146.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	401-695	CLIP, TOOL BOX LID	2		CHF 17.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
47	401-685	LATCH, FASTENER, ZINC PLATED	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
48	449-020	BODY CHASSIS FRAME	1		CHF 1'120.00
48	449-025	BODY CHASSIS FRAME	1		CHF 1'120.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
49	449-030	REAR BODY TIE BAR	1		CHF 623.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
50	449-035	SIDESCREEN COMPARTMENT	1	4 piece	CHF 194.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
51	449-045	DOOR STRENGTHENER RH	1		CHF 80.05
51	449-040	DOOR STRENGTHENER LH	1		CHF 80.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
52	450-780	DOOR TWIST STRIP	2		CHF 19.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
53	450-785	BULKHEAD FOOT PLATE, RHD	1	RHD	CHF 273.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
54	456-860	FOOT REST TD/TF	1		CHF 144.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
55	456-870	METAL FOOTWELL	1		CHF 147.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	456-490	WING FRONT RH TF	1		CHF 3'283.00
1	456-480	WING FRONT LH TF	1		CHF 3'283.00
3	456-670	WING REAR RH TF	1		CHF 1'853.00
3	456-660	WING REAR LH TF	1		CHF 1'853.00
5	451-090	SPLASH APRON, FRONT	1		CHF 104.55
6	456-520	TF SPLASH APRON REAR	1		CHF 450.50
7	451-740	LOUVRE PANEL	2		CHF 114.50
8	457-060	TF RUNNING BOARD RH	1		CHF 287.10
8	457-050	TF RUNNING BOARD LH	1		CHF 287.10
10	456-570	TF FNT QUARTER PANEL RH	1		CHF 592.35
10	456-580	TF FRONT QUARTER PANEL LH	1		CHF 592.35
11	451-398	TREADPLATES, SILL EDGE, PAIR	1	(2 plates etched with 'The MG Car Company Ltd')	CHF 62.90
12	456-680	TF REAR QUARTER PANEL RH	1		CHF 656.20
12	456-690	TF REAR QUARTER PANEL LH	1		CHF 656.20
14	450-720	SIDE SCREEN BRACKET, REAR, RH	1		CHF 27.00
14	450-725	SIDE SCREEN BRACKET, REAR, LH	1		CHF 27.00
15	451-860	SCUTTLE TOP TF	1		CHF 1'224.00
16	456-865	SCUTTLE FRAME	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
17	457-220	INNER WHEEL ARCH RH TF	1		CHF 294.50
17	457-230	INNER WHEEL ARCH LH TF	1		CHF 294.50
19	457-140	REAR PANEL TF	1		CHF 95.05
20	321-768	BOLT & NUT SET WING	1	wing & running boards to body	CHF 123.75
20	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	16		CHF 3.30
20	320-370	BOLT 5/16 BSF X 1"	4		CHF 7.20
20	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	8		CHF 0.95
20	AJD6308Z	BOLT 3/8 BSF X 1	12		CHF 5.85
20	AJD8106Z	NUT 3/8 BSF	2		CHF 2.10
20	320-380	BOLT 5/16 BSF X1 1/4"	16		CHF 4.15
20	AJD8104	NUT 1/4 BSF	14		CHF 1.40
20	BTB610	BOLT CALIPER TR4-6	6		CHF 7.65
21	457-915	TF SIDE PANEL LH BONNET	1		CHF 425.20
21	457-925	TF SIDE PANEL RH BONNET	1		CHF 425.20
22	406-935	CORNER BRACKET, LH	1	bonnet to bulkhead	CHF 60.65
22	406-945	CORNER BRACKET, RH	1	bonnet to bulkhead	CHF 60.65
23	456-795	FUEL TANK TF	1		CHF 938.25
24	451-658	END PANEL SET, FUEL TANK, CHROMED	1	2 chrome end panels	CHF 277.20
25	451-620	TANK STRAP PLAIN	2		CHF 69.60
25	449-000	FUEL TANK STRAP CHROME	2	optional	CHF 90.45
26	407-110	TOP BRACKET FUEL TANK STRAP	2	fuel tank strap, chromed	CHF 48.00
27	449-005	BRACKET, BOTTOM, FUEL TANK STRAP	2		CHF 94.80
28	ALK3268	NO BACKPLATE FRONT CB	2	UK models	CHF 17.35
29	406-490	BRACKET NUMBER PLATE	2		CHF 17.75
30	AAA2179	T BRACKET MGA&T TYPE	1		CHF 31.95
31	AHH5151	MOUNTING BRACKET A NO PLATE	1		CHF 33.55
32	AHA5211	NO PLATE BACKPLATE RR	1	US models	CHF 20.80
33	401-970	HINGE DOOR RH TOP	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-960	HINGE DOOR LH TOP	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-990	HINGE DOOR RH LOWER	1	brass	CHF 93.30
33	401-980	HINGE DOOR LH LOWER	1	brass	CHF 93.30
34	401-420	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR STRIKER	2		CHF 16.55
35	401-430	MOUNTING PLATE, DOOR LOCK	2		CHF 17.30
36	405-500	DOOR CHECK STRAP	2		CHF 43.00
37	323-878	SCREW SET FOR HINGES	1	for hinges, locks, strikers	CHF 103.90
38	407-810	COVER, TRANSMISSION DISPSTICK	1		CHF 28.25
39	407-425	WING NUT	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	446-045	DOOR ASSEMBLY, RH	1	panelled	CHF 2'597.00
40	446-050	DOOR ASSEMBLY, LH	1	panelled	CHF 2'597.00
40	449-010	DOORSKIN LH	1		CHF 779.60
40	449-015	DOORSKIN RH	1		CHF 779.60
41	457-895	BONNET CATCH RH TF	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
41	457-905	BONNET CATCH LH	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
42	451-825	TIE BAR FRONT WING	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
43	451-885	BRACKET TIE BAR RH TF	1		CHF 47.10
43	451-880	BRACKET TIE BAR LH TF	1		CHF 47.10
44	411-020	GEARBOX SUPPORT BRACKET, REAR	1		CHF 112.50
45	451-680	LID TOOL BOX	1		CHF 146.95
46	401-695	CLIP, TOOL BOX LID	2		CHF 17.30
47	401-685	LATCH, FASTENER, ZINC PLATED	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
48	449-020	BODY CHASSIS FRAME	1		CHF 1'120.00
48	449-025	BODY CHASSIS FRAME	1		CHF 1'120.00
49	449-030	REAR BODY TIE BAR	1		CHF 623.70
50	449-035	SIDESCREEN COMPARTMENT	1	4 piece	CHF 194.05
51	449-045	DOOR STRENGTHENER RH	1		CHF 80.05
51	449-040	DOOR STRENGTHENER LH	1		CHF 80.05
52	450-780	DOOR TWIST STRIP	2		CHF 19.75
53	450-785	BULKHEAD FOOT PLATE, RHD	1	RHD	CHF 273.45
54	456-860	FOOT REST TD/TF	1		CHF 144.60
55	456-870	METAL FOOTWELL	1		CHF 147.95
NI	459-520	BODY TUB MG TF	1	panelled with doors & scuttle top	CHF 24'874.00
NI	449-050	BODY TUB RHD	1	panelled without doors & scuttle top	CHF 20'530.00
NI	449-055	BODY TUB RHD	1	assembled but un-panelled	CHF 12'548.00