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Kev Brookes

Cortina Henley

Does anyone now exactly how many of the Cortina based Henleys were built? and how many ae left??

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Last Post: May 14, 2009 9:29pm
by Kev Brookes

Philip Hamson

KUJ 514F

Please would anyone have any details regarding an NG TA registered KUJ 514F that my brother and I built in the early 1980's and then sold to buy sensible cars? We can now afford to run it again but it does not seem to have been registered for ages. a suitable finders...

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 11, 2009 4:55pm
by Philip Hamson

David Fry

NG TF 2+2 On EBay

Hello folks, I have finally taken the plunge to sell my TF!! See it here if you are interested, Item number: 150344527679

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 9, 2009 9:37pm
by David Fry

Wally Soute

frame for a hood for a TF

Hi all I am looking for a frame with or without the hood for my NG TF. If anybody can help me, please contact me. Many Thanks. Wally Soute the Netherlands

Views: 376 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 9, 2009 9:19pm
by Donnie

David Edwards

Rougham Airfield

As for the past two years I will be glad to help if anyone has mechanical problems while at the following events at Rougham Airfield, near Bury St. Edmunds. I will not be at the events but I live close by and will be contactable at 01284788118. July 27th & 28th....

Views: 321 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 29, 2009 11:05am
by David Edwards

larry

NG TC V8 Roadster on ebay.

Hi all, this is very nice. NG TC V8 Roadster Item number: 150340675861 Ends, 1st May at 23:20.

Views: 338 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 27, 2009 12:55pm
by larry

Mike Peel

Another question from our Belguim member...

As owner of a NG TF it is not easy for us to find solutions concerning this car. After having a few drives around, it seemed a little strange so much wind is entering the car driving with the hood down. OK that is the meaning of it and I love the feeling. But it mak...

Views: 433 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 10:12pm
by Nigel Brooks

bonnet louvres

Are bonnet louvres necessary for a v8 NG TF/TC or are they just cosmetic ? Ed

Views: 433 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 9:29pm
by Nigel Brooks

Mike Hill

TA for sale in Ireland

Have just spotted a nice TA for sale in the Emerald Isle. Go to classiccarsforsale website, type in MGB as your search. The car is on page eleven at £7995, described as an MG special. Mike Hill.

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 15, 2009 10:18pm
by Mike Hill

Richard Clark

Series B Engine core plugs

Hi Has anyone got details of a supplier of engine core plugs This last winter got a bit too cold in the garage and the TF has blown a couple Thanks

Views: 322 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 14, 2009 3:33pm
by Peter Bambrook

John Valentine

aluminium radiator

Hi, has anybody fitted an alloy rad .& with what results. Can they reccomend a supplier ? My car is a TF with Austin 1800 rad.Thanks John

Views: 336 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 12, 2009 6:58pm
by John Valentine

Tony

Calvy Mitchel

Hi to all I recently brought a Calvy Mitchel, and paid far too much given her condition, mainly due to the fact that I felt sorry for the old girl! She now has her own garage, and (time/money allowing) an owner who is willing to give her a lot of T,L,C. As I am sur...

Views: 622 Replies: 12

Last Post: Apr 3, 2009 10:50am
by Tony

larry

Rebuilt MGB Engine + bits, on Ebay

Hi all. 1800 MGB engine with a 5 bearing crank which was rebuilt about 2years ago but not run and O/D box, plus other bits. MGB engine and box kitcar hotrod Item number: 320353577471 Ends. 01-Apr-09 20:15:55 BST

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Last Post: Mar 31, 2009 6:31pm
by larry

Martin

Detling kit car show 12-13 April

Anyone going? I am probably looking at Sunday, but that may change nearer the time dependent on weather forecast. Martin

Views: 417 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 29, 2009 9:26pm
by John Hamilton-Sm...

eric fosbeary

tyre pressures

Greeny a NG TF has recently passed her SVA test (hooray), is now awaiting her registraion , however driving to and from the SVA station ive noticed very heavy steering , ive jacked the front and wiggled the steering wheel and all seems fine , so i now suspect the ne...

Views: 518 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 29, 2009 4:01pm
by Chris Humphreys

Chris Nelson

NG TA on eBay

Just spotted this while browsing eBay - think it is an unbuilt NG TA - Item number: 230330217904. But then description goes on to say 95% complete - I think it means the kit of parts is 95%. It's nothing to do with me and I won;t be bidding - but just thought someone...

Views: 494 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 24, 2009 10:31pm
by Dave Woolgar

Phil

Insurance for 18 yr olds

Does anyone know of any insurers who will insure 18 yr olds?

Views: 341 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 7, 2009 9:25pm
by Phil

Mike Hill

Fast Lady

Did anyone see programme on BBC4 Friday evening? This feature on the Edwardian lady motorist Dorothy Levitt briefly showed a green TA in the opening shots at Brooklands. In the closing scene Penelope Keith was driven on the Brooklands banking in a red TA reg. 2...

Views: 497 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 3, 2009 10:54pm
by John Hamilton-Sm...

Jackie Barnes

Mirrors for NG TF Henley Tourer - can you help our Belgium Member

Dear Sir, After a long surch I became owner of a NG. The problem with this car is that we have to alter it to left hand drive. Some problrms appear, lights, fog light but a small problem became a problem. I just can't find a solution for the mirrors. At the l...

Views: 380 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 27, 2009 7:41pm
by Jackie Barnes

hofman luc

NG TF

Hello Is it possible to convert from RHD to LHD without to much trouble? Regards Luc

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2009 8:28am
by hofman luc

John Valentine

Recond MGB engine

Hi, has anyone experience & comments on Mg Owners Club Sales 1860 stage 2 recond MGb engines.I tow an Eriba caravan with my NG TF I would like a bit more torque. NO I dont want to fit a V8 !! Thanks John

Views: 539 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 21, 2009 4:46pm
by John Valentine

mark staley

car show

I notice there is a car and motorcycle restoration show on at Donington Park on Sunday, anyone thinking of attending? I shall be there in search of a few goodies and giving the TF a run out. Hopefully bump into one or two of you

Views: 450 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 4:33pm
by mark staley

Steve

Type 9 gearbox

I have almost completed the installation of a type 9 gearbox to my Marina based Marlin. Economic because I have managed to retain the Marina clutch system. If anyone is interested please send me an email.

Views: 482 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 1, 2009 4:21pm
by brian north

Ashley Reynolds

Whickam square (Hampshire), Boxing day

Hi, is there an NG contingent that attends this gathering on Boxing day??

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2008 12:13pm
by Ashley Reynolds

G Heavens

Registration

My NG is registered as a mgb gt 1966 what is the position with regards to getting it registered correctly?

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2008 7:42pm
by G Heavens

Mike Faulkner

Fuel Pump seals/washers

Hello all NGTD (ex. 1969 MGB GT) My car has an 'AUF 201' electric fuel pump fitted. Apparently it comes off a Mini. I could smell petrol so I went searching for the problem. When removing the pump the two seals/washers on the in/out fuel connectors where in...

Views: 496 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 14, 2008 5:38am
by J (not that one ...

Wally Soute

screens for NG TF

Hi, For my NG TF I am lookig for a set of aero sreens. Also for a folding screen with wiper motor included. Having the sheet glass and case, I need the rest for a before SVA screen for a TF. A complete screen set is welcome too. Wally Soute.

Views: 461 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 8, 2008 8:57am
by Mike Faulkner

Mike Faulkner

Fitting a Fuel Gauge

Hello NGTD (MGB GT 1969) I have poured over the MGB wiring diagram but to no avail. I need help with wiring up a fuel gauge to the sender. Both the sender and gauge are new. 1. Tank is earthed. 2. Sender earth connection is earthed. 3. 'Live' sender connec...

Views: 501 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 8, 2008 8:52am
by Mike Faulkner

larry

NG on ebay

Hi all found this, classic kit car mg based ng kit Item number: 110310033383 Finishes 19th nov £500.

Views: 555 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 25, 2008 9:15pm
by John Hamilton-Sm...

Unleaded tin pellet Voodoo

I noticed in the previous thread,that a car had an "in tank" unleaded conversion. i too, presume its one of those, in-tank metal bits in a bag thingys, thats a fuel catalyst to an advertising copywriter. I remember practical classics checking these kind of claims,...

Views: 435 Replies: 10

Last Post: Nov 13, 2008 3:44pm
by Noel Ferguson

Noel Ferguson

NGTD for sale

Hi guys, it is with great regret that I have to sale my TD. I'm moving house and it will not have a garage to be stored in, so I'm afraid it has to go. Description is below and you can email me for a couple of photos taken today. If it doesn't sell I will ask my fath...

Views: 505 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 9, 2008 12:40pm
by Noel Ferguson

Tony West

Spluttering when Hot

NG Henley. 1600CC Pinto Engine. Electronic Ignition system. 32/36 DGAV Carb. Starts in a second, runs and sounds beautifull. Pulls like a train.............untill it gets hot, then it loses power and coughs and splutters. Most time it takes around half an hour or...

Views: 391 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 29, 2008 9:26am
by Tony West

Mike Peel

Two MGB 1800 engines in need of some TLC...

I have two engines which, at one time, I was going to renovate... enough said. If you are interested you will need to be able to pick them up from Bromley (south London). They are free to NGOC members. Mike

Views: 430 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 23, 2008 11:29am
by Mike Peel

Rob

Hot coil

Hi all,just renewed the coil on my TC V8 as the old one burnt out,the new one is virtually the same as my old one which lasted 14 years.It's a coil for a SD1 V8.The car drives very well with the new coil but seems unusually very hot certainly to the touch. I've got...

Views: 418 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 21, 2008 2:34pm
by Rob

pETER bAMBROOK

NG TF Hood

I would like a hood for an NG TF. It needs to be the one for the SVA windscreen. Condition is not important as it is primarily the frame that I am after. If anyone has one available would they please contact me on 01530 274575 or 07970 449528 or email me at the a...

Views: 395 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 11, 2008 9:42am
by pETER bAMBROOK

Ian Barnes

Tail Lights, Valance, Tow Bar,

Dear All, I am in the process of fitting a tow bar to my TF and thought I might take the opportunity to tidy up the valance, while it is off of the car. I would be delighted to hear peoples suggestions of which period looking tail lights to go for to replace...

Views: 474 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 8, 2008 1:24pm
by Tony West

Vernon Bancalari

ngtc exhaust

I have a mgb based ngtc with 4 pot mgb engine,looking to improve exhaust system,quality and importantly sound,exhaust at the mo of unknown origin,no idea how to replace.Any info cheers.Ps im the spanner partner to Jo Brown a new member this year,although Jo does get...

Views: 473 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 2, 2008 9:54am
by Vernon Bancalari

W.I.M. Soute

Looking for an NG TF

Hi All, Since shortly being a member of the NGOC, I am looking for a TF with some work to do. The car doesn't have to be in concours, but must be complete. Any base or engine is welcome. So if anybody can help me to start this winter project, please contact me....

Views: 440 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 28, 2008 11:47pm
by W.I.M. Soute

Peter Bambrook

Wire wheel Balancing

Hi Can anyone tell me where they get their wire wheels balanced. The usual suspects don't seem to be able to help Thanks

Views: 454 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 17, 2008 8:04am
by Peter Bambrook

larry

Ascot on ebay

Hi all. just found this on ebay. NG Ascot TF Part built Item number: 320296452098 £850 buy it now, ends 14-Sep-08 15:32:15

Views: 443 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 13, 2008 10:03am
by Tony West

Dave Holland

Stafford Show

I'm heading across to the Stafford show on Saturday in the TA with Liz and the children. Staying in Leicester on Friday evening. Look forward to meeting you at the show. Dave

Views: 385 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 11, 2008 10:37pm
by Dave Holland

David

TF Top Radiator Hose

Hi All, Can anyone tell me the part no. (car/model/year) for the top radiator hose? Cheers David

Views: 453 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 17, 2008 3:43am
by Jason

john elliott

fitting seat belt frame to pre sva NGTC chassis

Hi, I'm currently working on an abandoned project '97 TC. I've fitted the Findhorn sva compliance kit to the chassis, to provide the lower seat belt mountings and seat locations, have refitted the body and am tackling the frame that carried the upper seat belt mounti...

Views: 408 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 16, 2008 4:11pm
by john elliott

Ian Barnes

Water Eruption

I have been running my NG to and from work for the past week or so. Running to work in the cool moring air is fine. Running home, the weather has been warmer, and the temperature gauge shows a small increment, but the temperature holds steady. Could Any one please...

Views: 494 Replies: 14

Last Post: Aug 7, 2008 12:04pm
by Ian Barnes

Ian Barnes

Identifying ignition lock.

Having lost my ignition key recently, I am trying to replace the steering lock on my TF. However, the new lock, although like the original on initial inspection, does not fit. Most notably, the electrical connector has four pins in a row rather than the two rows o...

Views: 403 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 25, 2008 8:45am
by Ian Barnes

Rob

TCR alternator

Hi all, Can anybody tell me what type of alternator is used on a TCR I've a Rover V8 engine SD1 but not sure if it's a MGB or Rover alternator. Cheers Rob

Views: 513 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 21, 2008 11:50am
by Rob

Rob

TF fuel tank

Hi, Can somebody tell what the capacity of a TF 1800 MGB engine holds and what the average petrol consumption is. Thanks Rob

Views: 461 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 17, 2008 2:04am
by Jason

Jason

Newtronic piranha Ignition part

Err ive lost the plastic interupter disc from one of these, its the moulding that goes over the distributor cam with slots to activate the opto electronics. Its the type for a 45D distributor. From fitting kit TO92 Part 7012. Does anybody know where i can get...

Views: 396 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 16, 2008 10:32pm
by Jason

john elliott

Need to look at a completed NG TC (ideally SVA'd) near Aylesbury

I do various kit car related things for a living, and I have been asked to rescue3 and abandoned project. The car is an NG TC based on a '73 MGB. The build started in 97 but appears to have been abandoned after the running gear was installed. A bar for the set bel...

Views: 427 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 13, 2008 4:12pm
by Tony West

gavin wemyss

henley springs

Hi Im am currently rebuilding a pasiche henley, cortina mk 5 doner. all body panels are off at the moment but when the front and rear wings are on, the arches are quite high above the wheels. I am assuming that the springs are from the doner car and the henley doesn...

Views: 380 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 13, 2008 9:55am
by Donnie.