
Too early..
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Re: Too early..

'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Re: Too early..
Doesn't actually look as bad as I'd remembered! It's the wings that make it look really awful, are they poor quality replacements?
Matt
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
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They are ok quality, but just not prepared correctly.
It will certainly need a lot of panels, I counted at least 26 this afternoon. .
It will certainly need a lot of panels, I counted at least 26 this afternoon. .
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'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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Did Matty sell any with the car?
Is it held together with all those stickers?
Mine had 23 panels
Is it held together with all those stickers?
Mine had 23 panels
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Don't the stickers and bits date the car? Gallons to litres conversion tables, security sticker from when Marinas were worth stealing. Also old school graphic equaliser, boom box speakers.
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I'll have to keep tabs on mine too, amazing how quickly the numbers creep up!
Matt
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
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I've got all the panels it needs, including two chassis rails for the rear and xmember under the front floor!! However, the mr sensible in me has been to see Uncle Frank with it, and he has agreed to take it on. I know he would do a much better job of it than me and I can concentrate on the other TC's and V8. I really like these late mk1 TC's as they just have a real look to them !
This car will be saved and restored to it's former glory !
I left Frank in a darkened room rocking on a chair, I hope he got home ok! ;-)
This car will be saved and restored to it's former glory !
I left Frank in a darkened room rocking on a chair, I hope he got home ok! ;-)
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
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I was going to give Frank a call this evening, but I might leave it a while for him to recover
Matt
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
1974 1973 Tundra Black Tulip 1800 SDL TC Estate "Mud"- slowly slowly coming together.
1972 White 1800 DL Saloon- Better than it looks, but it looks awful...
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So enjoy these pics for now boys, I will be putting her into safe storage for now, until I find the rest of the panels I need to get her started.
Now I`m off for a lie down, the more I look at the pics the more light headed I start to feel!
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As and when,let me know what you are short of
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Can't wait to see this one done Frank, well done for saving it Ben!
This is going to be inspirational stuff, even if mine needs no panels (unless you count a front grille)

This is going to be inspirational stuff, even if mine needs no panels (unless you count a front grille)
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Surely Frank, it can't be much worse than the Mumford was, can it. You did a sterling job on that so this should be a walk in the park. Be a pleasant change to that darkened room that you seem to be spending an awful lot of time in recently. LOL.
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It needs quite a few more panels Gary. Wheel arch tubs, chassis rails (rear over axle), xmember and complete heel boards. But Frank certainly is the chap that can fix it. :-)
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049