Body/Wheels


James Wheildon (Near Salisbury, Wiltshire)  
Wire Wheel Rebuilding

James' premises are difficult to find without a SatNav. He does a good job and unlike some keeps to time i.e. when he gives you a completion date, you can rely on it. James Wheildon, West Grimstead, Salisbury SP5 3RN (01722 712701 or 01722 712967). E-mail: Jameswheildon(at)yahoo.com [substitute @ for (at)]


Phil Hallewell (Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex)  
Wire Wheel Rebuilding

Phil used to supply new wire wheels for Triple-M and T-Types but he can no longer get the rims. I have his wheels on my PB and TC and I am very pleased with them (John James).


Rique Llinares (Carnforth, Lancashire)  
Ash body frames and burr and straight grained walnut dashboards

The MG Ash Frames I make as standard are: J2, P-Type, TA (early and late), TB, TC, TD. Anything else to order. Burr & Straight grained Walnut Dashboards: PA, PB, TA/B, TC, TD. Any other dash and trim to order. e-mail address: riquellinares(at)hotmail.com [substitute @ for (at)]


S. J. Gilbert (Weybridge, Surrey)  
Bodywork and metal panels

Steve is at 11 Pyrcroft Lane, WEYBRIDGE, Surrey KT13 9XP. Tel: 01932 843712 (evenings) 01784 466488 (workshop). E-mail address: sjgilbert@hotmail.co.uk Steve comes highly recommended for panelled bodies, all metalwork, including petrol tanks. Steve supplied me (John James) with a new J2 body, wings, bonnet etc. The quality is first rate and he comes highly recommended.


Brakes/Clutch


Auto and Industrial Friction Services  
Brakes/Clutch

Brake and clutch relining, bonded or riveted; stainless steel brake cylinder re-sleeving; brake drum skimming and brake lining radiusing.


AUTOMEC (Buckingham)  
Brake Pipe Sets & Accessories

Ready made brake pipe sets and bespoke sets made to order. Brass fittings, copper and copper nickel tubing, bending and flaring tools, silicne brake fluid, hose clips, rubber lined P clips, brake and fuel hoses, including Goodridge braided hoses.


Brake Re-lining Services (Cardiff)  
Brake Shoe Re-lining

Brake Re-Lining Services, Unit 2, West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8JQ. Telephone 029 2070 2900 - contact Richard who is very helpful. Supplied bonded thicker linings for Keith Douglas to fit to his TF. The article on page 22 of the February 2011 TTT 2 refers.


C and C Parts (Baarlo)  
Brake components

Brake components. Manufacture of new wheel and master cylinders. Exports to Europe and USA. Website has English version by clicking on the flag.


Contract Auto Engineering Services Ltd (Stourport)  
Brake and clutch cylinder re-sleeving

Brake cylinder re-sleeving using high quality stainless steel. Your TTT 2 Editor has used the excellent services provided by this company.


Nelson Stokes Ltd. (Camelford)  
Brake components

Brake hoses and cylinder repair kits


Past Parts  
Wheel/Master Cylinder Rebuild

This company, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, will sleeve your own wheel cylinders (and master cylinder) in stainless steel and rebuild them.


White Post Restorations (White Post, VA 22663)  
Brake Cylinder Sleeving

Reommended for brake cylinder sleeving and rebuilding by several members of the tabc Group in the US.


Electrics


AUTOSPARKS (Sandiacre, Nottingham)  
Wiring Harnesses

Recommended by T-Type owners for wiring looms. Good range of electrical components stocked.


British Auto Electric (Anaheim, CA)  
Auto electrical overhaul and restoration

Overhaul and restoration of British auto electrical parts. Regulator and Cutout Box experts. Good for starter motor and generator work.


CARWOOD REWIND (Yeovil, Somerset)  
Dynamo and cut-out rebuilds

Dynamos and cut-outs completely rebuilt - as opposed to part repair - speak to Richard on 01935 476255


Chris Wallis (Derby)  
Dynamo and Starter Motor overhauls

Chris will overhaul your dynamo or starter motor for you and can be relied upon to do a good job. His address is 39 School Lane, Chellaston, DERBY DE73 6TF. Telephone: 01332 703630


Classic & Vintage Dynamos (Shirebrook, Notts NG20 8SP)  
Dynamo, Starter and Windscreen Wiper Repairs

Will sell outright, exchange or rebuild your own unit, Dynamos, Starters and Windscreen wiper motors Callers are welcome, but phone 01623 747666 beforehand, in case the proprietors, Jim and Carolyn Brankin are at a show or otherwise out.


Classic Dynamo and Regulator Conversions (Lincoln)  
Dynamo and Regulator Conversions

Electronic conversions for mechanical cut outs and regulators; Conversion of 3 brush dynamos to 2 brush; LED bulbs, light boards and Quartz Halogen headlamp bulbs (see website for full range of services).


Fiennes Restoration  
Conduit Piping ("armoured conduit")

Fiennes Restoration at Clanfield (Oxon) are Rolls Royce restoration specialists and are very helpful in supplying the armoured conduit which protects the wiring. Tel: 01367 810438


H & H Ignition Solutions (Brieley Hill, West Midlands)  
Overhaul of distributors

Chris Rainey reports good service from this company - a quick turnaround and a reasonable price.


John Hargreaves (Soke-on-Trent, Staffs)  
Windscreen wiper repairs and repair of other electrical components

John Hargreaves 56 Lyneside Road BIDDULPH Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6SD Phone number: 01782 516154 jilloggy@btinternet.com Windscreen wiper motor overhaul Rewinding of dynamo armatures and field coils, Skimming and undercutting of commutators Jaeger tacho gearbox overhauls and new cases made, Re-sleeving etc. John, who is a TA owner, has many years experience of rewinding of electric motors. Now retired, he offers his considerable skill and experience to pre- and immediate post-war M.G. owners.


LINCON BATTERIES (Leigh on Sea, Essex)  
Batteries for classic cars

A large variety of batteries are produced for classic vehicles including hard rubber cased batteries with variable terminal, plate and layout options matching the original specifications.


Octagon Manufacturing (Bygone Spares and Restorations) (Perth)  
Remanufacture of wiring harnesses

We remanufacture wiring harnesses to original specification. We specialise in all MGs from M types through to the last of the "B"s. Original colour coded PVC or cotton cables, cotton braided overall with original cotton colour and tracers. Complete with hand made soldered lugs, bullet connectors, terminals, lampholders, steel, cambric and PVC armouring where applicable to original Lucas pattern. Our Harnesses are of OE quality and are complete to the last detail with all harness sections, all the various loose wires and assemblies being included. We also manufacture Battery cable sets with Lucas Helmet + and - connectors and waxed cotton covering. We also manufacture carpet sets and piping for "T" types.


STAFFORD VEHICLE COMPONENTS (Tamworth, Staffordshire)  
Electrical Components

SVC stock a wide range of lights,switches,mirrors,looms and fans. They are well known for their torpedo lights conversion kit (for flashing indicators).


The Distributor Doctor (Wiveliscombe, Somerset)  
Distributor overhauls

Martin Jay will overhaul your distributor to as new condition. Services include reconditioning, recalibrating, recurving, standard and bespoke catered for. Free assessment. Vast stocks of Lucas and good quality reproduction parts carried. Original Lucas ignition parts and job lots always wanted.


Wilton Auto Electric LLC  
Solid-state voltage regulator conversion

"We sell one product only: a solid-state voltage regulator conversion. "Solid-state" means it uses modern technology (i.e. transistors, ICs, etc. on a printed-circuit board). "Conversion" means we convert your existing stock regulator into one containing our electronics. Although there is only one product, it comes in many variations so it needs to be customized for each vehicle. There are several versions, accommodating different combinations of voltage, polarity, and field wiring".


Engine


Andrew Turner (South Witham, near Grantham, Lincs)  
Carburettor specialist

Highly recommended for SU carbs rebuild. See TTT 2 Issue 4 (the article about the engine rebuild on TD registration number MNE 4).


Cast Iron Welding Services Ltd  
Repairs to blocks, heads and castings

Did a good job on Mick Pay's damaged TA cylinder head.


CLASSIC SILICONE HOSES (Coalville, Leicestershire)  
silicone radiator hoses

Silicone hose sets for XPAG and XPEG engines and supplier of a comprehensive range for most classic cars. Featured in the February 2011 issue of TTT 2.


Coventry Boring and Metalling Co Ltd  
MPJG and XPAG engine rebuilds

"The engine is at the centre of everything we do and has been since 1945 when the company was established".
Unit C, Hunter Terrace, Fletchworth Gate, Burnsall Road, Coventry, CV5 6SP
Tel: 02476 672372


Delta Camshaft  
Camshaft Repairs

Delta Camshaft specializes in custom camshaft grinding to factory or performance profiles. Camshaft repairs such as: lobe welding, bearing areas repaired, hard chrome build-up, thrust areas welded, dowel pins repaired, keyways repaired, rocker arm assembly rebuilding, rocker arm resurfacing, follower resurfacing, and lifter regrinding on solid and obsolete hydraulic applications. We are very familiar with the requirements associated with the XPAG engine components and have repaired many parts for XPAG engines as fitted to the MG Y Series and T Series cars. We are based in the Pacific Northwest of Washington State, USA; however, we regularly receive product from all over the world because of the quality of our service, speed of turn around and cost competitiveness - even after including both inbound and outbound shipping costs. We take all major credit cards and can also offer our customers a PayPal solution if this is preferred. We are located at 2366 Tacoma AVE S. Tacoma, WA 98402 USA and can be contacted toll free (US only) on 1-800 562 5500 or +1 253 383 4152 from outside the US. Our fax line is +1 253 572 2769. Email sales@deltacam.com


E B ENGINEERING (Malvern, Worcestershire)  
Carburettor specialist

Ed Biddle has rebuilt carbs for several T-Type owners. Did a very good job with a quick turnaround for Brian Rainbow on a pair of brass bodied TA carbs. Ed is at 246 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, Malvern. Worcestershire WR14 4HD Telephone 01684 577564 Ed also provides a complete refurbishment service for T-Type windscreen assemblies.


EP Services  
Water Pumps

This company, based in Wolverhampton, offer a lifetime guarantee on water pumps.


Iain Rooney  
XPAG/XPEG Engine Rebuilds

Experienced engine builder, including looking after XPAG race cars. Iain.Rooney@virgin.net


JJ Cables Ltd (Lighthorne, Warwickshire)  
Repair of Choke, Starter and Slow-running cables

JJ Cables Ltd are recommended by Brain Rainbow for repair of defective choke, starter and slow-running cables. They do not manufacture or supply new cables. Contact details as follows: J.J. Cables Limited, Hillfields Farm, Lighthorne, Warwickshire, CV35 0BQ telephone 01926 651470.


Joe Curto Inc. (College Point, NY11356)  
Carburettor specialist

Joe Curto, Inc. is a full service provider for S.U., Zenith Stromberg and Solex carburetors. The company can supply most parts, new and used, pre and post-war. Kits, shafts, and flexible fuel lines are a specialty. Joe Curto Inc. works on and sells parts for fuel systems, electrical components, trafficators, brake components, cooling systems, carburetor kits, and mechanical and body parts. From general repair to full restoration, please call or email if you are looking for a specific part or repair. In business since 1973. Joe's services are used by many members of the tabc list in the US.


Kirtling Garage (Kirtling, Newmarket, Suffolk)  
White metalling, engine repairs and machining

Recommended by Martin Mears who provided the following information. Chris and Lester Whitehead run Kirtling Garage, Malting End, Kirtling, Newmarket, Suffolk. CB8 9HH. They provide white metalling, machining, engine balancing, which is first quality in all respects. Bodywork and painting. Apart from these activities they conduct MOT testing and general automotive work. Restorers use them for work they cannot do themselves from Ford to Ferrari. Pre war car's engines a speciality. 01638 730362 telephone 01638 731808 fax


Slinden Services Ltd  
Repairs to blocks, heads and castings

Recommended by classic and historic motor engineer, Brian Taylor, who sends work there. Slinden Services have an on-line quotation facility.


Tony Hebdon (Sheffield)  
Carburettor specialist

Tony is long established at reconditioning carbs and one of his satisfied customers is Ted Hack, TA owner (and owner of other MGs). Ted has had several carbs overhauled by Tony over the years. Tony can be contacted on 0114 235 1963 or o7976 956416 (mobile) or write to him at 46 Silverdale Road, Ecclesall, SHEFFIELD S11 9JL


Lamps


Keith Ardley  
Resilvering, refurbishing and sales of lamps and mirrors

The TTT 2 editor has done business with Keith; his prices are reasonable and the quality is excellent.
kieth@ardley8142.fsnet.co.uk
(Not a typo - the email address really is kieth@)
Tel: 01353 778493


Terry Sanders  
LED 'D' Lamp Inserts

Supply of new LED 'D' Lamp inserts to upgrade TC or Y-type rear lights/stop lights/license plate lights with modern LED light power. Contact TATerry (at) pacbell.net


Parts Suppliers


251 Products  
Studs, Nuts & Bolts for XPAG/MPJG

Phil Ball at 251 Services (Tel: 01952 279824) can supply most nuts and bolts and studs for XPAG/MPJG engines. You can download and view his stock list here.


From the Frame Up  
Specializing in MG Hard to Find Parts

Expansive 90+ page catalog and unequalled technical library for the MG TC. First Class Global Service.


MGT REPAIR (Tom Lange) (Bar Harbor, ME)  
New Parts for T-Type MGs

I sell very high quality big end bolts, head studs and gudgeon pin cap screws, brass core plugs, and the wonderful rubber valve cover and side cover gaskets that will NOT leak!


Namrick  
Fasteners

Useful supplier of fastenings and more. Good for BSF sizes. Tel: 01273 779864


Roger Furneaux  
New parts for T-Type MGs

Roger Furneaux's "Mad Metrics" supplies a range of new T-Type parts. The inventory linked to here is from April 2009, so please note that some prices have risen since then (particularly the hubs) - contact Roger to confirm before ordering. Tel: 01566 784111


Vintage MG Parts  
T-Type spares

Mainly Triple-M parts, but some T-Type parts carried.


Restoration/Maintenance


Classic Oils (Aylesbury)  
Oils, lubricants etc.,

Recommended by Brian Rainbow as a good supplier of oils, lubricants and other accessories for Veteran, Vintage and Classic vehicles, including motorcycles.


Denis Dunstan  
Machining Work

Denis is not a trader but he is willing to assist T-Typers with small machining jobs, including the bushing of leaf springs. Denis is situated in East Yorkshire.
Contact: denis.dunstan(at)btinternet.com


Hal Kramer  
MG Clock/Wiper Motor Repair

"I have a small business to repair only MG clocks and wiper motors, so I have a good supply of spare parts".
Hal Kramer, 99 Bellmore Drive, Pittsfield, MA USA
Tel: 413-442-0651
Contact: hkramer(at)nycap.rr.com


Paul Myatt  
Vintage and Classic Car Work

Paul is a first class motor engineer specialising in vintage and classic cars and in particular pre war MGs and the T series. He looks after a number of T-Types including David Clewley's race MGs. Good knowledge of superchargers and precision machining and able to sort the most difficult of MG problems.
Paul Myatt, 72 Feiashill Rd, Trysull, Wombourne, Wolverhampton.
Contact: paul(at)ghmyatt.co.uk Tel: 01902 324546 or 07748 114479


Pensbury Manor Garage (Alamo, CA94507)  
Colour restorer for dashboard knobs and switches

Now you can bring back the deep black color and luster your black hard rubber dashboard knobs and switches once enjoyed when they were young and perky by using Pensbury Manor's GREAT KNOBS! to reblacken the oxidized, faded and browned out color that time and exposure to the elements has caused! GREAT KNOBS! uses the very coloring agent that was used when the knobs were originally made. Pensbury Manor's GREAT KNOBS! is a dye that penetrates the rubber surface pores and bonds with the original rubber in a most satisfactory way. It is a water based, black liquid dye that bonds with rubber but will not bond with the metal so clean up is a snap. The resulting restored color can be hand buffed to a very high sheen. GREAT KNOBS! comes in 1 and 2 oz. bottles - enough to restore from 25-50 normal size knobs and switches.


Safety Fast Restoration  
World Class MMM & T-Series restorations

Quote from John James, Editor of Totally T-Type 2:
"Have a look at Tom's site - fabulous restorations! - just wish Tom Metcalf's business was on this side of the pond!"


Transmission


Orson Equipment (Dudley)  
Spinners/Hubs/Half shafts

Supplier to the trade, but will deal direct with you.


Tuning


Peter Burgess (Alfreton, Derbyshire)  
Automotive Performance Enginering

Featured in the August 2011 issue of Totally T-Type 2 (tuning a TD on the company's rolling road after the fitting of a supercharger). Apart from tuning on the rolling road, cylinder head modification is also carried out.


Sigma Engineering  
Rolling Road

Tuning on a rolling road by Peter Lander, proprietor. Good knowledge of Triple-M and T-Types. Worth a trip just to see the classic Jaguars! Sigma Engineering, Brickfield Industrial Estate, GILLINGHAM, Dorset SP8 4LT. Tel: 01747 823270


Upholstery/Hoods


Bryan Purves  
Upholstery (and electro-plating services)

Apart from the more obvious processes of manufacturing interiors and weather equipment we make seat frames, body fitments and any specific part required by the customer.

The electro-plating section of the company specialises in high quality automotive work offering copper, nickel and chromium, zinc, anodising of aluminium, polished dull nickel and silver. A comprehensive metal polishing service is also available.


Pickerings of Bradford  
Upholstery/Hoods

For upholstery and hoods/tonneaux. Did a good job on Steve Ashworth's hood for his TC - featured in December 2010 issue of TTT 2 with photographs.


PJM Motors (Market Drayton)  
Upholstery/Hoods

For upholstery and hoods/tonneaux. Did a good job on David Lewis' upholstery for his TC and also supplied a full length tonnneau - mentioned in December 2010 issue of TTT 2 with a photograph.