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The Editor
An introduction to this issue of Totally T-Type 2 along with the latest T-Type news and events.
The Resurrection of TA0844 (Part 7)
In the last of his articles in the current series Bob Butson covers the electrics on his TA.
A Rare Axle Fracture on my MG TC 976
Manfred Brausem recalls the day when the nearside rear spring hanger bracket broke on his TC and goes on to describe how he strengthened the bracket to prevent a recurrence.
Urgent Warning for XPAG Owners
Paul Ireland sounds an alarm regarding a flexible hose in the oil gauge set-up.
MG TA Rear Telescopic Shock Absorbers (Update)
Ian Linton provides an amended drawing of a suggested rear shock absorber bracket for use with a telescopic shock absorber.
Front Cover – BBL 80
John James delves into the history of the TA Cream Crackers, including BBL80, one of the two surviving 1938 team cars.
Reconditioning the XPAG Water Pump
EP Services offer a lifetime guarantee on water pumps sent to them for overhaul - this article covers an XPAG pump overhaul in pictures.
The Saga of TC4332 (Chapter 3)
Leslie Hancock reports good progress with building up the chassis (with much patience and a little bit of help from his wallet!)
A Tale of Two Ts
John Masters having seen mention of the registration number MG 4950 in Issue 14, sent in this article about his TA which bears this registration mark and is alive and well in Kansas, USA along with his TD MK II.
Manchester University XPAG Project
Paul Ireland brings us up to date with progress so far.
Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth
Adrian Sheppard discovers the reason for his loss of engine coolant and tells us how he fixed it.
MG TC Front Axle Castor Angle
Mike Harvey looks at the castor angle on beam axle cars and the effect of using the 2.5 degree packing pieces.
Bits and Pieces
A shorter section than usual but nonetheless varied.
Back Cover Photos
Photos from the back cover of the magazine.

Issue 15 (December 2012)

Back Cover Photos

Posted on 6 November 201220 April 2019 by admin

Above: Milly Player in her smart duotone red TA Tickford, TA3079 at GOF Central MK XXXIV hosted by The Vintage M.G. Car Club of Chicago in Summer 2012. Below: Bill Hentzen arriving at the GOF in TB Tickford, TB0437.

Above: Panoramic ‘shot’ of the participants at GOF CENTRAL MK XXXIV hosted by The Vintage M.G. Car Club of Chicago this summer. More than 200 came from all over the U.S.A. Below: TA/TB Tickford Reunion, Chicago 2012 – Phil Laiacona, Trumbull, CT; Jim Williams, Cincinnati, OH; Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI; Bill Hentzen, Mequon, WI; Len Star, Hudson, OH; Milly Player, Lancaster, SC. *Click photos for bigger versions*

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