Rebirth of a TC

[rmeismer1@aol.com]

FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH- It is with great pride, a lot of sweat and (a lot money as my wife points out ) that I can announce that #3409 1947 TC has on this date June 10,2002 under it's own power was able to maintain motion , at least for a short distance. I now know how the Wright Bros. must have felt. I am reminded of an old flight instructor of mine that said of the plane we were flying that it was a collection of used parts flying in close formation. Still have a ways to go to finish the restoration but could wait no longer. Much thanks to all that have gave much needed advice. From M.G.( Meismer's Garage) Rolland Meismer Burlington,Iowa U.S.A. 1947 TC #3409--1951 TD #5522 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Congrats! Rolland, A month ago I started the TA after rebuilding the engine in 1978 and it is a thrill. Reminds me of the movie 'Flight of the Phoenix', when, on their last attempt, an engine was finally brought to life with great dramatic effect, one, two, three, cylinders catch, finally, after a long period of building suspense and music, it erupts into a full throaty roar. Perhaps the car will be on the road soon? Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, TA2969 Tickford.

[David Lodge]

Rolland, Well done! I'm looking forward to the day i can make a similar announcement! Please, everyone, don't hold your breath! Wife, dear! Stop snickering! David Lodge

> FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH-FLASH- > > It is with great pride, a lot of sweat and (a lot money as my wife points out > ) that I can announce that #3409 1947 TC has on this date June 10,2002 under > it's own power was able to maintain motion , at least for a short distance. I > now know how the Wright Bros. must have felt. I am reminded of an old flight > instructor of mine that said of the plane we were flying that it was a > collection of used parts flying in close formation. Still have a ways to go > to finish the restoration but could wait no longer. Much thanks to all that > have gave much needed advice. > > > From M.G.( Meismer's Garage) > Rolland Meismer > Burlington,Iowa U.S.A. > 1947 TC #3409--1951 TD #5522 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Chip Hellie]

Just don't do a Paul Mantz and kill youself on your maiden flight! Stopping and steering as important as forward motion. Chip --- diecuts@aol.com wrote:

> Congrats! Rolland, > > A month ago I started the TA after rebuilding the > engine in 1978 and it is a > thrill. > Reminds me of the movie 'Flight of the Phoenix', > when, on their last attempt, > an engine was finally brought to life with great > dramatic effect, one, two, > three, cylinders catch, finally, after a long period > of building suspense and > music, it erupts into a full throaty roar. Perhaps > the car will be on the > road soon? > > Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, TA2969 Tickford. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[Diecuts@aol.com]

Hi Tom, Film is in processing, will send some photos for sure! Also post some to the list gallery. I had an unfortunate incident with the TA yesterday. Being that it only had 7 miles on the road, I used a trailer to take it to an event to play safe. More about the event later, but apparently I have something to learn about securing cars on a trailer. I used ratchet tie down straps, 2 front and 2 back. On the back, I looped the straps around the rear spring trunion supports. Being welded to the frame, I assumed they were strong enough to do the job. They were. However, after a 40 mile trip, I found the sliding trunnions, complete with brass inserts, broken free upward from the end caps, ending up resting against the bottom of the gas tank. (Both sides). What happened? Should I have secured at the axle instead? All I can surmise, is that going over a mild bump, the body of the car went up while the frame could not move. The weakest link was the end trunnion caps and they went up along with the body while the frame could not move. It was still drivable, I saved the brass inserts, and the car looked very rakish, hugging the ground at the show. The car to the right won best of show and best interior, being a 1911 Mercedes 'skiff' , essentially a boat on wheels (brass & wood) with an aircraft engine with 3 valves per cyl. top speed of 115 mph. Others in the prewar European sports class included a '22 racing Bentley (best exterior in show), drophead Jag.,Lagonda, Rolls Royce, Racing Alvis, Hispanso Suiza, and 5 others. The Bugatti was a no-show. Any sources for new rubber covers? Caps? I hope to lathe new ends to slide over the original extensions complete with the proper threads out of a much stronger steel. Then add the brass inserts, slide in the leaf spring, and screw on the cap. Any other ways to trailer a MG? I rather drive it, but when you have to..... Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, TA2969 Tickford.

[Dave & Diana Dwyer]

Lee I don't think the failure had anything to do with your means of attaching the car to the trailer. I've been told that it's kinder to the #trailer# if the car is able to move on its suspension, but I fix our J2 just the way you did, 'cos it's far easier. You don't say in what state the trunnion ends were before the trip, but I suspect they were worn internally, possibly very worn, due to lack of lube by the PO. Our TA will need new ends for the trunnion tubes before we even think of driving it: they're nearly sawn thru by springs riding in worn out trunnion bushes. You should be able to get trunnion boots, end caps and if you wish repair pieces for the ends, all from Sports and Vintage in England. Regards Dave Dwyer J2, TA, TC

[Kevin Poole]

----- Original Message ----- From: diecuts@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 5:26 AM >Any other ways to trailer a MG? If you secure any vehicle on a trailer by fastening its chassis or body, you will generate some high "snatch" loads when the trailer goes over a bump, accelerates upwards, compresses the springs on the vehicle, thus briefly slackening the securing straps, and then the trailer travels rapidly downwards while the vehicle is bouncing back up. At best - bang, there goes another strap - at worst.... So I always secure a vehicle below its suspension for two reasons: it avoids these shock loads on the car, and it's kinder to the trailer, too, since the vehicle's suspension (even that on a T-type) acts in series with the trailer's, reducing shock loads on the trailer deck. I scotch the vehicle against forward movement, leave the winch rope attached to prevent rearwards movement, and use ratchet straps on each wheel to prevent lateral movement in normal travel and for extra safety in an emergency stop. My trailer, a Bateson tiltbed, (which, incidentally I hire out in the UK) has low sides as a further assurance against excessive lateral movement. Kevin Poole SA 1838, TC 8512, YB 0942, GAN3/48519, GAN4/63840, GHD5/324616

[David Lodge]

Lee, Back in my lorry driving days, the gaffer always told us to secure any rolling mahinery by the wheels, directly to the bed of the lorry. As for the replacement bits, perhaps try Mike Dowley at Sports and Vintage Motors in Shrewsbury. Sorry, don't have a phone or fax number. Regards, David Lodge.

> Hi Tom, > > Film is in processing, will send some photos for sure! Also post some to the > list gallery. I had an unfortunate incident with the TA yesterday. Being > that it only had 7 miles on the road, I used a trailer to take it to an event > to play safe. More about the event later, but apparently I have something to > learn about securing cars on a trailer. I used ratchet tie down straps, 2 > front and 2 back. On the back, I looped the straps around the rear spring > trunion supports. Being welded to the frame, I assumed they were strong > enough to do the job. They were. However, after a 40 mile trip, I found the > sliding trunnions, complete with brass inserts, broken free upward from the > end caps, ending up resting against the bottom of the gas tank. (Both sides). > What happened? Should I have secured at the axle instead? All I can > surmise, is that going over a mild bump, the body of the car went up while > the frame could not move. The weakest link was the end trunnion caps and > they went up along with the body while the frame could not move. It was > still drivable, I saved the brass inserts, and the car looked very rakish, > hugging the ground at the show. The car to the right won best of show and > best interior, being a 1911 Mercedes 'skiff' , essentially a boat on wheels > (brass & wood) with an aircraft engine with 3 valves per cyl. top speed of > 115 mph. Others in the prewar European sports class included a '22 racing > Bentley (best exterior in show), drophead Jag.,Lagonda, Rolls Royce, Racing > Alvis, Hispanso Suiza, and 5 others. The Bugatti was a no-show. Any > sources for new rubber covers? Caps? I hope to lathe new ends to slide > over the original extensions complete with the proper threads out of a much > stronger steel. Then add the brass inserts, slide in the leaf spring, and > screw on the cap. Any other ways to trailer a MG? I rather drive it, but > when you have to..... > > Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, TA2969 Tickford. > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >