MG T – TYPE

TRIM CATALOGUE

ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2015

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TA 1936-39

TB 1939-40

TF 1953-55

TD 1950-53

TC 1945-49

BRIEF HISTORY The MG T series (Predecessor MG PB) included the TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models, a range of

body-on-frame convertible sports cars produced in a sequence from 1936 to 1955. The last of these models, the

TF, was replaced by the MGA.

The TF name was reinstated in 2002 on the mid-engined MG TF sports car

The MG TA Midget replaced the PB in 1936. Like the PB, most

were two-seat open cars with a steel body on an ash frame. A bench-

type seat was fitted with storage space behind. From 1938 the car

could also be had with a more luxurious Tickford drophead coupé

body by Salmons of Newport Pagnell and 252 were made. The soft

top could be used in three positions, fully open, closed or open just

over the seats. Wind-up windows were fitted to the higher topped

doors making the car more weather tight and individual bucket seats

used in the fully carpeted interior. Complete chassis were fitted with

a very basic body at the Abingdon factory and driven to Newport

Pagnell to have their coachwork fitted. A closed Airline coupé made

by Carbodies, as fitted to the P type, was also offered but only one or

two is thought to have been made.

The T-type was capable of reaching almost 80 mph (130 km/h) in

standard tune with a 0–60 mph time of 23.1 seconds.

3,003 were made and in 1936 it cost £222 on the home market, the

same as had been asked for the PB.

The TB was introduced in 1939 & was basically a re-engined TA.

Only 379 were produced.

When first introduced the model was known as the T Type and only

after the advent of the TB did the TA designation come into use.

The TC Midget was the first postwar MG - launched in 1945. It was

quite similar to the pre-war TB, sharing the same 1,250 cc (76 cu in)

pushrod-OHV engine.

It was exported to the United States, even though only ever built in

right-hand drive. The export version had slightly smaller US

specification sealed-beam headlights and larger twin rear lights, as

well as turn signals and chrome-plated front and rear bumpers.

The body was approximately 4 inches (100 mm) wider than the TB

measured at the rear of the doors to give more cockpit space. The

overall car width remained the same resulting in narrower running

boards with two tread strips as opposed to the previous three. The

tachometer was directly in front of the driver, while the speedometer

was on the other side of the dash in front of the passenger.

10,001 TCs were produced, from September 1945 (chassis number

TC0251) to Nov. 1949 (chassis number TC10251), more than any

previous MG model. It cost £527 on the home market in 1947.

Fuel consumption was 28 mpg-imp (10.1 L/100 km; 23.3 mpg-US). Its

0–60 mph time was 22.7 seconds, a respectable performance at the

time.

MG TA/TB Midget

Production

TA 1936 – 39, TB 1939 - 40

TA = 3,000, TB = 379

Body and chassis

Body style

2-door roadster

2-door Airline coupé (TA only)

2-door Tickford drophead coupé.

Engine

TA = 1,292 cc (1.3 L) MPJG type I4

TB = 1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4

MG TC Midget

Production

1945–50

10,000

Body and chassis

Body style

2-door roadster

Engine

1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4 ohv

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The 1950 TD Midget combined the TC's drivetrain, the MG Y-type

chassis, a familiar T-type style body and independent suspension

using coil springs from the MG Y-type saloon.

For the driver the "all-weather protection" was good by the standards

of the time. For night driving, instrument illumination was "effective

but not dazzling, by a pale green lighting effect". There was still no

fuel gauge, but the 12 British gallons (15 US gallons) of tank

capacity gave a range between refuelling stops of about 300 miles

(480 km) and a green light on the facia flashed a "warning" when the

fuel level was down to about 2½ British gallons

Nearly 30,000 TDs had been produced, including about 1700 Mk II

models, when the series ended in 1953 with all but 1656 exported,

23,488 of them to the US alone.

The TF Midget, launched 15 October 1953, was a facelifted TD,

fitted with the TD Mark II engine, headlights faired into the front

wings, a sloping radiator grille concealing a separate radiator, and

a new pressurized cooling system along with a simulated external

radiator cap. This XPAG engine's compression ratio had been

increased to 8.1:1 and extra-large valves with stronger valve

springs and larger carburettors increased output to 57.5 bhp at

5,500 rpm.

In mid-1954 the engine capacity was increased by 17 per

cent to 1466 cc and designated XPEG. The bore was increased to

72 mm (2.8 in) and compression raised to 8.3:1 giving 63 bhp

(47 kW) at 5,000 rpm and a 17 per cent increase in torque.

The car was now designated TF1500, and externally distinguished

by a cream background enamel nameplate on both sides of the

bonnet, placed just to the rear of the forward bonnet-release

buttons.

Production ended at chassis number TF10100 on 4 April 1955

after 9,602 TFs had been manufactured, including two prototypes

and 3,400 TF1500s.

The TF was superseded by the MGA.

MG TD Midget

Production

1950–53

30,000

Body and chassis

Body style

2-door roadster

Engine

1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4

MG TF Midget

TF 1250 1953

Production

1953–55

9,600

Body and chassis

Body style

2-door roadster

Engine

1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4

1,466 cc (1.5 L) XPEG type I4

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Pipings are generally designed to hide the gap between two joined surfaces. In this case, between the car body and the panel fitting to it. The piping will be described giving its diameter (See right), flange width & length. PLEASE NOTE; Traditionally the core (or piping cord) was made from paper – but due to changes in industry, this is no longer manufactured. Therefore when our current stock is finished, all piping will have a plastic core. All pipings are vinyl / leathercloth unless otherwise stated.

COLOURS AVAILABLE – (CODE LETTERS & COLOUR NAMES SHOWN)

A = BLACK M = MATADOR RED

D = T-TYPE BEIGE E = APPLE GREEN

G = BRITISH RACING GREEN S = SUEDE GREEN

F = TAN

DOOR TOP PIPING

(LEATHER) 3mm Dia, 36mm Flange

2 off 0.74Metres Long

NOTE; This piping has a smaller

core diameter than the body piping

but because it is leather covered the

result gives the same finished size.

PART NUMBER

WP764

FULL PIPING KIT

TA/TB/TC/TD

PART NUMBER

PFK788

FULL PIPING KIT

TF ONLY

PART NUMBER

PFK789

These kits contain

Door Top, Body and Dash piping as

shown.

T-TYPE PIPINGS – TO FIT ALL MODELS.

DASH PIPING KIT

TA/TB/TC/TD 6mm Dia, 25mm Flange

1 off 1.78Metres Long

PART NUMBER

WP766

DASH PIPING KIT

TF ONLY 6mm Dia, 25mm Flange

1 off 1.78Metres Long

PART NUMBER

WP767

WING PIPING KIT 9mm Dia, 25mm Flange

2 off 4.0Metres Long

PART NUMBER

WP765

This piping hides the gap between the front wings, running boards

and rear wings where they join the main body of the vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE:

Full piping kits are supplied as part of complete trim panel kits.

(See Page 4)

So it is not necessary to order separately when a new panel kit is ordered.

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SPLASH APRON PIPING KIT 6mm Dia, 25mm Flange

2 off 0.5 Metres Long

PART NUMBER

WP768

On TA/TB/TC & TD the Splash Apron is between the chassis members, under the front of the radiator. The piping either side of

this panel where it joins the wings, is slightly smaller in diameter

than the wing piping

BODY PIPING KIT 6mm Dia, 25mm Flange

2 off 2.23Metres Long

PART NUMBER

WP769

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 SCUTTLE PANELS – 1 x PAIR

2 DOOR PANELS – 1 x PAIR (WITH HIDEM BANDING SEWN IN PLACE)

3 REAR WHEEL ARCH PANELS – 1 x PAIR (WITH HIDEM BANDING SEWN IN PLACE)

4 UNDER DOOR PANELS (SILL PANELS) – 1 x PAIR

5 WHEEL ARCH COVERS – 1 x PAIR (TA piped – TC/TD/TF joined & top stitched on skirt)

6 FILLET PANELS – 1 x PAIR (TF ONLY)

7 STRAPS FOR SIDE SCREEN BOX LID – TA/TC = 1, TD/TF = 2 (FITTED WITH D-DOT SOCKET)

8 LOOSE MATERIAL – TO COVER DASH, SIDESCREEN BOX & HOOD TACKING RAILS.

9 DASH PIPING –TA/TB/TC/TDTF – 1 off (6mm Diameter x 1.78Metres long with a 25mm flange)

10 DOOR TOP PIPING - LEATHER – 2 off. (3mmDiameter x 0.74Metres long with a 36mm flange)

11 BODY PIPING – 2 off (6mm Diameter x 2.23Metres long with a 25mm flange)

12 FIXING KIT - (30 off Tacks (Gimp pins) + 4 off No 6 Cup Washers + 8 off No 6C/Sunk Self Tapping

Screws + 4 off Durable Dot Studs)

13 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS & CHECK LIST.

14 WHEEL ARCH FELT (Brown Felt) – TA/TD/TF – 2 off each shape to match W/Arch Covers

15 WHEEL ARCH FELT ( Brown Felt) – TC only – 2 off each (3 different sizes)

TYPE PART

NUMBER STANDARD ORIGINAL COLOURS AVAILABLE (SHOWING COLOUR CODES)

COLOURS COMMON TO ALLMODELS

TA/B TK784 E = APPLE GREEN, G = BRITISH RACING GREEN

A = BLACK

M = MATADOR RED

D = T-TYPE BEIGE

TC TK785 E = APPLE GREEN

TD TK786 E = APPLE GREEN

TF TK787 S = SUEDE GREEN, F = TAN

TF TK788 For cars using new ‘Hutson’ ash bodies (very slight shape difference on items 3 & 4)

- Colours as TK787-

COMPLETE INTERIOR PANEL KITS

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TYPICAL PANEL KIT - CONTENTS

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FITTING

INSTRUCTIONS

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COLOURS AVAILABLE COLOUR CODE

LETTER

COLOUR CODE

LETTER

BLACK A APPLE GREEN E

MATADOR RED M BRITISH RACING GREEN G

BEIGE ( T TYPE ) D

MG TA (1936 -39 ) & TB (1939 – 40)

SEATS & SEAT ACCESSORIES

PART NUMBERS

S766 COMPLETE NEW SEAT ASSEMBLY

(New springs, foams, base boards & backrest assembly,

ready to accept fittings prior to fixing into vehicle)

SC780 SEAT COVERING KIT ONLY

(Leather fluted faces with vinyl/leathercloth skirts &

material to cover the seat back)

NOTE: The above seat components are for the LATE TA. (B270 Body – Build No. TA1250 on)

For EARLY TA. ( B269 Body – Build No. up to TA1249) – Slightly wider between the wheel arches than

the Late TA – Parts will be to Special Order.

PART NUMBER

S770 MG TA BACKRESTASSEMBLY (LATE TA)

New Backboard, spring case & felt

padding assembled ready for covering.

PART NUMBER

S0768 MG TA 1 x Pair of base foams plus a pair of

baseboards.

(Fitted with M6 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S0772 MG TA BASE WOODS ONLY

1 x Pair

(Fitted with M6 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S773 MG TA TC TD 1 x Pair of Base Foams &

felt padding for backrest.

TA/B INTERIOR

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COLOURS AVAILABLE COLOUR CODE

LETTER

COLOUR CODE

LETTER

BLACK A APPLE GREEN E

MATADOR RED M BEIGE ( T TYPE ) D

PART NUMBER

S0773 MG TC Base Woods only

1 x Pair

(Fitted with 10/32 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S770 MG TC BACKREST ASSEMBLY

New Backboard, Spring case & felt padding assembled

ready for covering.

PART NUMBER

S0769 MG TC 1 x Pair of base foams plus a pair of baseboards.

(Fitted with 10/32 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S773 MG TA TC TD 1 x Pair of Base Foams & felt padding

for backrest.

MG TC (1945 – 50)

PART NUMBERS

S767 COMPLETE NEW SEAT ASSEMBLY

(New springs, foams. base boards & backrest

assembly, ready to accept fittings prior to fitting

into vehicle)

SC781 SEAT COVERING KIT

(Leather fluted faces with vinyl/leathercloth skirts

& material to cover the seat back)

LATE TYPE TC SEAT – Produced from approx. Chassis No. 5000 on.

NOTE: The lower 3” of the backboard is visible below the bottom piped edge of

the flutes allowing a more snug fit at the back of the base assemblies

LATE STYLE SEAT

EARLY STYLE SEAT –Produced up to approx.. Chassis No. 5000

NOTE: The Flutes cover the whole of the front face of the seat back down to the

bottom of the backboard.

THIS STYLE IS AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER.

PART NUMBER

SC784 SEAT COVERING KIT

(Leather fluted faces with vinyl/leathercloth skirts & material to cover the seat back)

TC INTERIOR

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COLOURS AVAILABLE COLOUR CODE

LETTER

COLOUR CODE

LETTER

BLACK A APPLE GREEN E

MATADOR RED M BEIGE ( T TYPE ) D

MG TD (1950 - 53)

PART NUMBERS

S768 COMPLETE NEW SEAT ASSEMBLY

(New springs, foams. base boards & backrest

assembly, ready to accept fittings prior to fitting into

vehicle)

SC782 SEAT COVERING KIT

(Leather fluted faces with vinyl/leathercloth skirts &

material to cover the seat back)

PART NUMBER

S0774 MG TD Base Woods only

1 x Pair

(Fitted with M6 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S770 MG TD BACKREST ASSEMBLY

New Backboard, Spring case & felt padding

assembled ready for covering.

PART NUMBER

S0770 MG TD 1 x Pair of base foams plus a pair of baseboards.

(Fitted with M6 T-Nuts)

PART NUMBER

S773 MG TS TC TD 1 x Pair of Base Foams & felt

padding for backrest.

TD

INTERIOR

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MG TF (1953 - 55)

COLOURS AVAILABLE COLOUR CODE

LETTER

COLOUR CODE

LETTER

BLACK A SUEDE GREEN S

MATADOR RED M BEIGE ( T TYPE ) D

TAN F

PART NUMBERS

S769 COMPLETE NEW SEAT ASSEMBLY

(New leather seat covers fitted to new seat frames, foam bases,

backrest padding, ply trim strips to attach cover to frame &

base boards.

Ready to accept seat slides prior to fitting into vehicle)

S776 EXCHANGE SEAT ASSEMBLY

(Customer supplied seat frames which we refurbish

(subject to condition) & fit all new items as listed for complete

new seats

SC783 SEAT COVERING KIT

(Leather fluted faces with vinyl/leathercloth skirts & new

covered backboards. )

PART NUMBER

S772 MG TF PADDING & FOAM KIT (1 x CAR SET)

Base foams, Squab paddings + new wooden tack strips for seat

frames.

(All parts for both seats)

TACK

STRIPS

PART NUMBERS

S0771 MG TF 1 x PAIR BASE WOODS & FOAMS

S0775LH TF ONLY LH BASE WOOD & FOAM

S0775RH TF ONLY RH BASE WOOD & FOAM

NOTE: The base woods include webbing straps already attached plus

8 off M6 screws to attach slides & base assembly to the seat frame.

TF INTERIOR

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DESCRIPTION: OUR CARPET SETS ALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FEATURES.

• A NEEDLEPUNCH CARPET IS USED WHICH IS SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO THE ORIGINAL KARVEL CARPET.

• AN ORIGINAL STYLE HEELMAT IS USED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR MAT (WHERE FITTED).

• NO BOUND EDGES TO THE CARPETS.

• A FULL FIXING KIT IS SUPPLIED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

CARPET SETS

MG TA / TB & TC NOTE: Although many of these cars were exported, particularly to the USA, they were only produced in RHD.

COLOURS AVAILABLE

CODE COLOUR CODE COLOUR

A BLACK M RED

G GREEN Z BISCUIT

PART NUMBER

CK789 MG TC

ACCESSORIES

NOTE: Some trimming to shape of edges will be required to obtain a

perfect fit.

PART NUMBER GEAR LEVER GAITER

BHH495 = VINYL

BHH495L = LEATHER COLOUR = BLACK

This item is used where it is not necessary to replace the

carpet set but a new gaiter is required. The wide brim at the

bottom of the gaiter is designed to sit under the carpet whilst

the gaiter protrudes through the gear lever hole.

PART NUMBER STEERING COLUMN GAITER

BHH494 = VINYL

BHH494L = LEATHER COLOUR = BLACK

This item is used to tidy up the point where the steering column

passes through the carpet.

The wide brim at the bottom of the gaiter is designed to sit

under the carpet whilst the gaiter protrudes through the

steering column hole.

PART NUMBER

SC786 CENTRE ARMREST

COVERING KIT

Leather fluted top

with vinyl sides.

AFTERMARKET CENTRE ARMREST FOR THE TD MIDGET

This armrest was available as an optional extra & simply slotted into place over the tunnel, allowing the handbrake lever to

protrude through the slot at the front. PLEASE NOTE: We supply a covering kit only.

AVAILABLE IN ALL TD SEAT COLOURS.

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DESCRIPTION: IN ADDITION TO THE FEATURES OF THE TA/TB/TC CARPETS, THE TD/TF SETS INCLUDE;

• UNDERFELT IS INCLUDED FOR TUNNEL & FRONT FLOOR.

• NO BOUND EDGES TO THE CARPETS – EXCEPT ON THE REAR TUNNEL (HANDBRAKE CABLE COVER), AS ORIGINAL.

• CARPET IS SUPPLIED TO COVER THE OPTIONAL PASSENGER FOOT REST (& THE TUNNEL DIPSTICK COVER ON STANDARD CARS)

FIXING KIT – SUPPLIED WITH ALL THE ABOVE CARPET SETS

COLOURS AVAILABLE

CODE COLOUR CODE COLOUR

A BLACK M RED

G GREEN Z BISCUIT

MG TD / TF CARPET SETS

PRONGED CARPET CLIPS & PLATES Optional – For securing rear load area

carpet to floor

SCREW IN FLOOR STUDS Optional – To secure carpet clips to floor

LIFT-A-DOT CLIPS & PLATES For fixing carpets to the floor & bulkhead

studs.

WOOD SCREW STUDS Lift-a-Dot anchorage for rear of front floor

mats.

PUNCH & SPIKE – for cutting carpet to fit Lift-a-Dot clips & cutting holes in rear floor

mats to clear seat anchorage bolts.

SCREWS & CUP WASHERS Optional – to secure gearbox

carpet & handbrake cable cover carpet to the floor.

THREADED STUDS, WASHERS & NUTS Front bulkhead Lift-a-Dot anchorage for bulkhead carpet & front of floor mats.

STANDARD CARS

i.e. HEELMAT ON DRIVERS SIDE

FLOOR MAT.

LHD - STANDARD CARS i.e. WITH THE ORIGINAL DRIVERS SIDE

FLOOR CUT OUT & METAL INSERT

WITH RUBBER MAT

(NOT SUPPLIED).

LHD - FLAT FLOOR CARS i.e. FOR CARS WITH NO FLOOR CUT OUT

WITH A HEELMAT ON THE DRIVERS

FLOOR MAT.

5 SPEED GEARBOX CONVERSION CARS

i.e. HEELMAT ON DRIVERS SIDE

FLOOR MAT.

LHD - STANDARD CARS i.e. WITH THE ORIGINAL DRIVERS SIDE

FLOOR CUT OUT & METAL INSERT WITH

RUBBER MAT

(NOT SUPPLIED).

LHD - FLAT FLOOR CARS i.e. FOR CARS WITH NO FLOOR CUT OUT

WITH A HEELMAT ON THE DRIVERS

FLOOR MAT.

RHD

RHD

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