Richard Bombard's 1937 MG TA Midget with Ford "60" Flathead V8
Owner: Richard BombardCity: Auburn, Washington
Model: 1937 MG TA Midget
Engine: Ford 60 flathead V8
Built by: owner
About TA Midgets
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Features and Specifications
| Engine: | Ford V8-60 engine (136cid, 2.2L).
? aluminum cylinder heads.
Eddie Meyer intake manifold.
Dual Stromberg 81 (0.81" venturi) carburetors.
K@amp;N oiled gauze air cleaners.
Offenhauser block mount water manifolds.
Taylor Spiro-Pro 8mm spark plug wires.
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| Cooling: | ? radiator.
? (what brand) ?" electric fan. |
| Exhaust: | custom headers.
Stainless steel exhaust system.
Dual mufflers. |
| Transmission: | ? ?-speed manual.
?:1 top gear.
? clutch.
? clutch master cylinder.
? slave cylinder.
? Parsam Automotive bellhousing.
Custom fabricated prop shaft. |
| Rear Axle: | ? |
| Front Susp.: | ? Suspension shock absorbers.
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| Rear Susp.: | |
| Brakes: | (master) (front) aluminum drums. (rear) aluminum drums. |
| Wheels/Tires: | chrome plated 18" 48-spoke wheels.
Dunlop tires (4.50 x 18"). |
| Instruments: | (right to left)
Jaeger mechanical tachometer (0-6500rpm),
Jaeger dual oil temperature and ? gauge.
Joseph Lucas Ltd. ampere gauge (-30 to 30 amps).
Jaeger speedometer (5-105mph) with integral clock. |
| Electrical: | ? battery.
Powermaster (aftermarket Nippondenso-style) alternator.
? starter.
Electric fuel pump.
King of the Road brand headlights.
? electronic module mounted under dash?
? switch on dashboard?
? switch mounted under dash? |
| Interior: | ?
? steering wheel. |
| Body: | ? -
King of the Road side view mirror. |
| Paint: | ? |
| Weight: | |
| Completed: |
Engine Installation
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Front Suspension
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Rear Suspension
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Interior
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