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MG TD TF 1500 - Headlamp Rims

My TF came with two sets of headlamp rims. One set is split with a clamping screw at the bottom, the other are continuous and have a small hole at the bottom fpr a fixing screw. Both sets are brass and have pristine plating. Even though not original I am tempted to use the split ones. I have a badge bar with two original Lucas spot/fog lamps and they do look good together. Even better looking are the tripod Lucas headlamps. These are currently on sale in the UK for £50 for a pair. They take halogen bulbs but do have a sidelamp hole in the reflector. What's the consensus and will the tripod be OK even with the sidelamp hole?


Jan T


J Targosz

If it were my car, I would go with the original rims. I prefer that my cars LOOK as original as possible, even tho they may have unseen mods. Just my opinion!
Cheer,
Frank
Frank Bice

I believe the split ones are MGA
Max Irvine

Jan, The ones on my car are not split but solid. Do they have a hole for a screw, I'm not sure. Their in a box on the shelf and I'll get them out and look later today.Fortunately their in very nice condition and need polishing. PJ
Paul S Jennings

Hey Max,
The headlight rims on my 60 MGA are for sure the same as on my MGB, and appear to be the same as on my TF...but I really haven't compared those. Just FYI.
Cheers,
Frank
Frank Bice

Oh, and I forgot to mention, they are not split.
Frank Bice

G'day Frank,
Thanks for that. I have a friend with a twin cam MGA and his headlight rims are the split type. I had a pair that came with my TF so I gave them to him. Next time I see an MGA I will take note of the headlight rims.
Max Irvine

The split rim is also used om the 700-series spot and foglamps.
Willem van der Veer

Jan, Here's a couple shots of my headlight rims. The bottom screw hole with the drain hole and the inside top clip that hooks in the fender lip. Sorry for not getting back sooner. PJ




Paul S Jennings

Top clip.




Paul S Jennings

This thread was discussed between 30/10/2014 and 03/11/2014

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