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MG TD TF 1500 - Help me find TF drawings by Paul Probst

We can't let these disappear ...

Paul Probst (Propst), from Holland Michigan, made a series of drawings of TF details in the 1990s. I have attached three of them - TF Chassis Clips, TF Front License Plate Holder, and Battery Bracket Rubber. He also made drawings of Lucas 700 headlight.

Do you know where I might find all of his drawings, or who may know about them? I want to save them and share with T-series owners.

Thanks for your help,

Lonnie
TF7211

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November 30, 1999 Colin Stafford wrote on the BBS:
"I have a friend who is "Mr Original TF Fiend of the World" Paul Probst in Holland MI USA. He has documented almost every original part on the TF and has done a who series of sketches of many items."
(Thread: TF Clock)

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December 30, 1997 Colin Stafford wrote on the BBS:
I have a 54 TF that is still in original condition inside and out. Car is running and has zero corriosion.
University Motors, Greg Purvis told me it is one of the best original cars in NA. Would be glad to share with you any info you might need. I cna also connect you with Bob Probst in Holland MI, who is the ultimate, original restorer on TF. He has tons of info available.
You can contact me on Prodigy MDFG64A or call 248 647 2476.
(Thread: Where are all the T-typers?)

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Date unknown. Colin Stafford's unrestored TF6688 is in the Gallery at
https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtf/Pictures/TF6688/mgtf_tf6688.htm

Colin Stafford wrote this about a drawing of a Lucas LHD 700 headlamp by Paul Probst:
"... This information was gleaned from my car and several other original TF's in Michigan and complied by Paul Probst 1997."
The headlight was on Colin's TF6688
https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtf/Notes/mgtf_700Headlamp.htm
https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtf/Pictures/Unrestored/Thumbnails/mgtf_gallery_unrestored.htm

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Date unknown

For Sale: 1955 MG TF in Kentwood, Michigan (TF7947, XPEG/1748)
"The car changed hands for the first time in the mid 1990's to where, with the support of mg specialist John Twist and TF Expert Paul Probst, was treated to a targeted and well executed restoration with great attention to detail as well as great attention to mechanical fitness."
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/875222/1955-mg-tf-for-sale-in-kentwood-michigan-49512
The car is not on the Payne TF Register or the MGCC owners database. - LC

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May 11, 2006 mick [Conde] in Pittsburgh wrote on the BBS in response to a question by J.C Mitchell:
"JC - You might want to talk with Paul Propst here in the USA. Paul has a 54 that he is putting back together as an all original car. He is also documenting in drawing form all the component & related parts. designdizir@yahoo.com"
(Thread: Purolator Oil filter)

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LM Cook

Here is Paul's drawing of the battery bracket rubber.

Lonnie
TF7211


LM Cook

Well, that is absolutely gorgeous! Unlike my car which has almost 350,000 miles on it. My TF too, is also unrestored but as you might imagine, the paint is rough, and I’m now going through a series of upgrades to cover some things I should’ve done years ago. I’m the original owner. The only visible, non-original item on my car is the chrome wire wheels that I purchased directly from Dunlops in 1957.

I’ve driven my TF to all four corners of the continent. The Canadian Maritimes, California (original Route 66), Florida, and Vancouver, (but not to Alaska or Tuktoyaktuk) and much of this before the interstate system was developed.

I’m getting old now and don’t drive it as much but when I do, if possible, it’s always with the windscreen down ... can’t miss me. I the guy with the silver hair and red face!

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.
Gord Clark

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