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  • #233824
    Anonymous
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    I am Jack Redman from Huntington Beach, Ca, and just bought a MiGi built on a 71 VW chassis.  It is complete and runs well, but needs the electrical system repaired.  The lighting system and guages are not functioning.  I have downloaded the wiring diagram and will have it sorted pretty soon. 

    The fender mounted mirrors are pretty much useless to me.  What do you suggest I use to mount a set to the cowl?

    I am looking forward to interacting with the members.

    #247859
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Welcome, Stacks.

    Good move on the wiring diagram. The Samba web site also posts a lot of tips and diagrams for VW people.

    Mirrors are a common issue. I think most of us have motorcycle mirrors of one description or another, mostly mounted to the windshield frame. My own are from, I think, a Yamaha and they actually bolt through the lower bracket’s fold-down mechanism.

    Your MiGi has a different type of windshield frame, so you’ll have a different setup.

    #247860
    Royal
    Participant

    @royal

    Jack, Last week, I bought 2 “peep” mirrors.  They work pretty good, but I wish I had gotten the 4″ ones, mine are 3″.  They mount in the leading channel of the windshield frame.  I drilled and tapped a 3/16 hole in the frame for a single set screw holds it all pretty well.  And it removes easily.  The only guage in my MIGI that worked when I bought it was the speedometer which is not electrical.  Watch for and make sure that you have good grounds. 

    Good luck and welcome to the forum.   

    #247861
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    I only have the two fender mounted mirrors…for 29 years.

    They are both convex. Once positioned, they provide a pretty good view.

    Search the site for mirrors, you’ll see a lot of discussion.

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #247862
    Richard Wobby
    Participant

    @richard-wobby

    I never really wanted to see what sort of mahem i have left in my trail. So I’ve never even adjusted the ones I have.

    #247863
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Love it Wobby!

    Never look back my friends!

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #247864
    newkitman
    Participant

    @newkitman

    Wobby…That’s you in the commercials?

    Allen Caron
    VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
    "If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

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