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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 4 days, 19 hours ago
Plans:
Arrivals begin Thursday via caravans & etc.
Thursday night dinner is with the Dune buggy guys at the field.
Friday 10am step off for a covered bridge tour, which goes to lunch at Grandpa’s Love Shack at about 1. From there you can head to the show field, back to hotel or elsewhere.*
Friday dinner is the venerable Restaurant Scramble. Or…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Need a Speedometer for MIGI in the forum Site 6 days, 21 hours ago
Here’s how it ended up:
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edward ericson replied to the topic Need a Speedometer for MIGI in the forum Site 1 week, 2 days ago
Hey Richard!
When I did mine, about 10 years ago, I bought a used ’73 Bug Speedometer, a white-face gauge kit, and a chrome bezel, then got a Classic Instruments tach in the 5-inch size to (sort of) match. This of course snowballed into a major dashboard refurb but it ended up pretty good imho and it was a fun project.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion 2 weeks, 4 days ago
glad it’s sorted.
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edward ericson started the topic My Spyder is at auction (again) in the forum General Discussion 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Just an FYI: I have listed my alternate Plastic Clown Car on PCar Marketplace. Please check it out and bid it up as you see fit, and inform any classic Porschephiles you may be acquainted with (particularly those with money) that this particular fake 550 is an unusually fine example of the marque.
Thanks to all.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Transportation PSA in the forum General Discussion 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Thanks for the warning. It’s a jungle out there.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Shift knobs are touch points. I advise that you get the exact one that will please you the most.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month ago
Got my sticker today!
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago
Look forward to seeing you there Dale!
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billnparts started the topic Build Video in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 1 month, 1 week ago
Recently while housekeeping I stumbled on a cache of old VHS tapes. Most I threw out but there were a few worth saving. I dug out a known working tape player and invested in the software and the conversion device and managed to upload a couple to You Tube for safe keeping.
This is the one taken as I was initially building my MG. It’s from 1989 s…[Read more] -
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago
That’s great. Look forward to seeing you again.
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago
Looks like I am in – my MC trip was moved to June and I just took the two days off for Carlisle. I still need to sign up for lodging and show field. Hopefully more people will show up this year.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago
Bumping this thread for awareness.
I’m planning out this year’s Carlisle outing, Thursday May 9- Sunday morning May 12. Hotel HQ is again the Courtyard Marriott in Camp Hill; the room deal is at this link. (https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1702482498713&key=GRP&app=resvlink)
Pretty sure the Saturday dinner will…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Book 1 to buy or borrow: “How The Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: a Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot”
You will find many answers in there, the most important one being “don’t panic.”
Most old Bug engines came equipped with a 1-barrel Brosol or Solex carb. Cleanout and new gaskets are typically all they need but if you’ve got…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Help on Fiberfab MgTd kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 1 month, 2 weeks ago
If I were in your shoes I’d check out the 2.3 forums like this one: https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-3l-2-5l-i4-tech-31/
They can help you troubleshoot at least as well as we can.
An engine swap seems like a radical step for someone to be contemplating not knowing basics like “what could fit?”
It’s a kit car: Anything can be made to fit. You…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic Help on Fiberfab MgTd kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Bill. I ran a 2.3 in my Fiberfab for over 20 years before I killed it. I now run a 302 V8. Theres a lot of fabrication involved to make that swap. The 2.8 V6 has been used also.
What is the issue with the 2.3? No crank? Crank, no start? Make sure the timing marks are correctly aligned and the distributor is positioned correctly. I was once…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 3 weeks ago
You could run it with a 34PICT3 on a stock manifold but you’d probably do better to tune the Delorto, unless it’s icing up.
What Dell do you have? What idle jets are in it?
What is your current overall mileage? I get about 25-26mpg overall with my 120-hp 1914 in a 1500 lb Spyder replica. Your engine should be giving you something similar—but o…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic Upcoming Maintenance, Thursday, March 21st, 2024 in the forum Site 1 month, 3 weeks ago
As always, Thank You, Steve.
I understood nothing clicking on that link. I’m glad we have you.
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billnparts started the topic Memory in the forum General Discussion 2 months ago
Today, this was amongst my e-mails. I can’t believe it’s been two years since we lost Roy. If you’ve got a photo, please add it.
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/AOvXpysAE1PCZe7xzQ1hyJIdHJg
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edward ericson replied to the topic Chevy MG TD Replica for sale in FL in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Looks like a nice example, Stephen. Good luck with the sale. It might help if you suggested a price.
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