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Picking one up tomorrow. Owner says it says Alli on title. I would think it was made by Allison out of Florida. Wonder if upholstery, top etc available for this. I have heard that some OEM MG trim like door latches etc. was used on this car. Right or wrong? It’s going to take a while to get it back on road.
LeoGood luck tomorrow, and welcome to our site. We have a great group of very talented, and knowledgeable folks here. Any and all questions can be answered or we will tell you where to do some research. So ask away when you start to unravel the mystery so far your car. We are glad that you found us, so please feel comfortable to ask our opinion. We have all been where you currently are with your new car.
Dave
Dave
Lakeland, Florida, where we drive Topless every dayCongratulations Leo and welcome aboard.
Yes. Like many of the manufacturers, Allison used a number of reproduction pieces.
Take a read through the manufacturer comparison that our members have created:
https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/manufacturer-comparison/
Scroll down a bunch to find the Allison post, but here is an excerpt:
Door Latches – Chrome reproduction originals inside and out.
Door Hinges – Solid Brass reproduction originals
Headlight Supports – Reproduction Originals
Fender Lights – Lucas Originals
Tail lights – Lucas Originals
Bumpers – Reproduction Originals. Front bumper has center hole for crank start
PMOSSBERG2015-08-22 10:59:58
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf 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)
I’ll get some photos later and post.
Where is the vin? I have never fooled with vw’s but other old cars had vin or serial # somewhere on frame in addition to body. If there is one on frame from when it was built as a vw, would they have used that #? If not would it be ground off or just dismissed?
LeoIf they used the VW VIN, it is stamped into the center tube of the chassis, right above the access panel for the shift rod to Transmission connection. In other words, under the seat!
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf 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)
If they have a vin on body where is it?
Looks like I can’t insert image because I haven’t been member long enoughSweet! That will clean up nicely!
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...Great looking car ya got the there. Enjoy the ride.newkitman2015-08-23 20:08:31
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackRe a VIN plate “on the body”….
That would be entirely up to the builder.
For example, I cut the VIN plate off the dash of my donor VW and riveted it to the front side of the “firewall.”
What did other builders do? No idea. It is just as likely you will find no VIN plate at all.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf 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)
The Lafer factory riveted the VIN plate to the firewall, just below and in front of the dash wiring.
1981 Lafer TI
1600 cc Type 1 engine
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