I just started and test drove it like I stole it.   Prior owner changed the engine ten years ago, he fixed things and kept it super clean in his garage.    I thought I heard a knock but didn’t after I drove.   Also noticed oil filter was up front of the car which is different.    I also noticed oil leaking under the carriage since it sat for 3 w…[Read more]

I saw the reviews lol about ten min after I messaged lol they look sketchy. But also could be ok.    I looked up the common threads and it seems they explode within 1-10k miles

I am heading to look at it now.  Any specifics to note for the frame or undercarriage

Could be good. Note the engine tin goes to the edges of the engine bay. That’s how it should be to keep the motor cool when you’re rolling slow. A dual-carb 1776 should be peppy, I recommend a test drive—and see how recently that motor was installed. Google GEX engines & check reviews on the Samba.

I found one right by my house.    What are your thoughts on this one?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1411831449552463/

I think that’s a better bet to enjoy a country drive. It’s very pretty, but I know nothing concerning the VW based TD’s.

Looks like a better bet. I see a bit of rust on the pan in one of the usual spots. If the engine is right, maybe offer a bit more than half the asking price to start…

@billnparts and @edwardericson

Thank you so much for the feedback.    With that said…. here is my other option

https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/4066-tpa/1952-mg-td-replica

Counterpoint: Run (do not walk) as far away as possible.

1. We do not see the chassis. It was made by a guy is all we know. He let it go. Did he know how to build chassis? How to weld? Unknown. The time for driving a bed frame with 400 horsepower on public roads is past.
2. The headers are amazing in that they’re routed away from the starter.…

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It looks like a fun piece. Lots of cosmetic things to address, but that’s minor. The framework looks solid besides looking like I welded it. As long as the welds hold it doesn’t matter what they look like. A road test would be necessary to see how/if it flexes under all that power. The 9″ out back with the 4 wheel disc brakes is a good addition. I…[Read more]

TD replica on a Bug pan is fun to autoX but not very effective because the rear weight bias is so substantial. It’s about 65-35, so getting the front wheels to bite is tough. Loads of laughs though: highly recommend.

The various “brands” of this kit—CMC, Fiberfab MiGi, Allison, Grand Duchess, BCW, etc.—are all functionally the same, with one cav…[Read more]

One caveat to what Bill wrote, VWs through 1968 1/2 had swing axle rear suspensions. Independent rear suspension was introduced midway through the 1968 model year.

Make sure the donor car under the TDr you buy has the IRS.

Manufacturers (and builders/owners) have used varying approaches to softening the front suspension also, from adding weight…[Read more]

All the VW based replicas share the same basic platform. You’d simply be autocrossing a rebodied VW. Anybody out there think that’s not true? I think it would just be picking a TD with the engine of your choice. There are TD’s out there with a Scooby swap. Hope you find what you need.

Yes, Hi, I saw that. he cut out a toilet seat shape in plywood basically the wove 2″ straps across which you can figure out.

I am not doing that. I am using the original fibergas bench seat with high density foam.

I’ll show you. But if it does not turn out I am going with new bucket seats. Simple and look great.

Let’s see what happens.

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