Rocky, What they said. I would also add that if you intended on replacing some wires, since you have already removed the sheathing, replace the entire run. For example, rather than splicing, replace the entire wire from fuse block to headlight switch, etc.

Rocky, I would suggest doing as Ed says.  But, I would be very careful to make sure and clean and/or replace every one of the grounds.  Starting at the battery.  These have a way of getting overlooked.  And bigger stranded wire (smaller gauge) is always better.  If your gas gauge or oil pressure (etc) gauge bounces in syncopation with your turn…[Read more]

Ed,VERY NICE back yard.  I can see how that would distract you from any other hobby.  I appreciate your input.   I plan on replacing the fuse block so we can start anew but, as you said, if it ain’t broke (and I can prove it) there’s no sense in messing with it.I’ll see what others have to say but I think this is my plan.

When I pulled out Bridget’s interior & had a look at the
loom/harness I did most of what you’re doing. Ended up replacing one big
wire with a melted insulator, most of the wire ends, added a couple
line fuses and called it good.

In my case it isn’t, really, because I left the old fusebox in place. So
now at regular intervals I’ll see things like…[Read more]

From one Allen to another Welcome aboard. I’m in the process of building mine and hope to complete her in a year. Red Fiberfab with white interior.

LED works fine as long as you remember to use red led behind red lenses.  search ebay for 45 led 1157 and there are a bunch of sellers

I too have a freshman niece at syracuse university. [go orangemen]She is a cancer survivor and they have been more than accomidating .After a bone merral transplant she is cancer free.I spend every 4th of July on oniata lake just north of there.Thought about driving my car there this 4th

That’s about the nicest TD replica I’ve ever seen. Very authentic looking and really, really clean. If it runs near as good as it looks it should be worth quite a bit more than your average one.Here’s the thing with values. When everyday people see these cars on the street they think they’re $100,000 items. But car guys (our target market), shaped…[Read more]

 Dick, Remember it’s a British Coach Works and they are harder to find than some of the other brands. Unless you are in a big hurry to sell it, I’d try to hold out for something close to Ed’s ”upper value limit” figure. You just need to find the right buyer . I hate to see you give up on it ,would reall look good with those wire wheels you were…[Read more]

OK, we’re back.We totally could have used a stop watch (or any watch) but for newbies I think we did OK.No rain, no crashes. And we raced this Viper for a bit. (You should’ve seen the time he had staying under 20 mph in some of the tight twisties!)Took a bit longer than we expected. Nice picnic at Dejon Vineyard starting around 3 or so. We ran…[Read more]

Nice ride.

The engine

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How do you like your 1776?What carbs are you running?Distributor?I have a 1776 long block awaiting the top end and exhaust.

I started it in 1986, first registration with State of Illinois was in 1987.  Building took just a little over a year.  In 2001 I dissembled body, painted each piece Dodge Viper Red epoxy paint with clear coat and reassembled.  Painting was driven by small accident I had which slightly damaged left front fender.  Fender needed to be painted to cov…[Read more]

Amen to that dbroock! AMEN!Do your rehab! You’ll be glad you did! 🙂

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Welcome aboard Al.Beautiful Car!You are automatically one of the experts here!”About 25 years?”  When? I built my Duchess in 1982.Please add your info to the registry thread too (link is in my signature)

Great to hear that your situation has improved..  I had a knee replacement, so I’m not at Carlisle this year but hopefully I’ll get to meet you there next year with both  our cars and situations much improved.