Pretty sure I could take him in an Autocross. People keep telling me to throw a turbo on mine, but the current balance of power and weight is quite adequate for what I use it for.  (I will confess I have told a local garage that if they ever scrap the Scorpio behind their shop to let me know.)

Gee I wondering if the car would take flight.  I did pass on buying that one.

Love the car Allan! That’s a sweet engine. Could win a engine award.

Sounds like about 5 miles per engine

These car to trailer converters might work.

Beautiful car Allan!

And I wonder how long that Pinto engine will hold together!

Love seeing the progress!

How many hours will it take to engine turn the firewall?

PMOSSBERG2012-03-02 09:44:48

For a picture of the MG that Sheri does, see the eBay link on page 1 of this thread. I had her do some of my shirts in red and some in a cream or pale yellow. She can do just about any color car or lettering you desire.

MGLR can you post a picture of your embroidery please?  I prefer the above the pocket TD also. 

I like the TD image above the pocket as well. The name can go under the pocket (or the TD image if you don’t have a pocket). Love the idea for the back of the shirt. I’d order a couple. newkitman2012-03-02 09:17:19

My embroidered MGs are above the pocket, as is the London Roadster lettering.  I don’t know if she can offer on-the-pocket work, what with a backing required for embroidery.  I like the image up higher than it would be on a pocket.

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Greg

Very nice car ,I like the engine bay lots of chrome.

As i’m reading this me being the topic started i realise the td replica will be around forever.

I bought Bridget with the idea of converting her like that car. Did a little research & found a number of Beetle conversions with lead acid batteries, guys claiming top speeds around 60 and ranges in the 40-50 mile neighborhood. I figured the lighter ‘glass body would only help, and Bridget’s price was a bit less than I’d expect to pay for a…[Read more]

I concur with Royal’s plan– denim shirt with small embroidered TD on the pocket, color up to owner, first name under it, and across the back, “TDReplica: unmatched fun-per-dollar” Ready to order soon as we get final consensus.

I dont have any grandanythings ..or children …just two beautiful English Labs ..and they  cant   drive..

 

jebarry2012-03-01 18:23:37

Hey Bill, I just talked to a guy with a rebuilt Pinto engine, 400 + hsp, turbo, 9000 red line.  He claims it will do low 9’s 1/4 mile and about top speed 180.  Wonder what kinda milage he gets.   I’m lookin to make mine a little quicker, I think this would be over kill. 

If that’s GOOD coffee, I don’t care what he’s wearing.  Just pour me a cup, too.