I have both, and enjoy both!  The Ford engined version feels more substantial, rides better and is more pleasant to  drive long distances.  The Vw is zippier (not faster), gives you more of a 50’s feeling and has more storage and footroom.  They BOTH ride better, handle better, squeek and rattle less and are faster.  The Vw is easier, if not a li…[Read more]

Going on 62 here in Lakeland, Florida. I built “Herbie” a Classic Roadster, in 1985. and currently doing a “Restoration” on the chassie, body, and top.
I have more fun going slow then fast……………..
Dave
 

They should work better to clear off the windshield, coming from above rather than below. Looks good. It would be real nice to find a smaller wiper motor that didn’t protrude so much into the car.
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Haven’t had the pleasure of driving a VW TD, but Iv’e had 4 VWs in the past.  I can say that I did not look for a VW powered TD when I bought the Duchess.  Kinda’ a been there, done that thing.  But I will say that to me the Ford engine is a lot more forgiving than the VW since you don’t have to keep the RPMs up to make her happy and the low end…[Read more]

Very cool!You continually raise the bar Ed!

58.  Old enough to know better, too dumb to care!  If I live long enough, I may get this car thing out of my system……….. Naaaaw….. not likely.

Original TDs have it routed inside the windshield frame. They also only use two wires, as the controls are on the wiper motor. I’ll need three 16-gauge wires at least (more likely 14s). They may fit inside the frame. If not I’ll route them outside and glue a piece of aluminum angle over them with silicone caulk.
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 If I remember the wiring was on the right side ,,in side a chrome  tube ?

GEE , I always thought it was the body style that sold us on the TD   weather a chevette  , pinto or VW just have fun with what ever you buy i  Dan

Ford parts are easy to get too.  Seems like everything I have wanted or needed is available.  Well with the exception of some of the custom stuff I made myself, but those were more of personal prefference (I was too cheap to buy the other one ) 

The “track” is more my speed but I’ll be towing about 1000 miles, so, no promises. 

Ahhhh…polo…no…….auto track sounds like fun. 

Looks pretty good. And original. Any idea where will the wiring go?

Fire is always a worry with VWs, and especially with plastic ones. Check your stuff often, particularly where the fuel line comes through the tin (there’s supposed to be a grommet there, but there’s probably not, so use a bit of neoprene fule line).I moved my fuel filter out of the engine bay last year, but might put it back next year. I never see…[Read more]

I kinda would like to try the track this year, if she’s running right. I’d be very surprised if I could do it faster than any car there.

Yes, Carlisle’s “track” is a very short autocross track set up on an “out and back” paved track on the edge of Carlisle’s property. Basically two parallel paved sections, on which they st up cones to make a couple chicanes, a short slalom.Definitely handling over power.VW guys, get into second and just leave it there.

Schu, is their “Auto track” a simple oval speed type, or is it an obstacle type course with pylons etc that stress handling (ala autocross)?  Either way, sounds less risky than auto polo. 

Ed,
How about a TD challenge on the Auto track – best time once around?

You’re a funny guy Ed.  (There is a good reason that I opted to go with trick photography.)

“Paleface?” Who you callin’ “Paleface,” Dangerboy?
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