Sorry to hear that it was that bad. but on the other hand I did come across another  one  http://www.azcarsandtrucks.com/1952mgtdreplica.html  
No Paul i’m not buying another one , just helping or hindering a fellow td’er         & nbsp;         & nbsp;         & nbsp;         & nbsp;

Is this a new car for you, or the one you wanted to trade your Corvette for, at $8,600?

Last night, the helper guy (Troy) pulled out what he called was a $3.00 tool and proceeded to polish the battery terminal and then pulled out a brush to clean out the connector insides.  Then he took a utility knife and cut out some of the connector.  By the time he pounded it back into place, I couldn’t turn it with just my hand. It was nice a…[Read more]

Marine stuff is sometimes thicker and stronger. They even make “gold plated” ones but for $7 a terminal color me skeptical. 

I like my Fiberfab but those BCW’s are the best.  Where’d you find it?

Make sure you clean up the battery post also, using a mild sandpaper or scotchbrite pad or something, to get whatever oxidation from the arcing is off it, to get a nice clean connection. Clean up and sand the starter connection until it’s bright metal for the same reason.If you replace the battery clamp on the end of the cable make sure you put…[Read more]

 All the parts stores sell replacements for the end of the cable. You cut the bad cable end off with a hacksaw or wire cutters and the new part clamps to the cable using small bolts. Replacing the entire cable is probably better but  replacing just the end will work.

When it came time for me to leave the car show/sock hop last night, my car would not start or even turn over.  With the help of my neighbor 1957 Chevy guy, we found a loose battery connection and a loose starter connection.  The lead battery clamp has been beaten and the bolt and nut to tightening are frozen and can’t be tighten any more.  the cl…[Read more]

Hi Rod.

Welcome aboard!

I’m betting the 1969 refers to the year of your donor car. I don’t think
there were any kits being manufactured that early. Although that is a
great question for the group…when was the first TD replica kit sold?

There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here!

We’re glad to have you!

Hi Rod.Welcome aboard!I’m betting the 1969 refers to the year of your donor car. I don’t think there were any kits being manufactured that early. Although that is a great question for the group…when was the first TD replica kit sold?There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here!We’re glad to have you!

Welcome aboard!I nominate your lovely lady as wife of the year, if not decade or better! You definitely found the right place here! Just curious, how did you find us?Heat/DefrostThe passenger compartment is about half the size of a Beetle, so the stock VW heat exchangers and forced hot air work great in our little cars. You would need the heater…[Read more]

Welcome, Rod. Where are you located?

Welcome, John. You can run heat into the center tunnel or duct it under the seats, or both. Check the assembly manual downloads for notes and diagrams about how the various kit mfgs suggested it be done.Here’s a primer on VW heat, with tips on how to make the stock heater boxes work their best.My car has heat in the tunnel, with 2-inch holes cur…[Read more]

Welcome, lots of knowlege and friendly people are here for your help.  Ask away.  A tip:  we get a lot of spam, so title your posts with a TD related title, such as “my new MGTD” or something and more people will read them.

Congratulations on your fine birthday gift.  Sounds like a fun project to work on.  I’d like to replace my dash panel, as there are holes from a previously installed manual choke, now gone.

First Friday of every month. Live band, wooden outdoor dance floor, 50’s decor and menu, with a great turn out of hot rods and friendly people.  Come on down to Phoenix, AZ!

Two basic issues here…proper titling and registration and good insurance.SEMA has compiled all the critical hobby car title and registration regulations, by state:http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62843For insurance…read this thread:https://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=536&K W=insurance

PMOSSBERG2012-02-26 10:53:23

NICE car!I love it!Welcome to the madness!

I agree, I will check the numbers before going to the DMV. Thanks for the input.

Welcome to the club, Gary. That’s a clean looking ride.