Sounds like fun to me  Dan

Well, I buckled for this one. She’s mine now.  Just got her Wednesday night and I’m taking her to the sock hop for a root beer float.

Nitro , you will have a lot of fun with the car. I have the same with a 1.4 4 speed ,,as for insurance , Larry I think is on the wright track I have Hagertry ,As the frame the car has it’s own frame not chevy it was made by the kit manufacturer mine was titled as a 1986 custom built ,Ca. title   ,I had no trouble titling her in Tn.   the trouble…[Read more]

 Gary, That’s a great looking BCW!!!. I’ve got a feeling that you have lots of fun ahead!!

 Click on the ”search” button at the top of the page . Type in ”insurance” ,click ”all forums” and you will get a ton of info about insurance.
 The classis/collector car route is usually much cheaper than adding to your regular auto policy.
 I’m a little concerned about the car being titled as a Chevette. It may be that the builder just us…[Read more]

Thanks for the great reception, that alone makes me feel like this will be a great venture.
When I was younger I had many muscle cars, 57 chevys, 65 GTO, 1978 Chevell and then family. Six kids and 10 grandkids later, it was time to have a real “car” and I never owned a Vette and always wanted one, but prices for the early years and new C5’s are…[Read more]

Nicely put, Ed. I tell people who ask that at my age, it’s less about speed and more about style.  
Oh, and welcome, Gary!TexAg7140823.5626388889

Welcome, Gary. I got my BCW (VW-powered) almost two years ago & have really enjoyed it. There are Chevette gurus out there but you’ll probably find the car to have adequate power. 90 horse goes a long way in a 2000-pound car. Larry is right, the BCW is a quality product. The tail lights are “correct,” for example. The windscreen folds down. You’ll…[Read more]

Welcome aboard Gary (aka nitrofish)
You’ll find plenty of support here! And lots of knowledgeable TD replica owners!

  Welcome to the forum. The British Coach Works cars are very nice replicas.They have thicker fiberglass then is found on most of the others and are nicely detailed as well using many original MG trim parts. They use Chevette engines , suspension and electronics, but the chassis is designed and built by BCW to fit the GM componants and the BCW…[Read more]

All I know it was made by British Coach Works and is built on 1986 Chevette frame. I’ll know more when I pick it up Saturday.

Hi and Welome  
     I have a TD with the chevette motor it runs real stong, the Hard part is there is no real way of giving them any more power.Parts are limited , The rest is kind of hit and miss a lot depends on the builder,or factory . do you know who the manafacturer of the kit was?  

 
The good news is that the bad news isn’t fatal. Once you fix the carpet, install a mirror, bleed the brakes, install speakers, fix the instrument ground and give it a buff and shine, the car will be yours.
The big pieces are all there. Enjoy the ride.

I’d say the plus side of the ledger (it starts, runs, rolls, turns and stops) more than outweighs the minus side (brakes need attention, no top, various cosmetic fiddly bits to fix). On balance, I’d say you’re sitting pretty — if maybe a little tight.As for doing 100 mph, maybe your speedo is like mine, and is marked only in kph.Thumbs up, Mark!  

with that nmotor and light body you should be able to do 120 to 160 easy. And as ED Said YAAAA HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! 

All I’m sayin’ isYaaaa HOOOOOO!

Thanks for the compliments guys. I’m very pleased with the new top both in color, material and craftsmanship.
Sorry I didn’t get around to taking pics of the side curtins last night. Got busy doing other things. Will post some soon though.
 

First Drive Report:  I got home after work last night and my new car was covered with the the TD car cover that had arrived just the night before.  I peeled it back and took a little time to view it, knowing it wasn’t showroom quality, but I had not seen close up photos of the imprefections and repairs needed.
The driver’s side fender mounted m…[Read more]

First Drive Report:  I got home after work last night and my new car was covered with the the TD car cover that had arrived just the night before.  I peeled it back and took a little time to view it, knowing it wasn’t showroom quality, but I had not seen close up photos of the imprefections and repairs needed.
The driver’s side fender mounted m…[Read more]

Thanks, Don. I’ll check that out right now!