No worries Bill. I know it was done with good intention.
But we really do try to stay on top of this stuff.
If only all those spam “promises” were as real as the clutter in the in-box!

Paul — I recall clicking the !Report button and dashing off a note about some spam awhile back. If that made me one of the “three kind-hearted souls,” I’m sorry.  

I saw that, thanks, just wondered what others are running.

 Paul, Thanks again for all you do to keep the forum running properly. I know that the spam is a time consuming problem but I also know that you are doing all you can do to clear it off as soon as possible.
 Any format changes that you need to make to make the job easier for you should be more than acceptable to the rest of us here.We have the c…[Read more]

According to Rob & Dave’s Aircooled VW web site, Gene Berg says 235 is the upper limit.
http://www.vw-resource.com/overheating.html

Hi folks,
I haven’t really been keeping track. But it seems that most of the spam is posted to the “Other Stuff For Sale” forum. All of this morning’s spam was in that forum.
I have now idea HOW automated spam software works. But I do know they register user id’s automatically and then look to post their ads. It is possible they use key word s…[Read more]

Try airhead parts for the calipers. The calipers on my 74 Ghia are the same (2 pin – 55mm pads). I got mine from them when they were just Karmann Ghia Parts and Restorations. Good, high qualiter parts.

So far I have found out that there are only 2 different ATE caliper’s that VW used that are 2 pin. One takes a 60mm pad the other takes a 55mm pad. (width) I take the 55mm. Getting close now.

The article and video in Florida and recent local shows are examples of free PR that exposes the car culture to an affordable collector car. Each of us should try to show our cars when we can. It’s not about the trophies, although a judge in a regular driver class just might be weary of 60s Chevys and give a TD replica exclusivity points. We will…[Read more]

Glad you got her straightened out. Lots of good info on the Samba if your TD is VW based. If the folks here can’t answer your VW questions (mostly we can) then the Sambanistas can.

Very good, Mike. Actually it’s a ’67 Nova SS. The trunk plates differed slightly from ’66 to ’67.

My Son-in-law’s brother raced in NH Saturday. Sponsored by TJ’s Garage. His name is Pete Farber. Maybe you saw or met him.

OK, back real quick, it’s all fixed. A switched hot lead goes to the indicator bulb and the D+ wire from the alternator to the other lead on the bulb.The light goes on with the key in the Accessory or On position, goes off after the engine starts indicating that the alternator is charging the battery. The alternator puts out 14 V (battery was…[Read more]

Thanks. I wished my car looked anything as orderly as that, but it is just as confusing to trace wires. I also don’t know for sure what year my engine is, all I know it’s probably mid 70’s. I don’t have a separate voltage regulator, it’s integral in the alternator.The best help from on there was looking at a Baja Bug wiring, which is probably much…[Read more]

What year VW is your system? 
Go to http://www.thesamba.com and click on the Technical Tab (top right) and select wiring. You’ll get a list of color wiring diagrams. Pick Type 1 and scroll through till you find your year. In the diagram you will see a blue and white wire run from the voltage regulator to the light in the speedometer for the Alternator. F…[Read more]

Great story Wobby!Would love to join you on a weekend!

Thanks for the link Mike – Just what I was looking for – the vac advance are
hard to find for a good price – will mate up to my new 2057 engine w/ dual
Dellorto carbs – they say they have a vac port – just need to locate

This is what a racing TD would have looked like had MG continued to build them, right?
Where’s the TD.com grill badge?

Many years ago a friend of mine and I started racing btogether. We raced anything , Motorcycles, Snow machines, Pick-ups, Go-carts. anything. We realized at some point that the way to prosper in this endeavor was th build and reepair, Not race. We started a little shop and built a couple frames, all while we did our normal jobs. We hired a mnger…[Read more]

Amazon carries a 1:18 scale 1947 MG TC model by Yat Ming for $29.95.
Mine is BRG. Google “yat ming mg” and you will find in in other colors from different vendors.