One thing to consider is the snap placement on your vehicle. A custom made top may or may not be a good fit, even if it’s the same kit manufacturer. It may depend on the type of frame you both have for example – two bows or three and where they’re mounted. Even the MG Magic kit requires you to install the snaps on the top, because of where the ind…[Read more]

Hi Crash55,

Would they still have your top pattern at Tumacs for the cover , I wonder? I may well try them.

Thanks for all the input here, most appreciated!

I didn’t like the way my VW Column looked all together, so I took it out and put all the electrical on the dash. I replaced the column with a steering rod and had a welder custom weld a release bolt just above the Crash Basket. Now it’s just a chrome rod that is mounted through a steering mount I bought from Socal Speed Shop! It works like a charm…[Read more]

Back when mine was a daily driver, I had quarter windows put into my original top. This made it a lot easier to see to back up, change lanes, etc. If you’re going custom, it’s something to consider.

I agree with Crash55 about going to a marine cover maker. My car is in Port Clinton, Ohio (Lake Erie) and the number of businesses is very huge. I’m having a top done next week and they have good ideas on making it more convenient  than the original. The boat people are constantly making tops for an extreme  variety of marine craft and have a sel…[Read more]

I used tumacs  boat covers to make mine. they are in Pittsburgh,pa they have a website http://www.tumacscovers.com. they used the old top as a pattern much cheaper than mgmagic

I had a similar problem with my VW adapter.  I took it to a machine shop and they shortened it by two inches. Cost was $20. I also changed to the VW van turn signal assembly because the stalk sticks out straight and is not angled like other models. I felt the switch was going be too close to the wheel and I would hit it while turning.

its all good! Gregg

Don,

Thanks for the post I was just having the same issue and your thread saved me a ton of headache. I just ordered my part and can’t wait to move that steering wheel closer to the dash.

Thanks again,
Burnie

Will check tomorrow morning.  Best to continue via email?  mjrichaud @ gmail.com  If so, please send me a note so I can respond in kind tomorrow.

Instead of a 3.4 I went with a 2.8 that a friend had just rebuilt.  Also, crate 3.4 is no longer available.  Anyway, I have some hesitation with my 390 holley.  Do you remember what jets and what accel pump you have in your 390?  Thanks.

Thanks!  It is growing on me.

Thanks, Ed.  I made an early decision not to impose a timeline on myself for this, but our local British car club has its annual show the second Saturday in May, so I’ll probably aim for that, as it’s doable at this point.  Never been to Carlisle, so maybe…

And a run at the Dragon in the fall would be great!

I like the interior.  Nice touches.

Good to see you back, Mick. Here’s a deadline for you: in the fall some of the Speedster and Spyder people do a Dragon+ weekend. It’d be great if you could make that.

Or! Any chance you could be up and running in May? We’d love to see this contraption at the Carlisle show.

As for all those little details that seem to eat up time: yeah. building…[Read more]

Thanks, Royal.  This has been quite a challenge, but even with the frustration I’m enjoying the process.  Guess it’s the masochist in me!

With the MGB engine and transmission, including overdrive on third and fourth gears, and weighing 500-600 lbs. less than a B, this ought to be a blast to drive.  Can’t wait to get it out on the roads around he…[Read more]

I owned a “real” MGTF-1500 for 15 years and will say your replica is very nice.  Never did like the gauge layout in the real ones.  Excellent job.

Wow!  Been a while since I’ve posted, and for that I apologize.  I have visited this forum for inspiration, though, and for that I thank all of you!

Though slow, I’m getting there. Had MUCHAS problemas! Not even sure where to start, but here are a couple of pictures to show where I am now.

The grill is finally done and on the car. This thing c…[Read more]