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edward ericson replied to the topic gathering of like minds in the forum Clubs and Show 14 years ago
Looking for an up or down vote on Sept. 24, Greg.Will try to contact the dude with the white car; he’s the other side of Baltimore. But would like to hear now if people can do that Saturday.
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Greg SChauber replied to the topic gathering of like minds in the forum Clubs and Show 14 years ago
Surely there is a date that we all can get together on. One weekend for the sake of letting the world know we are here and can join in the fun too. How about posting somewhere locally that we exist. There has to be others in your local that have TD replicars that do not know who or where to get in touch with us. A flier would be good. Let’s go guys.
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Larry Murphy replied to the topic New Dashboard in the forum My Project 14 years ago
They made it to the photo gallery.
Beautiful dash !! Are those duplicates of the back of each gauge with the wires attached in the respective positions?
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic New Dashboard in the forum My Project 14 years ago
Hey Colorado…
Your pictures didn’t make it.
When you are in the text entry area, creating a new post: Click on theBrowse your computer for the Picture and double click it. Next click the Ok button and wait for the file to upload to the server. A folder will automatically be made for all pictures you post. The folder will be named…[Read more]
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MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic New Member… in North Carolina in the forum Membership 14 years ago
Welcome and congratulations, Pat. What type of engine did you end up with?
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic My new Road Trip in the forum General Discussion 14 years ago
safe travels mgLR!
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edward ericson replied to the topic gathering of like minds in the forum Clubs and Show 14 years ago
A great gathering if anyone shows up!
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MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic gathering of like minds in the forum Clubs and Show 14 years ago
I’m a proud former marching band member (several, actually) and DCI fan with a neice who was Drum Major in high school and marches with the Texas Christian University (TCU) who took the Rose Bowl this year. It was great to see her in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl Half-time show.I probably can’t afford the time for another…[Read more]
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MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic My new Road Trip in the forum General Discussion 14 years ago
HI guys and gals,I made it to the Square Dance Convention in Detroit, then a long day to get to Brooklyn, NY. I left with only my GPS and no maps for planning my routes, but getting to my destinations were top priority and required all of my time driving each day. On my way back west, I’ll have a little easier schedule and would love to see Br…[Read more]
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Peter C. King replied to the topic Cars for Sale in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 14 years ago
This ad was in today’s Chattanooga Craigslist.
RARE 1972 MG TD Kit Car – $3000 (Signal Mountain)
MG TD model kit car from Volkswagon built in 1972 at the original cost of $15,000. The engine has had a recent tune up (spark plugs, wires, carburator cleaned) and runs strong. There is some fiberglass damage in the rear of the car, but is only c…[Read more] -
newkitman replied to the topic Cars for Sale in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 14 years ago
Gunfighter,
There’s a VW based TD for sale in Columbus, GA listed in http://www.thesamba.com . In the classified section do a search for MGTD in the Other VW vehicles and there are several for sale. The one in Columbus was at the Reynolds, GA car show and I have 11 photos of it. Here’s that site if you want to check it out.
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Peter C. King replied to the topic TF Air Deflector in the forum My Project 14 years ago
I saw a convertible top wind deflector on a Fiat in the latest episode of Top Gear. The host’s long hair wasn’t blowing around.
Screen is 40-3/4″ wide at bottom, 14″ high.
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Paul Allain replied to the topic Cars for Sale in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 14 years ago
If anyone on the East coast is looking for a decent MGTD, there’s a Dutchess for sale on Craigslist
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/2425525104.html
in Winchendon, MA. I’ve see this car and it is beautiful. It needs a lot of polish and elbow grease to get the shine back but it’s doable. The top has tears in it. I wish I had the extra cash, I’d…[Read more] -
Marc Lipsius replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
Thanks all, I wasn’t sure of the aspect ratio of the 145’s, but on a
conversion chart I found online, they used to be 82, so the 165 is a
little less than 1 1/2″ taller than the 145, or less than 5/8″ closer
to the fender which I don’t think will bother me but I have to measure
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Montie Henderson replied to the topic Tires – Manufacture Date in the forum General Discussion 14 years ago
I checked again, the complete code is DOT BFJ7 AF1458.. Ed your prob right on the “98. This is the old spare off Audrey. Sure a shame to trash these tires, all 5 still look new, even still have the little nubbin’s on them. Better safe than, well, most anything else when it comes to tires. Guess they would make really good tire swings. Montie
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Dennis Brock replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
The 80 in the tire size is the aspect ratio. 80 is 80% of the width, so if the tires are 165 as opposed to 145 (millimeters) they should be 80% of 20 millimeters, or 16 millimeters x 2 (top and bottom) taller.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
The 165s on Bridget, with a stock 1971 Bug speedo, give me dead accurate speedo readings. Within about 1 mph at 65.They also fit fine under the fenders–and I’m sprung a couple inches lower than stock, owing to torsion bar fatigue on the rear with no good way to re-index without removing the body.They should fit.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
mrlmd
http://empi-wheels.com/store/index.php/us/kumho-power-star-1 65-80-r15.html
Kumho Power Star 165/80-R15 dimensions:- Diameter: 25″
- Tread Width : 5.5″
- Profile : 4.75″
http://www.onlyoldiesgarage.com/xcart/product.php?productid= 16760
145R15 FIRESTONE BLACKWALL Overall Diameter:24.3
Cross Section:
5.6Tread Width:
4.1
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Marc Lipsius replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
I just spoke to my local tire guy that I have been dealing with for years and he said that the 145 SR 15’s would be really difficult to get unless I/he went to a specialty shop. He said the 165/80 15’s will fit, but they may be about 2″ taller than the 145’s and just a tiny bit wider. If that’s the case, the car would sit an inch higher, and I…[Read more]
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Mark Hendrickson replied to the topic Tires in the forum VW Based Kits 14 years ago
On a 5.5″ wide rim, like the chrome, slotted, OEM look Mangels on rear of my Beetle, a P185/65R15 works great. Same diameter as a P165/80R15 stock Beetle tire too.
The key for the extra width is the slightly wider, 5.5″ rim. Using P165/80R15 is about the max for a 4.5″ wide rim.
The 60 series I agree would look stupid on a TD.
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