Thanks for the comments.  I live in Missouri.  I have been working on this all day and it seems that in Missouri there is a court action call declaratory judgement.  I am checking into it tomorrow but told today I may need to hire a lawyer to fill out the petition.  POSSIBLE BIG PROBLEM is that I was told today I may not have standing to file for…[Read more]

What a terrible problem!

Best to get a bill of sale from the seller and work from there. In most states you can get a title–eventually–but it might be a slog if you don’t have a manufacturers certificate of origin or a pretty complete list of donor parts and prices paid.

One way I’ve seen people move this issue, if the Dept. of Motor Vehicles…[Read more]

Hi,

We can’t even begin to answer until we know where you live. 😉

But the Specialty Equipmetn Manurfacturers Association has a great resource the SEMA Title and registration toolbox.

https://www.semasan.com/resources/everything-you-need-register-and-title-your-hobby-car-all-50-states

Click on your state to read the details for titling and…[Read more]

Hi. This isn’t a direct answer, but when you see a “Chevy” or “Ford,” it means the engine, drive train and suspension are sourced from a donor Chevette, Pinto or Mustang II.

Each kit manufacturer designed frames for their own cars. Some were customizable for Chevy or Ford hard mounting points. The kit buyer would specify their preference when…[Read more]

It’s off topic, but for our Florida friends thinking of towing to Carlisle, stay tuned to the forum!

Our friends in the Speedster Owners Group organize caravans from various points in the country. There is always a “a southeast” caravan.

Ed or I, or maybe Bill, will share details in the Clubs and Shows section as those trips get organized!

I had so many issues with my original wiring I just had to gut it and start over!

Some problems I’ve had with the headlights.

1. Switch burnt out.  My original wiring did not use relays. So the headlights, which pull a significant amount of power was routed through the through the switch, causing it to fail in time.

2.  The glass fuse hol…[Read more]

For the same money

as an MGB, I prefer the Jensen Healey.  (Only the intelligentsia will know what it is.)  Plebeians will think it is some sort of early Corvette.

’72-76.  Early ones are prettier, so buy a 76 and put a 72-73 bumper on it.   Very capable Lotus DOHC high revving 16 valve 4 cyl engine.  Watch for rust.

Comfy cruiser and very…[Read more]

It would. And it would fit my budget if I sold the Spyder.

So does the MGB fit in your garage?

Bump.

YES! That looks sweet and your having it sorted is excellent.

Please come up to Carlisle! I do plan to debut this build there and, as it happens, I’m also (sort of) in charge of this year’s “Speedsters Meet Spyders And TDrs” festivities. It’s shaping up to be quite a scene, and I am very much pulling to get a Full Compliment of my TD Replica brethren on the field.

Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain all day every…[Read more]

I also would like to see the car at Carlisle.  There are two of us here in Florida who are considering pulling our cars to Carlisle.  Please let us know when you get information.  Thanks.

Car was still running rough, so I took carb to an expert on Holley carbs and he rebuilt it and changed jets.  Also set timing by hand rotating engine to proper location.  Car is running much better now, has quite a bit of power.  Still a little hesitation at higher RPMs, maybe needs larger jets?  Anyway, it is time to really start using the car.