The reason is air flow in the engine compartment.
Not sure how othermanufacturers handled this.
But the Classic Roadsters Duchess engine cover is open behind the wheel. The steel spare tire carrier bolts to the z-bars from under the engine cover and comes through about a 12″ hole in the enging cover. So there is a good size air flow opening b…[Read more]

Paul et al,
Wasn’t really thinking of doing it because I wasn’t sure what it would look like. Just fishing for everyone else’s thoughts. And after looking at your neato rendition I’m definitely NOT looking at going that way. Thanks for all your honest opinions.

OK Allen, you asked for opinions.
Here’s mine in a nutshell – Don’t do it. To my eye, the proportions are all wrong.
The VW based SS-100 Jaguars have an extension on the front of the VW pan that moves the front torsion tubes out at least 12 inches, and it might be more like eighteen. My memory is a little foggy on this, but it is definitely no…[Read more]

I’m with Larry. I think the Jag is a few inches longer in the hood. Six cylinder, ya know. Don’t believe the spare could go on a TD like that and look “right.” Great on an SS 100 though! (Here’s maybe the one to get) (though I think I like the C-type even better).Allard too.Those are both too rich for my blood, though; I’m sticking with Bridget,…[Read more]

Welcome, Tops! Good on ya.

Wecome aboard tops off!
And having seen the pic in your gallery, thsoe words never felt so accurate!
I look forward to seeing and hearing mroe about your TD!

 Allen, I looked at a side view of my car and it appears that the only way to mount the spare on the side would be to cut a deep recess in the fender. Many classic cars used the side mounted spares but most had the recess in the fender which takes away from the overall appearence in my opinion. It looks to me that the Jag fenders extend out from…[Read more]

 Thats a great story! I know you are eager for spring to get here. Tell us more about the car. The picture in your photo gallery doesn’t seem to fit the situation. Perhaps you could wake her up long enough to make her picture.

Ed,
Nice work and congrats. You are going to be very happy with all the improvements you’ve made.
Craigo

I bought one for my MiGi from mgmagic and it is really nice. The quality is better than I could ever have done. I fit it really tight to the existing snap locations and it looks great. Next time I would leave it a little looser! Easier on-off.

What a great job of documenting this job!
My young friend did it on his first car and commented that it was a PITA and there was LOTS of grease!
I was going to raise my front end an inch or 2, but after seeing what you went through I’ll be happy with the way it is.
I reversed or “flipped” my tie rod ends to improve the geometry and give me more…[Read more]

We can all make money but,, it will cost  time  just like oil , 1020 Dan

Make money?  I must have it backward!  My money tends to flow in the other direction.

Yeah, it would be nice to be able to make money off this stuff wouldn’t it?

Ray, I sold an unfinished Ford based CMC MG-TD replica “roller” to a guy in Sacramento about 8 or 9 years ago. He had it shipped from my home in NJ.
He retired and started working on it. Soon afterwards, he had a heart attack. I lost touch with him about a year after he bought it. I never found out if he ever finished it.
Welcome to the forum. Do…[Read more]

Paul is just a wealth of unmarketable knowledge…like most car nuts!

Aw shucks.
Thanks Dan!

 Paul   is on the mark as usual   Dan

 Hi Ray       Ideas? some Good  some  but we all try hard to help..do you have a driver  now?          Dan

That’s why we’re all here!Glad to help!