Geoff,
How’s your fuel pump? I had a similar problem and it turned out to be my fuel pump could not provide enough fuel to the carb bowl. Ran fine at idle, but the higher fuel demand was too much for the old pump. Might be worth checking the fuel system.
James

Rich,Thanks for the info.I had been looking at all the posted photo’s,but nothing showed detail of the rear cover.There may have been a mix up when crated back in 85,as the cover for the most part does not clear the fan shroud or the carb on the VW engine.All parts as far as I know are original to this kit,It was purchased origanaly in 85,all the…[Read more]

The mess of wires is a bit daunting but I’ve got the fuel pump going, starter, heater but no spark yet. Hmmm. I want to get it running before I invest any real money into it.That green one is similar looking but again too many differences to be the same thing. Odd little car I’ve got myself.

Hi,
Looks like some nice work and progress!
Looking at the photos, that gas tank cover sure looks like the one on my “ford” kit. It has a round disk with a raised area in the center to mount the spare. That disk bolts to through holes around the large openingn shown in your photo. Just wondering if you might have a Ford or Chevy based cover. I…[Read more]

The closest that I have found so far is this picture. It is on an MG donor and the headlight mounts are similar to Dave’s car. At first I thought there was a bar to the headlights on the far side, but zooming in shows the bar is in the background and the headlights are mounted on the fenders.
Don’t have a manufacturer. It was not listed on the…[Read more]

I found a picture of a 1955 mg tf that this car sort of resembles… a little anyway.Greg

Regarding that mess of wires, I faced a mess similar to yours, and solved it with a pair of sharp wire cutters and a new wiring harness from american autowire. I will assume that will come AFTER you get the rest figured out!Greg

I also wonder if perhaps the body was made for a VW pan and the builder modified it to suit a home made chassis with the MG bits. The rear looks rather air cooled VW dune buggy inspired.

I might add that chopped glass will take in tight curves much better than mat or cloth. Looking closely at your pictures, your car may very well be a prototype or a production body of unknown manufacture, the symmetry of the lines is good and care was taken, but what a mystery. I zoomed in on one of your pictures with the hood up…it appears to…[Read more]

Dave,
I have been associated with the fiberglass industry since 1974, the easiest way to tell the difference is in the texture of the underside. I have made up some pics with discriptions. Paul hit the nail on the head in his post. Sometimes people will take their homemade mold to a glass shop to have the gelcoat and glass work done for them,…[Read more]

Hmmm … I dunno – how do I tell the difference. Sorry not really a fiberglass expert. Does seem like quite good quality though.

Dan’s pics at first didn’t post. I’ve had some problems in the past with photos posting. I thought it was a Vista or Internet Explorer problem since Windows XP seemed to post better, sometimes, who knows . I am glad Dan got it working.
Dan, would love to see those tail lights too.

Dan,
I see the pic. Looks really cool! Sort of a vintage Woody look.
Rich

What do you mean Dan R? I see the interior picture.Did you post more than one?PMOSSBERG40085.9870138889

Dave, Is the fiberglass hand laid? Or chopper gun?It is not a sure thing, but manufactured kit bodies are usually chopper gun. Hand laying fiberglass mat is too labor intensive and time consuming.A one-off, on the other hand, would likely be hand laid since teh craftsman likely would not have chopper gun equipment.

I’m being to think you are correct, appears to be a streamlined version. Congrads on getting her running, must have been a challenge with all those wires  There is some nice detailing. I assume it carries the original MG title?
I like the way the entire front area is hinged. In some ways it makes me think of an MG dune buggy.
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Thanks – I’m starting to suspect its a one off.

I tryed and lost sorry I CAN’T GET PICS.

Dan,
Looks great!
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Wow. Apparently you like a challenge!
I went to two very knowledgeable sources, Jim Youngs of Kit Car Builder and Harold Pace, a kit car guru who writes a tech column and vintage kit car column.
They do not recognize this one, either from the US or UK markets.
I’ve got one more feeler out there, but I’m not optimistic.
Sorry Dave.