W. Lee
When I first got the Duchess, took off the wind wings.  Put them back on cause they did help and I thought they looked good.
How much do they help? Depends on speed.  Like the older cars with vent windows, when they were open they definitley cut down on turbulence coming through the main door window. In a convertable they help mainly at l…[Read more]

W. Lee
No intention of sounding impatient, just thought the short answer was all that was needed. 
As to where to look, wish I knew.  I’d start at some of the VW vendors like CP1, or a quick google search.  Some of the guys here probably have specific places to go.  Seems that some have had luck with Ebay.
Ringo

If you can not find a original frame some were then you might check with the Speedway catalog, some of the American roadsters and hot rods had fold down frames.They also sell the hardware with it. Plan on spending a few bucks and a lot of modifying ( but it is worth it ) Bill 

Lee,
I actually responded directly to you on 7/8 under the topic Wind Wings.
Rich

Ok, the next question,does it help with the wind?

I’m catching up on mail and various forums, having been completely off the matrix for a week. I’m reading through the above and am not sure if we’re still talking about a car or a “significant other”.One thing is clear…Mel sure does “luv” “her”!

Mark is correct. Most of the wind is coming from behind. The windshield creates a vacuum and the air rushes over the top of the glass, and makes a u-turn into the back of your head.I find the wings smooth some air going down the sides. But Dan R is on target…the wind is part of the fun. If you need to stay covered (like I do!) do what the…[Read more]

Mel,The car looks awesome!The center zip is normal for a tonneau cover, so if only the driver is in the car, you can keep the passenger side covered (and dry if the weather turns bad)

 I stand corrected. Glad to know that they are so reasonable. Brad at MG MAGIC is a very knowledgable person and I did not mean to imply any thing against him or his company. I was under the impression that real wire wheels cost more like $500. each.

Thanks for the info. Not really interested in tricking people into thinking I’m driving an original  MGTD. It’s just my wire baskets are showing rust along the edges.

SARGE ;;DO IT,  Dan R

I purchased the $695 set of 5 chrome wire wheels from Brad Anderson at MG Magic for my Chevette based MGTD.  They are in fact true wire wheels – supported entirely by the spokes.  They incorporate an inner rim seal covering the ends of the spokes to support use of tubeless tires.  Initially I was skeptical of this but my tubeless tires were moun…[Read more]

 Sarge, I think the wire wheels that MG Magic sell are really chrome wheels with wire baskets. Call them to be sure.   Most wire wheels I have seen are much more expensive than the price you mentioned. It’s really whatever you prefer as to wire wheels or disc wheels.Seems like I read somewhere that wire wheels were either an option or a popular pe…[Read more]

Mel,
I LOVE the tonneau cover. I do not have a garage and I do not want to EVER put the top up. So, every night the cover goes on. If I were to design a new one, it would have a flap that would cover the zipper and be held in place by a velcro strip. The cover is water tight except for the zipper area. An alternative would be to can the zipper c…[Read more]

I happen to have a tonneau top (Full cover) for sale ….it’s tan and has a
black underside…heavy material canvas…with a zipper to open for the driver
to get in and sit..I had bought it from moss motors several years ago.. Still
in the bag and no holes for the snaps ( you make them where you want
them )i’ll take best offer (over $150)
Bill Collins

my two cents on wire wheels ..as they weren’t generic to the original car ..
why waste the money on them..were tring to make the replica look like the
original…..NO

As a  beginner ;I need some serious help.
Where can I buy the windshield that folds forward as I see on several MG kit cars?  Ihave one that is straight.  Any ideas?

Ringo.
  Being new to all of this, please have patience.  I have posted the picture on the TD Replica site.  Where do you suggest I start looking.
Also, my two rear view mirrors really do not let me see for safty sake, do you know of any right mirrors that can be attached to the windshild?  Or what do you suggest?
 
 

James-Tires are 205.75.R14, I replaced the old tires( with new Uniroyals) which are the same size. 
Rich, James -Thanks for the tip on the tail lights, it got added to the todo list.
James-My car didn’t have wind wings I added a set I got from MG Magic.
Next Trip is mid-December which is only 5 months away (yuck). 
I’m thinking of getting a to…[Read more]

John,
Be sure to post some pics when you can, we would love to see your baby. If you haven’t posted yet, Paul has a registry running in another topic area, post your registry info there. I am overdue in my updating the registry graphic. Congrats on your car.
James