Jennifer:
Most likely it’s a 2.3 Liter. The web sites for the Pinto and Mustang II gang will give you some guidance to make sure.
Once you’re sure, check Amazon for a manual. (I prefer Haynes manuals,  much more detailed, IMO)
Also check out sites listed under the search for 2.3 Liter Ford such as Racer Walsh and Esslinger, for aftermarket…[Read more]

Hi Jennifer,
   I also have a pinto engine in my MG. Mine is a 2.3 liter, I bet yours is too!
   If you know what year of pinto the engine came from you could try a chiltons manual from the auto part store too.
   Good Luck

Andre:
I agree with Larry, it’s just a personal choice. I looked for a front engine replica just because I’d had 4 VWs in the past.  They were easy to work on, reliable, and parts were easy to get. I have always kinda been a Ford guy and knew that the 2.3 L ford engines were also easy to get, easy to work on and put out a lot of power with the…[Read more]

Hi Geoff,It must be Pinto day on the tdreplica site.Here is the web site for the Ford Pinto Car Club of America. http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.phpIf you don’t find the info from the TD fans on this site, I bet the Pinto fans can help!

Hi Jennifer,Here is the web site for the Ford Pinto Car Club of America. http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.phpIf you don’t find the info from the TD fans on this site, I bet the Pinto fans can help!

Steve,
     One final comment. There are a number of discussions involving the London Roadster. One actually gives the exact info about the company. It was last posted 2006 & is very informative. The were actually made in Inkster, Mi. ( a suburb of Dearborn).
                                           Larry

Steve,
     One other idea. There is a VW dealer in Southgate, Mi. that has been in the same family for years. You might try contacting Melton Motors in Southgate, Mi to see if they have a line on any of the London Roadsters being as the dealer might have seen some of them years ago.
                           Larry

Hey Steve,
     The London Roadster was assembled in Dearborn, Mich. on Michigan Ave, just west of Southfield. After I bought my Allison in ’82 , I visited London Roadster’s shop which at that time was thriving. As with so many it is now defunct. Regarding getting info , you might try the Dearborn City Hall , Dearborn , Mi. & ask for any info that…[Read more]

 Andre, Each type has advantages and disadvantages. Original MG’s were front engine so front engine replicas are somewhat more like the originals,but the VW based cars  are much simpler to build and maintain. Parts are still easy to come by for the VW’S.To my knowledge,FiberFab/Classic  Motor Carriage cars have the wide fenders,Classic Roadster Du…[Read more]

Al “Octagon”, I am a “newbie” also but it is a big island so we may not run in
to each other by accident. I made it Ok for you to message me in the “buddy
system” so lets look at comparing notes. I have some big time electrical
problems to chase down too!   Send me a private message and we can get
together. I am heading to Spokane this we…[Read more]

Hey Paul,
Thanks. Yes it is a first class reproduction. In fact, Kenny Allison showed me a letter in 1982 that he had received from the original MG owners assn. stating that this reproduction was the closest of all in every detail to the originals at that time. The am/fm/8track ( yes, 8 track ) actually worked until about 3 years ago when the 8 t…[Read more]

I recently purchased my CMC MGTD replica from a guy that had it titled in Maryland as a 1990 Kit Car. He had it at a local dealer which I purchased it through.  The dealer gave me a temp tag.  The temp tag expired and the dealer told me at first that it did not need to be inspected but when the tag ran out he told me that I could not get the re…[Read more]

Hey Larry,
This is right up there as one of the nicest TD reproduciotns I have ever seen.
I’m not sure what the locals consider central florida. Are you near Orlando?
 

Hey Gordon,
You mentioned a new top. The fellow that replaced the top on my Allison MGTD is named Gene & is in the Detroit area & can be reached at 1-313-534-3758. He has a run down looking shop but produces some of the finest work I have seen. My new top is perfect. You have a beautiful car.
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