Hamish,
It’s not just measurements that differ between kits and original TD roofs.
There are many other significant differences between original tops and most (if not all) reproductions.
For starters, original side curtains are metal framed, with sliding hard plastic windows. I’ve never seen a true reproduction on a kit. The kit side curtains are…[Read more]

Thank you for another lead. Are the kit car tops that far off the originals?
She researched locally and received estimates of $800-$1000 Cdn.
Topsonline was $230 USD. That is a big difference.
I believe the seller has a drawing with measurements. I will get it and do
some more research.
I am told the kit car was from FL. Would the maker still be…[Read more]

Hello Hamish,
The tops on Topsonline are reproductions of tops for original MG-TDs. I beleive they will not work on your friend’s TD replica.
You might try MG Magic in Florida, phone 954-680-2010.
She might also try to have a top sewn locally. Any place that makes boat tops could probably handle the job. Some auto convertible top installers or…[Read more]

Gordon, I live in Cumming and just got a 52 MGTD “Duches” would like to share note and ideas if you are interested ???

Home is Atlanta Georgia.  Hopefully when all through with the renovation I will enter her into some of the fairs/meets here in the south for fun.
 
Gordon

Are you sure it was registered after being built ? or Titled ? if not you can use the old vin fron the chasis that it sits on is what I have been told. The clean Air Act in Ga. is tough but I know it is harder in Ca. so you may want to use the VW Nin # that it sits on.
Good luck
Paul

Welcome abaord Toy TD and thanks for the info I am now fixing mine up and will need to pick his brain..

Dan,I have one of these also.I just emailed them and got a message back with a phone # to call and the name of a person to talk to.For some reason I happened to look in the incoming bulk and there it was.Normally I just delete all that.I took the # to the garage with me so it is not in front of me.I had inquired about parts and got the message,we…[Read more]

Thanks MD I am really looking forward to picking mine up this week  and getting it back here. would also LOVE to go for a drive with another TD car and TD lover since I do not know much of the “back roads” here. Wife has given in on letting me fix it up even more than I have so if you have any ideas please let me know.
Are there many TD’s in our…[Read more]

welcome Paul,  I’m between LaGrange and Newnan and have two TDs w/VW engines.  Most people can’t tell them from the real MGs but one thing IS for sure…they are REAL fun!  Just went to lunch Sunday in the yellow one at Warm Springs..weather was great and you will soon discover that Everone WAVES!    MD Watson,  Hogansville, Ga

Thanks , Please send a photo when you complete it.

Another great looking MGTD Replica!!! Looks like we are finding a lot of these “first built” kits and either completing them or “refurbishing” them for a second life. I hope to have the drivetrain back in mine soon after the nice weather arrives. All the repairs and mods are done, it just has to be re-assembled.
I’d say this website has the nicest…[Read more]

Thanks Paul,
  I just may pick your brain sooner then you know
 

Hi Paul
I regestered for the carlisle show today, I guess I’ll see you there
 
Matt D’Agostino
Westbury, New York
1953 MGTD ( CMC)

Hi,
The Carlisle event is put on by Carlisle Productions,a  family run firm that puts on about 12 or so major car shows each year. Among them are shows focused on GM, Chrysler, Ford, motorcycles, Import/Kit/Replicars, corvette…much more detail on their web site.
So…no, this event does not “travel”. It’s always in Carlisle.

The best place to get the parts M.G. Magic in Holywood FLA. the prices are good and the owner is very knowledgeable and has plenty of parts in stock, the # is 954 680 2010 and yes I did most of the wotk myself.
Thanks

Hey Paul M
  does this event ever come south? I am in the north Ga., mountains and would love to see an event like this..

mdagger1,
   Did you do all the work and where did you have the most luck with parts…I am now working on a 52mgtd “the duches” and would like to get it primo.

Thanks, I did plan on attending this year. I will check out your post.

Hi mdaggar…
Nice ride. You’ve got to drive it to Carlisle for the Kit show (see my post under Clubs and Shows)!