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Greg replied to the topic BCW Type 52 with V6/5 speed for sale in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi, I am in Florida also and wanted to learn more about your car. Thanks. Greg
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Toller replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I bought a walnut shift knob with a metal top MG logo at Carlisle show years ago. The thread pitch and count did not match my VW shifter. Ended up drilling and cutting threads in the knob to match. Doesn’t show the shift pattern but it can confuse those trying to steal the car from finding reverse
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Stefan replied to the topic Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits 10 months, 3 weeks ago
thanks, was able to figure out I have a 66 and not a 73 as I was told by the seller. Glad I found out before I bought a new carb, going to be buying the EMPI 30PICT-1 Carburetor
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edward ericson replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion 10 months, 3 weeks ago
glad it’s sorted.
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James replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Well got a new carb and fuel pump. Installed, did static timing and it started almost immediately. Did dynamic timing with a strobe and it was amazing that it started at all. Must have been about 20 or more degrees BTC when it should have been 5 ATC after. Carb hardly needed any adjustment. Will now look at an electronic ignition but basi…[Read more]
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Greg accepted an invitation from Paul Mossberg and became a registered member 10 months, 4 weeks ago
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MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
The knob in the car now is wood with the correct VW shift pattern. Mine twists, also. I have ordered the MG shift pAttern knob and will try it out. I’ll report back after s few shows locally. I’ll see if anyone notices.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
Ditto what Ed said.
I had a wooden shifter knob with the correct pattern for a VW. But that was my choice.
reality is it was rarely oriented correctly. The entire shifter tends to turn in the socket that connects it to the shift rod in the tunnel.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits 11 months ago
Stefan,
You mentioned being unsure about the year of your VW donor.
The VW VIN is stamped into the center tunnel, right next to the access panel for the shift rod to transaxle coupling (under you seat!)
Once you have the VIN, look it up here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
As the engine may not have come from…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Part Availability in the forum VW Based Kits 11 months ago
Stefan,
Kit part supplies are limited. Body parts almost non-existent. Various trim and roof/side curtains for FiberFab cars are available from MG Magic. https://mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/
Some trim pieces are reproduction TD parts. Headlight shells, door handles, stuff like that. Moss Motors is a good place to turn.…[Read more]
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edward ericson started the topic My Spyder is at auction (again) in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
Just an FYI: I have listed my alternate Plastic Clown Car on PCar Marketplace. Please check it out and bid it up as you see fit, and inform any classic Porschephiles you may be acquainted with (particularly those with money) that this particular fake 550 is an unusually fine example of the marque.
Thanks to all.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Transportation PSA in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
Thanks for the warning. It’s a jungle out there.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
Shift knobs are touch points. I advise that you get the exact one that will please you the most.
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Stefan started the topic Part Availability in the forum VW Based Kits 11 months ago
How easy are fiber fab accessory parts (replacement mirrors, tops, etc) to get? I have seen some sites selling these parts, but I would like to know if availability has always been good or if I should stockpile extra pieces?
many thanks,
-S
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James replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
Problem is you have to get the idle more or less correct before you can run a dynamic timeing. This is currently the problem I am having and it is complicated by the fact that there is a gas leak at either or both the carb and fuel pump. Replacements are on order. As of now I am not sure if you can do a static timeing on a 1970 and later engine.
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James started the topic New Member in the forum Car Registry 11 months ago
Good Afternoon Folks
I have just purchased a FiberFab MG on a 1970 VW chassis. Needs some wotk but the price was right and I need someting to tinker with. Went for the VW based due to ease of working on it and availability of parts. I am in the process of getting it a safety test but cannot get it to idle. Appear to have a gas leak at eit…[Read more]
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James accepted an invitation from Paul Mossberg and became a registered member 11 months ago
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Stefan started the topic Transportation PSA in the forum General Discussion 11 months ago
I just had a very poor experience with the company Amerifreight Auto Logistics Corp (M.C# 1596630). I was promised a $200 payment to transport my car from Abilene to Conroe (about a 6hr drive) on April 6. After waiting around the drop off location all day, they call me at night saying no one is picking up my car anymore and that I will need to…[Read more]
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Johnny Mann posted an update 11 months ago
@billnparts I just acquired my Duchess and the only major problem is the windshield. The chrome is peeling and it’s created hundreds of sharp shards that make it dangerous to touch.
I was going to grind and sand in down so I could have it rechromed but discovered there are no more chrome shops to be found within a thousand miles. Does anyone k…[Read more] -
John accepted an invitation from Paul Mossberg and became a registered member 11 months, 1 week ago
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