Allen
You would have to compare the resistance values between the original VW sender and the new one. If not the same you may get false readings displayed on the new gauge

I don’t believe the length of the channel will make any difference. The travel of the float arm is your main concern. My channel is cut down to about four inches so I could make it fit into the tank. Just be sure the location of the float mount allows for full travel.

I read thru the posts and saw you had some bumpers. Is the rear still available? Just horse traded around for this car. Getting some things sorted out so it will make it back home, but I need a rear bumper, I am afraid I’m going to get pulled over before I get one installed. Thanks Rod

I agree with you, John. I am sort of confused why someone would get a tribute car, which is not, nor ever will be a “real thing”. If what you want is authenticity, you should get the original and be willing (and able) to do whatever is necessary to get it where you want it to be.

A tribute car, no matter what kind; Bugatti, Porsche, Laborghini,…[Read more]

“Which kit has the most correct body, and uses most td trim. lights, etc?”

It doesn’t matter.  All the kits look pretty much like the real thing.  Just get hold of the Moss Motors and MG Magic web sites and there are plenty of original parts you can either bolt on directly or adapt to fit.  With enough money to burn, you can make any TDR look eno…[Read more]

Dennis,

My vote is with British Coach works (of course I own one).  I have had owners of “tin” TD’s remark how they like the way I was able to add a convenient fuel gauge to my dash and incorporate a more modern MG B steering column on my TD….LOL!

99% of the metalwork on it (at least on mine) is original or reproduction to 1952.

Car is about…[Read more]

FYI. I have a small, home handyman drillpress which is very handy and usefull for many things, including sanding.

But, if you are thinking of buying one especially for the dash project check a dimension called “throat depth”.  ( 😈 Pause while the snickering quiets down)  The throat depth determines the maxium distance from the edge of y…[Read more]

I ended up using a hand drill with the hole cutter. Drill has a level and an attachment for securing the drill and keeping level against what you are drilling. Came out very well so far. Cluster cut, drilled and sanded clean. On to the main dash. Pictures probably Monday. Family duties today.

I ended up using a hand drill with the hole butter. Drill has a level and an attachment for securing the drill level. came out very well so far. Cluster cut, drilled and sanded clean. On to the main dash. Pictures probably Monday. Family duties today.

John, the hand tools that you used can certainly do the job but as Allen was looking for opportunities to buy new tools was providing some recommendations. As I could only buy 1×6 solid rough cut black walnut I had to put the wood through a thickness planer to reduce to 3/4″. Then used a joiner to square the edges and a biscuit cutter to ensure…[Read more]

Toller, I drilled the holes for my instruments into 7/16″ walnut veneer plywood with my hand drill using hole saws I bought for that purpose at Home Depot.  These were 4-1/4″ diameter and 2-1/2″ diameter respectively (as I recall, I had to order the larger one from Home Depot online rather than in-store).  Essentially these are just regular sa…[Read more]