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HappyJack replied to the topic Northern VA/DC/MD Carlisle Caravan 2016 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years ago
Hey Carlisle-bound TDr’s,
I was able to borrow a 12 x 12 canopy — just in case it rains or suns on us…Now I just have to figure out how to get it into Emma — hmm — it should fit in the passenger seat well….???You all can report to Wobby that given a choice between my tea-serving-cup-tray-drive-in-diarama or a 12 x 12 canopy, I opted for… -
Tom Vilardi replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years ago
I remember you were considering getting it. There is a Triumph powered tin-TD nearby (northern NJ) for $14,900 and another one (with original motor) in Western CT for $14,500. Both seemed to be well priced.
I finally had an opportunity to compare the BCW-TD to a tin-TD and the lack of even just a few scant inches (maybe 2) made the tin-version s… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years ago
I think the P-1800-engined TD is kind of the best of both worlds. Authentic steel over ash body and 100 horsepower, but with proper dual-SU carburation.
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newkitman replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Around here you can tell who doesn’t know how to drive a stick shift. They accelerate and then when they shift from one gear to another, they lose most of the speed they had trying to get into the next gear. If you were watching from the side of the road you’d think they were rowing the vehicle along the street. Pretty sad but…it is fun to watch.
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scubasteve replied to the topic Emergency Flasher Relay in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Royal wrote:The easiest way is to find a hot wire that goes to the left two blinkers and also a wire that goes to the right two. Then, attach one wire to one pole of a spst (simple on/off switch) and the other wire to the other terminal of the switch. Now when you have the new switch off, nothing is changed. When you turn your new (haz… -
scubasteve replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
LRH wrote:Would also make a good learner car away from any traffic.I don’t think they’ve taught driving a car with manual transmission in 40+ years.
The local driver’s ed instructor told me it’s a “lost art”.:lol:I’m not sure I’d want to use my LR to let someone learn to drive a stick…
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scubasteve replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
I was driving my LR past the high school and heard a girl and her boyfriend arguing whether my car was, in her words, “Cute”, or his words, “Cool”.Thought it was funny; their first disagreement…
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ricrx7 replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years ago
Yes, I have the 1952 MGTD with Volvo engine. I am working on getting it road ready. Lots of small things – like no brakes. I am still not completely sure which car I will keep. Having the original, I am more aware of the improvements that the replica has – dual master cylinder, doors that actually close and stay closed. But it is cool to h…[Read more]
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Tom Vilardi replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years ago
Rick,
Did you pick up that re-engined TD? I notice a cream and brown one in the distance. Whever did your car originally took the extra steps to incorporate as much original stuff as possible – including the wheel. Have you tried wrapping it with leather? That might thicken it up a bit for you, but if you need more room, a smaller wheel (I t… -
William Bonow replied to the topic Daytona MiGi in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 9 years ago
OK, no bites on the previous posting.Let me try the listing in a different fashion.Per the chassis tag, this is a ’76 Daytona MiGi on a ’71 VW type 1 chassis. From the documentation that comes with the car, looks like the assembly finished in the early 80’s. I purchased the car as a runner (drove it home from Racine, WI), but it needed “help”.… -
newkitman replied to the topic Emergency Flasher Relay in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
David. Sent you a PM,
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Bob replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Lucky girl! Was either bus ride or 3 mile walk for me at 14. 😀Maybe she can get taken other places besides school this summer.Would also make a good learner car away from any traffic. Although I sure hope you don’t give her the key and let her go in it before she’s 20 years old, these cars being fairly unsafe and not at all like the store-bought kind! -
Anay replied to the topic Car dying in idle after carb rebuild in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Thanks! Think it was the fast idle adjuster screw! But will check the fuel pump as well 🙂
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billnparts replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Great car for prom night when it rolls around. ( no back seat).Looks great????
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Toller replied to the topic Emergency Flasher Relay in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
I updated the electrical drawings from a FF and added relays for the headlights, fogs, blower and windshield wiper motor. As there were no hazard/4 way circuit I added it to the drawing. I have sent the drawings to a couple of members. If you can use the drawings let me know and I can send the .pdf fileToller2016-05-14 08:55:02
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Royal replied to the topic Emergency Flasher Relay in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
The easiest way is to find a hot wire that goes to the left two blinkers and also a wire that goes to the right two. Then, attach one wire to one pole of a spst (simple on/off switch) and the other wire to the other terminal of the switch. Now when you have the new switch off, nothing is changed. When you turn your new (hazard/emergency) swit…[Read more]
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KentT replied to the topic Emergency Flasher Relay in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
I do, but I can’t really help you. I didn’t wire it, and mine appears to use the whole ’69 donor harness… At least for now. Will totally rewire it when I upgrade the dash.KentT2016-05-13 18:30:03
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newkitman replied to the topic Modifying Gauges in the forum General Discussion 9 years ago
Ordered the volt gauge from MG Magic. It won’t exactly match the Classic Reproduction gauges I have now but it’s close. And the wiring is easier.
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newkitman replied to the topic Kept a Promise in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years ago
Cool TDr. And even cooler that you kept the promise.
Wait till she gets her driver’s license and wants to drive it! -
john barry replied to the topic Uploading Pictures in the forum Member Photo Galleries 9 years ago
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