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ricrx7 replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago
Cool TDr. And even cooler that you kept the promise.
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john barry replied to the topic Uploading Pictures in the forum Member Photo Galleries 9 years, 4 months ago
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HappyJack replied to the topic Northern VA/DC/MD Carlisle Caravan 2016 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 4 months ago
Hey Shu,
I aAM coming up via Skyline Drive a few days early and will be spending a few days in the Park. My plan is to leave Thursday morning and meet up with you all at the restaurant in Frederick, MD….Pray for SUNBy the way, I was talking with Royal and the topic of the MGTDr group tent came up. Royal thought that Wobby usually brought the t… -
KentT replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
edsnova wrote:I folded the windshield and now I can walk under her.Envious of BOTH the lift and the folding windshields…
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ricrx7 replied to the topic Modifying Gauges in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
The picture I posted is of the gauges in my 1952 MGTD (not a replica). The silver is the original and the black was mounted sometime in the past 35 years. My thought was to get the matching instruments for both and put the black in the MGTDR and the silver in the MGTD. Problem is that all the gauges are mechanical. The MGTDR uses ele…[Read more]
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Tom Vilardi replied to the topic Modifying Gauges in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Rick,
I think Silver is more common, but will defer to others.I have an electronic Classic Gauges speedo, Tach in my BCW, which is smaller than the original TD Gauges.Issue I have is that I don’t know where the sender is actually located on the drivetrain and I’ve yet to nail down a switch sequence (those who have “classic instruments” know wh… -
ricrx7 replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Steering wheel is way to thin. I am thinking of changing it for a thicker smaller diameter wheel with spokes similar to the TD wheel
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edward ericson replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
So there’s a date on the table. Paul is out. Vicenc is in. Anyone else?
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ricrx7 replied to the topic Modifying Gauges in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Actually it is a TR 4A Here is the Tach
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