I usually place the jack under the engine and lift the entire rear at once. If im working under the car I make sure to block the front tires and use jack stands just behind the rear brakes for safety. Just make sure to avoid hoses and wires.Safety Fast, my friend.

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No stress cracks. The side supports distribute the weight. The tire will also lay on the fiberglass. You can also add a couple of rubber spacers under the tire to stop the vibration. Yes, the supports lock into place when it is open and you raise the hood to release them. I am not sure that gas supports will take the weight of the tire.

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If Happyjack has the MG magic bracket and he will give it to you at the “club” price 😉 then the MG Magic bracket is probably the easiest way to go. Here is my bracket from the bottom.

I have one of those brackets from MG Magic that I never put on Abby (my FiberFab Tdr that I sold last year).  And my BCW Tdr already has a spare tire mount — so I don’t need this bracket.  

Okay so the first picture is the spare mounted. If you look you can see the flat steel braket through the hub hole on the tire. I am still looking for the pictures I have of Schu’s design. It it basically a piece of 2″x1/8th”x48″ flat steel that has been bent to a U shape. I marked the middle of the 48″ steel and measured the inside of the tire…[Read more]

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The bracket from MG Magic:http://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/spare-tire-bracket/

You can buy hood hindges that will work and take the weight. I will post my pictures tomorrow. Also I built my own carrier using a simple design I stole from Shu another member. I will post those pictures as well. Mg magic sellers a spare tire carrier bolt in for $80 (?).

Fiberfil kits use the fake spare to mount the metal spare tire mount. The spare tire mount is a metal bracket within two studs that you drill through the fiberglass mount. Insert metal bracket through drilled holes and secure with washer, lock washer and nut. Then mount actual spare on the two studs. Look at the VW manual section of Classic Motor…[Read more]

Thanks for the great suggestion! It would be a crime for us to drive so far and not pay our respects to PCH.I plan on taking Hwy 1 all the way to the meet. Its a great road trip and I think it will be easier than all that freeway high speeds and heat on the engine. Also, I plan on a rest for the engine every 75 miles or so. I think that Pismo…[Read more]

Since youre committted, let me again welcome you to the asylum. Good move on the fuel filter. Ive had small pieces of fuel line get lodged in my intake tube on my carb, usually on the freeway. New fuel lines and filter stopped that nonsence.Your car looks great! You said she was built by a private owner and they did a fine job. Mine was factory…[Read more]

Sounds from the east coast – I won’t make it this year but I see one big thing missing. The cruise together down the coast or in the mountains. It could be the drive to get there is the cruise?

Thank you all for the warm welcome.I did buy a replacement fuel filter to put before the engine compartment. Based on the comments I will make it a priority to get it installed. I went out last night and bought a copy of John Muir’s book. I am committed now.Greg

Well, I didnt see an In and Out in Pismo Beach but there was an impressive list of restaurants from Itialian to BBQ. Im checking on hotels in the area for rates.Spyglass Inn looks nice but on the pricy side. Ill check other places for other options. If anyone has some other suggestions, feel free to chime in.As for the date, Im thinking that…[Read more]

Welcome to our group!I’ll agree, you have a very nice car. I like two tone paint schemes.It sounds like you may have some troubles that are not uncommon to middle aged cars like ours.I guess it’s just the nature of the beast.Anyway, I’m sure you’ll love your car and enjoy our “club”!