Safety Fast.

I put a plastic zip tie around the bushing instead of the ring, , it seemed like the easiest thing to do, still working fine

Steve, I used the 1-1/2″ latches.   But the longer ones might work well also.

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 I installed some high quality screen door latches or “hook and eye” latches.    I got my latches at West Marine but most any would work.  

 

 

 

 I went to the West Marine web site and found several different length hooks; 1 1/2″-3″.What is the length you used? It’s hard to tell from your pics.Thanx again!

Thanks for the door safety lock thread!I’ve always wondered how some of you solved the issue of accidental door opening. Years ago, before seat belt laws were so rigidly enforced, a co-worker of my Mom was killed when he fell out of his car and was hit by another car. Always made me lock the doors and wear by seat belt. But my LR doesn’t have door…[Read more]

Putting the shift plate in rightside-up ++

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I was shocked the first time I slid behind the wheel of Bridget. It felt all wrong, the steering wheel was way, way too close to my chest. Nothing like the way I adjust every other car I’ve driven in ever.

Don’t see how it holds the bushing in place but I will keep the 13mm in the tool kit. Thanks for the heads up.The PO had no bushing and the shift-plate mounted upside down. A common mistake – it was amazing that it was drivable. He complained that it was hard to get it into 2nd and reverse. Easy fix.

Same is true for older Land Rovers. I plan to change that also – someday. Right now the TD is more fun.

From what I’ve observed, ALL the British cars seem to put the steering wheel too close to the driver.  I sat in a real TD, a Jag 120 and XKE, and a Midget, and in each case the steering wheel fit was too close for comfort, just like my replica before I started modifying it.  Yet each of the real British cars had plenty of legroom.  It seems li…[Read more]

it also holds the bushing in place. be prepared to stop & put it back in on a trip

I use drums on all 4 corners stainless steel hoses & larger diameter rear wheel cylinders on paper this will work well. our cars are so light I feel that disks are a waste of money just my 2 cents

I am adjusting my steering column length so my knuckles just clear the dash. also I will use the seat back adjuster from MGmagic. not to rub it in but I lost some weight and that made a lot of room, limit fast food to once a week lol

The door safety lock thread:https://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&KW=safety&PN=1&title=suicide-door-locks

Thanks Dave.Yup…I pretty much know or have found most (if not all) of the vendors. Those are not the style that Classic roadsters Ltd. used.I don’t need ’em. Was just trying to help TJ out. He started this thread with the comment that his brackets appear to be the same as those used on the Duchess.The Duchess’ hardware seems to be unique. The…[Read more]

Hey guysIve seen steering kits that let you remove the steering wheel with the pull of a pin. This may be an easier solution for getting in and out of the car for the big boys in the club. It works for the race car drivers.

I converted the front’s to disk about 25 years ago because all of the components needed replacement (shoes, drums, etc).  I have been very happy with results.  About 2 years ago I converted the back to disk for the same reason.  Happy with results but a lot more work the fronts.  Got kit that had emergency brake.  

I did the same with my column. I put the switches on the dash and used a chrome steering shaft.

Brilliant idea and the stop light looks great! Thanks for the great tip.