I have a similar problem being 6′ plus and 230   Right now I have the seats out and was trying to figure out how to make adjustments to seat height and set back for the back that would move me back from 3″ dish steering wheel. Removed 2″ spacers that had been put under fibreglass seat frame as line of sight with them in had my head looking over th…[Read more]

Same steering wheel as Spechols, and it is under the dash.

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Or maybe a Subaru Legacy? 😛

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I was 5’11” and abt 212# with the short legs of one who was only 5’2″ when I got my MIGI.  I found that moving the steering column up (if your’s is mounted below the dash) made the seating position much more comfortable.  It involves cutting into your dash, but is not too difficult.  Also, moving the wheel close as possible to the dash made a bi…[Read more]

Thanks for the successful information on how to cure “a hard to start when hot VW engine”.Be safe and have fun in your TDr.DaveLakeland, Fl

I sure could use that extra 3″ back from the steering wheel, at just 175 Lbs and 6′ tall.

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Nice job!

You can never have too many ground cables/straps.

Yeah, the folding windshield works fine with cowl-mounted wipers. The TF had that setup.

True that the cowl mounted VW wipers look like they could interfere, but mine are comfortable under the windshield when folded.  No problem.  (Daytona MIGI with brackets that I modified.) 

Thanks, Jack. I have ordered from them a couple times. I suspect it’s cheaper if you can pick up stuff locally, and way cheaper to go pick stuff from a scrapper or metal recycling outfit, but you can’t beat the convenience. 

Hey Ed,

Subaru??  If BILLNPARTS has one to go along with his Tdr it’s gotta be a WRX…!!!  as in speed, agility, fun to drive — sort of like a Tdr, only with the speed and agility added…

I was thinking along the same lines as Ed but I was pushing snow up to my hood on the Subaru this morning. Had to dig myself out twice just to get to work. Traction not the problem, just not enough ground clearance. The MG can rest quietly.

Great info thanks

Snowing here and I had the same idea–until I came to my senses. I really do want some Bridget-in-Snow pictures though.

The original top stays are pretty simple and Moss sells them (90a–$6). You just embed the sockets in a piece of hardwood, 2 x 5/4 or so, and wrap that in the canvas. You then just need two thumb screws to hold the front bow to the windshield pins. 

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Almost makes me want to get on the road today in the snow while it isn’t freezing yet. 😉 Naaaah!

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Thanks…thinking I also want to do Original type roof may be custom. If project come out well it will be worth it.

First time I ever drove my Duchess on public roads, it snowed. Not a lot. But enough to christen the car. I finished her in December 1982. And was going to drive her no matter what.Coldest drive is probably a tie between the Pumpkin run a couple years ago and heading to the VA Beach show a couple years ago.Air temp was around 30 degrees both…[Read more]