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]

I can’t believe I didn’t think about this until now. But there is another major issue to consider if you want to switch to an original TD windshield frame.Your TDr roof and side curtains will not work with an original frame. And I’m not sure if they can be made to work. Not trying to dampen your enthusiasm. I just want you to go into this as well…[Read more]

…the April showers are not as bad as the Jan/Feb cold and ice.  My blood must have really thinned out since I moved to NC 30 ears ago.  I prefer to leave that cold weather driving to folks in higher latitudes, like Ed and Bill and Paul….and that Michigan, Minnesota, Montana etc. crowd.

What about “The April Showers?”

I guess the easiest solution would be a  Vicenc-style plan modified for the South — park it in January and take it out again when rains end in March…:-)

I had quarter windows installed on the first top. I was driving the car on a daily basis for a couple years and these windows greatly improved visibility making it safer to drive.

Hey Ed,

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