I’ll probably do a little propane burning and a little electric heating out there before the winter is through. But I’ll need close to 50,000 btu to get that place warm enough to work when it’s 20 degrees outside–10 of these. It is 1000-1100 square feet with 9-foot ceilings, and only about 20 percent of it is attached to the house. Well…[Read more]

I’d adapt a flip-top cap like this. Or this. More work and money, but in the end you’ll be happy.

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The BCW I have came with VW Bug wipers and they worked–very slowly. I believe BCW cars all used the VW wiper motor.

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What’s he asking for the Volvo car? It sounds really nice. The MGA rear gives it longer legs for highway cruising. It’s a good match for the Volvo engine and the bolt circle is right for wire wheel adapters. The disc brakes are a very good addition as well. Makes it stop, and parts are easy enough. 

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This is like the ugly type I have now.  

The really nice ones I see online are all for Harley’s or other bikes, which I’m pretty sure are smaller in diameter than a generic automobile fuel filler. 

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99.9% of these are motorcycle gas caps!  Smaller neck, different thread pattern.  I’m looking for a modern plastic underside but with a chrome top.   

Huh? I just googled “chrome screw in gas cap” and a whole bunch of em showed up?

I carry the Eden Pure style heater from my basement room to the garage when I work there in the winter. Heats that space wonderfully.

Thanks Folks!  Much appreciated.

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Ed this may sound crazy, but when I work in the garage on a cold day, I put a fan in the garage window, open up the addict access stairs, and suck all of the warm addict air into the garage. If you currently use a propane fired heater, remember to have a fresh air inlet, and monitor carbon monoxide levels. (I am just looking out for your greater…[Read more]

One big thing to consider if you purchase the orginal TD, is that you might have to purchase some of the orginal style ” wrenches, and sockets”. Many people do not realize, but orginal British tools are not a true metric size. The English mechanics had their own sizes. Just my two cents, if it were me………. I would stay with your Fiberglass…[Read more]

Gas tank is inside, right behind the seat back.
Car looks blue in the pictures.  Actually it is more like teal.53TDReplica2016-01-18 23:49:41

Sorry did a search for manual on Google and Fiberfab is what I have

I have a Chevette frame at home in Washington I will not be using it and can give dimention? It does use chevette front and rear also coloum, shifter have manual too

You may want to see if the battery posts and cable connections are clean and tight. A little bit of corrosion, can make a big difference if the battery will charge and start. You might also check to be sure the battery has the proper level of water in it. Also be sure that you have a good ground to the starter, as frame ground connections also…[Read more]

Wow both car are way better looking than my kit. Love all the real TD parts

Ok, if they sold a front engine kit, then there is some hope that a manual exists somewhere.

Love the responses.  The car has been further modified with MGA rear end and front disc brakes, including wire wheels.  It was restored at some point in the past.  All original parts are included.  Would MGA suspension make the car handle more like the Chevette powered car?  I do like fiberglass.  Yes, the Volvo powered cars, even when origina…[Read more]

The P-1800 engine was a popular period swap, and doubled the horsepower. Often it came with an overdrive transmission too. Ask about it.

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Prices for original TDs appear to be all over the map, according to what I see on Hemmings. The Volvo engine may make it a better car but undoubtedly decreases its value significantly. So much depends on the condition of the car, but there are a bunch on Hemmings right now listed as “Excellent” that are between $15K and $30K, and those have…[Read more]