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KentT replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I’ve got a motorcycle radio/MP3 player that I plan to hide in a console, then put the speakers under the seat. It uses a length of wire for an antenna, which can be hidden under the carpet. It’s operated by a wired remote about 1.5″ x 1.5″ so hopefully it won’t be readily noticed. The only time I’d need to access the radio itself is swap the USB…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic New Third Brake Light in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Nicely done.
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John Simion replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
“… I do plan to hide the radio to reduce that temptation …”
That’s a good idea, but most radios are DIN and mount into a DIN case that they slide into and out of (see crutchfield.com). A thief can slide a DIN radio out of your car in about 10 seconds with the right tools. If that is your situation, I think you could attach a metal bar to th… -
billnparts replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I’ve benn able to take mine anywhere. As Ed observed, everyone “likes” it. Park it, take the keys, cover what you want out of sight with a “security blanket” and walk away. Nobody has ever messed with it.
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Semper Fi, Brother! I would appreciate a pdf file from you.
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic A Real Beauty of a MGTDr – Australia in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 2 months ago
Paul posted about these cars a little while back. Here’s the original thread: https://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=1555&title=marshall-groups-td-classic
Out of the factory they ask $59,000 so I guess that price may right for a used model. That is also probably Australian Dollars, which are at .78 to the USD. Still, that’s quite a han… -
Royal replied to the topic A Real Beauty of a MGTDr – Australia in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 2 months ago
The windshield wipers, 3 of ’em, are kinda sexy in an XKEish sort of way. But: It appears that the windscreen does fold down, yet the wipers extend through the rubber attached to the bottom of the windscreen frame. So how do you fold the windscreen? How does that work?? Anybody?
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic A Real Beauty of a MGTDr – Australia in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 2 months ago
That car is stunning!
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KentT replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
This is all reassuring, since I’ve yet to get mine on the road. But, leaving it parked with the top down is a concern. Because mine retains the stock 69 steering column and ignition switch, theft is not the concern as much as just inviting someone to rummage through it. I do plan to hide the radio to reduce that temptation, at least…
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John Simion replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I can’t see anyone stealing a TDR. What would you do with it? It’s not like there’s a big chop shop operation looking for parts, and where can you drive such an obvious rare (but not terribly valuable) automobile?
As for security of what’s in it, the previous owner fixed the hood (trunk) with a latch that can hold a padlock. I assumed that al… -
Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic A Real Beauty of a MGTDr – Australia in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 2 months ago
Her’s the wording to the ad, kinda hard to read in the jpg above.
BillEvoking the memory of the classic T-Series MGs, the TD2000 story dates back to 1984, when an Australian Jaguar dealer, Ross Marshall, had the opportunity to acquire the original TD tooling from the United States. Marshall spent several yearsdeveloping a replica based around t… -
Bill Gould replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I’ll park my opinion right next to Ed’s. Houston is huge — 600 square miles — and no stranger to property crime. But in the eight years I’ve owned and driven my Lafer here, I’ve never lost anything from it or worried that it wouldn’t be right where I left it anywhere in town. Too many times to count, I’ve returned to find one or more somewhat…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Narrowing Your VW-Based TDR in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 2 months ago
Thanks John.Look forward to seeing the finished beauty!
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edward ericson replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I’m gonna chime in here with a story I told on the Speedster board regarding “security.”
I work in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a wonderful town full of excellent people. It also has one of the highest murder rates in the civilized world, which is driven by the illegal drug trade, which serves several tens of thousands of desperate junkies, many of… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Narrowing Your VW-Based TDR in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 2 months ago
Nice, John. I considered going with the narrowed beam when I bought my adjustable beam. Would have been the way to go; wish I knew then.
You should be able to get the “rub” out by a turn of the adjustment screw under the steering box. Turn the wheel to where it rubs and look underneath. You should see the idler arm almost touching a standoff bolt… -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Look at these prices! in the forum TD Replicas 10 years, 2 months ago
John,
I’m interested in that “narrowing the car” comment.Would you start another thread and explain what you did? -
John Simion replied to the topic Look at these prices! in the forum TD Replicas 10 years, 2 months ago
“a lot less expensive to maintain”
Emphasis on “LESS expensive.” It isn’t hard to spend a ton on getting a TDR mechanically like new and hopefully reliable. I’ve spent over 5 figures now for electronic ignition, carb, muffler, transmission, shifter bushings, brake lines, disk brakes, lowering, narrowing, new tires, and now rewiring. This ma… -
KentT replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Agree, Greg, but that doesn’t stop thieves from rummaging through a parked car. I’ve thought about installing a blinking LED to my dash to simulate an armed alarm system,since LEDs draw so little power it would take weeks to discharge the battery. Combine that with one of the fake alarm decals, and you’ d discourage most would-be thieves. Nothing…[Read more]
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greg press replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I don’t think we have to worry about the younger generation stealing our cars . None of them can drive sticks .
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Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Vehicle security in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Roy,
I need your e-mail address to send a copy to you. The message you just sent only has the e-mail address of the webmaster of this forum.Bill - Load More
