Ed’s comment got me to wondering: What was the first TDr on the market? The Lafer factory began turning out its MPs in 1974, and continued until 1989, but I don’t know if they can be considered kit cars even though some — my TI included — were exported without chassis or engines to be finished by the buyer. Many were mated to used VW frames by…[Read more]

At the muffler shop now

edsnova2014-05-27 21:23:15

Is Cooper a Golden Doodle?

Great pic!!!

Ok thanks for the input. I always like to get some input from those of you who have already been through restoring a td.

There will be a wire from the ECU to a relay up there. The fan will be wired to the battery with a 15 amp fuse, and the ECU should tell it what to do. 

Could make an electric of it. The grill shell looks good. The headlight brackets are not BCW. CMC maybe. Weird that it has a BCW ID plate–if it does. 

Another beautiful day. With no driveability issues, it was time to give Cooper a ride.

Sorry to interrupt the intense discussion about the “hangy down thing”, but regarding the MG:Since the motor is already missing and the kit build is already done (well?), I’d vote for an electric conversion. 😛

That’s a strange one.  Swing-axle pan, yet 69-or-later speedo, wiring harness and switches, it appears. 

I would be concerned about moisture and rust out.

This is a steel fuel line or a rubber one?

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Very funny Steve.

Paul, 

Make sure you use the full descriptive phrase of “chrome hangy-down thingy”  so you don’t get your face slapped while incorporating it into a conversation.

Fifty years ago, when I graduated from one of our finer schools (unc), it was a perfectly acceptable descriptive term amongst engineers.  I was not studying linguistics, but Physics.  I had a talent for math and took math courses for all my electives.  Ended up with an unintended math degree after 3yrs.  In defence of my limited vocabulary, I lat…[Read more]

I agree with Roy. Definitely NOT a BCW.The chrome “hangy-down thingy” is a map light. Similar to this:https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=010.034PS: I have a goal for today. Somehow, I have to work “hangy-down thingy” into casual conversation this afternoon! 😆
PMOSSBERG2014-05-26 09:28:15

Unless bcw made some kits I’m not familiar with?  Hood hinge and lock mechanism is not bcw, windscreen mount doesn’t fold and is not bcw, and engine cover not bcw.  Looks like a fiberfab with a bcw plate that someone had laying around.  Early vw wheels.  No tach.  …what is that chrome hangy-down thingy to the right of the instrument clus…[Read more]

Great story.

hey  Ed what powers the Fan?

Turned the engine over with the starter today. Still messing with wiring…