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ray10 replied to the topic Photo Gallery in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 7 months ago
Paul and frankie D I’m unable to log into the new photo gallary or the old one now. Just thought I would let you know.
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KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
As far as color….
Purely my opinion/thoughts, and I debated color a long time. It’s a personal decision!Silver (actually gray) was the original TD wheel color and goes with virtually any color car.Black makes the wheels “disappear” and focuses attention on the hubcaps/trim rings.White seems “Hey, look at me!” — and seems a bit teenage or so… -
HappyJack replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
yea right!!
The last time I used the wood lathe on metal was when I cut down the aluminum mounting flange for my Flat Four steering wheel — that ‘only” took an hour and took the point of of the sacrificial wood-turning skew chisel…I think I’ll pass on the Rondel project… those domed plastic inserts are starting to look like a pretty good choice… -
Royal replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Jack,
if you wanted to, you could cut a nicely centered 2″ hole in the cap using your wood lathe on super slow and a sharp turning tool. I doubt that it would take more than a few minutes for all 4/5 wheels. -
HappyJack replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Ed, I like the MG medallions — they give that “understated elegance” look
Hey Kent,I think I agree that drilling a perfectly centered 2″ hole in the hub cap and then attaching those Rotel-style caps would be too hard — and I do have a drill press but not necessarily the talent and patience to “get it perfect.”Those domed center logos look really… -
newkitman replied to the topic Brubaker Box Revisited in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 11 years, 7 months ago
That’s a pretty cool van. Thanks for sharing.I still have the plans for a Phoenix Van built on a VW bus chassis. The plans were ordered from a Popular Science magazine back in the 80s. They were in a manila envelope under the rear seat of the VW 76 Transporter I bought back in 89. I’m at work now but I’ll check to see if the plans are a Brubaker…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic New member in the forum Rules and Etiquette 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Randy,Not sure what happened, but your post was filled with dozens, no, make that DOZENS, of lines of html code, coupon links and a ton of junk.I cleaned up the post. I checked your ip address and it is not on any list of known spam sources. So I assume you are legit.Please post again, hopefully it will appear with all the junk.I’m not being…[Read more]
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KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Though I didn’t roll the car out to get wider views, here’s a couple pics of my hubcaps and trim rings. As I said, I was going for somewhat subtle on the MG logo due to its size…
I also took some measurements of the MGB/Midget Rostyle-type center caps, for MGBs or Midgets:
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic New TD in Town in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 7 months ago
Great story Allen!Now THAT would be a coup…an owner of an original joining our replica club!We could be all pompous and tell him he doesn’t qualify! 😆
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edward ericson replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
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KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
I’ll try to dig out one of the MGB center caps tomorrow to measure it,
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Dan Ogle replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
That is just beautiful Paul,congrats.
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HappyJack replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Paul. I ordered 4 of the no-logo flat hub caps. I’ll post the center dimensions once they show up.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
This is one of the hubcap threads:https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/make-the-vw-steel-wheel-into-stock-td/
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
Lest anyone mis-interpret Kent’s post above, yes IM’s were originally on VW pans, back in the 80’s. They are now on custom built chassis. And can you say stiff? The jacking instructions note one lift point, under the rear door edge. Jacking there will lift both wheels off the ground.Bill, the car will not fit. It’s three bay garage, with a cut out…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic "The Great Pretender" in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Awesome Neil!Nice to see these little cars get some respect!
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newkitman replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
Agreed. It is a SEG! And well worth it I might add.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
I believe that’s called a “SEG”:-)
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Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
That’s quite a smile you’re sporting, Paul…..
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KentT replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 7 months ago
I agree Paul, they are the finest of the 356 replicas.
For a while, back in the 70’s at least, you could buy the complete Intermeccanica bodies, completely assembled, wired, etc. ready for installation on your running gear. Modify the VW pan, bolt them on, and then install the seats and carpet, and you were done…Even then, they were… - Load More
