if I hadn’t lucked into the used Sprint car radiator for my car, this one would have been my second choice. I think it would fit into my TDs radiator housing, but I don’t know how yours is set up with the steering gear box.http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Spike-Chassis-005-2009-Stand-Up-Mini-Micro-Sprint-Radiator,40627.htmlThe old rule of one square…[Read more]

Thanks Paul. Wonder what the game was to be.

Mark. Even though my TD isn’t finished I usually go. This year just depends on my work TDY   schedule. Supposed to be in DC that week. I’ll just have to play it by ear.

 Mark,Not sure where Avon Park is in Florida but I have a Speedster buddy in Fort Walton who goes to many bug shows and he has two or three other guys around there that go as well – if that is close let me know and I will hook you guys up,After all – VW underneath bothDale

Re: mayya, the “retired army guy” that posted this morning with newyork in “his” profile…see above, altho the post now says “guest”….”His”
profile info says “female”, I found “him” in a few other vehicle
forums, also registered as a female from both new york and arizona…and
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 Roy,Sounds very promising – I guess I know where to send all my stuff for powder coating – thanks for giving me ideas for my speedster project.

This is really great stuff Roy!Makes me want to disassemble my new engine and re-do all the cooling tin!

Welcome,Love new members.

Welcome.

I am a retired Army guy that just was handed a fire damage fiberfab MG and a complete body and parts to create another. Look forward to reading all the answers to my many questions in the future.

Bit far for me…but….As anyone who has been to Carlisle or the recent Air & Auto’s in VA Beach can attest…these cars are a lot more fun when you gather in groups.Why? It’s the people!!!!So if you are within shootin’ distance of Zephyrhills…make the drive!

OK, guys, so here’s what I just wrote to the two experts most qualified to answer:

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Gabe, thanks for the idea.  I’ll have to wait until I disassemble my wheel to check the size needed against what’s available.  I’m probably going to wait until January when I start work on my TDr list.  

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Wires:

Any thought of using knife-making rivets? Like this for examplehttp://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/75.htm
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Mark, that looks great! Well done!

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OK Ed, the challenge is on. 

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Tks Mark.  

Roy I could not find the rivets any where. So I drilled out the rivets on the steering wheel and where the rivets were on the back side I filled the holes with walnut doll. I took the dish part to a Polishing company in Sarasota and had them flatten the dish and polish it. Then I took the polished part and reinstalled it using no. 6 1 inch…[Read more]

Mark, funny that you should mention it.  My steering wheel is the thing on my car most needing of restoration.  I have a standard 3 spoke flat Grant wheel with wood around the perimeter just like yours.  I have been looking for brass rivets to replace the original rivets once I take it apart and reassemble.  The real wart on my wheel though, is…[Read more]