red flags I see are description says dual carbs  I see only 1 & no air cleaner , no needle on tachometer , looks like he does not have a top for it , I would put your eye on it first hand before you make up your mind look under the dash at the wiring +every thing Ed said . I am not trying to discourage you but be careful these cars can be built…[Read more]

It looks like a Fiberfab. The headlight brackets are custom made.

Red flags are the same as any with a 30+-year-old homebuilt car: look at the floors and frame head. Check all the rubber bits (tires especially) for dry rot. Assume the gas tank is full of rust and scale. Examine body and engine carefully. Assess your own true willingness to work…[Read more]

You probably know that the period correct outlet looks like two RCA style speaker plugs as found on the back of a stereo amplifier. As in

But since these work well with only my period correct brass “trouble light”

and Happy Jack’s hilarious portable tea kettle (which is hands-down the absolute best TDr accessory I have ever, or will ever, run…[Read more]

Michael
This is the one I installed as it serves two purposes, power outlet for charging iPhone and map light.
https://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/dash-board-switch-lighter-map-light-trim-ring-for-wood-dash-each/

Hi John

Once you have logged in. go to the forums, general discussion. BEFORE you select a posted message, there should be a txt box open at the bottom of the page (only appears if you are logged in). Here you can post your message with your own title.

hope this helps

dan

Where do I post question   SOC   SPEEDSTER’s owners group  is a bit friendlier

Hi John

Not quiet the right place to post but to answer your question, Moss motors do a MG handle and MG Magic do a handle without the logo.

Welcome aboard

dan

I am a new member and I cannot find a convenient way to post anything so I found something that was close to my dashboard handle question.

Where do you buy that nice chrome dashboard handle that is a pic on website with MG ON IT

The one I got from Stoddard is only for the Porsche Speedster which I have a replica out here in…

I am a new member and I cannot find a convenient way to post anything so I found something that was close to my dashboard handle question.

TeWhere do you get that nice chrome dashboard handle that is a pic on website

The one I got from Stoddard is only for the Porsche Speedster which I have a replica out here in Arizona

Man I read this awhile back and thought I’ve never seen one of these in all the yrs of running bugs n rails

Then I goto put plug wires on my mgtd kit and poof I broke one.

It appears like the new wires are fatter and won’t go back in the old clips.

How much would u charge me for a set of the ones u made? I think there’s 4 of them

zip is 85361…[Read more]

I found an access panel on the right side of the tunnel right where they welded the bushing plate so I could’ve removed the rod right there instead of making an access hole underneath I had to weld back up 🤦‍♂️

Its all together and will outlive me least I’m hoping lol

Well it’s titled as a 64.

Im going to see what I can figure out like u said.

It sounds like the contact in the big Lucas box initiates but it don’t click out ? and light in back don’t change.  I have park lights on thinking I can see it get brighter when I turn column lever right or left but I only get the clicking sound in the box when I move l…[Read more]

You don’t state the year of your donor vehicle so there may be a difference in the colour code but if the vehicle is a late 60s Beetle there should be a black and black/white wire connected to the signal switch that power the signal lights. Find the cable adapter (2) that connects the switch to the front/rear signal lights and flasher relay. U…[Read more]

The kit is about 30$ to include al the pump and diaphragms etc.   goto eBay n get a new one for 60$ toss it when it needs rebuilt in 5 yrs