LOL. FORGOT!

the door latch arrived from MG Magic and I installed it and shimmed up to latch completely. I’m much happier knowing my passenger won’t be falling out.AND my rear-end support bushing arrived from Rick Drake (he’s got only one more. Chevette guys?) in Washington state. (425-742-4122)So up on jacks and pull that pesky rear-end…Yep that rubber…[Read more]

Sounds like a plan.

An update….I replaced the front bushing with a new one and also the bracket that holds it. I made a new shift rod with an adjustable rear fitting. Also replaced the rear coupler rubbers and installed a grade 8 3/8 bolt in place of that screwy thing with the screw going through it. I cut an access hole in the tunnel to make it easier to remove…[Read more]

Here’s some removable steering wheel hardware. Note that most of these weld to a 3/4 inch center shaft.http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shop/Oval-Track-Steering-Wheel-Quick-Releases/15.html
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I made my hood support from a fiberglass driveway marker, a Bimini top deck hinge and a short piece of pipe with the end hammered flat and drilled for the Bimini screw. I glued the FB rod into the short pipe using JB Weld.Bimini hinge looks like this.http://www.marinepartdepot.com/ststdehiwire.html
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Registered…my car should be done this week. Will need the next three weeks to get it to dependably drive 500 miles.

All thing emmision have been removed from the engine. The Weber carb really makes a lot of difference. I had to search around to find a hot lead for the electric choke. I removed the extra coils from the front springs and I can now see over the hood. Speaking of hoods, mine opens from the passenger side but I don’t have a hood support…[Read more]

Ha! Don’t say “tunnel!”

Guys, I was hoping someone else might take it on this year. But whoever ends up doing the thing, everyone on site ought to start weeding through your pics looking for likely shots. More pixels is better. And think about background. And think about maybe something other than the standard 3/4 shot from standing height. Different angles, closeup on a…[Read more]

Dashboard, gauges. There is much to learn, grasshopper.

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Oh, I forgot…Welcome.

Yo, “ItsMeMike”. You’re right down the road from me. Mine is also Ford based. What kind of parts are you sitting on? PM me with a list, please. Also, the show in VA Beach is the end of the month. Want to run with Paul and I? We’ll meet Ed in Baltimore, caravan south and pick up Dale and parade to VA Beach where we will meet up with others…[Read more]

Ok, Ill look into those two brands. And you guys must have a proper dash board, mine only has 3 “ometers” in the middle with no frame around them. I will be getting a chunk of mahogany soon and making a new one though so does anyone know of any diagrams for layout of instruments and switches etc?

I, also will need a new calendar. Ed, you’ve done a great job the last two years, I will accept any photos you choose.

The front lamps are mounted and they work. I can now see the end of the tunnel.

VDO Vision series black faced with chrome bezels are also common and it’s what I have although I prefer the look of the white faced gauges.  I have Speedo, tach, oil press, oil temp, fuel, amps and volts.  In addition, I have idiot lights from alternator (belt broken alert) and some folks have the oil pressure light also.  Some rainy day, I’ll pr…[Read more]

For a VW-based TDr the instruments/gauges typically are speedo, tach, fuel, oil press, oil temp and amp. My gauges are from Classic Instruments which, I believe, came with the kit.

Hello Pyramid448, I also have a Ford Pinto Chasis and motor 2.0. Can not answer your question but would still like to talk to you if you are interested in New in the box Pinto parts.

Hi Good Luck with your new ford replica. I have one as well 73 Pinto / Capri chasis with a 2.0 motor. I still do not know what the MFG is of the replica itself.

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