Thank you for this detail… I was looking at a 2001… I have a very nice 1969 that I can use !

I signed up for the show field yesterday.

What do you mean by “newer?” As far as I know, the VW Beetle’s chassis (aka pan) kept the same wheelbase from the 1940s through the end of production circa 1979, and the later Mexican/Brazilian cars were also the same: 94.5 inches. They’re not a few inches longer and don’t need to be cut to work with a TD kit.

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Phil
What do you mean by issues? With shortening of the pan the following are also shortened
Shift rod
Fuel line
Brake lines
If manual transmission the clutch cable is affected
Likewise for the throttle cable
If reusing the VW wiring harnesses that will be slack created in wires to rear lights, coil, generator light, etc

That shouldn’t take long. Looking forward to Spring and seeing everyone there.

Guess I am committed.  Bought my show field pass.  Now I just need to get the car fixed after accident.  Found a Corvette shop that is willing to fabricate the damaged center front piece behind bumper.

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Thanks for the replies (FWIW I know New Bern well— my kids go to Camps Seagull/Seafarer).

The CT inspection process was simply more than I could deal with, luckily I found out that cars titled in-state require NO inspection… you simply bring the paperwork to the DMV and everything is easy.

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Engine is back in and the interior work is all but done.

It won’t be long now.

Yes! Carlisle is happening and the SOC/TD Replica club will be gathering as usual. Same hotel as last year. More details to come soon.

My question should have been is MG Replica and SOC having activities as in past years?

May 15-17.

https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/things-to-do/car-shows-racing/carlise-import-kit-nationals/