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  • #234326
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Another blue sky day, another 85 miles through the hills of north eastern PA, around and then over the Blue Mountain, including this covered bridge just south of Little Gap PA:

    It’s a shame they had to put up that serious steel beam to convince folks the bridge clearance is REALLY 10′ 6″.

    195 miles over the past two weekends. More power from the 1776, and I’m averaging about 24 mpg on two lane “back country” roads!

    PMOSSBERG2012-09-23 18:57:56

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251951
    Dale Schumacher
    Participant

    @schu

    Awesome Paul – looking forward to driving w/ you in a couple of weeks up in PA 

    #251952
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    Do you think you can do VA Beach?

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #251953
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Ain’t that a hoot?

    Good on ya, Paul.

    #251954
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Hey Bill,

    I’ve been trying. But it’s looking like I will not be able to swing the days off.

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251955
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    You got it schu!

    My first pumpkin run!

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251956
    Bill Gould
    Participant

    @texag71

    There is no green that can describe my envy! We’re just getting some cool mornings and afternoons down here in Southeast Texas, and my Lafer has developed a starting problem. Arghhh! Dead

    1981 Lafer TI
    1600 cc Type 1 engine

    #251957
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    I understand completely Bill!

     

    I “suffered” for two years without the TD  running!

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251958
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Washed mine.

    http://bridgetmgtd.wordpress.com/2012/09/24/end-of-season-wash/

    Ran ‘er over to Wegman’s today. Stuck behind a school bus most of the way. Couple nice guys in the p-lot had a lot of questions when I got there. These days it usually starts with “Is that a ’68?”

    Maybe should’ve made her # 52

    #251959
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    Oh, you had to go and show off that your car beads water.
    You really know how to hurt a guy.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #251960
    john barry
    Participant

    @jebarry

    Ed-  looks great  thx…

    #251961
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Um, you mean the p-lot guys couldn’t decipher the “52 MG” license plate?
    PMOSSBERG2012-09-24 18:57:12

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251962
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    The 68s are much bigger.

    One guy today said it looked like an MG TD to him, but he had no idea what year that would be.

    Timeless styling, I guess.

    #251963
    Jerry Van Avery
    Participant

    @van-avery

    Looks like some great ride’n weather up there. Still a bit warm during the day when you have to stop at a light. Had the car in a couple of parades the last two weeks and it does get hot at about 2 MPH.

    We had a cool snap last week and it was only in the high 80’s. Told Moma this was the weather the little car was made for, about 50 mph on a back road just enjoying the ride and the view.    
    #251964
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    That’s the way.

    I like it a lot down into the 60s, even mid-high 50s, with the right kind of leather bomber jacket and the period-correct, fleece-lined leather aviator helmet (AKA the Snoopy Hat).

    #251965
    Bill Gould
    Participant

    @texag71

    I’ll go for the leather jacket, but will stick with a flat cap and earmuffs for a head covering. If, that is, I can ever GET MY DANG CAR STARTED AGAIN!! 😡

    1981 Lafer TI
    1600 cc Type 1 engine

    #251966
    newkitman
    Participant

    @newkitman

    I’m looking in antique shops for a nice 50s style english driving cap.  Smile

    Allen Caron
    VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
    "If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

    #251967
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Flat cap’s fine when the weather’s cooperative, but when you’re into the elements, and there’s frost on the pumpkins the Snoopy hat, complete with chin strap, is the way forward.

    http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=53031

    http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/av/helmets.html

    http://shop.ragwingsandtailwheels.com/Flying-Helmets_c3.htm
    PMOSSBERG2012-09-26 15:13:02

    #251968
    Bill Gould
    Participant

    @texag71

    For you, Ed, quite possibly. On the other hand (or head, as it were), I look borderline goofy on a good day, and a Snoopy cap would push me into cartoonland for sure. Clown

    1981 Lafer TI
    1600 cc Type 1 engine

    #251969
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    The Snoopy Hat with a chin strap is the only thing that stays on my head. Even the
    Wind Sok the bikers wear, that are “guaranteed” not to blow off, is gone.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #251970
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Tex: nobody has ever looked anything but dashing in the Snoopy Hat, from Lindbergh to David McCampbell to Snoopy himself it is one unbroken chain of beefcake. 

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