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Interesting side note – seller describes having a custom “top” made for it like a boat cockpit cover. Imagine a tonneau that fits to the top of the windshield frame and then slopes to the back of the tub. Would certainly shed rain much better than a regular tonneau…
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...What grabbed my attention was that reference to a heater that would “melt you out even with the top down.” My Lafer has heat, but it’s mainly just a defroster. No cabin heat to speak of, even in what passes for winter down here.
1981 Lafer TI
1600 cc Type 1 engineOne advantage of the Ford and Chevy kits — hot water heater core…
Though they’re not nearly as common as they used to be, you can buy aftermarket heaters in different size heater cores with multiple fan speeds.Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...In winter, with the roof up and curtains on, my stock VW heater boxes will roast the occupants.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf 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)
My Lafer came from Brazil without any heat. I guess it doesn’t get cold down there. When I replaced the exhaust I had a heater box added, but there’s only one lever on the floor by the parking brake and all I get is some feeble air through the defrost vents above the dash. Not a major problem, as I usually get by OK with just a knit cap, leather jacket and gloves on those few days when it dips below 40 degrees. 😐
1981 Lafer TI
1600 cc Type 1 engineBill,
Take a look at this thread…It covers the basics of the VW heat. I’m not sure what MP Lafer did. But the VW Heater boxes, designed to heat the four passenger Beetle, are more than able to heat our two passenger cars.With that, and living by the forum rules, let’s continue this discussion in the “Adding Heat” thread.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf 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)
Thanks, Paul. Now that you point out that thread, I recall posting there some time ago, too. (Having grown up in a military family, I’m all for living by the rules.)
1981 Lafer TI
1600 cc Type 1 enginePrevious listing went to $2850 without meeting the Reserve Price…KentT2013-06-28 08:05:05
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...He should be proud of the polish job, but I never would have shown the before pictures when trying to sell the car.
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