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  • August 4, 2013 at 3:51 am #234831
    Michael Neben
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    @capnmike

    I’m a newbie to the TD Replica world. Bought mine a couple of months ago but haven’t run it yet. The PO had it running but did a body-off paint job that involved cutting all the wiring and he couldn’t put it back together. The engine is a 1500 (I think) that has been totally rebuilt and looks brand new.
    Has electronic ignition and disc brakes (front). The body is a beautiful red with tan interior. He had built a mahogany dash but hadn’t cut any instrument holes.
    I have purchased a new wiring harness and a VW fuse box which I am almost finished installing.
    So, about me:
    Name: Mike Neben
    Location: Irvine, CA
    Retired non-profit association executive, still involved as a board member in another non-profit.
    Would like help identifying the maker. I think it’s a FiberFab but not sure.
    Pics of car when put back together.

    Also looking for an extension coupler (M10-1.25) for the brake pedal. The one that came with the kit is about an inch too short. Can’t seem to find one that size anywhere and may resort to welding in a 1″ section to the extension tube.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    August 4, 2013 at 4:20 am #257228
    Richard Shear
    Participant

    @gbidick

    Welcome to the club Mike. Many knowledgeable member’s here and I’m sure someone can help.

    August 4, 2013 at 9:32 am #257229
    edward ericson
    Participant

    @edsnova

    Welcome, Mike. 

    August 4, 2013 at 11:10 am #257230
    newkitman
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    @newkitman

    Welcome to the best club on the planet Mike. We are all willing to help out. Take a look at the forum topic on the first page titled manufacturer’s comparison. There are photos of the different TD manufacturers cars and each is accompanied with a description of that kit. That might help you get a good idea what your TD is.

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

    August 4, 2013 at 11:19 am #257231
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    Welcome.

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

    August 4, 2013 at 11:54 am #257232
    dggrant
    Participant

    @dggrant

    Welcome Mike

    You have come to the right place.

    The guys on this forum are brilliant!Smile
    August 4, 2013 at 5:34 pm #257233
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Welcome aboard!

    Great place. Great people. And a ton of knowledge!

    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)

    August 4, 2013 at 7:51 pm #257234
    Michael Neben
    Participant

    @capnmike

    Thanks, all. I have been lurking around here for the past month or so and I agree that these are great and brilliant people with hearts of gold. Well, maybe that’s a bit over the top, but I do sense that all of you are willing to lend advice and whatever else is needed.

    Looking forward to meeting some of you one day. And still looking for that M10-1.25 coupler for my brake pedal assembly.

    August 5, 2013 at 4:52 am #257235
    john barry
    Participant

    @jebarry

    welcome aboard mike.

    August 5, 2013 at 6:11 pm #257236
    Phil
    Participant

    @phil

    ” And still looking for that M10-1.25 coupler for my brake pedal assembly.”
    I suggest the easiest way would be to take it to a welder.

    August 5, 2013 at 6:36 pm #257237
    Royal
    Participant

    @royal

    Why not make one.  Get a 1″+/- piece of stock, drill and tap it??  

    August 6, 2013 at 10:07 am #257238
    Anonymous
    Inactive

      Mike: In your post you said the previous owner had it togeather and running before he took it apart for painting. That indicates it was togeather and fit before. Is it possible that an end piece is missing? The extension for the pedals is a fixed length with vw components on the end. Some adjustment is avilable there.

       If Rod is short a new one could be made or current one lengthened.

       Have fun and build safe.
    August 6, 2013 at 11:28 am #257239
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    I’m with George on this.

     

    The fewer joints you have, the better.

     

    The brake extension is simply a pipe, with the VW parts screwed into each end. The pedal end is fixed. The stock VW component for the master cylinder end of rod is adjsutable.

     

    I’m betting it would be easier to fabricate a new extension then it would be to modify the one you have.

    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)

    August 9, 2013 at 2:13 pm #257240
    Michael Neben
    Participant

    @capnmike

    Thanks, all. Solved the problem. FOund a source for a coupling nut and installed it. Solid as a rock and the pedal is “right” now.

    August 9, 2013 at 3:36 pm #257241
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Love a happy ending!

     

    What’s next on the to-do list?

    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)

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