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New to the site. I just purchased a white MG TD replica (fiberfab)on a 1968 VW chassis about 2 weeks ago. I live in Northern Michigan. Only 55 degrees, but came home from work and had to drive it. What a blast. I don’t not know anything about this car. I know it was originally assembled in Illinois, don’t know when. Then wound up in Michigan. The man I bought it from had it 15 years. I know it’s titled incorrectly. My title says 1968 Volkswagen. Secretary of State gave me a hard time, they want it re-titled as a kit car which means I need to know when the car was assembled.
Welcome aboard Marnie. Glad you found our group. I too have a Fiberfab kit car which I’m still building. But according to the MSO letter I have from the (then) president of Fiberfab for my TD, mine was built in 1984. The MSO letter also states that Fiberfab kits were discontinued in the early 1990s. Latest yours could be built was early 90s. Check any paperwork you have or perhaps call the person you purchased it from. If that doesnt’t work if you can see any sort of part number, I believe the 1st number is the year of manufacturer. Mine all start with 4 indicating 1984. Hope that helps some. My kit was from Minnesota, but I purchased it from the original owner in 2012 just north of here in Marietta, GA. Hope this helps some. And again…welcome to the greatest bunch of folks on the planet.
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackWelcome aboard Marnie!
Nice car!
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)
I live in Illinois and built a Fiberfab MiGi on a 1974 VW donor car. After the build it was inspected by the Sectary of State and was issued an Assigned Identification Number. It is titled as a 1974 VW.
Welcome to our “club”. This is a super group!
I visit at LEAST once a day!
As you’ve already learned, we’re all ready to help with any questions you may have.
You acquired your car at the PERFECT time of year, plenty of nice weather coming soon.
Glad you’re here!Amor Conquista Todo
Welcome aboard!!!!
Sabreur762016-05-19 07:40:09Vicenç - (bee sense)
Pembroke Pines, FL
1986 Aston - BCW Model 52 - "Montse II"(1983 FiberFab MiGi II - "Montse")
Drove my car 30 miles to work. It was 38 degrees when I left. Just HAD to drive it. What a blast!!
Leather aviator cap (Snoopy hat) highly recommended. It looks funny with a Honda, but is perfectly acceptable with these.
Welcome.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Awesome!
Been there! First time I ever drove my TDr on a public street, it snowed!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)
I drove all through this winter. It was a very mild (for Illinois) winter compared to LAST (2014-15)year. Only one or two sub-zero days.
Having worked over thirty years as an outside telephone tech, I am well acclimated with dressing for the weather.
Long underwear,wool sweater, leather jacket, hat, gloves, I’m ready for the Arctic…
Got LOTS of strange looks though!Amor Conquista Todo
I was trying to figure out what to wear on my head. I have shoulder length hair that obviously didn’t stay in a pony tail, baseball cap blew off within minutes. Thanks for the tip on the snoopy hat.
Marnie.
Nice ride!You should bring it to the Mixhigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival this weekend (See http://www.mvvc.net … Festival ;ages.) The Festval is in Ypsilanti, which is just east of Ann Arbor. There are construction closures on I-275 and M-14, so watch your planned route. I believe you couls safely take US23 south from Flint all the way to I-94 then east to Ypsilanti.Yours would be a unique VW, but not the first kit car there. I had a Bradley GT II and showed it last year before I sold it. My current MG TD is a Fiberfaab Ford Based unit.I am President of that Club, so I will be bringing a VW Rabbit to the show.The weather will be freally nice … hope to see you there!H. Neil Reichard(734) 474-6316I posted this link for aviators cap somewhere else, but don’t remember where, so here it is again:
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/005163.php?eesc=cat
There are lots more fun things there, too. Coats, gloves, etc.Amor Conquista Todo
That’s a very long drive. 6+ hours away. I know I couldn’t drive it that far. Besides I have to work all weekend. Thanks for letting me know.:-)
Here you go. I don’t have their aviator cap, but I have bought other products from them. Excellent workmanship.
https://sterkowski.com/79-aviator-trapper
edsnova2016-05-23 07:15:01Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I wound up ordering an aviator cap from Amazon. Should have it Monday. I need it badly.
edsnova wrote:I like that Sterkowski site, Bill. I think I need a new summer weight flat cap from them.I agree, they have some VERY nice caps.
I’m thinking about ordering the aviator/collar/mask combo cap since I live in the mid-west and like the full coverage.
From the sound of it, ordering now, in May/June, it would arrive just in time for the chilly season.Amor Conquista Todo
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