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Like the topic says yesterday was an odd day to build Moneypenny. Started with building the engine. Got the crank in the stand and started heating the gears and the pot holding the oil leaked out the oil. Caught it BEFORE a fire started in the grass. So…put all that up and started the seats. wood cut, foam ready, upholstery ready and stapler handy. Got the passenger seat ready to staple and after two staples….nothing. Stapler broke. So figured I better quit while I was ahead and called it quits.
Today I buy a new staple gun and staples and a small fry daddy and continue the build. Supposed to be sunny and 70. Great day to get er done!
Also going to change the name Moneypenny to FM1876…my TD kit serial number
newkitman 2014-02-09 09:22:42 Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackSunny and 70? I’m jealous! Overcast and 40 here…
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...Well I got what I needed to do the work I started yesterday. Got the gears on the crank and the rods installed and set the crank in the case. Tomorrow after work I should have the engine case together. Since the engine tin is painted a flat black capable of 1200 degree heat, I added a coat of Midnight Black Metallic to all the tin. Looks great if I do say so myself.
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackStill Snowing here…
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I thought that storm moved out into the Atlantic. But you have a garage and can do the work indoors right? Bill how’s the TD running? Ed how is the Soob coming along?
After some consideration and suggestions, Moneypenny is still her name!newkitman2014-02-09 18:52:51
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackI’ve not been in the garage this weekend. Got roped into writing a feature story on the current state of the regional power market, so I’m hip-deep in filings from the Public Service Commission, the PJM (that’s the regional power administrator) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Sample sentence (this from a simplified FAQ regarding PJM’s Residual Auction):
???The EFORd value that may be submitted in a generation resource offer in a Base Residual Auction may range from zero to the maximum EFORd value for a generation resource. The maximum EFORd that may be submitted in a generation resource offer in a Base Residual Auction is the maximum of the BRA EFORd1 yr or BRA EFORd5 yr.???
Hopefully I’ll get back after it next weekend.
Still snowing here as well.
Haven’t been able to run since Christmas…Aargh !
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Mine is parked too. Going thru withdrawal bad!! Oh It’s snowing here too and about 10*. The next day it’s sunny and above freezing I’m taken her out, parka and all.
Okay I’ll take pictures but the only difference down here between summer and winter is shorts or blue jeans! Oh!……you mean pictures of the upholstery work and engine build. My bad! :lol:newkitman2014-02-10 14:40:56
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackWell the business travel is complete am I’m closer to back to normal. So work on Moneypenny will continue post haste. oh yeah……tis truly good to be back.
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackIm so glad you kept the name Moneypenny. Its one of the best car names Ive ever seen. Our cars look like something right out of Qs lab and James would be proud to be behind the wheel.
As I am rebuilding Eliza Jane, Im looking to put some hidden Bond gadgets throughout. Ill keep you posted and Im open to ideas.
I wont comment on the Southern Californian weather as I dont want to get bood from my East Coast friends.After being away for almost a month it was time to check the status of everything and get set to restart. Engine is built and only needs the muffler tightened and then the engine installed. But have to put in the throw-out bearing first. Got that done and then Linda told me we are under a severe storm warning. So work stoppage until tomorrow after work. Sure feels good to be back building moneypenny. 😛
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackWork reared its ugly head once again but I’m back at the build. On my last trip I left my camera at the hotel but they shipped it to me and I got it Saturday. Will have to clean up Moneypenney and get some pics of the work uploaded. About to start the wiring installation. Oh joy. Still hunting down new wheels and tires while trying to keep costs down.
newkitman2014-07-28 09:45:51Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackAllen, I have 5 VW wheels and good tires that I stored since putting my wires on. Send me a PM if interested. You could pick them up on the way to the Air & Auto show in Va Bch (Oct).
Roy. Are those wheels 4 or 5 lug? I need the 4 lug wheels
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackThey are stock 4 lug.
If you are interested, tomorrow I will dig them out and give you the tire info and an honest appraisal of the condition.Sounds good. Thanks Roy.
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackAllen,
4 165-80R15 Classic All Season LL800 mfg 2009. Mounted new late 2010. Have about 1,000 miles on them. Mostly while being towed (Carlisle 2012). Removed when I installed the 14″ wires you located for me. In my shed since. Look and feel new…or super close to new. Wheels are not rusted and after 5 minutes roughing up with sandpaper could be sprayed. They are black with peeling paint.Spare is Firestone S-211 165SR15. Unknown age. Good tread. No noticeable cracking or dry rot. Wheel is pitted and painted silver. OK, but not nearly as pretty as the others.All 5 tires are mounted and balanced and still had 25# pressure since storing over 2 years ago.Royal2014-07-29 10:18:56
Well I started back to work on Moneypenny this afternoon. Mounted the fuse panel and the wiper assembly and started the hood strip installation. Here are a few pics.
Fuse Panel and Wiring
Close-up of Fuse Panel
Hood Strip and Wiper Assembly
newkitman2015-05-02 19:19:54
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackAah! Progress.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Seat upholstery is complete. Just wrapped in plastic and stored in shed until time to install. Tomorrow its the rear fenders and then the engine OR steering column so I can install the dash and defroster unit (69 defroster unit). Moving along slow but steady.
newkitman2015-05-02 19:43:56Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack
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