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I don’t have any pictures (not sure what to show) but all the wiring is connected under the dash (still have to neaten things up), the temporary dash is in place and the car starts from the key in the ignition! Thanks to everyone for their input on the electrical problems I was facing. You guys rock!
While my son is finishing up the custom made gas tank I put the red plastic marine gas tank that came with the car under the front hood and hooked it up to the new gas line (remember that?), hooked up the battery and turned the key. Had to wait for gas to get back to the engine but finally it tried to start. It kicked in for a few seconds but I couldn’t keep it running.
Checked everything thing I knew to check and then touched the coil…HOT HOT HOT! So I pulled it and installed the new one I had sitting on the workbench, turned the key and zoom zoom.
I did it several times just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke and it started every time.
The carb needs adjusting but other than that it runs great!
Now on to the body, upholstery, and wheels.
Finally….whew.
GREAT news!
Congratulations!
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)
Congratulations
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Normal
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mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;}While I???m waiting to get started on the
body work I began working on things like turn signals, back up lights, etc. to
make sure I???m ready to go when we finally start assembling things. Plus I hate not working on the car whenever I
have time.I found some replacements for the brake
lights and wanted to use the same model for my back up light. The one that came with the car was rusted,
cracked, and looked like it was from the 80???s.
But the brake light replacements only came with red or amber lenses. And after what I thought was an exhaustive
internet search, I couldn???t find anything that would work as a clear replacement
lens.So, after some interesting input from
friends I found myself at the Dollar Store looking for something I could form
into a useful lens. I???m sure I looked
pretty strange to all the other patrons as I kept picking up items and sizing
them against the lens housing. As a side
benefit I found things in the store that I had no idea they carried…and for
only a dollar.What I ended up with was a clear plastic
punch bowl with ribbing that looked like it might just do the job….for, that???s
right, a dollar.
I outlined a couple of trial spots just
in case I needed some practice.
Cut them out with an old soldering iron
Used the grinding wheel to do the final
shaping and booyah! Almost looks like I
bought it that way.
Now I need to figure out how to build a
deck under the front hood to cover the gas tank and steering column. Back to the dollar storerockyx2012-07-18 08:38:47
I applaud your ingenuity.
Good Job.Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"I second the applause!
I wish I had been with you at the Dollar Store.Unspecting store clerk, “Hello sir, may I help you?”Rocky, “Yes. I’m looking for parts for my ’52 MG TD.”Clerk, backing away slowly, “WTF?”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 son and I started doing body work last
weekend to prep for our paint job.Probably one of the least favorite things
I’ve done so far. Partly because, since my son does this kind of thing as
part of his work he is as obsessive about it as I have been about other
things. I think it’s good enough and he tells me to get back to work
sanding. But I know I will be pleased with the final result. I feel like the karate kid with all this sanding.I washed and degreased all the parts and then he and I started sanding. We cleaned and filled all the large cracks
and damage and then primed with filler primer.
This would fill all the minor defects and allow us to focus only on the
ones that needed bondo. Great idea…it
was his.He is as good with bondo as my other son is with welding. I didn’t get a
before picture of the hood but it looked very much like the rear cowl below
before he fixed it.
And this is how it looked when he was done. Very nice
Here are some other parts.
We have a couple more repairs to do
before we???re ready for pre-paint primer.
Mainly the door lips and engine cover.
But I???m sure he???ll make quick work of those as well.Like they always say…its all in the prep work. Keep up the great work and she’ll be looking mahvelous!
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackMy son finished the gas tank! We’ve already had an issue with the fuel supply tube breaking but we have a solution that will keep him from having to open it back up. Frustrating but fixable.
I’m not quite ready to anchor it in place but I did a test fit and it’s perfect.
Here are the pics. What a talented kid.
Great job!
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)
Beautiful !
He’s welcome to work on mine after practicing on yours.Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Well it aint pretty and I have a few issues (no reverse, weak brakes, engine will not shut off when I turn off the ignition) but we had our maiden voyage today. Granted it was only 20 feet but it ran on its own power!
Here’s the short video (couldn’t figure out how to upload the video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-UQZZX6qc&feature=youtu.be
Now I have to troubleshoot those other issues….it never stops.
way to gooooooooo
rocky I couldn’t get your link to work but i found it.TDREPLICA Map
http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=7f9174ad614e43b680deba085b0abf48
LOL Roy! That was funny!
Congrats Rocky! First time I drove my Duchess I was sitting on a plastic milk crate. Your “drive” brought back memories!
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 know I’ve been quite for a while but I’ve been working on a bunch of little things in prep for the start of final assembly.
One item I’ve been working on is trying to get the transmission to go in reverse. But I have not been successful.
Remember, I have an automatic so doing research trying to troubleshoot the problem has been time consuming. But it looks like everything is pointing to a bad direct/reverse clutch in the guts of the tranny.
I contemplated breaking it down and rebuilding it myself but it just wasn’t worth it. So today, I dropped it off at a local VW place.
While they’re working on that I will be ordering painting and then going on vacation. So hopefully, when I get back the tranny is ready, the paint is delivered, the paint booth is scheduled and we start moving forward …..aggressively again.
Oh, bad break, Rocky. Hope the transmission place can fix you up without costing you too many $$.
Shu, I’m so close to being done that I’m going to move forward with the automatic. However, I’ve already started thinking about making the switch to a manual next winter. I have the clutch cable tube so it’s ready to go when I catch my breath and save my pennies.
Almost there!!
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really glad I took it to a VW shop who knew what they were doing. While
my partial rebuild in the garage fixed some of the problems the guy at the shop
said my issues were deeper than I was digging. Kinda like my personal
life 🙂So he did a thorough rebuild and replaced all the plates (which were burned out
like I was afraid of) and we???re back in business.So I???ve now reinstalled the tranny and the
engine and everything is hooked back up and ready to roll.Next up….painting. Finally!!
I ordered an epoxy based primer and paint through my son???s work and the
proper clear coat. He works as a theme
carpenter and helped build the Harry Potter attraction at Universal and it???s
the paint they use on all the fibreglass work they do that sits out in the
Florida sun all year long.I decided, good or bad, to paint the ???skirting???
at home in my own homemade paint booth.
My wife graciously offered here vendor tent that she takes to art shows
and I went to town with the plastic. I
even put in a high tech air flow system.
Then it felt like we were in chemistry class
while mixing up the primer and paint.
But it all worked out well and my son did a great job painting.
All coats went on well but it literally took all day long and we were all pretty tired by the time we were done. But the result was perfect.
The cab is on the frame and we decided it
was not a good idea to try and do that in my homemade booth so we???re going to
rent a paint booth from my son???s work and get that done next weekend.Then it???s time to wet sand and buff.
I???ve ordered my body welting, hinges,
bumpers, etc and once the buffing is complete IT???S ASSEMBLY TIME!!We???re getting there.
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