Unassembled TDr on eBay

[Royal]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281167814909&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Very sketchy description of kit 25 mi south of DC.  Great father/son/daughter project.  

[Paul Mossberg]

I wouldn’t even call it a “kit”

 

Looks like all he/she has is the body.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Royal]

The seller is the one who called it a “kit”.  I would call it a “poor listing”.  The seller has 0 feedbacks, so I gave him the benefit of doubt and assumed that, being a new seller, he did not fully describe what he is selling.  I have written to the seller asking for a more complete description.  

[newkitman]

He’d probably get more parting it out.

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

[Royal]

Well, I’m not sure if this helps, but here is the sellers response to my request for more info, in its entirety:

“the car does not have a top with it. do not have the radiator shell or gauges. Have the seat covers, wiring kit chrome grill and wood dash board”.

[newkitman]

I would pay for the wiring kit! Already have the grille.

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

[Jim saunders]

I’m new to the forum …… I bought the afore mentioned TD kit on ebay. I have built a chassis from and old MG
to put the body on. I have lots of unused parts to sell. Wiring harness is 1. Rear engine cover with spare tire ,hood sides ( I built steel one & had them louvered). Any of the steel pieces that come with the kit. I also have a top (Tan) that I will not need.

You can give me a call 336-953-6459

Thanks,
Jim

[Dale Schumacher]

Might be interested in the top – never had one – might be time?
I will give you a call.

[Royal]

Dale, I have a Daytona MiGi and Happy Jack has a Fiberfab MiGi and a BCW.  The other day, he was admiring my tonneau cover so I told him to test fit it on his cars.  To both of our surprises, ignoring the snaps, it was too big for either of his cars. 

 

I never knew this but apparently, my Daytona body tub is a bit (about 2″) longer than FF or BCW.

So, it is trickier (windscreen height, how it attaches to the top of the windscreen and the side windows, number of bows, etc), than I thought fitting a top to these kits from a batch of TDr kit tops.  I’m beginning to think that the least expensive way to get a good fit is to have a sailmaker build one for you.  

If the shoe fits, wear it.  (but make sure)

[newkitman]

I’m interested in the wiring kit. I’ll give you a call later today.

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

[Dale Schumacher]

Thanks Roy – I guess I will pass till a Fiberfab top comes up somewhere – I do have my old top and bows someplace – not sure about the door glass – but it is costly around here – 500.00 I would guess to have a top made?

[Royal]

$500 is cheaper than I can get it done here on the east coast.  I was looking at $700 (with windows) a year ago when I decided to “baby” my old one.  

A nice fitting top definitely extends my driving season.  These TDr tops are very weather tight compared to ones on original TDs.  But the suicide doors make the TDrs more awkward getting in and out with the top up since they snap onto the windscreen frame.  The original framed variety side windows make entry a lot easier but they leak air and rain like crazy.  Some (if not all Allisons and Lafers) have framed side windows.  If you have toll booths to contend with, you also need to think about being able to open the side window easily. 

[Paul Mossberg]

Toll booths are easy….

Install a zipper, under the side window, with a flap on the outside to protect it. That’s Classic Roadster Ltd approach. I’ll show you over the weekend Roy.

 

You can also put your arm through there to snap the curtain to the windshield frame.

 

Or buy one of these and you can snap it on from inside the car.

 

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Royal]

Paul, thanks but my window Isinglass completely zips out from inside with the windows installed.  I also have the special tool but don’t need it for tolls. …just trying to point out some things that Dale might want to think about if he is going to purchase.  

[Jim saunders]

Progress update on Mystery VA   T car…….. windscreen frame is made from aluminum chanel (cost me $5) got it at a local metalworking shop. Lucky to find real TD gas-tank in British Car Club Newsletter! Getting close to paint prep!

I still have a lot of unused parts (fiberglass) & a Top (New in bag) …… give me a call.
Jim 336-953-6459

[Jim saunders]

[edward ericson]

Looking good. I’d love to see how you made the windscreen frame.

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