You could try looking on craigslist for fiberglass boat repair.I know there were several on there over the summer on wisconsin craigs.

Tom I went with the smallest most pratical air cleaner I could find,Its a 6″round x2″ tall And I still had to notch out the rear cover for it to clear.I think it cost around $14 with the shipping from mofoco on ebay.others have them for around $10 but want more for shipping.

Oil changes are pretty basic about the same as any other car.The only downside is the old chevy’s prior to 69 had a canister type oil filter,if your lucky it has been converted to a spin on filter.There is a conversion kit available and reasonably priced,If I recall JC whiteny has them pretty cheap..Tune ups are also about the same as any other…[Read more]

Lets check the plugs.pull al 4 and see what they look like,any evidence of fouling?A gas fouled plug will never fire correctly when at operating temp.
 

Granted they do not look the pretiest.But look to be more functional,and more like the originals.And the top design looks to give more headroom,which mine lacks.
Sure don’t know about the rest of you folks,but I find that that large blind spot created on the rear (absent)pillar very troublesome when making a lane change.

Always keep an eye on ebay,I see whole cars that need work fairly priced,and you can always resell what you don’t use/need..There is also alot of original td parts that may be modded to fit.Then there is always craigslist.
A list of what you need will help others keep an eye out.

2 lines are a nessary evil,1 for feed 1 for vent/or return line on fuel injected

looks to be a fully automatic from a type 3,as previously posted.I had one,and yes the traditional frame horns need to be removed because the tranny is to wide.the drive axles are also 2 differnt lengths on these. Look on the samba site may find the info over there.

mrlmd;
now on each side of that (grub)screw,is there any evidence of a weld.If there is your beam has been cut and turned.The area on each side should be smooth.However the tube could have been cut at any point between the main towers.Check it over real close a factory weld will be clean smooth and small,and look almost continuous.Hope this…[Read more]

I have it all real close,Just would like to have it set on an alignment rack.Also mine has the ecentric on the upper ball joint.

Yes I have a FF vw based.My engine cover to wich is supposed to reasemble the gas tank,(on the real 1’s)has a large hole in the center,To wich a fiberglass hat is supposed to fit in,to wich the spare bolts to.Well these items were missing when I bought the car.Look in my album and you will see my first design.
I have since,now taken just the…[Read more]

Well;If my speedometer is correct I was goin around 60,but it was most likey my own fault as I looked over my left shoulder and there the hat went.
I have come to realize if I stay right around 3000 rpm,I get good milage and the MG handles ok.
Still need a vw tech that knows how to do an alignment.

Now come-on,put your glasses back on,it is next to the sidewalk.
I typically only wear a hat while fishing,or at shows.But with no top U have to keep the sun off the larger forehead somehow.

Todd;
Just saw your post.
Do you have a vw based or other?,chevy/ford?
If you want the look of a real tire on the back,I just put a doughnut spare on mine,no rim,just bolted the tire to the cover and bolted the hub-cap to the tire.,and put the real spare under the hood.

Congrats to you

Just run it and hang on.make changes later.Your going to have over 300 horse in a plastic car that weighs maybe 2000 pounds with a small block.

Here’s another valve adjustment tip;you should use 3 feeler gauges;if your setting calls for 6 use a 5 and a 7.the 5 should go through and the 7 should not.The reason behind this is the amount of drag for each person setting vavle clearance is different.

Update;
All legal,plates came in the mail yesterday(9/8)Looking forward to a long drive on saturday (9/10) 400+ miles.
Now to those interested Title reads;
1953 MG roadster,with a branding; bonded 1953 MG replica
will have another update on sunday, made some changes to the car,will also have pics.

mrlmd;
by chance are you running a blended fuel(10% ethenol/alchohol) this stuff causes big broblems in the fuel system in a vehical that is not driven regulary.I had this problem last year,long story but a carb rebuils solved the problem as most of the gaskets inside the carb were eaten away.You may have to bite the bullet and run 100% gas.
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It’s not that bad.My only consern is the rusted out area on the main center tunel in the pick.If thats the worst of it you should be ok.Be sure to price out all your replacement sheet metal,I went with 14 gauge sheet steel myself.turned out to be a cheeper route,a little more work but stronger than vw floor pans.check my photo album.
The frame for…[Read more]