MG TD Replica Car Club | Hubert Atkinson | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/baytowntd/activity/ Activity feed for Hubert Atkinson. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:06:28 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 418c43ac9bae9aa1e6f3f8ef5239b04f Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Front body height in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-body-height/#post-264820 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:37:33 -0400 johnsimion, I also removed the small torsion bars, just leaving the big ones.  Did you do that also?You may be right on the 4″ business.

]]> 0f6652339d3a5ef4a4414a6462c81036 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic gelcoat in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gelcoat-2/#post-264858 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:27:31 -0400 I took a door off and stripped the hardware to use as a test panel.  Sigh, looks like a repaint.  Big problem is rust stains from the snaps that don’t want to sand out.  However, the boat yard idea is worth checking out.  Easy enough to take the door, and see what they say.Thanks all

]]> 02a9a7541aee8ae6a1e65e999f3fce3b Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Front body height in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-body-height/#post-264818 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:07:32 -0400 When I bought mine (in very sad condition) I noticed right off the tires were way outside of center of the fenders.  One of the first things I did was buy a narrowed front end, 2″…  (As I had to rebuild the front end anyway, the expense was not all that much more) I do not have it on the road yet, but, I wish I could have found a 4″ narrower b…[Read more]

]]> 6247dee241063cbc3cfa1049d5acec9e Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Turn signal switch in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/turn-signal-switch/#post-260724 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:03:46 -0400 Heat worked.  Did a number on the anodizing, of course.  Paint time!

]]> 3206248370c44d702eecb6c3e8cb5713 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Ignition switch problem in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ignition-switch-problem/#post-260719 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:01:23 -0400 Problem solved, apparently.  I just tapped it out with a small punch.  With this new key switch, it apparently serves no purpose.

]]> a3a48f94487eff53b4f6da448b75e295 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259228 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:52:00 -0500 It ain’t hard if you got the right tool…

BaytownTD2014-02-04 17:53:22

]]> dd0cdc772cbae62249f06ae1263be25f Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic What brake system are you running on your TDr? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/what-brake-system-are-you-running-on-your-tdr/#post-259379 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:55:59 -0500 Question for you guys that installed the disk kits: Did you do a stud conversion, or just used the standard lug bolts?

]]> 942f19d034ef1b7f60414531b3ee369f Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Hold my hand.... in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hold-my-hand/#post-259105 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:42:14 -0500 The Sol got a new grille for Xmas..

]]> 80ff97ef1c405ac57d67cae5c614b91e Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Hold my hand.... in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hold-my-hand/#post-259104 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:32:44 -0500
MGLondonRoadste wrote:
Yes, the Soltice looks nice, but have you tried to take the convertible top on and put it back on when you’re pressed for time?  I looked at one at one for sale in Phoenix.  The salesman couldn’t figure out how to show me how the top came off.  You have to unsnap it all the way around and manually put it in the trunk.  I…

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]]> 3c7ffc6faa2472ca614ad1fa78f40757 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259227 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:36:57 -0500 Shiney bits and bad paint

Here is a shot of my gelcoat.  It’s worse that shows in the pic. The “whiteish lines” are cracks.
And here is a shot of the right hand wind wing after cleanup.  I used Diamondite cleaning system on the pexi, and it worked fairly well.  Took out all but one deep scratch. Polished the shiney bits on a small buffer, no…

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]]> 37ce79ce81e143224b6a1077ba3a84f5 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic rust removers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rust-removers/#post-259254 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:44:07 -0500 Thank you.  That looks exactly like what I was looking for.

]]> 4be9a6193bdc1718b95cd17cb85884a7 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259225 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 13:22:04 -0500 Thanks very much for the responses.  I will order the Autosol stuff and try it out.  Sanding all the way out to 2000/3000 is just a bit much work! If I can get it done using just a buffer-I’m a happy camper.

Yes, I bought the pre-shortened leaves.  Since I live in an apartment now, there is only so much I can do without having “neighbor pr…

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]]> 784d1a8b4e476efba689420e07cce628 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259219 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:24:13 -0500 Big box delivery today! The new, narrowed front end, shortened torsion bars and tie rods  from CIP. Now the question: I assume I need to remove the smaller leaves from the torsion bar pack, as it’s talked about in this forum?

BaytownTD2014-01-02 18:27:43

]]> ca7ef8fdf01b77ee7934531a9a07edf4 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259218 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:20:22 -0500 Today, I tested a small area, sanding with 400 grit (to progress to 600 grit, then compound, then, if there is any color left, wax!)

I really think thats what it’s going to take.  I actually think I’m dealing with gelcoat, not paint. It did leave the area -much- smoother, and I eliminated most of the “orange peel”.
Gonna be a lot of work, but…

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]]> 70e370b90a788641031d062333e14359 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Spare tire musings.... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spare-tire-musings/#post-259207 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:59:46 -0500 Well on mine,  the “spare tire cover” is a separate piece.  Appears to be pop-riveted on.  And the clearance is needed for the air cleaner/carb….  Might be able to rig something on the “luggage rack”.  But I’d still worry about the weight.  Maybe the best solution is like the Solstice-a can of fix-a-flat….

]]> d5cc5a832613797a5b30fced144532bb Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-4/#post-259073 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:37:34 -0500 Hey Bill, your name sure sounds familiar.  Have we met at some event or another?  Do you frequent the Cars & Coffee thing out on the north side?

Hubert Atkinson
]]> 7187c01a921124fc3ec42100f11e0d8d Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Grand day for a drive in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/grand-day-for-a-drive/#post-259066 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:21:43 -0500 There is an article in the current American Rifleman on the ammo situation.  Bottom line, more shooters and folks are stocking up.  The ammo manufacturers have started gearing up, but expect shortages for at least the next 6 months.  On the driving side, we are going thru our typical winter cycle of warm front/rain, cold front/clear.  Mostly rai…[Read more]

]]> 39e7b45eafd931f044c54bd4ab945406 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Hold my hand.... in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hold-my-hand/#post-259100 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:13:50 -0500 The V-8 conversion is really not all that difficult.  If, as you say, you have deep pockets.  You can also drop a lot of coin on a blower for the NA model.

]]> 3824a8c9c18075178e09bc353055c1f8 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic Hold my hand.... in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hold-my-hand/#post-259097 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:14:20 -0500 Oh, its the little things you can’t see…  Like a Borla exhaust, a K&N CAI, and from DDM Works (my favorite drug dealer), Probeam, Chassis brace, Front cross brace, Hawk brake pads and a switch to DOT 5 fluid, and several shiny bits here and there,  under the hood….

There there is Xmas presents, a new chrome wire grille..  Need I continue?..   
]]> 180240151d2abd0c6112209fd858c405 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic repair/rebuild manual in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/repairrebuild-manual/#post-259086 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:51:54 -0500 I am definitely going to try to start the thing -if it will turn over- before I pull it.  There is always the chance it’ll be fine! 🙂  I don’t think I want to hotrod the thing much.  If I do have to replace the cylinders, yah, go for the bigger displacement, but don’t think I’d want to do crankcase machining, cams, etc.  

I don’t have the car…

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]]> 1b57e2723ba64784b0cae894c42d554d Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic repair/rebuild manual in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/repairrebuild-manual/#post-259080 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:39:46 -0500 Baytown is basically a suburb of Houston, about 20 miles east of Houston along I10, maybe 15 miles north of NASA.  Claim to fame-its the starting point of what now is Exxon-Mobil.  (Humble Oil) At one time had the biggest refinery in the world. -May not be now.

]]> 00df05e9a348ed8a22575b48abd42c64 Hubert Atkinson replied to the topic repair/rebuild manual in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/repairrebuild-manual/#post-259079 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:30:42 -0500 Thank you, gentlemen, that is exactly the kind of advice I was looking for.

As for the motor-I really know nothing about it other than it has sat for about 10 years. I do not know if the motor is bad, but sitting that long I really suspect I”d be looking at new cylinders/rings at a minimum.  So the motor has to come out.   Since it’s out and on t…

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