https://tdreplica.com/members/bigband39/activity/ Activity feed for Jonathan Annear. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:12:17 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1f167c293cfd28c491b5c38fafdbd187 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-rear-shock-replacement/#post-256969 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:07:00 -0400 If it moved the rear of the body up and down relative to the pan, would that correct my body height issue on the passenger side. I should have taken some before and after photos, as I think you are correct.  The passenger side did sit lower and now sits higher. 

]]> cf03325a58058c11a06daa56a3c20119 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-rear-shock-replacement/#post-256967 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 02:10:55 -0400 I hate to revive an old post, but I believe a couple of the most active members on the thread are still on the forum.  I have finally installed the coils and the ride is fanastic!  😛  The harshness I worried about is non-existent and the car is nimble on the roads. The only problem I face now is that somehow the driver’s side still sits lower tha…[Read more]

]]> a8870f10c26b5f9b2dba3f9631f929f5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insane-side-curtains/#post-256987 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:42:25 -0400 A fellow Rhode Islander, Royal! Congrats on escaping. LOL What I wouldn’t give to find one of those hardtops in a garage somewhere. Of course, the person that assembled my car figured that heat was unnecessary and removed all the components. That would probably be a good first step to fall driving.

]]> 1279fd18e06c0b10e89276bfa568efa6 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-rear-shock-replacement/#post-256965 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:01:51 -0400 Thanks, JuneyBug. Although I appreciate the help, my vehicle having IRS and having everything blocked off makes things a whole different animal. As an update, I decided to simulate correct spring positioning by jacking the right side of the vehicle up to be even with left. When I did, it seems that my camber issue resolved itself. Does that make sense?

]]> a6a8df90717b05033c4845703d252acf https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-rear-shock-replacement/#post-256961 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:35:15 -0400 I thought of the coil overs almost as a helper spring that would only take so much of the load until the torsion bar suspension kicks in. This mentality comes my history with helper springs in leaf suspensions on Jeeps, which of course are a completely different animal. I still don’t understand how the torsion bars have anything to do with my…[Read more]

]]> a825f79451b230687a5e40c0c2c67547 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-rear-shock-replacement/#post-256958 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:10:28 -0400 I don’t think that the Gas-Adjust shocks would remedy my passenger side sag issue though, would they? After talking with you Royal, I was considering the set up that you have. I’m just not sure that I would have clearance for the top cup with my set up. Would correcting the height effect my camber? Has anyone done any adjustments to rear…[Read more]

]]> 8b7f6d77026050f7abd2ceb0e242e94b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-tire-size/#post-255257 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:22:40 -0400 Which size do you run on your Duchess, PMossberg? Mine have the original 6.00×15 tires. I just don’t want them to rub.

]]> b27fd5dc6d4bff2e1817154da1e5b119 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-body-pull/#post-256528 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:43:34 -0400 Looking at the picture of the Duchess suspended in the air, where was your hoisting point on the fiberglass body?

]]> f3d0bed3533371d2222631c122ec4c59 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-dies-on-the-freeway/#post-256886 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:17:10 -0400 The thing I’m wondering is how wipers blowing a fuse would shut down the entire vehicle.  I was thinking possibly the voltage regulator?

]]> 33c56fd7f2aac32c4cc567b063d1d94d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-end-sway/#post-256798 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:44:40 -0400 For those searching the web for answers, I have found by searching that unfortunately, I would have to lift the fiberglass body off my car in order to access and adjust the torque bars. Considering that I have to do the floors in the future anyway, I may just run the car for the summer as is and make all necessary repairs during the winter months.

]]> 949528277e90100c8b5b95d2004bef4a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-tires-help/#post-256817 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:14:40 -0400 I tried to buy a set of tires at WalMart today. They wouldn’t put them on my car! They can only mount O.E.M. equipment and there are no records apparently for a ’71 Beetle. Just wanted to let everyone know before ordering them online.

]]> 244fe3d9e308b3082e22a765a40db1a1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-end-sway/#post-256797 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:20:53 -0400 It seems the rear shocks are bad. Trailing arms don’t seem to be bent. Has anyone here adjusted the splines on the spring arm in order to lift their vehicle? Any suggestions with camber adjustment? If the rear end is sagging by a couple inches on the passenger side, wouldn’t that in itself due to the geometry of the axle cause negative camber on…[Read more]

]]> 87717da514e73377563832c5a530360f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-tire-size/#post-255255 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:23:17 -0400 The tires I have on mine now are 6.00 X15L.  I sourced out a set of 165/80R15s from WalMart which were also Nexens.  Are reading that you have 185s on yours, will these tires be too small?  I’d rather have a larger tire if possible for handling reasons.BIGBAND392013-06-24 13:24:04

]]> 153a98410878135af555ae4a3c52b63b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/did-i-pay-too-much/#post-256328 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:39:20 -0400 After a month of night of getting a few hours at a time at the garage, I finally was able to get my Duchess out on the road! Here is what she looks like now in comparison to the sad garage pick I posted earlier. She still needs replacement tires, the rear suspension feels loose, floor patching, and I want to find some chrome trim rings and baby…[Read more]

]]> 114c37488c410fe3c7c34845e0eb96b8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-end-sway/#post-256794 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:30:20 -0400 Although less evident in the picture, you can definitely see that the tire is tilting to the right. Pressure was a low on the rear passenger side tire, which could have contributed to some of the sloppiness. Even after properly inflating it, the car seems to sag on the right hand side. It’s times like this that I had a better grasp on geometry.

]]> e20e73899b690b8295478c87bb2381a3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/painting-body-welts/#post-256779 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 02:24:14 -0400 I’m sorry to pose such an open ended question. I just figured I would get an idea of what some other people have done to gauge different costs, successes, and the best route to take in the future. I realize that I could rattle can it or spend $10,000 dismantling the body and giving her a three stage. I appreciate some of the suggestions. As…[Read more]

]]> ababfe90ec6e74ef376a20b765ca1765 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flimsy-floors/#post-256358 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:06:53 -0400 So will the heat of the pans burn the fiberglass?  As for authenticity, I’m not particularly concerned for now.  I just want the car to be solid enough to tool around in for the summer.  If I can finagle some garage space in the winter, I might tackle the project of removing the body.  How difficult is it?  How many mounting points on the body…[Read more]

]]> 314561642cdc855d66533d60a9f8bcec https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flimsy-floors/#post-256355 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:41:52 -0400 Does the whole body really need to be pulled to work on the floors?  Every thread I see regarding floor patching and replacement references removing the body.  Seems like quite the undertaking.

]]> a9193deaf29a12a1eb9b5b06fde454be https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brake-fluid/#post-256347 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:44:17 -0400 After dismantling the brakes, I found that wheel cylinders have no leaks and they and brake shoes are new. Still, they are 30 years old. Should they still be replaced? The brakes hardware was rusted, broken, and will be replaced. I’m also replacing flex lines and the master cylinder due to the fluid color. Are lines from the external…[Read more]

]]> c8d1ca7b3f405b91b7a371fc82a0ceff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brake-fluid/#post-256340 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:50:13 -0400 Because of the different shape of the body and fenders of the MG, does this change the way or make the replacement brake components any more difficult?   Any suggestions to a newbie? I have everything coming in tomorrow (shoes, cylinders, master, flex hoses). Hoping to complete the job within the week. 😀 BIGBAND392013-06-06 12:50:37

]]> ec59b0ede9e15c9c54b31e38e6f421bb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/page/2/#post-256166 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:44:25 -0400 For anyone new like myself and reading this thread, this video is awesome pertaining to valve adjustments!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3MgWSXTwWQStill can’t find a picture or description of a full flow filter.  🙁

]]> fdf45297ca6d63caf9fb31c1e2488c1b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/page/2/#post-256165 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:14:40 -0400 I can’t even figure out where the valve cover is on this thing yet.  LOL  Any advice with valve adjustment?  Also trying to figure out if my engine has been converted to a full flow filter and, if so, where the filter would be located.  I have already done some research about the draining of oil and replacement of factory fil…[Read more]

]]> de0561c94b9e26409f841cb2d19c974c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/page/2/#post-256163 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:02:03 -0400 It’s alive! 😮 What a $10 siphon pump from Harbor Freight can do!  I used the pump to make sure the line was clear to the gas tank.  A few pumps and it was bubbling away.  Next I made sure the motor was good by pumping gas into the carb from a gas can.  A few cranks later and she started right up!  😛  The motor seems to run well, but I believ…[Read more]

]]> 44526a85b52ad9a8e7e5fae8fe0954f4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/page/2/#post-256156 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:51:07 -0400 LOLYou can never have too much advice.  The only issue is with keeping track of it, acknowledging it was received, and letting people know that you appreciate it.  If I were to use a lawnmower tank (can I buy one of these are Harbor Freight or Tractor Supply) and gas was gravity fed into the bowl, wouldn’t it overflow the bowl from the pressure o…[Read more]

]]> 303d91ef9ec1016e2d8a3f7918ab57bd https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/page/2/#post-256154 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:58:56 -0400 Considering I am somewhat new to this, I did crank the engine before changing the oil.   
I made sure that the oil was up to level though.  The motor turns
freely.  If I’m understanding correctly. what you are all suggesting is
that I pre-feed a length of rubber line with gasoline and then put the
other end into small gas tank?  Will the vacu…[Read more]

]]> 147452444ddb15c3768fde5c9b18a135 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256147 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:53:29 -0400 The line did not have any gas in it.  I can definitely try that.  The fuel pump was ordered and will be in tomorrow morning.  😀  If I don’t need it, I can always return it.  The motor was said to be running fine 10 years ago with no smoking.  I’m hoping that sitting covered all these years, it will come back to life again.  I’m sure the carb i…[Read more]

]]> 3b075b9b3ca1e0abaff0babef62bba53 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256141 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:14:36 -0400 On Sunday I was able to swing by the garage and tinker a little further.  I took the line coming from the fuel tank and ran it into a gas can.  I tilted the gas can as far as I could without spilling it and held it above the level of the pump (as I was told to do considering the pump is gravity driven).  After repeated cranking, no gas ever ma…[Read more]

]]> 9131d057fd3ae4624002d541abd2c085 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256137 Thu, 30 May 2013 16:28:50 -0400 All of this has been extremely helpful. I probably won’t be able to tinker with it until Wednesday, but I will let you all know what I find out. 🙂

]]> cbb5eafc22026b6c81d694912ec0fbbe https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256131 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:51:47 -0400 I think to bring the tank out of the equation temporarily, I will pull the bottom line coming from the tank and run it off a gas can.  I would assume that if it starts and runs, at least I know it’s the tank/lines for sure.  If that’s the pump, is there anything in the tank besides a strainer?  Is that round metal device on top a float for the gas level?

]]> cdbb5fd9f0daeb2f17ae1caff2938f6a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256129 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:39:28 -0400 I don’t believe that solenoid to be the culprit quite yet as, now that I’m thinking about it, fuel would have to reach that point first.  Fuel is not making it there, as can be seen through the clear in-line filter.  In that first picture, is the fuel pump visable?  Is it in the tank?

]]> c8f495b4c13ba48299d9487be2df3cce https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-kit-car-wont-start/#post-256127 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:23:21 -0400 I don’t quite understand, Al.  Considering I pulled the filler hose, that is the cause of the issue?  Here is a picture of a Duchess tank.  Although, mine is slightly different.  The fuel tank is mounted under the hood. It is secured with straps that are riveted to the floor. I believe it to be aftermarket. Is there any easy way to get it out wit…[Read more]

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