MG TD Replica Car Club | William J Collins | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/bill-collins/activity/ Activity feed for William J Collins. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:32:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fc613b75b006b5e803619fa901bd5764 William J Collins replied to the topic Luggage Rack Wanted in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/luggage-rack-wanted/#post-265955 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:09:06 -0400 yes that last link Paul is the rack I built and used a few times   was very functional  carried some boxes back and forth from the shore house we had

]]> 103940031f3f742a5250bbe74504fec9 William J Collins replied to the topic Luggage Rack Wanted in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/luggage-rack-wanted/#post-265949 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:23:28 -0400 How about building one from one inch PVC tubing .. if its mainly for the look.. I did that when I found out the price of one when I still had my TD…/Google :build Auto luggage rack”  thats where I got the measurements to cut the PVC  Then you paint it after a sanding to make the paint stick

]]> 88a56cf188e63ce1f2077730ad1c9415 William J Collins replied to the topic MGTD VW Towbar in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-vw-towbar/#post-257008 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:21:55 -0400 Have 19 left.. when there gone there gone altogether.  and then one hundred members will sport one on there TD   Took years to sell what I ordered. 

Too old now (82) to do it again
too old now to doit again
]]> 4871f04a2db28273046c1b5cad02275f William J Collins replied to the topic MGTD VW Towbar in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-vw-towbar/#post-257003 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:55:39 -0400 i have a tow bar i’m not using ..anyone local to to NYC can come pick it up for $40.00  i’m in East Rutherford N.J.
Bill Collins2015-10-22 13:57:22

]]> 5ed7857bcf346df37a1e3af11cdc7fa5 William J Collins replied to the topic another 1 in MG rather than replica in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-1-in-mg-rather-than-replica/#post-260039 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:02:51 -0400 Also missing one of our Grill Badges.LOL. And I feel it was deceiving for the seller to call it a Tribute rather then Replicar.. I think the buyer may be in for a surprise when he finds out its not an original mgtd

]]> 1335466f74ccc8ee0fad76ea21d60e09 William J Collins replied to the topic My dad... in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-dad/#post-259671 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:20:31 -0500 Paul sorry to here the loss of your Father and My Brother Mason..I see you picked a Good Funeral Director

I was in the Directors Staff of Salaam Temple with Mike Porter’s farther. 
]]> 9fec8d4e0f65deda2979dbe112db115e William J Collins replied to the topic Classic Car Insurance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238562 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:42:38 -0400 While I owned Angelica it also lived in a Portable Garage .(from ShelterLogic.Com).And  i also told the insurer that it was in a locked garage.  funny coince Huh:D

]]> 9c40735fb830811df6c9241596c490ab William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236590 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:38:51 -0400 Kent Thanks for the Heads-up…I think the matter is closed as the seller also removed the item from his catalog of Badges and he does have quite a collection. havn’t heard from the manufacturer yet but I’m sure i will as I have had other items made by them. IE:USMC  Challenge Coins, Coasters etc

]]> ab7aec8245028c93498af7fe18e20570 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236586 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:21:50 -0400 I sent message to the Manufacture to see if they sold any to this guy in India  and i also sent message to the EBAY seller .. I feel he is infringing on my design.  I only had 100 made and still have at least 40 of them left. But the mold I paid for I thought was mine and mine alone.  Seems to me there’s some sort of legal issue here. 

]]> 2f0f44602c7259a31dc6e09a79bee1ef William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236584 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:43:04 -0400 This is a shock to me …I started and designed (with help) the Badge ..Found a maker to make them. And not in New Delhi India.. How could this guy have Badges or is it just one he came across and is trying to flip

I will look in to it..As thats not right ..Thats our Badge 
]]> 7234de9818f5da38c359b28673853885 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236576 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:31:35 -0400  I know we have a few Guest from outside the USA and Canada in the guest book.. BUT today I’m shipping the first Badge to another Country..Thanks to Frank Hughes of AUSTRALIA for be the first TD in another Country to be sporting a BADGE.on his MGTD . Guess that now makes us an INTERNATIONAL CLUB     OOHRAH as we ClapMarines utter when good things ha…[Read more]

]]> 084f4f4454954b956a48718b65bff4f7 William J Collins replied to the topic Forum Software License Fee in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/forum-software-license-fee/#post-249244 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:04:45 -0500 My two Cents sent to you Paul via Pay Pal

]]> 71b7afa53d81c32e2127072655a1ba59 William J Collins replied to the topic Allow me to brag for a moment? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/allow-me-to-brag-for-a-moment/#post-247044 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:39:58 -0400 Congrats Paul.. and say hi to lauren for me …I remember that little girl that
always came with her dad to the New Jersey Replica (NJRC) meetings..All
grown up and a beautiful women now ..Your allowed to brag all u want

]]> c75445aa58dd2743d38dba3f61b945e4 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236573 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:56:25 -0400 Couple of request for Badge and the paypal not working Paypal ME
at my email….wcoll8374@aol.com

$34..with the two clips for the bar and $32 without them

]]> 82130372d6225554190c190191d59b07 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/4/#post-236570 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:22:25 -0400 not to hard to add a badge bar .. It’s nothing but a boat hatch grap handle .
goto your local boat store . And ask for Hatch Grab handles , Install it
between the fenders in front of the grill.. Then order the Badge

]]> a14bf028a0aec52a4e4328a806e729ed William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236558 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:25:57 -0400 Hey It’s a start…Now buy a good condition Volkswagen Beetle..Junk the body
and prep the chassis..then find unused KIT.. and walaa twenty yrs later a
finished car…just joking .. glad ya like the Badge

]]> 2646242768468f3b2ca7f61c8ae48c09 William J Collins replied to the topic New to the forum in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-to-the-forum/#post-244522 Sat, 14 May 2011 23:27:44 -0400 hi Greg. I think I have a frame that might fit. If interested I’ll measure
and let u know . Interested.. PM ME

]]> 8737dc7f63e591805c26752570a370cb William J Collins replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243829 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:37:29 -0400 As far as I know the Ghia pan is too big and wide to be used as a MGTD pan.
yes engine and other parts can be used ..

]]> c5cb93381af81043dfe0f3236ae7d801 William J Collins replied to the topic you drive what!!!! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/you-drive-what/#post-244114 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:22:59 -0400 I’D MAKE IT A PEPSI CAR…REGULAR NOT DIET

]]> 08c5aa409103696b5c4a96530497a894 William J Collins replied to the topic The Countdown Begins in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-countdown-begins/#post-243932 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:01:19 -0400 Mark congrats on looking forward to retirement …BUT I have news for you ..I
been retired from full time work since 1995 WOW SIXTEEN YEARS But like
PGA64 said I’m more busy then when I was working full time . There just
isn’t enough hours in the day to do all ya want to do. lots a luck though.
and stay with us here on the TD site. The PinkMG has…[Read more]

]]> f93638db3721f9c6d388295ffdeb8044 William J Collins replied to the topic TD owned by 2 forum members ??? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-owned-by-2-forum-members/#post-243735 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:02:33 -0400 Just caught the Ad myself .. How the heck did Alan get the car? It was on
sale last month then taken down ..Maybe Alan made the guy an offer off line
I notice someone took the LUCAs lamp covers ..They are very collectable and
hard to find.and cost an arm and a leg. And Alan brags about the Great heat
.. That was my work .. straight pipes to under…[Read more]

]]> 88e05929ff25d36a25de6b94d2c70332 William J Collins replied to the topic TD owned by 2 forum members ??? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-owned-by-2-forum-members/#post-243729 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:56:22 -0500 Aww see he ended the Sale … Mayby realized with no reserve it
would sell low and he’d lose money.Or sold it locally? or renewed hi
interest like me… I was temped though… Till Eileen said NO WAYBill Collins40613.3937962963

]]> ec5bbe42f466a13a8584df7c9ffd55a7 William J Collins replied to the topic TD owned by 2 forum members ??? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-owned-by-2-forum-members/#post-243728 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:36:50 -0500 Yep thats Angelica? alright as it did go to Annandale VA.. too bad I
didn’t know it was again for sale and starting at that low price I would
of BID as I really miss that car.. BUT to Nothing was rusted when he
picked it up.. And I had given him a lot of extras and info on Joining
this forum .. which he never did..wasn’t to sharp on MGTD’ s or…[Read more]

]]> 054a0953c1d461578fcd9fd87a2f985f William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236556 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:40:40 -0500 kschas…. you have a PM

]]> edc94d269bb7ba287c0110a67cd4cb05 William J Collins replied to the topic Hello Group... in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-group/#post-243010 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:28:35 -0500 Welcome Shane..Glad to read that one (MGTD Replica) was saved before
Someone decided that it was junk and had a trash dealer come for it .
Did you look around that garage for any parts that may belong to the car..
An unassembled kit sure can fill a lot of boxes.And any parts missing will be
a problem to find later . I sold my car and thought I had…[Read more]

]]> ccdf301426bab14d5c63abde9afc28e4 William J Collins replied to the topic New Forum - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-forum-in-case-of-emergency/#post-242612 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:12:16 -0400 In Order not to have trouble logging in .When typing your user name . NO
SPACES    and type the key correctly

]]> 68564db44f75c5c65e04fda0d0f76e82 William J Collins replied to the topic Parts for Sale in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/parts-for-sale/#post-242527 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:06:10 -0400 SOLD.. Thanks to all that replyed with interest

]]> 0096851531d172bfd2c2131b12a1bf80 William J Collins replied to the topic Web Site Fees in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/web-site-fees/#post-242435 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:52:26 -0400 I also tried Emails and see that the Paypal is not working.. GEEZ and just when I was going to post some of my left over stuff from angelica. And list for sale some Manuals that are collecting dust here,
I’ll never at my age get another MGTD (Can’t fit in them anyhow any more )  And will hate to have to eat the rest of the Badges if the site goes down..

]]> a72971b3ba63d3e28f9f774882ec82c2 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236552 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:20:55 -0400 Allen .Thanks for the nice words..(Testermonial) Still got like 40 left from the fifty

]]> ca74d5ef6205f2e5fcc8ba99869c69d2 William J Collins replied to the topic Oil Leak around pushrod tube in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/oil-leak-around-pushrod-tube/#post-241942 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:55:01 -0400 don’t forget in order to install the spring loaded tube you have to remove
valve cover ,loosen and remove tappet and remove the pushrod ..then
remove the old tube ..replace with new tube and replace pushrod etc..and
then adjust valve clearance…ummm did I miss anything

]]> 0b79c5bdb709d538504937a79cc725e0 William J Collins replied to the topic "NEW" Grill Badges are HERE now in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-grill-badges-are-here-now/#post-240802 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:18:01 -0400 BUMP

]]> 4147a0568d019f28d3bc4d92ede96783 William J Collins replied to the topic Replacement Fuel tanks in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacement-fuel-tanks/#post-241067 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:31:45 -0400 I have two VW Tanks in my garage that never were used .. I’d take 30.00 each for them plus shipping if your interrested..Never had fuel in them.. And there not rusty

]]> d409228d29512605e7cbd691cb53c180 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236550 Mon, 03 May 2010 19:22:04 -0400 OK answer to your first question .. The badges are already purchased as a
group purchase. ( I ordered fifty ) Second answer the badge bar I had on
Angelica was one inch.. The Clips I supply can be used on several size bars
(3/4 to 1 inch)before its closed altogether.. depends on how tight you turn
the screw to close the gap of the clip
Also some…[Read more]

]]> 2c7d89d0d3a73e43f6e511739b4f5f74 William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236547 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:16:36 -0400 Badge bars are really Marine Boat Store item —A hatch “Grab handle”
pick one up a a marine supply store ..measure what you need between your
fenders to fit and buy that size.. the badge for TDReplica club are on the
“Our Store” link on the left side of the home page. Who is the group? your
speaking ofBill Collins40296.5120023148

]]> 559ca2f677a6211dc5e81fe6aeb6dc47 William J Collins replied to the topic Grill Badge - Price reduced in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/grill-badge-price-reduced/#post-241042 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:26:14 -0400 Geez were sorry to here that ..I mean your wife not wanting that Beautyful Badge on her Car

]]> 69f137fb267a4c19ae2aa847b4fad48b William J Collins replied to the topic Wind Wings for Sale in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wind-wings-for-sale/#post-240831 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:20:22 -0400 WindWings are SOLD & Shipped

]]> 36a5f58235dfde3b291ad0c58bfa08a5 William J Collins replied to the topic "NEW" Grill Badges are HERE now in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-grill-badges-are-here-now/#post-240800 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:51:26 -0400 DUH…SCCHUCK
Just click on “OUR STORE” on the left .and the badge is pictured..Only
change is that it’s now Stainless and not suppose to tarnish..

]]> c54f832654ab0a59095cf62137e431ae William J Collins replied to the topic Wind Wings for Sale in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wind-wings-for-sale/#post-240830 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:17:08 -0400 theres a used set with scratchs for sale on ebay for more then that.. NOPE 20
is way too low .. Think I paid like $80 for these here’s the web site I got
them from.. there now selling for $109.00
http://www.cobranda.com/cowikit.html
worth at least $50.00 to me …__ and no rust and no scratchs__Bill Collins40260.517037037

]]> 842f888bbba61087e6fc69ed43f49120 William J Collins replied to the topic "NEW" Grill Badges are HERE now in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-grill-badges-are-here-now/#post-240796 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:41:10 -0400 Rollie  Received you Cash today and your Badge and Clips are on the way.. Thanks for the Extra dollars you included.. I have it noted and later this year when I send my donation to Frank it will be included and consider yourself already donated.. Tinkerbell kind of fitting name for a Replica.. as were always tinkering with them

]]> ec3e889ed861d45f8738b60c3ab7c486 William J Collins replied to the topic "NEW" Grill Badges are HERE now in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-grill-badges-are-here-now/#post-240792 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:38:14 -0400 And Ed Whites and Poor Provenz whos been waiting since December
All you others that asked when and How to order all the info is on the “Home” page or just click on the “OUR STORE” on the left of this pageBill Collins40254.4446643519

]]> c28f611c055edf3367e75c02a9e7df71 William J Collins replied to the topic "NEW" Grill Badges are HERE now in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-grill-badges-are-here-now/#post-240791 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:34:26 -0400 Yes ED   yours is in the Mail should be there by you in a day or so

]]> 29bad467e1d39548e32b632cb77b22bd William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/3/#post-236543 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:25:10 -0400 Badges are now in stock again as today March 16th 2010…
I did ask some that wanted one to hold off on ordering till they arrived .. So now it’s time… Order up..
IF enough sell   NO ONE will have to donate to the website this year

]]> 361a30e94a8182c1dfb417f26f62e02b William J Collins replied to the topic Club Grill Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/club-grill-badges/page/2/#post-236542 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:28:57 -0500 Here I am sitting on my hands
waiting for the “NEW Badges that were suppose to be delivered to me three
weeks ago.. These Manf. are all the same promise you the world till they get
there grubby hands on your money then let you wait .
I apologize to the three that already paid . I’m holding their money &
delivery up. I did complain and was told…[Read more]

]]> a831748a582bb8fd5a75d5e314afb586 William J Collins replied to the topic Amazing Car Model Photography in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/amazing-car-model-photography/#post-240620 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:14:49 -0500 Paul.. We are in the twilight zone ….of our years that is
BTW I loved looking at the models .. Brought back memories of some cars I
had in my time .. especially the 1948 Woody Buick one of my favorites I wish
I still had   

]]> 68d53631ee7f30c29ccf66e408bd63c7 William J Collins replied to the topic BADGES ARE AGAIN AVAILABLE in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/badges-are-again-available/#post-240343 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:22:45 -0500 BUMP

those that don’t have save your pennys .. they will be in soon

]]> 39c674d68f0c16617bdac581280946ba William J Collins replied to the topic Snow and Cold in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/snow-and-cold/#post-240449 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:08:15 -0500 Mark your selling that Bridge again?? BTW I have a Stadium for sale here in
East Rutherford.. Only 34 yrs old and use ta have a football team Name . Ya
can make it a MGTD NasCar track and sell tickets ..Got ta buy it soon though
cause were going to tear it down.. Oh Oh that’s started already . SORRY to
late..How about a shopping mall with a Snow…[Read more]

]]> 672c6c708884244ae726bee54b4c13d8 William J Collins replied to the topic Trio of Badges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/trio-of-badges/#post-240293 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:49:05 -0500 Badges Are Coming Back
I found a new supplier of Badges and they will make me some Badges on
Order as Needed..And I won some bucks on the Lottery and there seems to
be a few TD owners that still want a Badge. So I put forth a small order. So
now who is ready to dress the front up and proclaim to be a member of this
club. Will be a few weeks till…[Read more]

]]> d6b9fb15a60cef24f45f7d10c390a658 William J Collins replied to the topic 2010 Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationa in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2010-carlisle-import-kitreplicar-natina/#post-240085 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:44:56 -0500 Mark, I remember you were one of the first to buy Badges..
And I have yo listed as buying two and paid $32.00 each

]]> c786e1169377de63c387f83a744af068 William J Collins replied to the topic photo upload applet in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/photo-upload-pplet/#post-240004 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:47:32 -0500 The Photo section has been broken for a very long time now … I tried
several times to delete some of my photos and to add more .. never could
get results..I suppose frank is the only one that can fix it..

]]> 5d5aa96f382efa67063f22e4c2e25147 William J Collins replied to the topic Wire Wheels ??? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-4/#post-239238 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:24:47 -0400 Mel if you like wire wheels so be it ..It’s your car.. Have it done up the way
you like and tell the nay sayers to take a walk..I was one that thought wires
on a TD didn’t look right But since have done some google on the web and
did find some pics of the TFs with wires so guess I was wrong ..My big but is
that I find chrome a big headache that…[Read more]

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