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billnparts replied to the topic Need some info on a fiberfab throttle cable in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 9 months ago

Hoping a VW owner chimes in here, but when I swapped the engine in my front powered TD, the cable was much longer than needed. I simply added a loop in the cable and routed it with a long arc. Several years and no issues. Too long is a better problem than too short. (Many jokes applicable)
billnparts replied to the topic Pagoda Hillclimb 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 1 year, 10 months ago

Here’s a video from an unknown photographer showcasing the event. Very well done.
billnparts started the topic Pagoda Hillclimb 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 1 year, 10 months ago

This past weekend was the Pagoda Hillclimb in nearby Reading, PA. It was quite the spectacle. Saturday morning we were greeted by intermittent pouring rain. My first two runs I left my pit area to go to the start line with a light mist in the air. At the start line the skies opened up and I ran in a downpour. As the day went on the weather…[Read more]
billnparts started the topic Found For Sale in the forum VW Based Kits 1 year, 11 months ago

This just popped up on a Facebook page. The price is right.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/977342699933228/
billnparts replied to the topic Memorial Day Weekend Racing in the forum Clubs and Show 1 year, 11 months ago

Ken, I ran the 2300 Pinto engine for years. Bored out, cammed, headers, 4 barrel carb, etc. I eventually killed it at a Hillclimb. I ignored a misfire and put a hole in a piston.

Currently, I’m running a Ford 302 V8 crate motor. 300 hp, 348 ft/lbs torque with Sniper injection. A big jump from the 2.3. Still running the same 5 speed and Ford 8…[Read more]
billnparts started the topic Memorial Day Weekend Racing in the forum Clubs and Show 1 year, 11 months ago

Drug the TDr out to Summit Point to run the Jefferson circuit there. Got 14 laps in. Two laps each attempt. You weren’t given a green flag until you passed Turn 11, then two full laps after that.

This run is where I lost to Turn 7. I fought that corner all weekend.

This was my final attempt and my best time of the…[Read more]
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site 1 year, 12 months ago

The electrode tip of the spark plug dropped off. Loose in the cylinder, it destroyed a valve and valve seat. It also damaged the piston.

The end result is its getting a new short block and cylinder head. Not exactly what I needed to hear.
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site 1 year, 12 months ago

Tow Car Update…

For those of you who are not aware, my Subaru that I was towing my MG to Carlisle with decided it didn’t want to continue about 25 miles from the hotel. I nursed it in but had to get my tow car towed back home.

This morning I went to the Subaru dealer to empty it out. They had looked at it and said the transmission was OK but the…[Read more]
billnparts replied to the topic Site not working this weekend in the forum Site Input and Issues 1 year, 12 months ago

I can see it 🤓
billnparts started the topic Unique find on Facebook in the forum VW Based Kits 2 years ago

Came across this replica for sale. Car has California tags. This thing has roll up windows and a fold down windshield. Doors are hinged at the front. I’ve also never laid eyes on side panels with that louver treatment.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/810937979008464/permalink/5526075557494659/
billnparts started the topic Another New Seat Modification. in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 2 years, 1 month ago

Well, after years of modifications and finally having a seat that was comfortable for me (6’2″, 235#) the folks at SCCA have decided that all Hillclimb cars have a one piece seat. No hinged back seats allowed. I protested as the seat in the TDr is a fixed 2piece unit. Nope. No good. I have to install a one piece unit. I don’t know if you ever…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic My FiberFab TD project. in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Very close to perfect…and…Good enough for who it’s for…Words to live by.
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site 2 years, 1 month ago

I had planned to arrive Thursday but not quite that early. I suppose a change of plans are in order.
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site 2 years, 2 months ago

Well, you will ne missed, but, you seem to have a good excuse. Have a great trip.
billnparts replied to the topic Nissan m72 engine – diff issue in the forum Site 2 years, 2 months ago

Welcome.

The diff in your car shouldn’t be hard to replace. Scour junkyards for something of similar widths. Most TD kits utilized the Chevette or Pinto/MustangII. Check the mounting pad distance at the spring, although this would be easy to change. The other thing to keep in mind is the bolt circle of the wheels you’re using. Make sure the axles…[Read more]
billnparts replied to the topic My FiberFab TD project. in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 2 months ago

Instructions from Ed Ericson on posting photos in this forum. Unfortunately you cannot simply copy and paste, but this works…

First you go to your own thing. Upper right corner it should say something like “Howdy, Happy Jack.” Click on that and you get a drop-down menu. At the bottom it says “media.” Hover over that with your curser an…

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billnparts replied to the topic My FiberFab TD project. in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 2 months ago

Instructions from Ed Ericson on posting photos in this forum…

<p style=”margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 18pt; font-family: Lato; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #2b2b2b;”>First you go to your own thing. Upper right corner it should say something like “Howdy, Happy Jack.” Click on that and you get a drop-down menu. At the bottom it says “me…[Read more]
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