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billnparts replied to the topic Convertible Top Straps Question in the forum VW Based Kits 3 years, 11 months ago
On mine, the rear bow slides into a sleeve sewn into the top. There is an opening in that sleeve near each end where you take that strap and loop it over the rear bow. Then just loop it over the front bar and adjust with the buckle to where the top looks right.
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billnparts replied to the topic Alternator upgrade in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 12 months ago
We ran a new 8ga cable and everything works just fine. With everything turned on there is no smoke escaping. So on to fixing the hole in the side panel.
A trip to the local craft store supplied a Styrofoam ball.
Enlarged the hole to allow clearance for further adjustment if ever needed.
Cut a section off the ball and shaped it to resemble…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic Barnesville Ohio Car Show, 9-26-21: Ecstasy and Agony in the forum Site 3 years, 12 months ago
Sorry to hear of your breakdown. I hope it goes easier than it sounds. ☹️
Congratulations on your trophy, though! 👍
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billnparts replied to the topic Lions Club Car Show, Southport, NC in the forum Clubs and Show 4 years ago
Just saw the post.
Congratulations!
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billnparts started the topic Alternator upgrade in the forum General Discussion 4 years ago
As I had stated in the VA Beach thread, I had begun to upgrade the alternator in the Beast. What I thought would be a 20 minute job snowballed into several days.
First, the seven foot bolts Ford uses on their front cover and alternators required removing the radiator, which meant removing the grille, which required removing the right side side…[Read more]
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Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I’ve only recently started using this forum. Still trying to find my way around. My MGTD CMC is 35 years young – assembly c…
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billnparts replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show 4 years ago
Due to some electrical issues at the Weatherly Hillclimb, I thought I’d take a few minutes and upgrade the alternator for the VA Beach trip. Ha! Everything snowballs.
Well, I have a week to get it back together.
It seemed a good idea at the time.
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billnparts replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show 4 years ago
Just over a week to go. Anyone else joining the party?
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billnparts replied to the topic wiring nightmare in the forum VW Based Kits 4 years ago
The Ford Fiberfab build manual on the left here has a wiring diagram in the back. You might find that helpful.
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