@billnparts
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billnparts started the topic Build Video in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 1 month, 1 week ago
Recently while housekeeping I stumbled on a cache of old VHS tapes. Most I threw out but there were a few worth saving. I dug out a known working tape player and invested in the software and the conversion device and managed to upload a couple to You Tube for safe keeping.
This is the one taken as I was initially building my MG. It’s from 1989 s…[Read more] -
billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago
That’s great. Look forward to seeing you again.
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billnparts replied to the topic Help on Fiberfab MgTd kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Bill. I ran a 2.3 in my Fiberfab for over 20 years before I killed it. I now run a 302 V8. Theres a lot of fabrication involved to make that swap. The 2.8 V6 has been used also.
What is the issue with the 2.3? No crank? Crank, no start? Make sure the timing marks are correctly aligned and the distributor is positioned correctly. I was once…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic Upcoming Maintenance, Thursday, March 21st, 2024 in the forum Site 1 month, 3 weeks ago
As always, Thank You, Steve.
I understood nothing clicking on that link. I’m glad we have you.
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billnparts started the topic Memory in the forum General Discussion 2 months ago
Today, this was amongst my e-mails. I can’t believe it’s been two years since we lost Roy. If you’ve got a photo, please add it.
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/AOvXpysAE1PCZe7xzQ1hyJIdHJg
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billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The link works smoothly. Booked Thursday to Saturday nights. Looking forward to Spring…
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billnparts replied to the topic Need help with some measurements in the forum VW Based Kits 5 months ago
My Fiberfab is not VW based…BUT…late last century when I began to assemble the body I could get nothing to line up. Finally, in frustration, I contacted the factory in Florida. (That’s how long ago it was. The factory was still in existence.) The man I spoke to said that they don’t follow the manual. They begin the body assembly from the rear.…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
I plan on being there although I’ll probably tow up and place the car in the Race Car pavilion.
With any luck I’ll be able to tow it home.
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billnparts replied to the topic Replica mg assembly in the forum General Discussion 5 months, 3 weeks ago
This is a great addition. I watched all the videos of the Ford TD chassis build and was reminded of all the steps I skipped and all the modifications I’ve made over the years.
The links for these should be added to the Library.
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billnparts replied to the topic charging problems in the forum General Discussion 6 months ago
Alan, I’m sorry that I will be of no help to you. I run a Ford TD. I simply want to express concern that there has been no response to your post from the VW contingent. This is highly unusual.
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billnparts added a Photo 6 months, 1 week ago
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billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 7 months ago
Well another Virginia Beach event is in the books. Beautiful weather for the ride down and back with Saturday producing some spitting during the show, but the ride to and from the show were dry. We had a modern day tent revival on the beach by the hotel Friday and Saturday night. This is my photo dump.
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billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Still on schedule. Racing’s over. The cage is off and the seat is out. The windshield is back on. I just finished swapping the 4:11’s for the 3:40’s. A couple more little things to address yet, but we should be ready. Can’t wait.
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billnparts replied to the topic Questions on possible purchase in the forum VW Based Kits 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Congratulation on your purchase. Sounds like you found a nice one. Welcome.
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billnparts replied to the topic Questions on possible purchase in the forum VW Based Kits 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I think that’s a better bet to enjoy a country drive. It’s very pretty, but I know nothing concerning the VW based TD’s.
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billnparts replied to the topic Questions on possible purchase in the forum VW Based Kits 7 months, 3 weeks ago
It looks like a fun piece. Lots of cosmetic things to address, but that’s minor. The framework looks solid besides looking like I welded it. As long as the welds hold it doesn’t matter what they look like. A road test would be necessary to see how/if it flexes under all that power. The 9″ out back with the 4 wheel disc brakes is a good addition. I…[Read more]
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billnparts started the topic Hillclimb, Fall Weatherly, 2023 in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 7 months, 4 weeks ago
September 16-17. Weatherly, PA. Fall Weatherly Hillclimb. First ran in 1960. The entire town gets behind this event. It’s a great venue. Only 1 mile in length, but Turn 3 is named “the Wall”. The inside of this right hander is almost vertical. Trucks and busses have been known to get stuck there. Turn 5 is “the Jump”. Exiting the turn is a blind…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic What do you think is the best VW replica in the forum MGTD Kit Cars 8 months ago
All the VW based replicas share the same basic platform. You’d simply be autocrossing a rebodied VW. Anybody out there think that’s not true? I think it would just be picking a TD with the engine of your choice. There are TD’s out there with a Scooby swap. Hope you find what you need.
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billnparts replied to the topic Another New Seat Modification. in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I removed the Fiberglass boxes that served as the seat base and simply replaced them with a pair of angle iron. One piece on the plywood seat bottom and one placed on the floor. This dropped the height by several inches and eliminated the “Dino Flintstone” problem.
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billnparts replied to the topic 5 lug VW wheel conversion to wired wheel in the forum General Discussion 9 months, 1 week ago
The late great Royal Hendrix did a wire wheel conversion on his TD. He claimed it was not easy. He should have a thread in here on it.
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