MG TD Replica Car Club | billnparts | Friends Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/billnparts/activity/friends/ Activity feed for billnparts's friends. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 355fb0014a3a692cf2ac9076a0476fff Bill Wells started the topic fiber fab ford rear suspension in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiber-fab-ford-rear-suspension/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:49:09 -0400 <p style=”font-weight: 400;”>I have a FiberFab MG TD kit with the Ford base.</p>
<p style=”font-weight: 400;”>The rear springs are reversed so they push down instead of up.</p>
<p style=”font-weight: 400;”>Plan to install coilovers but they would be pushing up on a bump and against the leafs that are pushing down.</p>
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]]> 6a3ab1bd5294bb955ece34d222e3c997 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309477 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:11:33 -0500 Thanks for the tips, guys!  I will start looking into the Miata situation first and see where that leads.  Will keep you in the loop.

]]> 0a97a8a46e5f34e85bbeb720aa23778c Vicenç Feliú started the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:11:12 -0500 Hi all,

I have a Chevy Chevette BCW with the original engine, transmission and running gear.  I would like to upgrade it to make it a more enjoyable driver.  I know Bill stuffed a V8 into his Ford based TD and Ed put a Subaru engine in his VW BCW.  If any of you have any ideas about what I can do to upgrade my Chevy, I would love to hear th…[Read more]

]]> 817745fb4e392134099dd66d95121167 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2023/#post-308452 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:44:15 -0400 Just signed up & got hotel res. Audrey & I will be up on Sat. morning

]]> 0b4513f1f57f68fe5a9108af8618f02d crash55 replied to the topic speedometer cable in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-cable-4/#post-308291 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:17:42 -0500 use the bus cable. the beetle cable is too long

]]> 4b2f8ebbd31c81f91595fae2d1d1e5a3 Bill Wells posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37702/#acomment-41337 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:30:24 -0400
I forgot. It has a 302 Ford v8.
With all the fiberfab td kits around, there must be a solution.
I registered for the good guys car show next week and don’t want to cancel or burn the car up!
    In reply to - Bill Wells posted an update @billnparts I have a kit with the same ivory and brown color combo. I need small touch up bottles for a few chips. Any ideas on good matches? ]]>         4b1ce7070bfa20e53365bbb395bdb8e8 Bill Wells posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37702/#acomment-41336 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:24:33 -0400
    I’m at a point where Im thinking of adding 5 gallons of gas to the whole car and lighting it!!!!!@!!
      In reply to - Bill Wells posted an update @billnparts I have a kit with the same ivory and brown color combo. I need small touch up bottles for a few chips. Any ideas on good matches? ]]>             eeaa4f05d04f85f818303e8f8ae5e656 Bill Wells posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37702/#acomment-41335 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:22:27 -0400
      bill,
      overheating problem!!!!!
      Where can I find a radiotor that fits????
      I want to change from th 4 core to an aluminum cross flow. I can’t find one that will fit! 15″ x…

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        In reply to - Bill Wells posted an update @billnparts I have a kit with the same ivory and brown color combo. I need small touch up bottles for a few chips. Any ideas on good matches? ]]>                 8bdcfb1ecf4f9c2b9867ec2b1ef28e6c crash55 replied to the topic Radiator Cap with Moto Meter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-cap-with-moto-meter/#post-308222 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:26:15 -0400 try the roadster factory in Armagh , Pa. ph# 814-446-4444 if they do not have they probably know who does

        ]]>                 603efc16eb19154625fbe14f9b61cfe6 crash55 changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41273/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:08:45 -0400 0 99b622d1f53e79e07f6cdc13c40fc9cf crash55 started the topic new pictures in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-pictures/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:20:37 -0400 I am still trying to figure out how to post pics. will look up later. I put a few pics on my media page. should have this figured out after the vintage gran prix. been helping stew peters out getting his MIGI running right take care all

        ]]>                 2bd8a0de54a72a8a82d4bb53a32cf261 crash55 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41268/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:14:20 -0400 ]]> 0 97285b9cb7d1681604ef5872ff7598e2 crash55 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41267/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:14:04 -0400 ]]> 0 ddd8cf2ab12384f6c8199c9f4a7057e0 crash55 added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41266/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:13:39 -0400 ]]> 0 71d224802ae470f6ba78ccaf1c221e0a Vicenç Feliú started the topic Front Engine Cabin Heat in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-engine-cabin-heat/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:34 -0400 Hi all,

        I’m encountering an issue with the front engine BCW that I didn’t have with the rear engine MIGI.  As soon as the engine warms up, the cabin temperature starts rising.  I am thinking about pulling up the carpets and installing an insulation kit.  If any of y’all have done this or have any other suggestions, I would appreciate the sc…[Read more]

        ]]>                 d25f7009de6285cec76d05592c6be93e Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Passing of Roy Hendrix in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/passing-of-roy-hendrix/#post-308027 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:53:56 -0400 A great guy and a really good friend to all of us in this community.  We will miss him.

        ]]>                 0a2e8c9085be03a1774a2c6b7308ed73 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2022/#post-308011 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:16:49 -0500 too much on my plate I’ll have to cancel will be at the vintage gran prix I have too many projects to get done

        ]]>                 54524dac835376ce41719abeeb370439 crash55 posted an update: too much on my plate will have to cancel my trip to Carlisle […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41084/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:14:07 -0500 too much on my plate will have to cancel my trip to Carlisle this year w I will be at the vintage gran prix will give more details later

        ]]>         0         ab6deef434361e759765c2f9c7179933 crash55 replied to the topic Clutch cable replacement in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/clutch-cable-replacement-2/#post-307920 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:02:16 -0500 its not that hard to do yourself the samba.com or youtube can show you how .  Any shop that does vintage VW cars can do it. keep us informed on how it goes

        ]]>                 c40fac934af0b1c0f58ddbe7171dd0b5 crash55 replied to the topic Replacing the BackUp Sensor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacing-the-backup-sensor/#post-307902 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:40:34 -0500 15 dollars at CIP1.com for the switch . also check thesamba.com for tips on how to do it

        ]]>                 6813be293d8423ec1c975efada9ef666 crash55 replied to the topic Replacing the BackUp Sensor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacing-the-backup-sensor/#post-307895 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:27:18 -0500 ramps would work .  jack stands on the tubes where the torsion bars are . make sure your wires & connections are good 1st to be sure it is the switch

        ]]>                 e36628b7c3b1522572cc9f94ecb26954 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2022/#post-307889 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:09:36 -0500 I’m signed up see you there

        ]]>                 025b3471279150baf50b6ea7adfbb13f crash55 replied to the topic I need a vdo speedometer. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-a-vdo-speedometer/#post-307886 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:50:02 -0500 look on http://www.thesamba.com in the classifieds under general parts click in search vdo gauges there is a guy that has what you are looking for

        ]]>                 38163d78607398e40ca875a5dd05b30f crash55 replied to the topic TPC MOTOR COMPANY - MG TD REPLICA in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tpc-motor-company-mg-td-replica/#post-307885 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:35:53 -0500 you can find it at MG TD Replica/Kit Car Owners Club that is the right address

        ]]>                 ae15b228e7e33219cf782927d06baa7c crash55 replied to the topic I need a vdo speedometer. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-a-vdo-speedometer/#post-307884 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:09:31 -0500 I have 1  I will  PM you my ph#

        ]]>                 5494e32798a07e7cc80efebcb759daab Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Alternator upgrade in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/alternator-upgrade/#post-307858 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:15:25 -0400 Bill, I am always amazed!!!!

         

        ]]>                 2689fe89bfebaee21537ccc48bde306e Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/#post-307825 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:32:47 -0400 At the Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show on 11 Sept. 2021.

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

        ]]>                 ed6940396235f8010d4a646323a89313 Vicenç Feliú posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40876/#acomment-40878 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:28:58 -0400 Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show

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        ]]>                 ed6940396235f8010d4a646323a89313 Vicenç Feliú commented on Vicenç Feliú's Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40877/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:28:58 -0400 Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show

        ]]>         0         297f7bbb0eab94ce564105da0c361ef1 Vicenç Feliú added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40876/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:26:47 -0400 ]]> 1 9be10bfcd45e83f3f847776b921e143b Vicenç Feliú added 3 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40875/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:25:09 -0400 ]]> 0 eb75788e2c44793938ed81d96bb6a572 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307817 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:33:33 -0400 Sorry guys, I am going to miss it this year.  I’ll start making arrangements for Carlisle.  Y’all have fun!

        ]]>                 21604013634284cac6a7d89eeefb67e5 crash55 replied to the topic MGTD MiGi Daytona Doors in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-migi-daytona-doors/#post-307750 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:15:05 -0400 I sent you a message call me

        ]]>                 fa2c00179698f0270403cb0baf1a9e86 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307720 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:34:15 -0400 Excellent, thanks Bill. I will start making arrangements.

        ]]>                 496c50eba1fb5d612fd87f4f723fd0cd Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307718 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:11:10 -0400 Ed and Bill – Are you guys doing the rock star parking like we did last time?  I will come up if you two are going to be there.  If anyone hears from Royal or Happy Jack, please, let them know to contact me.  If either one of them is coming, I will meet them in New Bern and convoy up from there.

        ]]>                 9debea3e3d6d51c6b57cefe4aad39812 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307714 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:30:25 -0400 From this thread it looks like Bill and Ed are going.  Anyone else?  How about Happy Jack and Roy?  I would like to make plans to go but I’d like to know we have a contingent before I drive all the way up from Florida.

        ]]>                 bdeb8a410c1ed7aa16d68642a5b55e02 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/#post-307706 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:25:10 -0400 Hi David,

        It has the fold down windscreens.  At some point I would like to put a set of Brooklands behind the windscreen.  More pics on the way after I wash and wax this weekend.

        ]]>                 be8518b7d6f1e72449e3aaddc0cbca36 Vicenç Feliú started the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:24:42 -0400 Hi all,

        It’s been a while but I’m back.  To make a long story short, I sold Montse I because I could not find a reliable VW mechanic in South Florida and, not being too mechanically inclined, I kept making a hash of things.  I’ve been looking for a replacement, a front engine BCW or Alison and was finally able to find one in California.  So he…[Read more]

        ]]>                 5b92ffe0c59223c8d244ee49f0a484d8 Vicenç Feliú added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40732/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:15:39 -0400 ]]> 0 bee31377347fc8898c88c8f53a07b4dc Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Pagoda Hillclimb 2021 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pagoda-hillclimb-2021/#post-307684 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:31:34 -0400 Great pics, Bill.  And I enjoyed seeing Ed’s Bridget as well.

        ]]>                 cc11e374b99b03c7a149d3e6ec7b5f66 crash55 replied to the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-sway-bar/#post-307679 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:51:20 -0400 looks like I will leave well enough alone , thanks guys Bill

        ]]>                 5ead1ea247a2da9ff4ecbf77111fb1a1 crash55 replied to the topic Wiring in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiring-6/#post-307677 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:49:04 -0400 with key off take test light & check . that will tell you which circuit is hot all the time .  then take the fuses out turn key on check each end of where the fuse connects that will tell you which is supply to the circuit . also pull the supply (hot wire ) to the coil so you do not burn the points out . I would not trust wire color unless you…[Read more]

        ]]>                 816c5a3ab051f616ab71694c712ee4b5 crash55 replied to the topic Tachometer connection in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tachometer-connection/#post-307667 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:03:12 -0400 there are only 4 connections usually negative (ground) positive (power)  signal (comes from ignition coil where the dist . wire connects ) & power for light you can probably look up the info from the tach . brand’s website keep us informed on your progress

        ]]>                 1ef947dddf93acc1c73a39fc58788960 crash55 started the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-sway-bar/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:57:55 -0400 Last Friday I removed my sway bar . it was banging against the front bumper mount box & made noise on most bumps in the road . Sat . I went for short ride & I could not notice anything different in the handling . Sun . I  went about 100 miles out in the country a little aggressive in a few turns . Still not bad . I’m thinking of leaving it off .…[Read more]

        ]]>                 a57505ae4b2fc404e8749ace1fe4c862 crash55 replied to the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/#post-307645 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:14:23 -0400 they are in my media gallery I’ll try to figure how to move them

        ]]>                 194a2314b4ab85eb917d93f7b753ccb3 crash55 replied to the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/#post-307641 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:35:39 -0400 shifter here is a pic

        ]]>                 aa9aadd2c8d05057e1ff6e74b9cba707 crash55 replied to the topic Rear cover in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-cover/#post-307639 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:31:07 -0400 Glad to be of service . I have a few bits of the old car left .  My Duchess has been running good . I like going to cruises & showing people there are more options than a mustang , nova or camaro lol

        ]]>                 c2f19982aa90631d2b114da969c1b87c crash55 started the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:58:26 -0400 I put a flat4 shifter in my car & I love it !! looks right works so much better than stock . I got pictures of it in my media & on the facebook tdreplica group it is in 1st gear in the pics . no leaning to shift any gear . firm but not feeling too notchy  someday I will figure out how to move pictures lol .

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