MIne is purely a mechanical cable hook up.  It would screw into the trans and run up front –then back  through the fire wall and into the back of the gauge.  The “VINTAGE” guage has a threaded shaft to connect to.  Also it came with an adapter kit which allows what is called a push in type of connection.   The length would  likely  to be about…[Read more]

Hawk521,
I like the idea of simplifying the engine and compartment — but did your PO just unplug the computer or did he set some “Nuetral” settings or something for the computer controlled feads?    I
I’m not an engine or computer expert — but I would think the computer did something. 
I am on the road and will not be able to try anything unt…[Read more]

Thanks for the input.   I wondered whether this running board was more for style — than function.   I would not have stepped on it — but others may try.

Thanks 1oldbuzz and Ringo,  
I remembered seeing something like that in one of the boxes — so I went digging.  I found them.   I was thinking that the spacer would be round and more plyable. 
Thanks also for the quick reply.
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It sounds like the Carlisle Show is the BIG ONE for the MGTD and other kit cars.  I’m  new to KIT CARS and will not be able to make this show — But would like to know if there are any others like it that will happen later this year.  Please PM me or post it for all to see.
 
 

Thanks for the suggestions.  I will likely just enlarge the hole and put the radio there.  The antenna under the hood sounds good — I may try that.
 

Thanks Larry, I will try to see their installs.
The hole on the right side on my dashboard is only about 2 inches by 4  1/2 inches — If it is for a glove box — they would have to be small.  I can enlarge the hole — but wondered what other choses there are.  Is there a specific cover that goes over the rectangular hole?

Thank you for the words of advice and caution.   I will try to stay with the white gelcoat surface.