MG TD Replica Car Club | Bill Wells | Friends Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/billwells/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Bill Wells's friends. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 48c0eb281d9951c9314fbadb575cb131 billnparts replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309481 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:29:18 -0500 Wow

]]> 5eddbe8a727b9da32c464cd6868beb51 billnparts replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309478 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:40:43 -0500 Oh, if it wasn’t for the price tag. Can’t imagine a TD with the S2000 engine. High horsepower and the ability to sing to 9,000 rpm.

Excellent suggestion, Ed.

]]> 2f2381a482b4513e86c037a67ebca63f billnparts replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309474 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:32:20 -0500 Have you ever considered a Miata transplant? I don’t believe you were at Carlisle the year “Bob” from Nova

Scotia showed up with a TF replica based on the Miata platform. Powerful enough with plenty of upgrades available.

Good luck on your endeavor.

]]> ca23ab98713c77fa17e0db4b4ad3828e billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2026 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2026/#post-309470 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:56:50 -0500 Beautiful. The link works. No issues. Come on Springtime!

]]> 2c2d0d41f17465c23d3af9e37a622c17 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2026 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2026/#post-309468 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:41:55 -0500 We usually stay as a group at the Courtyard Marriott in Mechanicsburg. They have given us a break on room rates and allowed use of their conference room for  us to hang out. Pricing has not been finalized for this year yet. Looking forward to it.

]]> 1ce074a677b9f9af3ce32020be6c96a3 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2026 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2026/#post-309461 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:27:40 -0500 Thanks, Al. Just signed up myself. See you and Rose there. Merry Christmas.

]]> 864224d5d712d812a90f56d914505450 billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2025 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/va-beach-2025/#post-309455 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:04:01 -0400 Well another VA Beach trip is in the books. Unfortunately, the use of the rain date resulted in the loss of the great Ed Ericson but the weather was superb. I left at 5:30 Friday morning and met with Dale at Horne’s for a late breakfast in Port Royal, VA then a beautiful ride along the river on 17 then on into VA Beach. Arrived at 4:30 after 11…[Read more]

]]> 2623c878de2f3376d42f114bf709ed5f billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42742/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:55:30 -0400 ]]> 0 7db99702c808e5eaf60653167144bdb5 billnparts added 3 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42741/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:52:05 -0400 ]]> 0 3033527167cf703f7d837e7bc5a825ec billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2025 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/va-beach-2025/#post-309441 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:29:46 -0400 Change of plans. I can’t count on the MG running cool enough to make the trip. I will, instead, take a chance with Roy’s Mini. That’s been trouble free now for quite a while. Just a heads up. Wish me luck.

]]> c6df0cd928d29002e3247fce32360876 billnparts replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Ltd. Marlene in the forum Manufacturer Comparison https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadsters-ltd-marlene/#post-309440 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:25:06 -0400 A good upholstery shop or boat shop could make these.

]]> ab5d0db09356304fcabe6954e7420020 billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2025 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/va-beach-2025/#post-309435 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:47:36 -0400 I might be ready. My car is finally back on the ground after being incapacitated since June.

After the Pagoda Hillclimb I had a rear shock leak all its fluid out. It was 20 years old so I removed the pair and shipped them out to the California manufacturer for a rebuild. These are double adjustable coil overs. Their website states a two week…[Read more]

]]> 10bc64ad72a62b45837c513762475f5d billnparts replied to the topic Lindon Roadster parts? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lindon-roadster-parts/#post-309414 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:07:47 -0400 Yes, MG Magic would be my first suggestion for lights and grille. With the fenders, give repairing them a shot. Fiberglass is not that difficult to work with. I have redone mine several times over the years. While flat towing in the wet I jack knifed it and destroyed everything forward of the windshield. A few weeks of work and it’s hard to tell…[Read more]

]]> 81d67394f2b67c4313a40abd99896f2b billnparts started the topic VA Beach 2025 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/va-beach-2025/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:47:10 -0400 OK! It’s on!

Over the years this event has become an annual event for several members. We would really like to see more members add this event to their calendars. Rockstar parking and they group us all on the tarmac in front of the hangers. In years past we have all stayed at the Oceanfront Hotel on the…[Read more]

]]> 85ea9ce46cf29c1ca9db01a3190092a7 billnparts replied to the topic Upgraded Security and Blocked Countries in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/upgraded-security-and-blocked-countries/#post-309396 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:46:40 -0400 Thanks, Steve.

]]> 9e229950f5ae98f761e3c1c9c65eccdc billnparts replied to the topic Fuel filler hose in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-filler-hose/#post-309393 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:58:28 -0400 Which make? VW chassis or front engine?

]]> eeafc0d7fa9528de5555a98b0ae8d1b5 billnparts replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Ltd. Marlene in the forum Manufacturer Comparison https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadsters-ltd-marlene/#post-309389 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:14:56 -0400 I race my V8 TD and often remove the windshield while doing so. Wind buffeting is much less with it off and just running a Brooklands. Don’t know if that is an option for you.

]]> 7ab826f542a3c48db5420f3d38e7885b billnparts replied to the topic Classic Roadster MG TD Replica (Duchess II) - For Sale in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadster-mg-td-replica-duchess-ii-for-sale/#post-309379 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:14:23 -0400 This might be more coherent.

 

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 and you should see another drop-down menu with “albums,” “photos” “videos.” Click on “photos.”

That shou…[Read more]

]]> 924ba6653f702d5c32aa106c8b50fad8 billnparts replied to the topic Classic Roadster MG TD Replica (Duchess II) - For Sale in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadster-mg-td-replica-duchess-ii-for-sale/#post-309378 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:12:43 -0400 Instructions on posting photos to this forum provided by the great Ed Ericson.

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<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 dro…[Read more]

]]> 7278a2bfa05f8b0642327f458348a718 billnparts started the topic Pagoda Hillclimb 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pagoda-hillclimb-2025/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:05:51 -0400 It seems no one has posted anything in weeks. Here goes…How I spent the weekend of June 21-22.

We started with fantastic weather. A bit warm but ok. Sunday at lunch the rain started. Intermittent showers that varied in intensity. Luckily, my run group had just finished and were returning to our pits.

Here is a run from Saturday morning. The…[Read more]

]]> b003b1b62cf525736983888602042d61 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2025/#post-309361 Sun, 11 May 2025 12:40:09 -0400 As I will be towing my car to leave at the show field, I’ll have my Subaru to transport those who want to avoid any rain.

]]> 3a72976ce176710654fc65647f9f5066 billnparts replied to the topic Guidance on pricing a 1975 Daytona MiGi kit (unassembled) in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/guidance-on-pricing-a-1975-daytona-migi-kit-unassembled/#post-309330 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:51:51 -0400 These are the instructions prepared by the great Ed Ericson on posting photos on this forum.

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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 and you should see anot…[Read more]

]]> 7bbc3ec8356e57d68c0b63d1490f59f6 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2025/#post-309326 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:39:56 -0400 Dale, you will be missed. At least you have a real good excuse. I hope everything goes well with her surgery. See you in Oct.

]]> 63b506d496f23c85e4f03de20594cb68 billnparts replied to the topic New Member in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-28/#post-309313 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:41:48 -0400 Welcome! Pleasure to have you, Trevor.

]]> f26cc87465914f6da50a671b378f8b75 billnparts replied to the topic Trim identification in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/trim-identification/#post-309307 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:23:25 -0400 Yes, MG Magic is the only place that I’ve seen the tips available separately.

]]> 6a74ed8ca7b064adf1705443293eaa3d billnparts replied to the topic Variable Resistor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/variable-resistor/#post-309306 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:21:14 -0400 I’m glad you found the solution. I wasn’t aware there even was such a device.

]]> 0411ac16e92991b6cc5fdcdca8b46a54 billnparts replied to the topic Hello from New Zealand in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-from-new-zealand/#post-309285 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:45:30 -0400 Welcome and congratulations on the TF. You live in an amazing place to enjoy it.

I’m adding the instructions for photos that was put together by the amazing Ed Ericson. Until recently they were flawless. I’ve been having difficulty but you should do well.

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First you go to your own thing. Upper right corner it should say som…[Read more]

]]> 83e2fba11b6022e2bc350db76ec2a52f billnparts replied to the topic Sway Bars in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sway-bars-2/#post-309272 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:12:53 -0500 I’m glad you managed to get that one imported.

This photo is from 2016 on a rally put together by Vicenc Feliu (standing). Cars, besides mine are Ed Ericson’s (foreground) and Dale Schumacher’s (background).

I hope you can figure out the cause of the photo  mystery.

]]> bd29584819cc1ff2cd62bdf198851ed3 billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42530/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:53:14 -0500 ]]> 0 6e0cfe5df66a70f88f230947c2d503a9 billnparts started the topic Sway Bars in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sway-bars-2/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:03:50 -0500 You’ve probably seen the photos of my slog around the track at Pocono Raceway, especially the one with the inside tire up in the air. That experience prompted me to install sway bars on this thing. I was amazed that Speedway Motors had a listing for bars for the MustangII. I ordered the rear one to start and was surprised how well it fit. I had to…[Read more]

]]> d46060fd1d739e7f68c7208baf99f7cf billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42512/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:36:50 -0500 ]]> 0 d986daaf85a48a25e47e049af796c313 billnparts replied to the topic Variable Resistor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/variable-resistor/#post-309256 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:13:34 -0500 Have you looked into purchasing a matched gauge and sender? There’s a bunch of various offerings on the market.

]]> 0ee1e9851b601538a819f04f618ba7f7 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2025/#post-309247 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:43:51 -0500 Thanks, Ed.

Reservations made.

Just a reminder everyone, the discounted rooms are under “Speedsters”.

See y’all there.

]]> ece50cd4dda1fef3a388d429f898f722 billnparts replied to the topic Carlisle 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2025/#post-309240 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:32:21 -0500 Of course, I will be there. I will, once again, tow the car out and leave it in the pavilion with the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

]]> ae67c9d12a3b0c11b1dfed22efbede18 billnparts replied to the topic London Roadster carpet and door cards? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-carpet-and-door-cards/#post-309236 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:10:59 -0500 My first guess would be MG Magic in Florida.

]]> 432ed8a6fe43e091ebfba5f545ca4004 billnparts replied to the topic Steering Column in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-column-3/#post-309231 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:00:05 -0500 I was unable to find the lower bearing I needed. The old one had disintegrated.

I thought I could adapt something to work in there but there was nothing that matched the ID and OD requirements. I went through all the bearing catalogs I had and even went to a bearing wholesaler who tried and came up empty.

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I finally resorted to tak…[Read more]

]]> 6e0ee577ff5bc4205436b1e9e5d10d99 billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42472/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:49:52 -0500 ]]> 0 1fffd336e93f528b180e651576b77a0f billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42471/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:48:54 -0500 ]]> 0 4e02168cd2bc80549d5dd755beaf7294 billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42470/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:47:16 -0500 ]]> 0 a6de3510e4019275f4c749f37414d5e1 billnparts added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42469/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:42:02 -0500 ]]> 0 88196990a09c22b548fd26b42229586c billnparts replied to the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gas-mileage-2/#post-309221 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:02:32 -0500 That’s pretty bad for a VW based TD. My 300hp 302 V8 delivers me 10 MPG.

]]> b20887fab4884a0b9acb11fdab522500 billnparts started the topic Steering Column in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-column-3/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:54:53 -0500 By chance would anyone have a steering column from the Ford Pinto available? Preferably near southeast PA. My lower bearing has disintegrated and is no longer available.

]]> 2dab81a9e9b06b7a2b49c85492464ac7 billnparts replied to the topic Lindon Roadster parts? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lindon-roadster-parts/#post-309202 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:01:50 -0500 Well if a ready made top is not available, the next best option would be to have one made. A good tri, shop would be able to make one from scratch. check out boat upholsterers.

]]> 25b64cc31a7cc36f3d0c6d728c346128 billnparts posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42424/#acomment-42427 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:58:00 -0400
Welcome!
    In reply to - Michael Tivey accepted an invitation from Paul Mossberg and became a registered member ]]>         d9d3c5baad26ebc2f10430d3bcbd4205 billnparts started the topic Pocono Raceway in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pocono-raceway/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:16:06 -0400 Well, I checked another item from my bucket list. I went and took my MG to Pocono Raceway last Thursday for one of the SCCA’s Track Night in America events. This video is from one of four sessions they give you. There are different classes relating to skill level. This is from a Novice session. I’ve a lot of seat time racing this car, but it was…[Read more]

    ]]>         c7efbb872c7b4833e730fbd9d70f5577 billnparts replied to the topic Oil Dipstick guide detached in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/oil-dipstick-guide-detached/#post-309189 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:07:04 -0400 As I recall it’s on the left side of the block just above the oil pan on a flat boss apx. halfway along the block. When mine pulled out I simply epoxied it back in.

    ]]>         0690a43cbb5586635c34282e698f02e0 billnparts replied to the topic Wiring diagram in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiring-diagram-2/#post-309101 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:35:13 -0400 Check out the appropriate manual up in the “Library”

    ]]>         e1424aebbf66ad88c9070a7159094a6d billnparts changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/42384/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:37:19 -0400 0 4dc690e0c72dcd7e564a6f919e559323 billnparts replied to the topic TOWING in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/towing/#post-309081 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:25:19 -0400 I just flat towed my TDr 3-1/2 hours each way last weekend. Make sure it’s in neutral, parking brake is off and the column is unlocked.

    Here is the post that the late great Royal Hendrix posted some years ago. He addresses about everything.

    http://Royal replied to the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show 6 years ago Flat Towi…[Read more]

    ]]>         146ebb95d029330b706822819b234ecc billnparts replied to the topic How to Have Fun in an MG in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-have-fun-in-an-mg/#post-309080 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:12:58 -0400 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVCoBfPj0ig

    How’s this?

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