https://tdreplica.com/members/britinaaz/activity/ Activity feed for John Black. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:04:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2a9ded8f09b15e674863b58df438fc0d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/non-tdr-topic/#post-265341 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:53:54 -0400 Hi Al, I like you was unable to work on the car or bike for a few weeks,, the end result was lots of ideas and planning went on!  Unwind, enjoy the rest;  a repaired shoulder will allow you to resume work on the new project ideas soon.John the Brit

]]> f80fec297cb1bd373cdd1aa55eb6a4fb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/va-beach-2015/page/2/#post-262852 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:49:01 -0400 SchuGongrats on the graduation. Keeping us safe as always.

]]> ac2b285c6d78462097def47d7d64d5e5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265257 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:21:09 -0400 Hi Ed. Thanks for the heads up. I will try to do that later. John

]]> 2be4501109a6c0e81807a67c2b7feb8d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265255 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:55:48 -0400 Hi Paul,Im using a laptop pc.  It loaded the previous picture fine, I have tried the others using the same method with no luck, I shall keep on playing with it as time allows. Thanks John

]]> 5e3b717cc6d32222b3d93082ba1ef38b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265253 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:24:36 -0400 Hi Paul its still not cooperating. The Error message states “Error inserting object in current location” the pic is 42kb so I think it should fit. Help?Thanks John

]]> 9ca064288094662ab1f517da37e1bdbb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265252 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:16:54 -0400 Hi Paul I was trying to post more pics with no success. I shall try again shortly.John

]]> f3e570e754faa11dbb1a2e9942fbe37b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265249 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:27:11 -0400 Hi Guys Well the new footwell is a resounding success in that the passenger now has some room for his or her feet. The sheet aluminum box was fairly easy to fold up even without a box and pan folder. I merely used two pieces of 4×2 as the folder. The box you have to make is 10″ from top to bottom with 12″ square sides. The box must narrow to 1…[Read more]

]]> 8646f66249ef537cc7abff4f802377f6 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/expanding-the-passenger-footwell/#post-265248 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:23:36 -0400 Hi Paul,I think you have mentioned your  gas tank placement in the past. I am; for now anyway happy with the gas tank size. The leg room was becoming more of an issue with the other half.  These are the during construction pictures. Very simple task of cutting the fibreglass section, the most effort will be in the folding of the new box to make i…[Read more]

]]> 65b6462fd83e4b8670a34eb3367213a3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/heres-a-replica-thats-not-a-kit/#post-265150 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:38:10 -0400 Hi guysWe are a group of people that may well be able to somewhat understand what it took to complete this car. Our cars came as whole entities or as a kit of parts. This guy had to  make/find/modify parts as required, an incredible task to undertake for anyone. His biggest break in my opinion was finding the body in Italy. That alone brings him…[Read more]

]]> 23a5fc6847053937a36167235b6007a3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/facebook-ids/#post-246052 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:10:49 -0400 Hi GuysMy/our FB name is johnandcathyblack  Retired as well, but have no idea how I ever found time to work a full time job! John the Brit

]]> 6332f9a0975cab04c75c0c2f23c3727b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/genuine-dash/#post-264911 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 02:38:57 -0400 Hi GuysAs I have stated in the past I am going to rewire the car myself. The FF wiring on the car is all white or it was anyway. The end of a few of the wire  runs has small rubber sleeves with numbers on them (some sort of wiring code) I have a great deal of experience with old French cars and they use a similar system with the same coloured w…[Read more]

]]> 28f70c769a4c640e2d226a6516ab6e24 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/genuine-dash/#post-264906 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:49:58 -0400 Hi John/PaulMy dash actually fits pretty well as the previous owner had taken weeks over getting it right. He also stated that he would “never do it again”. I  was just toying with the idea of a complete original dash etc So im going to take the hint and give up on that idea.  I will still go for the old style gauges and switches etc.All this is o…[Read more]

]]> fec47f3f794577c6c4dbf8bea05572f8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgb-base-tdr-on-ebay/#post-264901 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:23:22 -0400 Hi GuysThe concept of using MGB running gear is I think a decent one. The concept of using the MGB frame is flawed. The MGs rocker panels are structural in a big way. Get that wrong and you have a problem waiting to bite you  in the nether regions!  He should have used a custom or even a small truck frame and just used the B running gear, in my h…[Read more]

]]> 598054049e277d40791fd17a92a2bcfa https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgb-base-tdr-on-ebay/#post-264898 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:55:01 -0400 Hi Guys.This is the link to the MGB based car on Ebay. Looks like its in Banning California. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-Project-/171834189257?hash=item28021da5c9&vxp=mtr#shpCntIdJohn the Brit

]]> 5928dbee2eb48fb766bbb0dde5b116b9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264777 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:22:14 -0400 Hi Guys.Well 4 days without doing anything is enough. The idle vale has been changed out with no improvement to the gas dropping into the cylinders on shut off. Fuel pressure lowered from 5 pounds to 3.5 pounds.  No change, placed an extra washer under the needle vale in the float chamber. Again no change but noted that  the valve was not the orig…[Read more]

]]> 71380e921890d51f6edb8a532996599c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-and-adapter-kit/#post-264834 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 01:40:07 -0400 Hi FRD. Welcome to a great resource and a whole lot of skilled knowledgeable people. John the Brit

]]> 8efbcd92796936b4ab43662e5fc35e05 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264774 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:51:16 -0400 Hi Guys.Thanks for the help. right now the arm wont let me do anything, I cant even hold a wrench  or screwdriver except if I jam it between the cast and my palm. We shall see.John

]]> bb475c8e4a6a3e61d4e79602030347c4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264771 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:12:50 -0400 Hi guysSo here is the update so far. The shut off valve has been replaced so the car now idles fine and doesn’t run on etc. The fuel still runs into the engine after you shut it off so no improvement there.   I think that only leaves me with the float height being at fault ??.  All work on the car has come to a halt for few weeks as I have no…[Read more]

]]> a61aebd2b4a43f7326b7f9f85b07fadb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/slow-cars-driven-fast/#post-264807 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:08:34 -0400 As an addendum to  the last story, Win also raced a Ex Works rally Mk1 Ford escort. It was parked up behind   his filling station when he retired the car. I purchased the car from him as a worn out race car and put it back on the road, It cost me a total of 400 Gbp. about $600.  Anyway it was way to rich for my blood to run it. A full works pre…[Read more]

]]> ce53f86ae9836ba398e5c2d16fff2d2e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/slow-cars-driven-fast/#post-264805 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:18:20 -0400 I was 19 and headed to work early one morning back in the early 70s driving to work in my home built Mini. It, the car, started out as a stock 1071cc Cooper but at that time was running with a 1340cc motor. So no traffic and small English country roads in the west country of Dorset.  I was happy, having fun throwing the little thing around wh…[Read more]

]]> d7202b36b721c66b17d9f128c5d518c2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264767 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 01:41:33 -0400 Hi GuysPaul please accept my humble apologies for getting off task within this thread. Thanks John

]]> e5b04325c2ab3f1ce85aaa43bd4cd10c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264764 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:15:44 -0400 Hi Kent. very interesting observation. This begs the question as to what exactly is the optimum ride height and where does one measure it to and from. In a normal bodied vehicle for example you would measure from the centre of the front spindle to the bottom edge of the fender. giving measurement X. In theory and mass production that number is…[Read more]

]]> 675288f2733a950207eba5d49fe3c050 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264762 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:49:35 -0400 Hi Guys.Thanks Kent that clears that up for me. It was the  bug guys that told me that  it was a solenoid aaair bleed valve. Incidentally he also stated that none of our cars needed the caster shims, unless the vehicle had only been lowered in the front and in doing so change the caster angle  on the front. He also added that if the car were to…[Read more]

]]> 803768be09be892f74edd8bfc8749f34 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264760 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:16:07 -0400 Hi GuysI have a PICT 34 on the car with the anti run on valve fitted. I took the valve out and tried it on a battery. It will work intermittently. Doesn’t that valve merely open an airway to help shut the engine down. Im not sure how or why that would cause  the excess fuel. I  have a new valve on the way, the local guys were out of stock. Th…[Read more]

]]> 999cbd69311a8a5dba6917bfa10dd360 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264757 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:05:10 -0400 Hi Guys, I seem to still have the same issue after reducing the fuel pump pressure. What happens is the fuel still drops into the motor after it has been shut off. The only way to start the car is to floor the throttle/crank it for a while and it will limp to life because it has so much fuel in the cylinders. The PO told me about this before I…[Read more]

]]> 35c68e4d7b299516ee6aa2854b27ab3e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/coast-to-coast-in-tdr/#post-264747 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:10:17 -0400 George. Mine has the stock VW tank and a whole lot of space up front. Where does your second tank sit? I think carrying a lot of gas on such an event would be a requirement just to save the time. I don’t think reliability would be to much of a problem in general but you never know.  I think it would be a blast just for the hell of it. The…[Read more]

]]> 075e10022785d71a28c411c352e6c886 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/coast-to-coast-in-tdr/#post-264745 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:57:08 -0400 George I looked up the cannonball times, its about 28 hours at the moment. I cant imagine driving like that for so long I think a great target time for our run would be around 45 hours or so, Anything less would be a bonus. What do you think? Maybe add another 10-20 gallons of gas too! Interesting thoughts.John

]]> 3c1bd39f6d2ed667bbf7dd68aef7ec43 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/coast-to-coast-in-tdr/#post-264743 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:21:34 -0400 Great thoughts George, A Mini Faux Cannonball. for the little guys. lol

]]> 8d060e80a54786a44d54df25b2d826e0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/coast-to-coast-in-tdr/#post-264742 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:19:27 -0400 Addendum, to the coast to coast adventure, Long beach CA to Virginia beach VA. 2750 miles. What TDr would you take and what spares if any should you carry?VW Chevy or Ford?????????????

]]> 20db7ef880f04dc507c078571ef8edd7 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/suspension-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know/#post-264740 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:03:20 -0400 Ditto Roy.Its good reading.John the Brit

]]> df7084b5a733cfb948013627afff0703 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/kyb-gr-2-shocks/#post-264733 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:24:41 -0400 Hi Bud.You have a deal Sir, how can we do this? Im going to PM  you.John the Brit.

]]> b4b6440cec9f96c2baaf0f5df75d7972 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cowl-brackets-for-tdr/page/4/#post-261541 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:08:14 -0400 Hi Guys.This thread kind of faded out, does anyone have an updates in the progress of the home/small shop made units? I would add my name to the shopping list of waiting buyers if it ever works out.Anxious minds need to know, John the Brit

]]> 28bc4aa20f81ba2f1dbf70c2b2341554 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfabcmc/#post-257848 Fri, 29 May 2015 18:01:59 -0400 Thanks Allen,Im just wondering if that number I found under the FF logo on the firewall is a part number  of some kind? It is molded into the resin and seems kind of elaborate for just a part #. I mean someone built the thing you would think there was some kind of way to verify who, what or where that was. Im told SoCal, the car came to me via…[Read more]

]]> fb1770b14c8c8df4ccfa6f2b687940c5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfabcmc/#post-257846 Fri, 29 May 2015 16:15:30 -0400 Hi Paul Thanks for the input. I was hopefull that the guru of MG TDrs would have some answers for me. From the notes here I can tell Allen Caron was on the same quest as myself. Maybe another member will see the post and have some more clues for me to follow. Thanks again John

]]> 93d191efa9ab25bf130403a3b8b5c1ce https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfabcmc/#post-257844 Fri, 29 May 2015 12:54:11 -0400 Hi PaulI have found a number on my car, Im not sure it relates to the body or serial number. I did some excavation under the FF logo on the firewall and found it there. It could be a body or serial number but it doesn’t seem to match the format I have read on the forum. They usually start with FMXXXXX My number is 929323/R Any clues as to what…[Read more]

]]> 41325380a2d68a048ae99236f2b3615c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr/#post-264649 Fri, 29 May 2015 12:26:28 -0400 Thanks George,Im on the hunt! I have the bug frame # and obviously the Engine # etc. Some manufacturers did not stamp the engines they sold new as just the engine. I wonder if  that is what happened in your case? Regards John

]]> 89d2992d404b225b83d42d0e67b32efe https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr/#post-264647 Fri, 29 May 2015 11:18:06 -0400 Hi Paul Vail is pretty spread out, im about 30 miles from downtown Tucson. Pretty much out in the desert just off 10. Green valley is close as you say. Well its in the area anyway. I hope to see some of  you guys later in the year. John

]]> aa2f3e7abaf0de2533b712e2e3231253 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr/#post-264646 Fri, 29 May 2015 11:14:49 -0400 Hi GuysI think this is going to be a case of documentation in that whatever I do I shall take notes of what parts fit what and any relevant part numbers. I would still like to find the body number, no idea where to look. John the Brit

]]> 8eb164d6998f88270640534f897f2304 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr/#post-264643 Thu, 28 May 2015 23:51:43 -0400 Hi Paul I have been doing some decoding of my car and have verified that the fame is indeed a 68. The mechanics seem to all be from a 71 car, certainly the Engine and Tranny is. The front end also looks like a 71 when I compare parts fitted to the parts book. Hmmmm John the Brit

]]> 4aec17ac91aaf4be4b748a25fc50643a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfabcmc/#post-257841 Thu, 28 May 2015 20:46:08 -0400 Hi AllenI  know its been some time since you wrote the above article. I have a FF Migi. But I have no idea its origins or year of make etc. I was told the Bug donor was a 68 but the running gear is all 71. (how the heck can I tell) You mentioned a body numbers etc. Where do I find them , it may be a clue as to where this thing came from. The po…[Read more]

]]> 67f1963a1c6fb4af52963346e3086a31 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr/#post-264639 Thu, 28 May 2015 19:29:26 -0400 Hi GuysThe interesting thing to me when reading the Classifieds is the variation in price the “real” TDs range from $15k ish to over $30k. With the real thing obviously a great deal depends upon condition the quality of any restoration work etc etc. But where do we as TDR owners stand just how are they valued, by the same rules, quality of the wor…[Read more]

]]> 867a5ec35f346b9d7a437d8942c7865a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-part-iii-any-which-way-i-can/#post-264678 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:47:47 -0400 Congratulations on the new car and welcome to this crazy world of custom replicas. My own SS100 story was a sad one.  In 91 I was teaching College in Essex in the UK and one of my evening students told me about this convertible car he found in the woods near his home. He also stated that it had huge chrome headlamps. Interest peaked i made him…[Read more]

]]> cd4ee3f899f8941b6c85828f9a2c176c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ones-you-should-have-kept/#post-264709 Thu, 28 May 2015 11:05:01 -0400 Hi guysAnother E type pic from the UK, this was taken at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire around 89 I think. I worked there at the time so basically had as much track time as I wished. This car is definitely one that I miss. Also one of the first that the Ex Mrs  sold out from under me.  Fun time memories looking at the pics again.  The TDr is as muc…[Read more]

]]> e89c0a4edf4cf1127b096e86e90be2f5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-part-iii-any-which-way-i-can/#post-264673 Wed, 27 May 2015 15:27:34 -0400 How about the old Datsun/Nissan 240/280 engine with a 5 speed behind it, these are cheap and plentyfull with a lot of tuning goodies around too! Finding a Jaguar motor is the easy part, finding a manual transmission is the hard and expensive part. John

]]> c062839f92b16c99b0d41f0722fddef1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ones-you-should-have-kept/#post-264699 Wed, 27 May 2015 15:23:01 -0400 Hi Bill, This looks like something else we have in common, I’ve have a lot of E types but never a silver one. I think I’ve had at least one of every other colour they made over the years. Regards John the brit

]]> 2fbcc05175da120106aed31e0d4ff7f0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gas-tank-repair-putty/#post-264688 Wed, 27 May 2015 12:15:32 -0400 Hi Guys.About 2 months ago I had my MGB out for a ride in the AZ sunshine. after some 20 miles when the car was running like a watch I was aware of the hood getting larger????? A large bubble formed on the hood, the car still ran fine. I pulled over and turned the car off, placing the key in the cup holder. At that point a fireball came out from…[Read more]

]]> 461f5fb41ea3292b0b40da0d51327f0a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rich-industries-td-shocks/#post-264693 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:56:36 -0400 Hi Randall.Just a heads up  in case you need anything else for the british “Tina”. I am retired now but spent many years in the parts biz in the UK. let me know if you need anything I am may be able to save you a few $$$. Just an offer to help.John the Brit.

]]> 65a86787512dc3677b729554ca7e9978 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ss100-available/#post-257138 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:51:04 -0400 Hi GuysSome further intel re the huge Jaguar lights on the SS 100. These were lucas units and measured 12″ across the front the model was the P100 lamp. All the kits I have ever seen that us a BIG lamp use a standard 7′ lamp inside a repop 12″ shell. The Suffolk cars etc are a hand made perfect replica, meaning there are the real deal and p…[Read more]

]]> 753fc600da73c3cd090367c8f62a15eb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/unknown-vw-based/#post-264654 Mon, 25 May 2015 13:56:23 -0400 Hi Ed, This view is just ugly,,!!!! Those lights are a mess.

]]> 753fc600da73c3cd090367c8f62a15eb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/unknown-vw-based/#post-264654 Mon, 25 May 2015 13:56:23 -0400 Hi Ed, This view is just ugly,,!!!! Those lights are a mess.

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