MG TD Replica Car Club | Chris | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/chc325/activity/ Activity feed for Chris. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cbad0e3f0493b1a093a8c717c2db78d7 Chris replied to the topic New owner in TX in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-owner-in-tx/#post-266642 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:37:22 -0500 Stopped to get a pic

]]> 41a210822de5bae772d71c26294fc214 Chris replied to the topic Luggage Rack in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/luggage-rack-3/#post-250872 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:54:00 -0400 I dont know if your looking for attractive “bling” or just to function, but here is a step that straps on the spare.  It is adjustable and is supposed to hold 500 lbs. (Of course your rear cover wont hold that much, but…)  I saw one similar posted last year on a thread.  Wink and its fairly chee…[Read more]

]]> dee45dc2cfea87e578e18982fbd0f852 Chris replied to the topic Colorado City CC Riders 12th Annual Car Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/colorado-city-cc-riders-12th-annual-car-show/#post-250831 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:31:23 -0400 My wife took the pictures. But he does like to hang out of the car when we aren’t looking. Those fenders are what make the car in my opinion.

]]> 571057eaed743ca1254e1dc352ac12d6 Chris replied to the topic Colorado City CC Riders 12th Annual Car Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/colorado-city-cc-riders-12th-annual-car-show/#post-250829 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:13:04 -0400 Oh forgot to mention that I rewired my horn and installed a hidden stereo.  I will post pics of the finished product later.  I still need to find out where I want to fit the speakers in so they can be heard but not seen.  Any suggestions are welcome.  CHC3252012-06-11 12:14:23

]]> 5833dec5b166ec53105f9b0c5dd5515c Chris replied to the topic New member in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-15/#post-249561 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:34:20 -0400 Welcome Tex,  Hope you find a good ride/project.  My father lives not far from you in Dumas.  There is a show there every year and I am venturing out a little more and may go to that show.  Like TexAg said always good see a fellow Texan. 

]]> f22efd7ba86627581e013a23a8697975 Chris replied to the topic Colorado City CC Riders 12th Annual Car Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/colorado-city-cc-riders-12th-annual-car-show/#post-250828 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:27:20 -0400 Thanks, it’s been a lot of fun.  My son has taken claim to the car and made sure to tell anyone that stopped by even the judges that it was NOT for sale.  LOL

]]> 67d85075292090d20e58139de47e48ca Chris replied to the topic Colorado City CC Riders 12th Annual Car Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/colorado-city-cc-riders-12th-annual-car-show/#post-250826 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:08:10 -0400

The Sonic Drive
And a fellow MG for the cruise.
]]> dc52d2bb642b85faf35191015db26a86 Chris replied to the topic dim lights on our Mg TD's in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dim-lights-on-our-mg-tds/#post-249439 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:38:17 -0500 ed what part did you order and where from the lights on Little Red are ok but would like them better. 

 
Also the brightlight or high beam doesnt work anymore any suggestions?
]]> badc0db8f63abc6c4602ad7ef46c51d7 Chris replied to the topic Classic Roadster Gas Tank in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadster-gas-tank/#post-249365 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:14:19 -0500
PMOSSBERG wrote:
Rocky,

 
 
This is VERY entertaining at gas stations! Dropping the gas nozzle into the radiator creates some interesting reactions!
 
 
Agreed my fuel cell is mounted just behind the grill and the looks are great. 
 
ShockedShockedShocked
]]> 7ccde40a8fc4da2adee003d842c2bb00 Chris replied to the topic colored spark plug wires in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/colored-spark-plug-wires/#post-248261 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:37:32 -0500 Just did a google search.  Here are several to choose from. 

 
 
I like the green seperators on ama…

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]]> c69e5b1cb971a7269c9db7e60d51439b Chris replied to the topic The New Build Begins in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-new-build-begins/#post-248257 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:23:41 -0500 TexAg71,

 
I don’t get it out much but have not had anyone look too hard at the plates.  We have a lot of out-of-state traffic here due to the wind turbines so when they see the blue plate on the back they seem to look the other way.  The registration and inspection stickers in the center is perfectly legal in my opinion.  The inspection sti…

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]]> 126762905dc2527e1193522575327547 Chris replied to the topic Average Age of a TD Replica Owner in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/average-age-of-a-td-replica-owner/#post-249031 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:46:44 -0500 Well then your welcome for bringing the average age down a few.  I love these cars and my 5 year old actually says its his so maybe that will help too. 

]]> 1632e21fa561b3df0967b3c20b7acfca Chris replied to the topic Average Age of a TD Replica Owner in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/average-age-of-a-td-replica-owner/#post-249025 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:23 -0500 33 and purchased my little red car June of last year. 

]]> a843cba0f16f3b35b177907176065364 Chris replied to the topic Not a TD, Not a Kit - Brochures link in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/not-a-td-not-a-kit-brochures-link/#post-248944 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:50:59 -0500 Nope just 33 Born 1978
Thats 17 vehicles in 20 years and looking to trade the Grand Am in on another Ford product.  Escape XLTCHC32540949.4598842593

]]> 3e43dbd7135e03d152dae092620c86eb Chris replied to the topic Not a TD, Not a Kit - Brochures link in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/not-a-td-not-a-kit-brochures-link/#post-248942 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:36 -0500 Ok well I guess I’m the young buck in this but thought I would share.
First car was a ’76 Ford Mustag II 4 cylinder (never got to drive it as I was only 13 at the time.)  Dad bought it for us to tinker with but never got her road worthy before we had to move across Texas.  Sold her but she was the best looking baby blue Mustang II (in my o…[Read more]

]]> f35d3cc0ba158807b74294a4fc0e79c3 Chris replied to the topic The New Build Begins in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-new-build-begins/#post-248254 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:11:42 -0500 MGLondonRoadste,
You can use your email to resize pictures.  If you are using outlook its as simple as going to file and selecting to have the pics resized.  If you are using Hotmail or Yahoo they also have functions to reduce the size of a pic. 
Another way is to open the pic in paint and use the tools to resize by percentage.  The pics can the…[Read more]

]]> ad5569f16ed153ccb9f517f1057b9b27 Chris replied to the topic July 4th drive in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/july-4th-drive/#post-245391 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:14:06 -0400 BDriver,  It was manufactured by Modern Classic Corsair in late 70’s or early 80’s best I can find. 
I can’t take credit for the photos as my wife has the photography bug.  She was upset when we “lost the light” but was a great ride.  even cooled off a little if you can call 86 cool.  Got to love Texas. 
ray10, I found the plate at an antique…[Read more]

]]> d57002beb0c095560ea3c19867fb22e9 Chris replied to the topic July 4th drive in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/july-4th-drive/#post-245386 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:35:29 -0400

]]> 282d671f616a753073f1110cf9431e62 Chris replied to the topic July 4th drive in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/july-4th-drive/#post-245385 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:32:55 -0400

 CHC32540735.6503240741

]]> 988a54ad1c7230bca55a039dfe637cee Chris replied to the topic 1834 and duel carbs? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1834-and-duel-carbs/#post-245083 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:25:09 -0400 Found this on Ebay.  Wish I had the cash on hand.  Could be a sweet ride. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Complete-Motor-1915-trike- sand-rail-bug-speedster-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45fac1f4 8eQQitemZ300559758478QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

]]> 8a54687df54f1d0f964ed8f70fa6ec03 Chris replied to the topic Manufacturer Comparison in the forum Manufacturer Comparison https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/manufacturer-comparison/#post-250689 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:31:45 -0400 Modern Classic Corsair
Windshield: Folds and top attaches with pin and thumbscrew
Grille: Chrome plated Aluminum similar to original MG
Roof/ curtains: 3-bow MG type top without side curtains (never installed).
Dash: Fiberglass with wood finish gel coat, VDO Speedo, tach, oil temp, oil pressure, petrol, dynamo, windshield wiper, and lights
Seat:…[Read more]

]]> 94b2c32bb48a4d91629359dc83e1b232 Chris replied to the topic TD Dimensions in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-dimensins/#post-244994 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:29:54 -0400 Thanks,  would like to get a cad drawing made up so we can use it to compare.  I will look into a cad program I can use at home to model.  May be able to look at “refignments” before cutting and wrenching.

]]> 316c15ecd6cc04d48b7d31fef4d7369c Chris replied to the topic What type of tow bar? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/what-type-of-tow-bar/#post-244944 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:23:02 -0400 Thanks for the pics

]]> fcbbe91c6b1478e9d8b3e1540d4a4a2c Chris replied to the topic What type of tow bar? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/what-type-of-tow-bar/#post-244941 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:43:01 -0400 MGLondonRoadste; Post please post a pic of what doesnt fit.  I have a srazy front end as well and would like to make sure I get the correct tow bar.  I will be starting on a rewire of all the lights to give it an update and will need to tow it to shop. 
 
Thanks
Chris

]]> 077d4b7e424b5ffb9f0085502da1da2b Chris replied to the topic RH Drive Chassis in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rh-drive-chassis/#post-243291 Wed, 25 May 2011 10:04:28 -0400 Long shot but do you still know where the RH drive chassis is?  I would love a challenge!

]]> 6037d445814a4bcc64e08769ef662949 Chris replied to the topic VWs for sale in the forum VW Parts for sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vws-for-sale/#post-244158 Wed, 18 May 2011 19:49:38 -0400 Stanli,
Great to here of another car close.  Im in Sweetwater and am frequent to Big Spring for my job.  Where are you located in town?
CHC

]]> 914b96bb548c5b4a995bfe596fbae38f Chris replied to the topic Fuel and Oil ?? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-and-oil/#post-244468 Wed, 18 May 2011 19:40:55 -0400 I searched around and was supprized to also find the Valvoline Racing 20w50 in my local Oreilly’s.  Quarts for $4.98 and my brother-in-law works there. 
 

]]> 0ea92e6d3a148d3e020e57b4c613cb66 Chris replied to the topic valves adjusted in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valves-adjusted/#post-244443 Wed, 18 May 2011 13:12:47 -0400 Great info for the oil change.  I am going to do some searching to find a supplier for ZDDP oil.  I purchased my TD just 2 weeks ago and am going to change the oil due to not knowing when it was changed last. 
I will also look out for the crank case breather.  Where is it located?  I am also new to VW motors.  Will be asking questions from time to time.

]]> f5c2b85443b93a22431ab79849380c16 Chris replied to the topic Hello All in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-244519 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:45:16 -0400 The pic is of the top I purchased from Moss and tried to hold it in place to see if it would fit.  I didnt think so after taking some measurements and holding it in place.  It looked a little short.  The part number I was sent is 243-745.

]]> f54adcc5fdb9c89e94c783f72b229a6c Chris replied to the topic Hello All in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-244518 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:42:02 -0400 I am not going to replace the frame I need to replace the canvas.  The previous owner was traveling from Sweetwater, TX to Dallas, TX and the middle of the canvas (from stiching to stiching, windshield to floating bow) let go.  I do have what is left of the old one still and will look to find a vendor that can create and install a new one. 

]]> 29d68e14092ba0fed3d38a2462be74d0 Chris replied to the topic New member pics in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-pics/#post-244568 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:15:34 -0400

]]> 2677e8202bfc8b9ec7ccd8f039e5a561 Chris replied to the topic New member pics in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-pics/#post-244567 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:02:32 -0400 Ok well I guess thats why my rank is newbie I just looked at the reply box again and guess I chose the wrong arrow.  So here is the car. 

]]> 298ea967d43d1fefdd7c7a6f25d436aa Chris replied to the topic New member pics in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-pics/#post-244565 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:46:09 -0400 I tried to upload a pic but keep getting this message.
 
The file uploaded is of the wrong file type.Files must be of the type, zip, rar

]]> e735781ff402f3667a288f655f232bb1 Chris replied to the topic Hello All in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-244513 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:34:49 -0400 Thanks for the comments. 
dbrock
Would a ’53 3 Bow top from an original MG like from Moss fit?  Is it longer than a ’52? 
edsnova
Yes it is a chrome windshield complete with pitting from not being taken care of like it should be.  It does fold and the hinge for the hood is on the drivers side. 
I am looking to fix the gelcoat.  Any suggestions?

]]> f807e6626f94db10959ca277ac33e4af Chris replied to the topic Hello All in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-244510 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:35:55 -0400 Click the link below for my pics.  I cannot upload to my album for some reason.  Can anyone help?
 
May 16, 2011

]]> 5f1790ca64131893c5dfe045ed1e094d Chris replied to the topic Hello All in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-all/#post-244509 Sat, 14 May 2011 22:29:53 -0400 Thanks for the help.  I will upload pics as soon as I resize them to fit the posts.

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