The bolt pattern on the Alpha is 4X108 and Chevette is 4X100 but no matter as the Goose is getting spoke knockoffs. Puttered a little this afternoon…I think I’m back to page 8 in the assembly book.

About looking authentic…I took my TDr to Moss Motors to try and find some wheel adapters that would fit. And as I was getting out a real MG TD pulled in. The driver said to me, “Looks good, your restoration is coming along nice. Any problems with rust?”I said “no”….

Okay started the next iteration of the Green Goose…The “stock” Chevette rear end cannot handle the new HP available.So I did a little research and found a unit that should fit.A Alpha Romero Spider rear end. Good for 300HPI picked it up with all hardware for $450.Working from measurements of the duchess (With the body on) it looks like it will…[Read more]

My son just got hit by the same scam. He is trying to sell his V-Max and got offered $3000 more than he was asking…”Just give the 3K to the “shipper”” He didn’t want to believe it was a scam. Till the bank wouldn’t touch the check he was sent. Pissed not taking it well. But he wont let me file with the FBI.The FBI  has an online page to report…[Read more]

Ed, Here’s a pix of the speedo/dash. To be clear I’m not running the GPS speedo. The Trans has a pulse out put for a digital gauge.I like the ‘old tyme’ look of the quad gauge.

re-listed at $950. not too far from me.

AutoMeter.com has a speedo that works on GPS…no cables or a chassis with no speed sensor.I’ve used it on a couple of custom movie cars that I didn’t want to bother hooking up or creating a speedo system.http://www.autometer.com/universal-gps-speedometer-interface-module.htmlWill work with most all their speedos. even the antique looking…[Read more]

My PO was having problems with getting Calif. to register and creating a VIN tag was the solution.The little gal down at the DMV very nicely gave me the paperwork for my “1952 MG Dutch”They have no idea.

Ignition went to the center below the radio.

Now I have to tellI made a dash-mount similar to the MG style.

two 50 lbs blocks of dry ice dumped in the deep end will drop ‘er a bit.As a kid I tried to ‘fog in’ our pool for my birthday party.Not much fog but mom was out of the pool for a couple of weeks.Redding, CA summer time air temp 110 to 115 degJust a thought…people in Las Vegas have coolers on their pools….

I was not happy with fat, modern-looking Chevette steering column. So I built a upper carrier and took the splined hub from the Chevette and built an adapter. Basically I cut a circle out of steel and bolted to the hub on one side and to the steering wheel on the other.So now I’m looking for an brass acorn nut for the shaft.

Ed the top project has been on hold for time and money. Besides it never rains in sunny California.Please explain again about…”drive fast and stay low…”Anyway…pulled the front suspension this morning.It came apart fairly easily. First the front clip comes off:Then jack her up and pull the wheels. Looks okay…Yuckkk that bushing is shot (and…[Read more]

Am I drunk?But seriously this weekend I’m going to rebuild the whole front suspension. I’ve got all the parts except the ball joints. So the Green Goose is coming apart.I’ll post the circus.

Classic motor’s DuchessChevette44.5″ center 45″ both sides.Flat hood with center strip.

That road looks just about the same today. I’ve been over it in my TDr not long ago. Speed limit 45 most curves marked 10-15. If you want to push it…great fun. and you can stay under the speed limit.

Have California New Year!

I found a better pix of the steering column.

No, My steering column is rigid. It was originally the Chevy Chevette column with the switches and all hanging on it. I didn’t think the look matched with the rest so I removed the Chevette parts and constructed a setup more like the original.I moved the ignition switch and turn signal to the panel in keeping with the ‘look’.when I installed the…[Read more]

Watta Ya talkin’ ’bout? I drive all winter.I admit, sometimes you got to dress for the part…