MG TD Replica Car Club | Court Wizard | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/court-wizard/activity/ Activity feed for Court Wizard. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:16:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 dd48c886e2dcbb9029dee0a07a62b12d Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/6/#post-305810 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:52:06 -0500 The bed is finished!!!!

Nothing like rain and mud slides to get some chores done.

 

 

 

MG branded pickup beds are quite common…NOT!!!

But you can make your own.

 

 

I still like the lines.

Now I just have to chase down the oil leak and install new rear shocks and springs.

Maybe it will keep raining.

]]> de4ac019f5555731521bdbd6073e01d2 Court Wizard added 6 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38837/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:38:21 -0500 ]]> 0 f529eda1e27ff7c9a91793b92bcc7183 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/6/#post-305789 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 19:00:33 -0500 Okay Okay…

The box did not come with the MG logo.

I got the embossed MG license plate from Moss Motors cut the MG logo out of it and riveted it to the center of the box.

Sorry for the confusion.

]]> f255236bad28a5c3ad11f7ffb90c979f Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/6/#post-305777 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:10:03 -0500 I’ve been using the Goose as my daily driver to work and found I need more cargo space for tools and gack. I had seen a photo of Moss Motor’s delivery rig and decided to emulate them…

So I’m in the process of making an MG TD pickup.

 

 

I got the bed from Speedway Motors, fiberglass. It’s almost a slide-in fit. The filler neck (also on…[Read more]

]]> f944667f7662cc8d93517c547e816cb8 Court Wizard added 4 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38810/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:55:13 -0500 ]]> 0 96434685729861663efb345b2ac36f68 Court Wizard added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38809/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:43:14 -0500 ]]> 0 17b271b46d9ccf0398b9a1a0316418c6 Court Wizard replied to the topic Has anyone replaced the Chevette rear end w/something newer? in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/has-anyone-replaced-the-chevette-rear-end-w-something-newer/#post-305771 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:38:02 -0500 sorry, I was going to add, also good for 200HP, includes disk brakes, EZ gear change gear sets available.

]]> 7821c73232454a18c74cedcee113bb8a Court Wizard replied to the topic Has anyone replaced the Chevette rear end w/something newer? in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/has-anyone-replaced-the-chevette-rear-end-w-something-newer/#post-305770 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:35:52 -0500 Yes. Alpha Romero sport rear end is almost a bolt-in. See my post in “Chevy 2.2L Dutchess” Page 6 for my install.

I’m still having issues posting pictures otherwise I’d put some here. But page 6 has pix.

 

 

]]> 0a228b28d129f1c6298985b25de08b7a Court Wizard replied to the topic teardrop trailers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/teardrop-trailers/#post-304614 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:30:21 -0500 My TD is a Dutchess which I have upengined to a Chevy S-10 2.2 L engine with 5 speed trany. (see my build on the ‘my projects’ Forum “Chevy 2.2L Dutchess)

I’m building a TearDrop to tow.

I’ve towed a couple of “Motorcycle-type ” trailers with no problems.

]]> 9c17bf47c23a2b2b96c5ad86c6ccdf20 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/6/#post-304613 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:22:46 -0500

I’m just trying to get the post picture system to work.

This is a shot of the row of rivets I installed to hold my bonnet together.

]]> 285121f4342efc482c279c44cd4f7a03 Court Wizard started the topic MGTD kit parts WANTED in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-parts-wanted/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:53:10 -0500 REAR FENDERS WANTED

Any manufacturer Any color. I’m making a trailer.

 

]]> a750b22a66abcf59681f909fae9dd04d Court Wizard added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/36663/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:49:36 -0500 ]]> 0 b6cf90eccc5f61dacf2a75c5653b779e Court Wizard replied to the topic Posting Pictures in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/posting-pictures-2/#post-303495 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:10:43 -0400 OK I’ve been cruising around the site and everybody is posting multiple photos soooo,….give me the dunce hat.

Somebody tell me what to do. 🙂

]]> 178bc0ace7b3d8cd28a7326700c50885 Court Wizard replied to the topic Posting Pictures in the forum How-To Do Things in the Forums & on the Web-site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/posting-pictures-2/#post-303494 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:47:06 -0400 Only problem I’m having is I cannot post more than one picture as I have to have the location copied to the clipboard before I write because if I navigate away from the page to get another pix everything I have written is deleted and I have to start with a clean page.

Fix?

]]> a29a0b643594e90e340b98e4298cf82c Court Wizard added 3 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35719/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:31:44 -0400 ]]> 0 65182ac5b2df53f1b194bfe6729580c5 Court Wizard replied to the topic Hwy. speed safty in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hwy-speed-safty/#post-302941 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:13:47 -0500 I’ve got a TDR with a modern 2.2L Chevy engine. I use her as a daily driver here in SoCal so I use the freeways all the time. 70 MPH is more comfortable than a bike but less than an enclosed car. On the other hand get used to getting your picture taken and the waves and honks.

My brother tours all over the world on his Honda Goldwing.…[Read more]

]]> e63c753521b05eb83b972afe4d66d978 Court Wizard replied to the topic Hwy. speed safty in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hwy-speed-safty/#post-302941 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:13:47 -0500 I’ve got a TDR with a modern 2.2L Chevy engine. I use her as a daily driver here in SoCal so I use the freeways all the time. 70 MPH is more comfortable than a bike but less than an enclosed car. On the other hand get used to getting your picture taken and the waves and honks.

Welcome aboard.

]]> 538939a7e8bb2d133fa6c4460ba5d067 Court Wizard changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34376/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:26:01 -0500 0 24e7495c7fb825760813efd7e049f681 Court Wizard replied to the topic Horn in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/horn/#post-267487 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:30:33 -0400 same for me…mounted the horn button on dash. I used a starter button cus I had one.

]]> b934341f2894e7b873e6be1083978c53 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevette rear axle complete in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-265656 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:31:58 -0400 Sorry Axle is gone.Local racer came and got it.

]]> b934341f2894e7b873e6be1083978c53 Court Wizard replied to the topic in the forum Members https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-85614 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:31:58 -0400 Sorry Axle is gone.Local racer came and got it.

]]> 6d5b75bbffe6814aee3b4f037adbcd3c Court Wizard replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267573 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:27:48 -0400 Just a thought…we could pop up to San Luis Obispo (10 miles from Pismo) and take the foodie tour.see; http://www.centralcoastfoodtours.com/san-luis-obispo-tour2Yule could put something together just for us.It would probably be $80-$100 Just for the tour ;)Any thoughts?

]]> cdd09a47f9c90f655040487fe961d97f Court Wizard replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267565 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 01:07:23 -0400 Count me and the Green Goose in. I’ve been jealous reading about the adventures at Carlisle.Bout’ time we got an event for us wrong-coasters.The Scottish event at the Queen Mary has an English car ‘show’. I’ve been a couple of times. The Goose always causes trouble.

]]> 63c816123bca07773fe1c282ca7c0dac Court Wizard replied to the topic Questions for the Chevette Engine Folks in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/questions-for-the-chevette-engine-folks/#post-267221 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:37:03 -0500 Mine has always had a muffler and no cat. Now that I’ve converted to a 2.2L Chevy flex-fuel I’ve got a muffler & pipe.

]]> 293ff41ad718a0ab831628d33491f1f7 Court Wizard replied to the topic Questions for the Chevette Engine Folks in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/questions-for-the-chevette-engine-folks/#post-267218 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:48:10 -0500 I also felt the space in the rear was a waste so I created a boot. I used the existing hinge and added an electric latch.

]]> 84340a80fc2d725fb50b93a7c3caadcc Court Wizard replied to the topic Volt Gauge in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/volt-gauge/#post-267365 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:21:28 -0500 hooking direct to the battery will create a constant drain. you want to connect to the “ignition” side of the ignition switch. that way the gauge will come on with the other instruments and show the voltage in the system.But when you kill the ignition there won’t be any drain on the battery.

]]> ab73d92cefa23ad07a733b42e3828114 Court Wizard replied to the topic Lucas Prince of Darkness in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lucas-prince-of-darkness/page/2/#post-255315 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 01:41:05 -0500 Allen,I have a tilt front end so I brought all my front end electrics to a plug in front of the left front wheel which is where I grounded the whole works. Self taping screw into the frame.The plug is so I can disconnect the wiring when I pull the front off.

]]> c31d244b5de5c73a221e1348864b6433 Court Wizard replied to the topic Lucas Prince of Darkness in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lucas-prince-of-darkness/#post-255313 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:37:17 -0500 Allen,The ground wire attaches to the mounting plate as in the Lucas socket.Having non-conductive bodies on out cars we have to run a ground wire from ALL lights and accessories.On a metal body car just mounting the lamp would have grounded it.So there are only two wires coming from the socket. The ground wire attaches to the mounting bolt.It’s…[Read more]

]]> 7c892a349c201455c93ffbeffe1a51a7 Court Wizard replied to the topic Does this happen to you? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-this-happen-to-you/#post-267341 Sat, 27 Feb 2016 12:38:58 -0500 HEY!!! one of ’em is my daughter!:lol::lol::lol:

]]> 6c58216637fa83c00f18c82e760c36a9 Court Wizard replied to the topic Lucas Prince of Darkness in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lucas-prince-of-darkness/#post-255310 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 21:58:32 -0500 I bought the light socket at Auto Zone on the Dorman rack.

]]> 4db174e01e1976a87f7d46ae4248b88d Court Wizard replied to the topic Lucas Prince of Darkness in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lucas-prince-of-darkness/#post-255305 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 01:45:02 -0500 OK

]]> e638c8c46a658e8013f8909c26a8f129 Court Wizard replied to the topic LED Light Bulbs in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-light-bulbs/page/2/#post-261810 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 01:44:21 -0500 I posted a little DIY conversion for the lucas light sockets back in March of 2013.It’s in ‘my projects’ “Lucas Prince of Darkness”Might help.

]]> 97dbd22703561124af6109054a730b88 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/6/#post-241038 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 01:59:23 -0500 The new rearend installed almost as a bolt-in.The only real modification was moving the trailing link attach points outboard 1.5 inches.The original attach points.ModifyingThe new points:-)The links fit into the TDr with no modification.The new rearend in it’s place.The gas tank back in…Now I wait for the new driveline.New wheels are in…[Read more]

]]> 37333210db1b2d95885f51875c6efe97 Court Wizard replied to the topic Dressing up the steering column in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dressing-up-the-steering-column/#post-261309 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:55:25 -0500 I took the Chevette shell and pulled it off the shaft. Then made a tube out of steel to hold the shaft.I moved all the switches to the dash.I’ve been looking for a brass acorn nut to dress up the wheel adapter but it’s still on the ‘to do list’.

]]> 20c246264403291dd8afa4b59336fe35 Court Wizard replied to the topic Dash switch labels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dash-switch-labels/#post-266420 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:36:58 -0500 in addition to the sign shops also try your trophy shop. They make small signs. like name tags etc. they can also make them out of brass or other metal.

]]> b41673f905238f12acbf9e849ea94b5e Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevette rear axle complete in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-265655 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 02:06:19 -0400 Bill the shipping was when the car (complete, running) was shipped to the PO

]]> 54cc88ba8001ad31e29dcfbdf93629a3 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevette rear axle complete in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-265652 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 01:24:34 -0400 Ed would you believe I fill my tires with helium….??Sorry.I took the weight from the shipping manifest when the car was moved by a shipping co.I didn’t weigh it.About being ‘too soft’ when I got the car it would bottom out if I rolled over anything thicker than a cigarette paper. I got tired of having my teeth jarred out. And the tires sat high…[Read more]

]]> acd853ab9d26e800d63baab3616f4fb6 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevette rear axle complete in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-265649 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:36:16 -0400 Ed, The Dutchess’s ride was too soft even with new stock springs so I had to add the air bags to make up the difference.I would like to do without the air bags which means some engineering with the springs.I have the stock Chevette springs, I also have the stock “street” springs from the Alpha. My Alpha racing neighbor gave me a set of the stiff…[Read more]

]]> 24f6960bf2f74d8f40861f22700eb489 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevette rear axle complete in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-rear-axle-complete/#post-265646 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:08:21 -0400 Ed I have three sets of springs and have to figure out what set to use and if any modifications need to be done. The Chevette curb weight is 1843 – 2035 LbsThe Alpha……………………2900 – 3200 LbsThe Dutchess……………….1280 lbsI’m going to shorten the shocks as the Alpha shocks are to tall. Or rather buy shorter shocks.

]]> 7960dbc6def99bf98892cf05c79dc12d Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/5/#post-241037 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:16:11 -0400 Out with the old….“Old and busted”“new and rusted…”You can see the similarity between the two axles.The new rear end will give me disk brakes, 300 HP capability, sway bar, & a three link style.Anyone need a Chevette Third member?Has new donut & center bearing.Axle is making noise don’t know where from.Make offer. It’s in Los Angeles.

]]> 8227e1654012ccd8fc3ad5943fbf71d4 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/5/#post-241036 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:41:42 -0400 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.

]]> 5b2a072f42cb3886b0cec23b62a980a8 Court Wizard replied to the topic Seat Cushion Install in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/seat-cushion-install/#post-265585 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:13:26 -0400 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”….

]]> 1e12ab67b86b237ae9bd9c3205881453 Court Wizard replied to the topic Chevy 2.2L dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevy-2-2l-dutchess/page/5/#post-241033 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:08:34 -0400 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]

]]> 88b6008ec58a58fe989923c1a166fbd3 Court Wizard replied to the topic Parting with my MG TD replica in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/parting-with-my-mg-td-replica/#post-265125 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:17:40 -0400 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]

]]> 299f78803faffd15c10578b43aa473fb Court Wizard replied to the topic VDO Speedometer, black face in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vdo-speedometer-black-face/#post-262041 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:02:18 -0400 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.

]]> 0a1105c69c8d81b12e97e1ead503b6ac Court Wizard replied to the topic MGB Base Tdr on Ebay in the forum Other Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgb-base-tdr-on-ebay/#post-264902 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:58:13 -0400 re-listed at $950. not too far from me.

]]> 126199ccc914dfb515084ee9c69e5580 Court Wizard replied to the topic VDO Speedometer, black face in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vdo-speedometer-black-face/#post-262032 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:47:35 -0400 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]

]]> 8121c753c0ff375df3d7e60ee1804d97 Court Wizard replied to the topic Format of CMC VIN plate needed in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/format-of-cmc-vin-plate-needed/#post-265085 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:35:11 -0400 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.

]]> 6f0a0e8281cfdd671741fdf4a65b0d12 Court Wizard replied to the topic Steering Wheel and adapter kit in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-and-adapter-kit/#post-264845 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:24:14 -0400 Ignition went to the center below the radio.

]]> 1192aeb6e98a94686e405c1489578867 Court Wizard replied to the topic Steering Wheel and adapter kit in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-and-adapter-kit/#post-264844 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:21:18 -0400 Now I have to tellI made a dash-mount similar to the MG style.

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