Thanks Will. I think I understand. I gathered from your posts that your previous ride height was too high. Mine’s just about right, but it got that way via the cut-and-turn method Pink derides. As I understand it, Pink is saying that the cut-and-turned beam lowers the ride height–that is, turns the arms clockwise–while leaving the springs too…[Read more]

I’m trying to imagine the thought process going on in the head of the guy who decides, “oh, we’ll just wedge this midget roadster in here like a book on a shelf.” Like nobody could foresee that standing a car on end might cause fluid transference issues.

All this talk about shock issues confuses and frightens me. I’ve got an adjustable beam on the way from CA, so I hope I can get some input on this. Please correct me if I’m wrong on the following:Basically, the adjustable beam leaves the car at exactly the same ride height as it had before, correct? You’re adjusting the spring rate–the tendency…[Read more]

Your doors fly open on the highway, Greg? The latches you have now differ from the TD latches? I ask ’cause Bridget’s driver’s door seems a bit loose. I’m thinking maybe I might adjust them, or replace them if that doesn’t work.

I can get in the car, but only if I bend my knees in ways I probably won’t be able to do too many more years. If I raise the column an inch and a half then the bottom of the new wheel will be only a quarter-inch lower than the old. Original TDs had that kind of “relief” for the steering post as well (see below). The top of the steering wheel was…[Read more]

Bagged the “make your own” idea; too many projects going. Sprung for the HUUGE (17-inch) Bluemels Brooklands replica at SoCal. Almost a bolt-on for the old Grant 3-hole hubs–just need to take the hub apart and drill out the top piece so the wheel nut can cinch up.Of course, now I’ll have to cut the dashboard and re-mount the thing about an inch…[Read more]

Hey Don, welcome. We’re practically neighbors (I’m just north of Baltimore). Here’s a link to some registration info. Looks like a joyous process. Inspections, “enhanced inspections,” all safety requirements, yadda yadda. The safety requirements must be pretty lax, though, since people still build kits and street rods in PA, and the state has…[Read more]

RS, thanks. so May, 1984 is your MFG date? And number 324. That would make sense. Seems like these BCWs are a lot rarer than original TDs. Seems to me they ought to be considered MUCH more valuable, as collector carsHave fun with yours. I just affixed a new 4-spoke steering wheel to mine. Gonna need mods tho…. Always more mods.

That looks like a sweet deal for someone who likes puzzles. I bet it could be had for $2k. 

If you’ve got that kind of budget for replicas of classic British technology and workmanship, why not spring for this kit, carry the ball to the end zone? A TD and a Spitfire would make a cheeky pair, I say!

Hilarious. Someone’s got WAAAY too much time on his hands. ‘specially love the machine gun lighting effects. I’ll have to tune that in again, tomorrow at work.

’86 might be one of the last ones built. I’ve been trying to get a fix on how many BCW made, so the number they stamped on yours (not the VIN, but their serial number) might be helpful. Congrats on your purchase. They’re cool cars. Mine’s number 110, a VW kit assembled in June of 1982.

I must be the luckiest guy in the club. Not only did Karen choose a house with a huuuuge garage, she totally supported my decision to acquire Bridget. Now, if I came home with another one, maybe things would change . . . 

Gauges & electric are pretty easy to get. Grills, not so much, eh?

I’m with you, Montie. For that kind of dough one could get a nice late model corvette, a nicely-detailed ’53 TD AND a MIGI and maybe still have some beer and gas money. I applaud the builder’s workmanship and spirit though.

Nice pic, James. Yeah, the back’s a little sore. And Luv: I lived in Orlando for five years. Never missed it before . . . .Anyway, I opened the garage this a.m. and just started laughing. Had to get that pic. I tried a few from Bridget’s beak but the exposures were all wrong. Suffice it to say that mound is a goodly bit higher than her roof. The…[Read more]

Thanks, guys. Got the driveway clear, though that big igloo will be there a while. They’re telling us 8 more inches maybe Sunday or Monday. I knew when Karen bought this house (end of August) that this would be a big snow year. Why? ’cause it’s got about an acre of driveway, and I know my luck.At least the power stayed on this time. And the garage…[Read more]

Hey Dale, I’m in Joppa, MD, in Harford County, about 20 miles north of Baltimore.Bridget just got her new plates & all I really have to do is get the brake lights fixed, so I’m a go. We should definitely look at making a convoy up to Carlisle. I’ll check routes with you as the time draws near.On staying, I wasn’t even looking at staying over, but…[Read more]

Ok guys
After missing last year I will be going again and hope to
have a good time. I will be staying w/ the Speedster
group again as I am restoring one in my garage, but
don’t think it will be done in time for the show, so
should be w/ my TD.
Anyone else coming? How about we hook up for a drive
through the PA countryside? Let me know if you need…[Read more]

Shoveled the roof off–two tons worth or so. Got down and looked in the mailbox to find: