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billnparts replied to the topic new pictures in the forum Site 3 years, 2 months ago
Nice pics
I’ve included the instructions for posting photos that Ed posted a while back…
<p style=”margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 18pt; font-family: Lato; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #2b2b2b;”>First you go to your own thing. Upper right corner it should say something like “Howdy, Happy Jack.” Click on that and you get a drop-down menu. At the…[Read more] -
edward ericson replied to the topic Real TD dash in a replica ? in the forum VW Based Kits 3 years, 3 months ago
The replica dashes are all a bit different from the originals, mostly around the steering shaft relief, and also in the gauge holes.
I bought a used real dash for the brass/chrome beads and the door hardware and then replicated it from marine plywood and bits of nice mahogany and maple.
Documented the project here, here, here, here, here, here…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Giants Despair 2022 in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Classic MG vs Jag-U-Are battle as in the days of old, (Bo’ness, Red Marley, etc.). Jolly good!
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billnparts replied to the topic Giants Despair 2022 in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
I have just registered for Polish Mountain Hillclimb.
Flintstone, MD Aug 6-7
Another hill I have never run.
Watch this space.
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billnparts started the topic Giants Despair 2022 in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Folks. Due to medical issues, I was forced to not run the Pagoda Hillclimb in June. We decided to take in the 106th running of the Giants Despair Hillclimb in Laurel Run just outside Wilkes-Barre, PA to make up for it.
This was my first encounter with this hill. Very steep but with mostly nicely cambered turns.
The video is of my first (and…[Read more]
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Vicenç Feliú started the topic Front Engine Cabin Heat in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi all,
I’m encountering an issue with the front engine BCW that I didn’t have with the rear engine MIGI. As soon as the engine warms up, the cabin temperature starts rising. I am thinking about pulling up the carpets and installing an insulation kit. If any of y’all have done this or have any other suggestions, I would appreciate the sc…[Read more]
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edward ericson started the topic Selling my other replica in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Hey folks some of you know I built a 550 Spyder replica & showed it at Carlisle in 2021. It was a kick to build and it’s a blast to drive but I’m loyal to Bridget, which I had first and which my wife fits in, so the Spyder is listed on Bring a Trailer right now.
Please tell your friends & family to bid early, often and enthusiastically.
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic VA Beach 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show 3 years, 3 months ago
I plan on going
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edward ericson replied to the topic VA Beach 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show 3 years, 3 months ago
I’ll go if at all possible.
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billnparts replied to the topic VA Beach 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show 3 years, 3 months ago
Happy Jack…it’s time, sir. Hope to see you there.
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billnparts started the topic VA Beach 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Guys and Gals. I was going through my calendar and decided to email George concerning the VA Air and Auto show. Yes, there will be one scheduled. Save the dates for the weekend of Oct. 8.
For those that have never attended it’s held at the Military Aviation Museum outside of VA Beach. Lots of vintage warbirds on display with several flying…[Read more]
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dggrant replied to the topic For Sale Classic 1952 MGTD on VW frame in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 3 years, 4 months ago
SOLD
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dggrant started the topic For Sale Classic 1952 MGTD on VW frame in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 3 years, 4 months ago
Time to part with my beloved Annie. I believe she is a Fiberfab model on a 1970 VW frame and engine. During the 8 years I have owned her she has always been looked after by a VW mechanic who is also a kit car enthusiast. During Fall and Winter, she has been kept in a climate controlled storage facility. She is registered as an antique vechicle in…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic New to me Daytona Migi on a possible 79 beetle chassis in the forum Member Photo Galleries 3 years, 5 months ago
Re button: My money’s on that big honker. That’s also a real safety feature for these cars, as it’s easy for all the normie drivers in their monster trucks to fail to see us running along side of them.
Re the tiny five drop oil drip: ignore that. All old VW engines drip a little oil.
The Muir book will suggest some tools to get you going. You…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic New to me Daytona Migi on a possible 79 beetle chassis in the forum Member Photo Galleries 3 years, 5 months ago
Tiffany! Glad you made it home. Congratulations! 45 minutes is nothing for these cars once they’re set right but—as you’ve learned!—that’s a long way for one that’s been sitting.
How long has this car been sitting, by the way?
Re the red button: all these cars are different from each other, since most of them were built by individuals in the…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic New to me Daytona Migi on a possible 79 beetle chassis in the forum Member Photo Galleries 3 years, 5 months ago
Hi Tiffany!
Do yourself a favor and leave the mirrors alone until after you get it running and driving.
You’ll need new tires, new brake hoses (the soft ones going to the drums), a flush-out of brake fluid, and probably some engine work before it’s purring.
VW Bugs are easy to drive and basically what everyone learned to drive standard shift…[Read more]
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billnparts replied to the topic New to me Daytona Migi on a possible 79 beetle chassis in the forum Member Photo Galleries 3 years, 5 months ago
Congratulations on your new acquisition. It’s always a good thing to know the history of the car.
The little things that are bugging you should be available through either mgmagic or moss motors.
Good luck with learning to drive stick. It’s a skill well worth having.
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic Carlisle 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show 3 years, 5 months ago
I’m in guys – still need to get my window sticker
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edward ericson replied to the topic Site Registration Fees in the forum Site Input and Issues 3 years, 6 months ago
done,
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