MG TD Replica Car Club | Dan Rosa | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/dan-r/activity/ Activity feed for Dan Rosa. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cc019896bb92abe7b74f1c2f250a1ac0 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Diesel Allison on eBay in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/diesel-allison-on-ebay/#post-255499 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:29:14 -0400 I drove a Chevette with a diesel SLOW it had over 100K on it they were Mitsubishi  and or isuzu powered and were sold world wide by GM. Dan R2013-04-16 21:29:36

]]> 0c8132bf71b8089a5756b3bc4c278b5d Dan Rosa replied to the topic fuel pump in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-2/#post-254542 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:23:09 -0400 Ringo and all that answered my Question  I guess I was to ” cheep” my wife’s quote Pinch this time I replaced that cheep pump with a Procomp, Electronics , brand all metal and 4X heaver than the MrGasket . Brass inards and polished body it is almost sad to hide it under the car.LOL  Dan R

]]> 513d45a746c6980e13abeb2d1fd45c23 Dan Rosa replied to the topic New Banjo in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-banjo/#post-255183 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:21:16 -0400 Wow I’ like the look . Dan R

]]> cc0295c5bd46355957d9da9bc26c0136 Dan Rosa replied to the topic happy birthday in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday/page/3/#post-254991 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:28:11 -0400 Clap Ok ,I like food, and I love the the spring tempture you can still bake,, and go out side with out a jacket and glovesBig smile

]]> 322f2bd6259fea44875db2680c75ae08 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Signing Of for Tonight in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/signing-of-for-tonight/#post-255175 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:19:27 -0400 Allen I have one of the $699.00 metal roof car ports that I can take down the sides in the walm weather . and love it .. no damage here we did have some GOOD high winds . DanR

]]> fd76501af5cee5bd4ab4625b73c84768 Dan Rosa replied to the topic happy birthday in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday/page/2/#post-254975 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:53:11 -0400 Montie , Thanks Giving is a great time at my house Clap

]]> 8f8e5986e6d2e1c295cb8536a6be5b0b Dan Rosa replied to the topic happy birthday in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday/page/2/#post-254963 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:51:09 -0400    61 on November 25 . Dan R

]]> a82da76b28d71f73a873e35eb1576d36 Dan Rosa replied to the topic power to weight in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/power-to-weight/#post-255016 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:25:53 -0400 GEE ,,i remember when 1 H.P. per cubic inch was a lot ,  and 61 cu in 1 L. was a standard Euro car sized  engine   and the VW had the 1.2 L. at 36 HP. TIMES ARE A CHANGING . Dan R

]]> 062b6e13c4bd81589eae2dc213c6884f Dan Rosa replied to the topic the best day with your car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-best-day-with-your-car/#post-254567 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:03:59 -0500 And i thought 38 was cold  Disapprove      DanR

]]> 0e4275a1e930a2c44b06c66917984a02 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Pony Stock in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pony-stock/#post-254503 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:27:06 -0500 If you are looking for a little more adjustment, try to find 5210C it is a Canadian Holly/Webber . Dan

]]> a4ed4593ef1fbbe8d214abf96292a94f Dan Rosa replied to the topic dressing for the ride in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dressing-for-the-ride/#post-254506 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:51:05 -0500 T shirt and shorts ??? if i need long sleeve and jeans it is to coldWink  Dan R

]]> 998e05288efff4e36e1c6a827afe864c Dan Rosa replied to the topic Anti Theft in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/anti-theft/#post-254489 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:41:59 -0500 My kill switch is in line for my electric  fuel pump. 100+- foot dead stop. Dan R

]]> b7b2eaab0616f764ea0f10607c494fc2 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Piston Frozen in Cylinder in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/piston-frozen-in-cylinder/#post-254468 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:34:34 -0500 Is it worth saving ??  Dan R

]]> b6c77d5be238cbc8bff9f6ce0ed10f95 Dan Rosa replied to the topic 1955 MG TF Victor Replica in the forum Other Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1955-mg-tf-victor-replica/#post-254451 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:32:25 -0500 NICE , good luck on your rebuild    Dan R

]]> 1b0868815f64c05adc4bcd07dc076984 Dan Rosa replied to the topic New Member from NC in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-from-nc/#post-254414 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:43:28 -0500 Hi Sam , you have got the best of both, in the kit car world enjoy your new project . Dan R

]]> 95777f07ef85587a9d954127ba3f04fd Dan Rosa replied to the topic Want to rechrome some parts? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/want-to-rechrome-some-parts/#post-254400 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:56:47 -0500 I think it is a good idea, from the look of it ,the material looks light, and maybe a small 5 HP. may work well. the only thing is the cost of the material.   Dan R

]]> da8bcb62af7fba1f8c1404716bc3a912 Dan Rosa replied to the topic I just accepted in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-just-accepted/#post-254384 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:22:26 -0500 Always nice to have something to do ,,, even better if we can pay for our toys at the same time Clap good luck with your new job  Dan R

]]> f010da0704c2e9298ce70548b6a68c5d Dan Rosa replied to the topic Valve Job in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-job-2/#post-254356 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:28:12 -0500 Good Job, I just did my 1.4 this fall #3 must be a trouble cylinder mine also was low . I had the head rebuilt at a local machine shop ,all working good now. I was thinking of replacing the exhaust manifold ,do you think that it would be worth it ? The cost is negligible time and trouble is the question. Dan R

]]> 44c725e99fc40ba1d9c2680244f90d8c Dan Rosa replied to the topic Lotus F1 - Nothing to do with MGs in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lotus-f1-nothing-to-do-with-mgs/#post-254306 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:48:06 -0500   WOW And I Thought My new Ford was out there!!!!!!!!!!!  Dan R

]]> 24c9812b202a9b24f950e7aa9239c51f Dan Rosa replied to the topic Greetings in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/greetings-2/#post-254219 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:44:07 -0500 Gary, Hi , Like everyone has said you are starting on a great hobby when you fine your kit it will come with a frame, what ever you find Ford or Chevette powered , you can always use any doner you want or find, with a blank slate and a welder ..  Dan R

]]> 6723dc7be0d986c06908d61cb0ac1317 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Tail Lights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tail-lights/#post-254187 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:51:13 -0500 Paul, the base size is 140 mm long by 78 wide . the mounting screws on the lens are 110mm center to center. the Lucky lens holds on by 1 screw at the top and slips under a tab in the base I drilled a mounting screw hole at the bottom of the base for the lens. Dan R 

]]> 4a982c4a9c15023438108bcd34342d97 Dan Rosa replied to the topic how cold is it in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-cold-is-it/#post-254191 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:28:24 -0500 Just south of Knoxville in Sevierville  Tennessee 36/24 verry cold here this week . Dan R

]]> 7d48eb5692d24f3729a37db98b1c3ca8 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Tail Lights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tail-lights/#post-254185 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:15:54 -0500 Paul, the Lucky base has 2 bulbs . the bulb sockets are down in the base , with only the glass part above the base.  The sizes are  55 w. 115 L.  65 H.  25 H   mm. on the low side this the in side of the lens .I guess there is no standard size. I have had these lenses since I built it. The fun part is watching the guys who go crazy trying to…[Read more]

]]> 77469fe2b57da9c029b65348a49d0f2d Dan Rosa replied to the topic Tail Lights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tail-lights/#post-254177 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:27:53 -0500  Ok ,I’m just getting old eyes i need to look at things a little closerGeek Lucas 549 ,,,,,,,,,like I said  these were standard on many British Marks . Dan R

]]> 4d5a462a249ef4465e0a394fce5031f3 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/#post-253946 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:03:23 -0500  Paul , I have been using Lucas 541 as a 2 bulb, using the stock Lucky base , for 5 years with no thouble with heat. There are many light lens  and bases on ebay for Morris cars NOS and used . Just a note I use an old couch pillow when i am working under my cars.  Dan R

]]> 877f0c325035670d54a924fe9e03f9cd Dan Rosa replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/#post-253931 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:48:22 -0500 I like the way the cap looksBig smile  Dan R

]]> 9f7d8b9b6ae298581e13db475cb2fe64 Dan Rosa replied to the topic new member in alabama in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-in-alabama/#post-253922 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:57:49 -0500 Hi Ernie,Well I know you are just going to have fun building and driving these are almost as much fun as splitting lanes Wink at least you wont need a chaser ,I can keep most all I need on / in my TD after 35   +years on a bike i to had to give in to aches and painsCry Dan R

]]> edf2d529ae95bf743e12411966a58bf8 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Radiator inside of shell? in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-inside-of-shell/#post-253869 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:00:58 -0500 I think it would look good but ,a lot of work and cash$$$ best of luck  , Dan R

]]> fb8a4d9f7b1e269ba06a277f56db212b Dan Rosa replied to the topic MGs (and such) and their owners: An Academic Study in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgs-and-such-and-their-owners-an-academic-study/#post-253846 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:16:30 -0500 I liked it a lot,, British cars are A   LOVE/HATE  thing  a tinkers dream. Dan R

]]> 80aa256dba586f0628dc2bf67c996e3f Dan Rosa replied to the topic DIY spot welder in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/diy-spot-welder/#post-253815 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:13 -0500 I like it as soon as I find a microwave I will try to make one looks easy and cheeper than buying one .   Dan R 

]]> 96f2e7358444173b5ea53f9b8841f49c Dan Rosa replied to the topic New Member from Iowa in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-from-iowa/#post-253808 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:41:41 -0500 Welcome ,,,, Dan R.

]]> 17cc4e01c7c3f4bfc1c93e81e5adcf40 Dan Rosa replied to the topic TD kit='42 Ford Lookalike?? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-kit42-ford-lookalike/#post-253782 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:55:06 -0500 I see it,, but don’t get it , 32 ford look maybe  not even close to a 42 look .. a nice dune buggy?? not sure . Over priced yes ,,makes ours look finished ..  DanR Dan R2013-01-07 15:58:28

]]> d2de2e45b95b196d8f498ba4415439d8 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Mustang II track width in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mustang-ii-track-width/#post-253738 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:44:50 -0500 I was talking to A guy and saw the car ,who was here at a car show with a Ford kit he spread the fenders to fit over the tires and added a metal piece of  in front of the grill to keep them spread riveted it like the TD’s were  . god luck Dan R

]]> c3128c3c39fe0a0b619ca68e593171ac Dan Rosa replied to the topic Convertible Top Snaps in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/convertible-top-snaps/#post-253755 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:35:28 -0500  Allen, if I was to do it again I would do lift the dot like was on MGB with latches at the back. just thinking.  Dan R

]]> 67e5405dfcd1dbe66739ee6c105f8093 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Welting in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/welting/#post-253624 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:17:57 -0500 Allen, mine has welting on all body panels. Black welting is used on mine I have seenGeek body color match, on many   Dan R

]]> 3ca650f13478108708dab618d8226866 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247457 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:25:26 -0500 Nice looking ,,GOOD JOB  Dan R Dan R2013-01-03 11:26:38

]]> 203bebc773dae2362094ac49ea4e12b9 Dan Rosa replied to the topic 2013 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2013/#post-253602 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:17:20 -0500 I think we all want 2013 to be better than last year–Disapprove and it will be Smile may this year be a HEALTHY ONE ,,,,,,, All the best

Dan R

]]> ae9ba6db7f85eeb600542b22924f3a3b Dan Rosa replied to the topic window plastic in winter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/window-plastic-in-winter/#post-253562 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:37:11 -0500 Ed ,I started to draw what I want to do on cardboard ,I am going to use the zippers on the top to make small curtains and attach it to convertible roof with zippers only about one inch at the top and 2 at the back of the door .The windows will be done with metal frame work,  and fit in the doors drop in at the back ,and a barrel nut and flat bar a…[Read more]

]]> fd2ea412311edc7aa63e0bdc07fd9389 Dan Rosa replied to the topic window plastic in winter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/window-plastic-in-winter/#post-253559 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:32:10 -0500 Well I have nothing but time now, it will be a good project. I have the plexiglass here from an outher project,Angry snaps and zippers are a painAngry i’m going to try it . and let you know .. Dan R

]]> 990cfccc9dbb254161fe51777b38b477 Dan Rosa replied to the topic window plastic in winter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/window-plastic-in-winter/#post-253556 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:54:49 -0500 Mike ,I was thinking would plexiglass work ? my windows are starting to discolor but it is more than 20 years old . I was thinking of doing my side curtains in it ,kinda like a Morgan forward and back sliders. using brass stock for the frame..  Dan R.

]]> d17fd3a803a32a7342b2786a19282c88 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247437 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:22:33 -0500 Rocky ,,one good thing about the slats they were painted to match the interior, but I still like gloss blackSmile the old stand by and have seen many painted. The center bar would look fine with a bage covering a trouble section ..  DanR

]]> e1ea8e18651e4e84ed95c34d7f161ffe Dan Rosa replied to the topic Merry Christmas! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-2/#post-253534 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:41:08 -0500 Yes ,,,,,,A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year……… DanR

]]> 9b5e29fd91a4d9522125f9d024083559 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Damaged threads in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/damaged-threads/#post-253520 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:28:03 -0500 Dick, have you got Chevette service manual not Chilton’s but a GM book ? I have used helicoil with great results but not on a Chevette. Dan R

]]> 76189a625bad92bc8d5b5c545081b167 Dan Rosa replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253482 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:30:48 -0500  Yes it is..DanR

]]> 2a7c7e9f20fffb03d7b5cd4abbbb6137 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Be Safe in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/be-safe/#post-253519 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:29:24 -0500 A nice Checker Marathon, I hope ??? But realy point well taken.. Dan R

]]> c61489b15e08e5cd35570ba7cd115a7f Dan Rosa replied to the topic TDr registry idea in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-registry-idea/#post-253467 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:12:59 -0500 Roy ,I think it would be a good idea, and may be usefull,, Dan R

]]> 53012d79e152af25d80d63f0e637fb72 Dan Rosa replied to the topic MG adoption application in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-adoption-application/#post-253455 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:31:58 -0500  YESTongue 71 MG B   1969 MG Midget.. my first lovesThumbs Up I tryed to kill them both,, many times , and they tryed to kill me ,Cry  divorce was the only way to get away,,,,, alive …. Dan R

]]> f7eab99720bcb4b91b6347c3cd027040 Dan Rosa replied to the topic MG adoption application in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-adoption-application/#post-253453 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:42:03 -0500 Well 2 divorces,,, BB, than Migie . Now Dixie Cup is a keeper   Dan R

]]> fdc3d3ca056b2f61f65c975bb23a99f4 Dan Rosa replied to the topic A weird one in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-weird-one/#post-253462 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:34:41 -0500 Wow,, this is a good one.  first, is the  gasket wright ? did you try it with out the gasket , I did the head on mine this fall I put it all back together off the block , that made it a lot easier to do the intake . if you used the same manifold , i don’t see why it would not just bolt up!..  Dan R

]]> 810a66c53f1005a2f7f4aba8951d74b4 Dan Rosa replied to the topic Gauges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gauges/#post-253442 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:03:46 -0500  Well ,, I still have some Witworth tools!!! from my first car, a 1950 Hillman ,,the threds were diffrent on the bolts . i’ll have to look for them in the barn,,, if rembember the spaner heads would fit US standard. I don’t think I have seen them in Ermm 45—50

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