Very pretty.  Already drilled for the VW pattern?  (That’s almost like cheating.) These look exactly like Triumph adapters.  I assume that the wheels are standard 48 spoke MG/Tr wheels?  If so, you will probably need new wheel lug bolts that have a shorter hex/dome that don’t hit the wire wheel inner basket.  If you need a couple of new spokes, R…[Read more]

John, I agree with you that any “band aid” that lasts 30 years has been mis-named.
I have used POR 15, more than a few times on other cars and have always been impressed.  It’s great that one can get it from Walmart now.  I wouldn’t have guessed.. 

The POR 15 kit may be a “band aid”, but it is a darn good one. 

Here are some rear coil over shocks on eBay now:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/121897673817?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Looks like a nice replica.  To really get the best price (or even most accurate answer to your “what’s it worth” question), you should offer more photos.
Interior,  engine.  Damage, cracking of gel coat?  Does everything work?  Rust???  Condition of the floor pans?Mileage on the odometer of a 45 yo car means practically nothing to me.  (If the or…[Read more]

This is probably the only place that ever existed where Elvis would get second place billing and be upstaged by a plaid tonneau.  Thanks for being here, guys. 

Tks Kent.  I’ve never felt comfortable with VW’s window screen filtering system and because of that  I probably only average about 400 miles on each oil change.  I’ve been putting it off because I was hoping to install a 4-1 merged header, but recently discovered that my engine cover won’t allow it. 

Kent, please tell me about your oil filter.  I’ve been considering one. 

Steve, I used the 1-1/2″ latches.   But the longer ones might work well also.

Don’t know if this is the stuff that you are talking about but Cowles Products Company, New Haven, Ct makes and sells something called “Custom Chrome” which is flexible and comes with a peel off 3M adhesive back.  Good stuff.  Seems to age well.  The 1/8″ stuff will bend around a 1″ radius nicely.  Bright chrome look, even though it is plastic. 

I’m in!  But, I gotta tell you – with this aging body,  it’s getting a trifle harder each year. 

Spechols, I believe that what you did was almost exactly what billnparts did a few years ago.

So, I thought I just HAD to have “real” knock off wire wheels on my VW based TDr. But the only ones I found were 14″. 
I bought them and adapted them to my MiGi.  Lotsa work and some extra expense.  Your 185-75r14’s are almost exactly the same overall diameter as the 165/15’s that are popular on VW’s.  However, they are a bit fatter.  Looki…[Read more]

David, with regard to interference with the turn signal switch many of us have cut and or bent our VW switch levers to get them out of the way of the steering wheel. ……or, you could go with a dash mounted turn signal switch like original TD’s had.

Hey guys,  I believe that billnparts has moved his seat back and up somewhat because he is no small fella…..and he drives a lot, so it must be comfortable (for him).  I’ve been in Bills TDr – lotsa room.  As I recall, Schu has done some modifications to his seating position also.  I went through a pretty thorough steering wheel search a whi…[Read more]

I was 5’11” and abt 212# with the short legs of one who was only 5’2″ when I got my MIGI.  I found that moving the steering column up (if your’s is mounted below the dash) made the seating position much more comfortable.  It involves cutting into your dash, but is not too difficult.  Also, moving the wheel close as possible to the dash made a bi…[Read more]

True that the cowl mounted VW wipers look like they could interfere, but mine are comfortable under the windshield when folded.  No problem.  (Daytona MIGI with brackets that I modified.) 

I’m really sorry that I did not get a picture of Jack trying to get into his BCW with side curtains installed and zipped up.  …..and sorry that I suggested unzipping the top a bit to allow easier entry.  But it seems that Jack is under the impression that the Brits had to undergo similar contortions to get in and out.  Not so.  Original (re…[Read more]

You might want to check out hot air gas furnaces like used in older mobile homes. They are compact small units that easily hook up and supply quick heat. You likely could get a used one cheaply at a mobile home supplier.

Huh? I just googled “chrome screw in gas cap” and a whole bunch of em showed up?