https://tdreplica.com/members/dbrock/activity/ Activity feed for Dennis Brock. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6e8952ae43347e75258bf48628848c5c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-new-year-5/#post-259242 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:06:15 -0500 It is a happy new year. Finished rebuilding th 2.0 Ford engine. Can’t wait for spring!

]]> 0a675c58df6958b78b8aa5f82448c8fc https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2013-2014-site-hosting-fees/#post-257895 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:08:29 -0400 You are the website king!

]]> 4cf4f9961f0a4662e22095b1f37acf73 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/buy-mgtd-carpet-or-upholstery-shop/#post-257673 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:30:51 -0400 I think that putting up with me and my 2 TDrs is about all she wants to handle. She did make a complete top and side curtains (Different from factory as we didn’t have anything to copy). I made the mechanism using conduit and boat parts. She made a windshield to back tonneau cover for it and a boot cover as well. She made a mini cover and…[Read more]

]]> c11a797f49e09983334cacfb8b6ba556 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/buy-mgtd-carpet-or-upholstery-shop/#post-257671 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:44:54 -0400 My wife and I did the carpet on my VWTD. We used the carpet called automotive carpet from EBAY. We bought two yards. We bound the edges with leather from an old coat. My wife had no trouble sewing it with her sewing machine. We cut it in approximately 1 inch strips. It was underlaid with the aluminum backed insulation that was cut aprox 1/2…[Read more]

]]> ba52f32ac26e60380eade3622532a835 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-body-pull/#post-256531 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 23:33:55 -0400 I’m located just south of the ville in Bardstowm. I have a Fiberfab and one built by Kyana Shriners. Lets get together some time.

]]> fc48a39ffb890f17fbf90d21f8adb4aa https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/like-a-kid-on-christmas-eve/#post-256279 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:39:26 -0400 The person who used to have MGMagic had a list that gave original buyers of the cars and kits. I don’t know if that info went to the new owners or not, but it would be worth checking.

]]> 083ed5e0a786ec096a0bb236a276df22 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/never-been-discussed-i-think/#post-256077 Wed, 29 May 2013 16:17:22 -0400 If you covered it, no one would ever get to see the “tarantula orgy” that passes for wiring in most of our cars.

]]> 46f2e94227a4a2cb2ff5b67f31b0b59b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/other-types-of-seats-in-your-td-replica/page/2/#post-255680 Fri, 03 May 2013 22:38:21 -0400 I have seats out of a 71-73 Pinto. Low back, no headrest. Mine aren’t adjustable, but could be.

]]> 5ab192fb2980ba484fb707e223db87a1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/whos-older-paul-or-the-td/#post-255704 Fri, 03 May 2013 22:35:28 -0400 Happy birthday Paul………youngster

]]> 8aed5ab916b89411f3141b5ab83438db https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday/page/2/#post-254961 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:45:24 -0400 70 on Mar 19!

]]> bb177cac0f0af2a228462184fb20e67d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/respect-each-other/#post-254911 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:31:06 -0500 Always respected the opinions of others, even if they differed from mine.  I’ve been reading this site daily, and commenting from time to time..  Bad apples are usually those who revel in annonomy.  Hope they learn from our reactions.  You ain’t wanted dude (or dudette)!

]]> eca5bfd13a4f521cfce354a8645546c1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-2/#post-253531 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:50:59 -0500 Merry Christmas, and a running Replica New Year.  May all of your problems be mechanical.  Denny

]]> 5a59242a1c4239d2b0e9126bf3c67493 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brakes-binding/#post-252967 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:41:17 -0500 An off-the-wall thought.  Brake hoses can internally delaminate and the hanging piece of rubber inside can keep the brake from releasing fully.  This can cause a pull or make that brake run hot.

]]> 0c91943312e38fb0ca4807a5dcd1842c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/trailer/#post-251921 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:25:23 -0400 You could back a car onto a trailer.

]]> e685ebdecba3cc666b77d15d3a6eea20 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/car-clubs/#post-251822 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:11:42 -0400 I belong to the local British Sports Car Club.  We can even enter our cars in the British Bash car show.  There are three replicas (TD types that is) in the club.  Nice people, they are the ones that spotted the car that became my second replica.

]]> 6cb716d0531b5b8a33b56c75c051a49b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-engine-wont-start/page/3/#post-251322 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:52:34 -0400 Congrats Paul!  We were all rooting for you.

]]> dd75b3edab52594080177088abf3fa32 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/re-manufactured-carb/#post-251409 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:01:53 -0400 I was dissapointed with the performance of my Ford powered car.  Thought about changing engines or at least having the carb rebuilt.  Took the floormat out from under the gas pedal………seemed like 30 more HP.  Then I put a spacer behind the the throttle cable and picked up a little more.  The throttle wasn’t being allowed to fully open  No m…[Read more]

]]> a3ba7b0ae6f607708b8b7c9c69d09c9e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bebop-mileage-whats-yours/#post-251387 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:56:05 -0400 22-24 with the Ford power, 24-26 with the VW.

]]> 045a5f1c64f6c3f47923859aaf035191 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/active-topics/#post-251369 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:49:09 -0400 Many thanks!  I’ve slept since I last did it and the Alzheimers was kicking in.

]]> 2e30fa431c1876c50a21e342d15f886c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/greetings-from-north-carolina/#post-251131 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:44:25 -0400 Welcome, you’ll find all the help you need here.

]]> cc5f46588d2ceb0e91c12e1717c220b6 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/headlights-mounting-brackets/#post-249735 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:16:49 -0400 Speaking of welding aluminum, I saw the chief bodyman from Ferrari weld together two pieces of aluminum foil.  This was at the Illinois state fair many years ago.  I still haven’t seen anything like that since.  Wonder if he could weld fiberglas?

]]> 183cbdfc5c41f3b4e5562bdaa92d7d0c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mossberg-petty-part-2/#post-251043 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:06:15 -0400 I did the Skip Barber Racing Experience at Kentucky Speedway.  Way cool!

]]> 707964e67a24982bac7d3c6557bbea7a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-engine-trouble/page/2/#post-241497 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:53:57 -0400 Congratulations!  By the way, my problem turned out to be a new valve guide that had been underreamed.  The man who did them for me loosened it up and it has run like a champ ever since.

]]> 2c694c7f3832194999fc42c08e5eb762 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/car-accident/#post-250839 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:20:31 -0400 Add me to the list of people putting in a good word with the “Big Guy”.

]]> ecc2603bb242bc1dc3457f942f5f6d96 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/type-2-diabetes-think-about-it/#post-250785 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:55:56 -0400 Amen to all.

]]> 1701566d01ea11f2b091ae5389fb2408 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/kosair-replica-td/#post-250774 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:36:14 -0400 One small correction to the original article.  The cars weren’t built for sale, but were built for the personal use of the Shriners.  I managed to meet with one of the only surviving builders a year ago and got the history.  You should see his.  They had access to a foundry at work and he cast all of the parts for his car in brass.  They used orig…[Read more]

]]> 04287ae8581f34aa8312dfdabac906fe https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/kosair-replica-td/#post-250773 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:30:23 -0400 Correct, I have one of the five front engined version.  There was a total of five VW based cars built also, for a total of 10.  The front engined versions had opening hoods like the real TDs’  All of the front engined versions had Ford Pinto running gear, some with 2.3s although mine, being the first completed has the 2.0.  As stated above, the…[Read more]

]]> 6a6819739c3d1f2d0df9e6d6466cb613 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gelcoat/#post-250735 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:28:16 -0400 My wife washed my migi with a very harsh spray, and absolutely removed all shine, which was already minimal.  I’ve tried wax, polishing compound and several other things.  In desperation, I tried Meguires Plastix, a product used for convertable top windows.  Mellow Yellow now has the best looking finish that it has had since I bought it!  Don…[Read more]

]]> 2620ea2cff4019bce771b548d43088b3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carroll-shelby-passed-away-last-night/#post-250469 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:43:26 -0400 I was lucky enough to race a 289 slab sided Cobra back in the 60’s.  Wish it had been my car, but it belonged to a club that I belonged to.

]]> a22d1d7f2cc7a10f53e9ea12f022fe66 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/our-fearless-leaders-birthday/#post-250399 Sun, 06 May 2012 11:24:21 -0400 Great to hear that your situation has improved..  I had a knee replacement, so I’m not at Carlisle this year but hopefully I’ll get to meet you there next year with both  our cars and situations much improved.

]]> c56200434e14b33b3901f6430f9ed01b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wipers-relocated/#post-249137 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:50:00 -0400 Many thanks for all of the info!

]]> e209003d54dadcd6f4365137fe1f2b58 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wipers-relocated/#post-249133 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:57:03 -0400 Would like to ge info on your wiper instalation.  Source and price of motor, wipers and linkage on the front etc.  Looks wonderful!

]]> 2fa2293f787c394885806756751e06e8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevyford-vs-vw/#post-249102 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:47:46 -0500 I have both, and enjoy both!  The Ford engined version feels more substantial, rides better and is more pleasant to  drive long distances.  The Vw is zippier (not faster), gives you more of a 50’s feeling and has more storage and footroom.  They BOTH ride better, handle better, squeek and rattle less and are faster.  The Vw is easier, if not a li…[Read more]

]]> f530bdf6e880c82a79d88dd077fe12b1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/average-age-of-a-td-replica-owner/#post-249044 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:36:11 -0500 I’m 68 & 11/12 ths. and am currently recovering from a total knee replacement (2 wks ago),  but I have two cars-“Mellow-Yellow” a Fiberfab  V-Dub, 1600 dp. and the “Cardinal, front enigined Ford 2000.  According  to my convoluted math that only makes me 29 &11/24 per car.  And that isn’t counting my 46 Chev pickup (work in progress), 68 Chevy Impa…[Read more]

]]> e479eefc423fe93a9983173a6351a703 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sad-news/#post-248645 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:34:32 -0500 Thinking about you.  Wish that you find peace.  Our prayers are with you.

]]> 4e48e001b7645a050ba1cc92e9153729 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/calendar-time/page/5/#post-247182 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:25:31 -0500 The Cardinal, “miss June” is one of 10 hand built by the Kyana Shriners (5 front engine, 5 Vw based) in the early 1980’s using molds made from a real TD (fenders widened) It currently has a 2000cc Pinto engine and auto trans.  A 2300-8 plug is slated to go in this winter.  The picture was taken in my backyard in Bardstown Ky.  The boxer look…[Read more]

]]> bcb5aa920891afd4bb36be01b1c74b2e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-reversed/#post-248216 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:07:59 -0500 I’d like to reverse the belly.  Mine insists on poking out towards the steering wheel.

]]> c3a44f11f83703a222c79a08da79ca98 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/motorcycle-mirror/#post-248229 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:44:01 -0500 I used a Honda motorcycle mirror on mine.  I made a simple bracket that mounts to the slot in the fold down windshield.  I used a 1″ x 1″ piece of  L shaped aluminum about 2″ long, drilled two holes for mounting.  I think you can see it on the calendar shot.

]]> 79964fd1c0eef7d361f10aa9e9f4895f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/braggin-again/#post-248129 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:53:26 -0500 Enjoy, this is one of those “memories to last a lifetime”.

]]> 4c26de9eb2c63d5fc0afbc6a9dd25292 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/calendar-time/page/4/#post-247148 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:58:44 -0500 Ordered mine!

]]> 00edb01ba997920a60f5177d0436b0e2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/calendar-time/page/3/#post-247127 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:47:36 -0500 I’ll take one!

]]> aec522194d8db9d6f72bcb74162e9598 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fog-lights-2/#post-247905 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:42:21 -0500 Used a relay.  According to ASA Master Mechanic son it will save the switch and some wiring from overcurrent.

]]> b924d8719bcba821d59825f41b06a095 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-tech-meetshowrallye-2012/#post-247947 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:26:32 -0500 No promses, but it sure sounds like fun!

]]> b9a93707b760df1b7f6cedaffcddcb95 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-noise/#post-247824 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:50:19 -0500 If you insulate the firewall be sure to put a screen over the fan intake opening.  Many engines bit the dust by sucking insulation into the housing.

]]> 65021da2526ec1c112e4204a9a6570c2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/getting-in-and-out-with-side-curtains-n/#post-247796 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:17:03 -0500 We made the top for the yellow Fiberfab.  Didn’t have the website located yet, and no “real TDs” to look at, so it’s a bit odd looking, but the side curtains that we made work well and easily.  The side curtains snap along the body and doors, and zip at the top.  We used a seperating coat zipper on the top.  The curtains themself are made of par…[Read more]

]]> 46378b31cf92e920bcec6ed288fb12d5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/calendar-time/#post-247088 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:03:33 -0500 Thanks for the kind words.  The dash is Kentucky coffee tree (looks a lot like red oak) and walnut.  The side mirror is a Honda motorcycle mirror.  I made a simple mount that fastens to the folding windshield bracket.  love the car.  This winter we are going to replace the 2.0 engine with an 8 plug 2.3 Ford engine.  The primary reason is to pick…[Read more]

]]> a9c6e67d0e63d17e7137adf160a86f8a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/november-ride/#post-247682 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:53:41 -0500 76 degrees Tuesday, drove the Cardinal to my volunteer job at the Humane Society.  46 degrees today, fraid it was my trusty Ford Ranger!

]]> 6eb9e61be05141df2f7a687c0ed1af0c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shifter-replacement/#post-246985 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:25:22 -0400 Lends a little class to being “shiftless”!

]]> 846322e3274bbfb4592a692389b441fd https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-birth-certificate/#post-247326 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:28:54 -0400 I don’t know if the new owners have the same info, but when I first bought from MGMagic they gave me some of the history of my car.  I got first and subsequent owners and the year of the kit.  Might be worth a try.

]]> a08adb774f98fbcf2f967a6a25a98005 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wanted-to-buy/#post-245339 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:13:04 -0400 And you would become a “Tinker Belle”!

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