MG TD Replica Car Club | Dennis P | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/dennis-p/activity/ Activity feed for Dennis P. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 caefe72ec7657c78bab15e5ae3d7304f Dennis P replied to the topic how to cut gas tank neck in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-cut-gas-tank-neck/#post-308501 Thu, 11 May 2023 20:46:21 -0400 thanks for the follow up,  Dennis

]]> c3f986316d20bf3364f7bf112df2601b Dennis P replied to the topic how to cut gas tank neck in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-cut-gas-tank-neck/#post-308489 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:52:51 -0400 thank you Gregg and yes it is a life long project. i am only worrrrrrking on the tdr for 16 years and my bgt for only 22.  did you puncture the rubber bladder also ?   i had “finished’ my tdr , until feral cats got in my shed and destroyed the car.

]]> a1e9f427b5f6b676d6f15b12c055078f Dennis P started the topic how to cut gas tank neck in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-cut-gas-tank-neck/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:00:39 -0400 what is the correct height of the modified filler neck, and what is the vent pipe’s new location????

]]> c6d2fb64bc1feb0284bcc52e1d59dd7b Dennis P started the topic gas tank overflow in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gas-tank-overflow/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:52:18 -0400 hello, just put in new gas tank, with neck cut down.

fuel is leaking out of vent tube and is visible in gas cap, when opened.  Is the neck too short?  are fuel cell suitable??

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]]> b05473cd8ab887c1dff71643bf737125 Dennis P replied to the topic ford td values in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-td-values/#post-308290 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:02:51 -0400 thanks paul…

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]]> fb860b9d193371211d45e64c67eed6a9 Dennis P started the topic speedometer cable in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-cable-4/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:21:14 -0400 Hello, Which cable is the corrrect length for the vw  fiber fab migi.  I know it is not the stock one.

]]> 8a6e18d83428bd8a3a62acf0cf00c7e3 Dennis P started the topic Seeking info onVictor Tf in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/seeking-info-onvictor-tf/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:30:37 -0400 Does anyone know of a website for the  victor 1800 tf.  Hoping to buy one and need info on pricing, etc.  Not selling my fiber fab MiGi, just like the concept of a tf with all MGB components, as I have a garage full of B parts anda BGT.  Will buy one in any condition.

]]> 4085b55979c9f32a0ece4286b2d28061 Dennis P replied to the topic TC REplicas in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tc-replicas/#post-308235 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:24:09 -0400 Thanks forthe replies.

]]> 615fb9ac6272cb9dad2a5a9ae42d1a42 Dennis P replied to the topic New Shocks in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-shocks/#post-308234 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:22:48 -0400 thank tou,Paul.

]]> 6b1d77157fe9836149ebd1ed3a3385f5 Dennis P replied to the topic New to the forums- 52 BCW VW kit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-to-the-forums-52-bcw-vw-kit/#post-308200 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:19:57 -0400 woderful, enjoy it.

]]> dd5bb784cb74fd3e8b01359890403a3b Dennis P started the topic TC REplicas in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tc-replicas/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:09:30 -0400 Hello, Saw the TC kit in the site history  Has anyone ever seen one?  Where are They how many made…?

]]> fb1ff7e782e7bba38f327a8615418ecd Dennis P replied to the topic Help ID my kit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-id-my-kit/#post-308193 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:32:40 -0400 I have an early FiberFab Migi and the grill is molded into the front pan as is the one in your photo. It  is body color, not chrome, again, as yours.   The seat buckets are also identical to my MiGi.   Dennis P.

]]> 15a55962db2f2f824669ba6934f11230 Dennis P replied to the topic Real TD dash in a replica ? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-td-dash-in-a-replica/#post-308192 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:26:07 -0400 Hello again, Yes, that is what I would like to know.  Where did you get the Banjo style wheel, in the picture of your beautiful TDr dash ?  I meant to ask the question of Ed.  amazed and confused… Dennis P. 79 Fiber Fab MiGi, on 67 VW.

]]> 090e1adbe758fa6de2d9373814ca774b Dennis P replied to the topic Real TD dash in a replica ? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-td-dash-in-a-replica/#post-308189 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:57:01 -0400 Bill, where did you get that beautiful banjo steering wheel?    Your dash is really looking good.

]]> dc635f120bd90d298275109d3e2947a3 Dennis P replied to the topic Real TD dash in a replica ? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-td-dash-in-a-replica/#post-308157 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:29:33 -0400 cut a dash from apiece of scrap plywood.  cost 0.  my neighbor did for

 

 

 

 

 

cut a dash for 20 dollars worth of wood.  used the origional fiberglass dash as a template.  my neighbor  cut it.  if i did it, cost would havebeen zero.  how did you find the td dash piece?

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> 48510160c03e4ff9665ff73e62052567 Dennis P replied to the topic Exhaust Systems / Sounds in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/exhaust-systems-sounds/#post-308133 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:30:11 -0400 Hello,  I use a   Dennis Pstock exhaust but deleted the pipes with baffles and am running straight pipes..I t sounds as loud as a big Harley and supposedly adds a couple of hpower[?]  Nice and loud; drivers know I am on the road, even when they cannot see me!

]]> 25091d4ca7907587452249b7e8487769 Dennis P started the topic NewMember in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newmember/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:53:20 -0400 Hello,  DennisPantano,  We have a1979 MiGi  FiberFab VW1967,  Bought used and assembled. Put in alot of work and finally back on the road.  Have the car for 16 years and is has the body color grill.  I guess it is an early model.

]]> e241d791ce72e887752b13d89f5cab0e Dennis P started the topic New Shocks in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-shocks/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:43:15 -0400 Hello, after along  time off the road.  MiGi, fiberfag, finally backon theroad.  Need new shocks.  What are the best for handling?  Ibought it already poorly assembled and it has coil overs on the back,.  Rides like a truck . Tires  set at 21 fr and 24 rear.   Thanks, Dennis P

 

]]> f162d941d88f4cdf2c144e9e421dcac7 Dennis P replied to the topic Installing seat belts in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/installing-seat-belts/#post-237250 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:28:39 -0500   I know what I am driving, I just don’t want to go airborne.  My other car is a little MGB.  I shattered my knee in a 62 MGA, in 1965 and got back in it as soon as it came back from the body shop, and my cast came off.  The belts kept me in.  Thanks for the help.

]]> 7ddd66d8f40f38d66b56718bfe85d1fe Dennis P replied to the topic fried cylender # 3 in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fried-cylender-3/#post-237224 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:12:40 -0500 Well. Thank you very much.  I guess reruild it is !

]]> fd065d52972a83e645b1a39397d18bf0 Dennis P replied to the topic fried vw engine in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fried-vw-engine/#post-237231 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:18:46 -0500 Hi, thanks for the response.  Only #3 lost compression.  the local VW guy said it was probably from poor cooling of # 3 which was a problem on the 1500.  the car actually ran 6 miles home and just blew smoke.  It is presently very cold here, as soon as I get a mild day, I will pull the head.  Will check out Samba.  thanks Dennis

]]> 388ef736e1b45966985ab4f6681cc41b Dennis P replied to the topic Fog Lights in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fog-lights/#post-237187 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:09:44 -0500 hi,  I bought the same for my ff migi td and they look great, especially at $30 some odd for the pair.

]]> ea8564a06896b757699ed78bb89b464a Dennis P replied to the topic Top configuration in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/top-cnfiguratin/#post-237202 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:41:47 -0500   We are bafffled also, with our side curtains.  Zip and button up passenger, after they get in and then have someone snap the snaps on to the windshield, after the drive gets in.

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