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dggrant replied to the topic In want of a windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted 11 years, 2 months ago

Just had a new one made. Having tried all the usual suspects like safelite and glass providers I ended up going to a classic car shop here in Pittsburgh who had “their glass guy” make a new one based on my old split one. It didn’t seem to be a big deal.Bill (crash55)was nice enough to do a template of his Fiberfab windshield as it is still off the…[Read more]
dggrant replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 4 months ago

Annie’s home!!!

With a brand new windshield! Thank you to everyone for keeping me on the straight and narrow. As you know, I spent 5 weeks working with Safelite before they gave up. Then found Fort Pitt Classic Autos here in Pittsburgh via my TDR buddy Bill (crash55). Another five weeks there discovering that Annie is not a Fiberfab as Bill let me…

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dggrant replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Membership 11 years, 4 months ago

Welcome aboard!
dggrant replied to the topic New Allison owner in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 4 months ago

Welcome
dggrant replied to the topic Just joined in the forum Membership 11 years, 4 months ago

Welcome aboard!
dggrant replied to the topic Clutch cable issue in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 4 months ago

Wow, another reason that Annie is not a Fiberfab!

She seems to be one but with too many differences which are now:

Shorter windshield

TD badges on Steering wheel and radiator

5 gal gas tank

Nifty compartment under hood

Plain dashboard.

Clutch cable needs to be shorterned.

She doesn’t seem to fall into any of the other major manufacturers. So I…

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dggrant replied to the topic Clutch cable issue in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 4 months ago

Thanks guys. I had been telling them that the frame had not been shorterned. Didn’t even think about the pedals being moved

I called and they had just worked it out themselves by looking at the snapped version which was looped and clamped (Duh).
dggrant replied to the topic Alan Merklins PA Palooza – Sept. 14 in the forum Clubs and Show 11 years, 5 months ago

Sorry, Annie is still in the shop (4 weeks now). If she is back by then I might make it.
dggrant replied to the topic new to group in the forum Rules and Etiquette 11 years, 5 months ago

Welcome aboard
dggrant replied to the topic Newb Intro in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 5 months ago

To add my 2 cents. I lived in Fairlawn before moving to Upper Saddle River. Had an office in Parsippany and known Lake Hopatcong real well. I’m originally from the UK but now live in Pittsburgh. When asked where my accent is from (Cockney Jock) I typically say New Jersey!
dggrant replied to the topic Newb Intro in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 5 months ago

Welcome aboard! I lived in Northern New Jersey for 16 years (Soprano country ;-))

This forum is great!!
dggrant replied to the topic I Got It. in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 5 months ago

Welcome aboard!
dggrant replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 5 months ago

Welcome Mike

You have come to the right place.

The guys on this forum are brilliant!
dggrant replied to the topic SS100 Available in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 11 years, 5 months ago

I had a close look at them and I think they are actually a 7″ light set way back in an oversized chrome housing.
dggrant replied to the topic SS100 Available in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 11 years, 5 months ago

It looks like the Antique and Classic version.

Opps, have I dropped myself in it about your Duchess

Don’t you have “lucky” rear lights like me?
dggrant replied to the topic SS100 Available in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 11 years, 5 months ago

Paul, you are a scholar Sir!

The Fiberfab was a punt on my behalf as was the additional of the word Jaguar (I saw the leaping mascot). I am a Jag man myself but have never owned a SS100.

This particular replica seems an odd mixture, to my eye, of SS100 shape but “Dune buggy” bumpers and tail lights. I wish they wouldn’t do that.
dggrant replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 6 months ago

Thx Paul (and everyone else) I suppose it wouldn’t be a “hobby” car if there was nothing to do. 🙂 I have learnt that :Lexan can only be used for side and rear windows and definitely not main windshield! Funny Safelite don’t know that!I will post solution when I have one.
dggrant replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 6 months ago

Thinking about this it could well be a crack due to stress and not because it was hit with a stone. I don’t remember any stone hitting it and there doesn’t seem to be any chip. So it could well fall under the “Eddie Theory”. Safelite say they went thru 4 windshields with each one cracking. On the other hand the windshield wasn’t cracked when I got…[Read more]
dggrant replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 6 months ago

Hi Ed:I’ll check that out. I’m no mechanic so this is fast getting out of my level of comfort. I think the Safelite guys just didn’t want to do it hence the “Bent frame” and Lexan solution offered. Thankfully, you guys in the forum have been much more supportive 🙂 . Bill (crash55) my local MG buddy is calling around some of his friends and my…[Read more]
dggrant replied to the topic Windshield Glass Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 6 months ago

Apparently, Lexan comes in two types. The more expensive (obviously) is used in Race cars and for windows of construction vehicles. I will check state regs just in case.
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