MG TD Replica Car Club | Dick | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/dickh/activity/ Activity feed for Dick. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 22cbf0687311dea9fc56ec5572c5385e Dick replied to the topic This Lady is welcome in my MGTDr anytime in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/this-lady-is-welcome-in-my-mgtdr-anytime/#post-263331 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:55:30 -0500 This did happen to me! Two years ago, I went to a cruise in. The lady marshaling the cars, a friend of mine, parked me next to a black Enzo Ferrari. Now that is one cool, not to mention expensive car. The owner obviously didn’t like being next to a kit car, so I parked as far away as I could. I joined the guys admiring the Enzo, but the owner…[Read more]

]]> d103e3d13515d9185cbded14601ba2a8 Dick replied to the topic $34,5000 What is it??? in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/345000-what-is-it/#post-263298 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:29:44 -0500 Definitely a Flat Rad Morgan, probably a 1938 or so.  Good price at $34,500.

]]> adca7835978821454099313487c78497 Dick replied to the topic Keeping the Cats Out in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/keeping-the-cats-out/#post-262700 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:38:49 -0500 You might try sprinkling cat repellant or pepper on the ground underneath the cars.

]]> f57ec0cad4a8ad38056e7b234160f409 Dick replied to the topic Disk Brakes in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/disk-brakes/#post-262641 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:32:27 -0500 Ed,Excellent advice and I will follow it. I’ll let you know how it works out.

]]> 76a1882ea3ad4a64b5470baf69f0f770 Dick replied to the topic Disk Brakes in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/disk-brakes/#post-262634 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:15:52 -0500 The brakes have always had a long pedal throw that goes about half way down before engaging. From that point on, the brakes work fine. I’ve worked the problem, talked to lots of folks, but no luck. A friend mentioned going disks all around, and as I just put Dayton wire knock offs on, am thinking about it.

]]> 13366505b1b6cfabe44bcd3bc04f153b Dick replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262316 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:22:30 -0500 I think the wheels came off a 1976 Chevette, the donor car for my engine, transmission, rear end, and running gear. Quite a few cars use the 4x100mm lug bolt pattern.

]]> 8deb837906d4b661adbfeabb754d74a0 Dick replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262314 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:15:47 -0500 I live near Sacramento, CA

]]> a88d7dfce7193bfa6af611521a3a2840 Dick replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262308 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:40:15 -0500 Hey, I’ve got five 14×6, four lug x100mm pattern, powder coated wheels, with 175×70 Bridgestone tires (less than 3000 miles).  Free to anyone who can use them and will pick up. 

 
]]> f47429b974830d9c08b30de366d9ba14 Dick replied to the topic TDr as tow car? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-as-tow-car/#post-262237 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:37:32 -0500 I talked to a trailer dealership and Jerry B., a fellow TDr owner and one savvy dude. Both said don’t do it. Oh, well. It was a fun idea.

]]> a8648506d0c84935722c6d510c85f7e7 Dick replied to the topic NJ Legislation - Kits w/Year of Original in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/nj-legislatin-kits-wyear-of-original/#post-240582 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:35:17 -0400 California’s legislature actually did something right when it passed SB100 (Senate Bill). It allows 500 cars a year to be registered as specialty built, such as hot rods and kit cars, that are exempt from safety and emission requirements. My 52 TDr BCW is registered as a 1961. I’m told that it added $1000 to the value. Anyway, I hope so.…[Read more]

]]> 6d2d6bf0b8420025fc9af99577f9b380 Dick replied to the topic New Wires in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-wires/#post-260787 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:10:39 -0400 15 inch

]]> 84b85e569068aec0113e6cdb049656c5 Dick replied to the topic New Wires in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-wires/#post-260784 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:12:50 -0400 I did it by being incredibly stupid. I saw a similar set on an MGB and called Dayton Wire Wheels to find out how much.   In a weak moment, I ordered a set and one thing led to another. Then I found the MG logo on Abington Spares and ordered it for the spare tire. All I had to do was drill a hole in the spinner cap and fabricate a bracket. Th…[Read more]

]]> 32f04d0a4a5e9e03130b618677ad6d12 Dick replied to the topic a beautiful day in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-beautiful-day/#post-260150 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:22:08 -0400 Lovely wire wheels! I was wondering what size and the make.

]]> 654d4813372b77cd422f94111e27f64a Dick replied to the topic Dreamer in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dreamer/#post-259990 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:26:00 -0400 I had one of Montie’s moments a few years ago at a cruise in. The lady marshaling the cars told me to park next to a black Enzo Ferrari, one awesome, not mention expensive car. The dufus driving it might have been able to find the spare tire. I joined a group of admiring guys, while their wife’s, SOs, and GFs, checked out my BCW TDr. A…[Read more]

]]> 53a7b706d814e8db1118a5f9cd31e8fc Dick replied to the topic The Red Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-red-car-2/#post-254721 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:46:08 -0500 This is so cool. What a great group!

]]> 1a1a508bed62de6a2ed48b298348ea74 Dick replied to the topic Wire Wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-11/#post-258901 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:31:28 -0500 All this really helps. Thanks. Drilling out the rear brake drums to a 4×4.5 bolt pattern should not be a problem, but I have disk brakes on the front. Can a machine shop handle that without braking the bank?

]]> 32648d64997eef012f2df631dd9eb9e9 Dick replied to the topic LeMans, 1956, in a D-Type (with the champ) in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lemans-1956-in-a-d-type-with-the-champ/#post-255830 Sun, 12 May 2013 21:48:58 -0400 Mike Hawthorne was wrongly blamed for the horrendous 1955 crash that killed 80 spectators. He was later exonerated but the rumors still persist.

]]> c5d44262e6cf75343d1dbc6295fc123e Dick replied to the topic Lucas Prince of Darkness in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lucas-prince-of-darkness/#post-255304 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:06:47 -0400 My Prince of Darkness story. It was the late 1950’s, I was in college and had a 1952 MG TD. I lusted after a very pretty lass – lusting was about all we did in those days. She finally went to a dance with me, and we connected. As we drove back to the campus, I knew I was going to score – a good night kiss. Suddenly, the driving lights went out.…[Read more]

]]> 03ce21593900fa9c01361aec29a811f5 Dick replied to the topic The Red Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-red-car-2/#post-254709 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:23:11 -0400 Just add my name and date on the front fly leaf: Dick Herman, Feb 2013

]]> 2d54cadc57156917e67c3de6cd18bb4a Dick replied to the topic happy birthday in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday/#post-254956 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:30:40 -0400 Smitty, unless your birthday is on Feb 1, you ain’t the oldest.

]]> c6db72224ab6dbe846115fa99e126c53 Dick replied to the topic The Red Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-red-car-2/#post-254703 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:20:13 -0500 Roy,Thanks. The ready help and things like this are what I like about this group.

]]> 3fa7266c6cf07e8a5c8115050b2f640a Dick replied to the topic The Red Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-red-car-2/#post-254700 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:54:41 -0500 mrimd, 

Sorry, but I sent it to Royal.  I’ll ask him to send it on to you. You can send him a private message with your mailing address.  It is a fun read.
]]> b3135e2b4ed4326c25e57f43255a84e8 Dick replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/4/#post-253111 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:10:29 -0500 Ordered the gas cap and hose.  The measurements are right and it should fit.

Many thanks.
]]> 9f9127aa5f349f949fb5d3f39e72c302 Dick replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/4/#post-253108 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:34:07 -0500 Holy Mackerel! Where did you find that gas cap and the connections? I’ve been looking for one, but have limited space to install. The base has to be 2 3/4″ x 3″.

]]> 18bc1db4dc0d9d1b431fabef27424582 Dick 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-254583 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:22:49 -0500 The photographer took my card and said he would send a photo, but he never did. I just hope my MG does NOT show up,on some adult web page.

]]> 7d9ba884629121c07d48ab8f82e60cc6 Dick 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-254574 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:17:28 -0500 It was an April Sunday, two years ago. I drove my BCW 52 TD to a EuroSunday cruise in that caters to European cars, Ferraris, Aston Martins, exotic stuff. The organizer directed me to a spot next to a black Enzo Ferrari. I protested, but she insisted. I parked as far from the Enzo as I could and went over to talk to the owner – a clueless doc…[Read more]

]]> 5e05509602b5838529e7fcb510ebca2c Dick replied to the topic Valve Job in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-job-2/#post-254362 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:06:39 -0500 Re: wire wheels. I found the MWS web site and the wheels may be a go. But where do I find the TR3/4 hubs?My hubs have a four-bolt, 100 mm spacing, patterns.

]]> 13000118cca36c8dad2ecca6d0cf4d0d Dick replied to the topic Valve Job in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-job-2/#post-254359 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:22:42 -0500
Re: TD-ish wheels. When I bought the BCW, it was a basket case, barely running, and unsafe at any speed. It had fake wire-basket wheel covers that were in terrible shape.  I pulled them off and was surprised at how close the wheels were to the originals.  But there was no way to mount a standard MG hubcap.  I took one of the wheels to a hu…

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]]> 252f5dbf49f6cb07211e90baaa3eed64 Dick replied to the topic Valve Job in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-job-2/#post-254357 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:14:58 -0500 I just made my exhaust manifold look pretty. I went through the smog exemption routine here in California, it’s call SB100 and applies to speciality cars, hot rods, etc.  Once I got a number, the first thing I did was to rip off the air pump and heat shields. The car actually ran better.  But I still had to take it to a “referee station” to f…[Read more]

]]> 8c1922db3d2d1003d34d9806f33bad87 Dick replied to the topic Valve Job in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-job-2/#post-254352 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:39:32 -0500 With everything looking pretty, back on goes the head.  Time-Serts works perfectly.  Of course, I forget to install the guides on top of the valves (pesky little devils).  Off comes the head, back to Auto Zone for a new head gasket.  By now they know me well and they are on a first name basis with my credit card. Now everything is reinstalled, new…

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]]> 7c41fd7c5329f00306c696473a8b5651 Dick replied to the topic Damaged threads in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/damaged-threads/#post-253524 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:22:30 -0500 To answer Dan R’s question, I only have a Haines repair manual for a Chevette. The threads for one head bolt in the engine block are damaged and look like they have been repaired before. They are much shinier than the threads in the other holes. I ‘m guessing they were repaired using a Heli-coil repair kit. I’m not sure how to proceed at this…[Read more]

]]> 22e34f6bb829b71a2babbe74fd71572b Dick replied to the topic A weird one in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-weird-one/#post-253465 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:08:16 -0500 Ooops, sorry. I didn’t explain it very well. The exhaust manifold is on the right side of the head, with no problem with the bolts that hold it on. There are eight bolts, two per exhaust port. I can line up the four rear bolt holes on the manifold with the proper bolt holes on the head, but then the four front holes on the manifold will not…[Read more]

]]> 97d4309cf516d682e287e259824e3f7f Dick replied to the topic A weird one in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-weird-one/#post-253463 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:11:21 -0500 Nothing worked! I heated the head in the oven and used spreaders. Nada! Zilch! So I solved that problem by getting another exhaust manifold from Rick Drake. And that led to problem number two. See new post on head bolt threads.DickH2012-12-22 18:36:18

]]> 3048e1e4737065cc117dbee87bcc44cb Dick replied to the topic A weird one in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-weird-one/#post-253461 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:31:12 -0500 Obviously, that didn’t work. I was trying to upload photos of the problem and of the spreader I made using a socket and a bolt.

]]> cf66198ca76dc727f86c84f8957f7332 Dick replied to the topic A weird one in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-weird-one/#post-253460 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:28:48 -0500 Hopefully, this works and you can see how the bolt holes do not align with the head

]]> aee055378c00c044cc84d2c9501256a9 Dick replied to the topic Need Carb Advice 1977 Chevette in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-carb-advice-1977-chevette/#post-251978 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:19:32 -0400 I have a one barrel carb and would like to upgrade. Is it a bolt on or do I need a new manifold?

]]> 7d35eebb6b7dcd9d8369c341cc45b441 Dick replied to the topic Shock compression in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shock-compression/#post-252016 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:47:15 -0400 To answer Royal’s question:  His and billnparts earlier posts got me to thinking.  With the shocks installed, I measured the distance between the shock’s attachment points on the ground – 11 inches, and when jacked up – 12 inches.  Then I removed the shocks and repeated both measurements with the same results. Thanks to earlier posts, I had al…[Read more]

]]> bacd32bc827c0f760630eee939bcad88 Dick replied to the topic Shock compression in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shock-compression/#post-252013 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:17:02 -0400 Wow. Problem solved!  Thanks for all the help.  I installed Monroe 5811s on the front.  The steering bounce is gone, and while the ride is still stiff, the improvement in steering is much improved, like in fantastic.

]]> 4d6add4ca7aa03e5f839b74ee1fe1734 Dick replied to the topic Shock compression in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shock-compression/#post-252010 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:02:38 -0400 I just checked with the car on the ground. The shocks are fully compressed.

]]> 2daf1441f2fed09218f4ed12f8c3f1e8 Dick replied to the topic Shock compression in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shock-compression/#post-252006 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:51:43 -0400 The shocks are the same length. The front suspension has always been stiff with a little steering bounce.

]]> 3bf2727425a9b0fc4725c032c48a1148 Dick replied to the topic gelcoat in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gelcoat/#post-250742 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:55:21 -0400 I use 3M Fiberglas Cleaner and Polish from West Marine. But it takes a lot of elbow grease on the hard spots.

]]> 0d6b99ba0c8b6de0427e06ef4d817903 Dick replied to the topic Change of plans in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/change-of-plans/#post-250418 Mon, 07 May 2012 21:54:41 -0400 Thanks, guys.  I’m having a professional appraise the car next week.  I will let you know, but I’m in no big hurry.

]]> 78382f0447a7159f3039a5f5fff5e918 Dick replied to the topic Change of plans in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/change-of-plans/#post-250414 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:22:47 -0400 The engine

]]> 62bec5182fae92c70ce1deb5a6c82cd4 Dick replied to the topic Change of plans in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/change-of-plans/#post-250413 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:20:46 -0400 Photos:

]]> 4d1d105907164d6d934f5f4f5ec124fc Dick replied to the topic Starter replacement fun in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starter-replacement-fun/#post-250042 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:05:03 -0400 I think I found all the screws. Are there any hidden ones?

]]> d5b532ec181f85240a5d5a2c04ad49c4 Dick replied to the topic Wire Wheels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-9/#post-250072 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:59:27 -0400 Thanks for all the advice. The hunt is on.

]]> 2229f042036a8ad27bac18c0d4a4baf2 Dick replied to the topic Starter replacement fun in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starter-replacement-fun/#post-250038 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:44:19 -0400 How hard is it to remove the vertical left side of the hood to get at the starter?

]]> b941166938d79ffd94660431b4d5e050 Dick replied to the topic Another project reported in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/#post-244615 Thu, 26 May 2011 17:15:16 -0400 Welcome aboard. This is a great site with lots of mutual support. I
live in Sacramento and have a BCW Chevette based MG. The drive
train is right out of a 1976 Chevette and the Haines manual is very
helpful. Also the wiring appears to be lifted out of the Chevette.

]]> b941166938d79ffd94660431b4d5e050 Dick replied to the topic Another project reported in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/#post-244615 Thu, 26 May 2011 17:15:16 -0400 Welcome aboard. This is a great site with lots of mutual support. I
live in Sacramento and have a BCW Chevette based MG. The drive
train is right out of a 1976 Chevette and the Haines manual is very
helpful. Also the wiring appears to be lifted out of the Chevette.

]]> d6d2b20c3a509c677aacf729b2cb2edb Dick replied to the topic Newbie looking for advice in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-looking-for-advice/#post-244243 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:10:27 -0400 Zarco, welcome to the Forum. There’s a lot of good advice here. I
drive a BCW Chevette based TD replica and live in California. Try to
buy a car that is already registered as a 1975 or earlier so you will be
exempt from smog requirements. Failing that, try to get an SB100
exemption. It’s a hassle but worth it. My car was registered as a…[Read more]

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