Mark, I adapted MWS wire wheels to my TDr and it absolutely pushed the outside of the tire out substantially—so much so I ended up sectioning and widening my fenders.  (Blogged step-by-step at link).

If you wanted to go that route on your car I’d suggest getting a narrowed beam, They make a 2-inch narrowed one commercially that would have got th…[Read more]

Nice! I didn’t realize this about the original deal; your way makes more sense then.

Was gonna say take the body off and don’t cut the glass because you lose rigidity and body integrity. Then I saw the pic.

You have a tube frame! That is most excellent.

So all you need to preserve is the ability of that front lower rocker panel to stay put.

I’d extend the cut at the back of the hood straight down and then either cut a line…[Read more]

Check back then! We’ve not done a road trip in Bridget in ages.

Welcome Bruce and Ellen! Karen and I are in Baltimore. In range! Hope we can do a meetup some time before the next millenium.

Dale has it exactly right.

It is reported that Carlisle Events will change your showfield registration to 2021 on request. I’ve not requested this yet but at least a couple of guys have.

Carlisle 2020 Cancellation… A

fter holding out as long as possible for Covid – 19 situation to improve and after much sole searching, both Alan Merklin and I have decided that in the best interest of health and safety to cancel our Carlisle 2020 event. This was very difficult decision. We are sure that this is disappointing to all of our TDr…[Read more]

Looks great!

I posted a short test-drive vid yesterday.

https://youtu.be/qPXNBe_9908

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You’re right, re the paint. The more care you take the better it’ll end up looking.

Regarding the hood reinforcement, it depends on the hood. Some of them are a bit floppy, with no reinforcement. Some are floppy with wood spars glassed in underneath. Mine is a little floppy with a metal trim piece bolted through the middle, and some thin metal…[Read more]

Hey Robert, welcome to our little club.

And welcome to the exclusive club within the club! I.e.: the guys who figured out how to actually post photos!

Hey!

Hey glad you found us over here!

Welcome to the group, Mason. Good luck with the project!

That is very excellent indeed.

Weird.

I cranked the rear suspension up about half an inch and managed to leave the driveway without scraping the tail pipe. Then I put the car back in the garage so I can mess with the brakes: driver’s rear line hits the inner fenders so needs to be re-routed. I also need to bleed the system harder to get a higher pedal, and check to see if…[Read more]

Spyder is on the road for sorting.

I’ll be looking out for one for you, @Crash55.