MG TD Replica Car Club | Melvin Collins | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/fairwindsnc/activity/ Activity feed for Melvin Collins. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0cbe700e03e75bdf390bb82941df9c45 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263167 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:40:45 -0400 92 to 95 Mine is a Mishimoto aftermarket, from Summit Racing, plenty listed on ebay. Also a matchingfan shroud.

]]> e2035ee94c05e50805bdc5e7389e10a1 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Why not? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/why-not/#post-264439 Wed, 13 May 2015 08:10:09 -0400 Looks good to me. That extra bedroom could be a parts room. My wife and I live in a 600 sq ft one bed apartment above my 32 by 60 foot shop.Mel

]]> e4bbea29aecfed1ee54b309d5c48034f Melvin Collins replied to the topic Intro in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/intro-2/#post-264321 Sat, 02 May 2015 15:02:03 -0400 I used a 9 inch narrowed front suspension which is about a 48, 49 inch wheel mounting surface also a narrowed 8 inch rear. Info I found for track widths as followsVW 51.4 front 50.7 rearOriginal TD 47.2 front 50 rearMGB 49 front   

rear Check tommietd build also Gabe’s build is great

]]> 51426a981cbd75c40c3c4296afbf3f03 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/page/8/#post-254117 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:03:41 -0400 That sounds great. I’m interested to see it finished. Way to go! Clap

]]> 71fdeeaaa56d99c7a8449057c2317991 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Hood length on Ford CMC in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-length-on-ford-cmc/#post-263924 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:09:33 -0400 My ’82 Fiberfab, unmolested hood is 47 inches, I may not use it.Mel

]]> 8deb411e26653532f3eee2b2df6543dc Melvin Collins replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/page/8/#post-254115 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:05:39 -0400 Bill,Is your roll bar/cage outside the car?Mel

]]> ecdbff871ab78dc5f8c01107df27881a Melvin Collins replied to the topic Engine Turning in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-turning/#post-263610 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:54:30 -0400 here is a sample http://www.fpmmetals.com/automotive/auto-pic-gallery/nggallery/image/lotus-dash/

]]> 4d13e2fee0380306c74ee72c9030f349 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Engine Turning in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-turning/#post-263609 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:48:11 -0400 Here is a place to find engine turned metals.http://www.fpmmetals.com/

]]> 1035d7079e1d4b7fb161ccbd650f34b8 Melvin Collins replied to the topic HELP WITH GENERATOR in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263457 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 08:50:31 -0500 My 49 truck ran half of last summer on battery alone, until one day on the Blue Ridge Parkway it would not start from dead battery. Jumped it off, not parked on a hill. I replace the gen with an alternator. An old fashion  rebuild shop is in Mt Airy. I’ll have it rebuilt someday, $60 I believe. Must be one around you.And the gen and reg should…[Read more]

]]> b32c428aab983b6417e9113f61cb2386 Melvin Collins replied to the topic New Dash Project in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-dash-project/#post-263361 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:54:15 -0500 In the mail today, you should receive Monday, I’m told.It will be a little larger than real maybe 3/16, but you will need to trim to fit yours anyway.Good luck.

]]> 49fe33ff686dacac818c4a9b9226cb45 Melvin Collins replied to the topic New Dash Project in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-dash-project/#post-263359 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:03:09 -0500 I can trace my 1982 FF blank/uninstalled dash and send it to you, if you want. Maybe not in time for Saturday.

]]> 17694e4d84c6f9e52c88bc5d398f01a9 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263164 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:55:48 -0500 The lower support is bolted to the frame. I fabricated the frame from tubing.Cooling would be ok I would think, with a shroud maybe.photo will show the frame mounting to the head light piecemy apologies for the side ways photos. forgot to rotate in the editor

]]> 74ec81dd5f72024b7cb9ddbae8b95a83 Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261840 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:30:37 -0500 The body is a Fiberfab from 1982, VW based but built with a Ford 2.3.

]]> c3c82bf57b1c1b2ac9e91223162721f5 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263161 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:35:48 -0500 The radiator has 3 mounting points, 2 on the bottom and 1 at top centerI mounted a lower radiator support from 1 in square tubing with 2 cups sized for rubber bushings for the pins of the radiator. A frame of 3/4 inch tubing surrounds the outside front of the radiator, also welded to the lower support. This frame also support the fenders through…[Read more]

]]> 671db16ee73dc856b8a978f7214537e2 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263156 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:37:47 -0500 I,m using a Honda Civic radiator in my Fiberfab with Ford 2.3.

]]> 522b8bae7f6b036e39712b40e997dd8f Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261838 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:27:56 -0500 Bill,The transmission is a Mustang 4 speed, still looking for a 5 speed but not that important now since I have so many other things to do. The clutch master and pedal assy is from Speedway also the pull slave. I think they are rebranded Wilwood, very similar. The brake masters and pedals are Wilwood. Neat setup, there is a balance bar between…[Read more]

]]> a63320e078ed1c033944c9c7f34f45af Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261836 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:43:40 -0500 another photo

]]> 1466b4e232699aae72590cbd2c46bc25 Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261835 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:41:03 -0500 a couple photos showing fender mounting and hood support

]]> e1f5f2dcdeaa4264dbec803b9da30267 Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261832 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:58:11 -0400 I’m building a front engine TDr. I added brackets and a length of tubing at the edge of the fender.I’ll post photos later.

]]> 766d85a5381aeed3c64192ccb911291a Melvin Collins replied to the topic Soob sorting in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-sorting/page/3/#post-261151 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:23:23 -0400 Glad to see the progress sorry about the problems (x that challenges) I think you used the Honda radiator. I’m using the Honda replacement by Mishimoto from SUmmit, very good quality, of course not in service yet.

]]> 41ecd37973c9d045e6160c92937a63d3 Melvin Collins replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261830 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:55:19 -0400 I plan to make removable sides and hood from either crs or aluminum but not until next summertommietd build

]]> 7a2714d298318109eb3ed1860cf60b00 Melvin Collins replied to the topic new Member in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-23/#post-261451 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:05:11 -0400 Bill,Welcome, you will find lots of help here on the forum. Be very careful where you make your holes and cuts. On my Fiberfab kit many of the scribe lines were not accurate, so a lot of sitting and thinking goes into building one of these. Even though my kit is a vw based kit I am building it as a front engine 2.3 FordI built  the frame from…[Read more]

]]> d5df5d6a53c511b4598fb8838c84ba91 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Starting to Think About It Again in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starting-to-think-about-it-again/#post-261402 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:17:32 -0400 also using coil overs

]]> d88ca8c925a8cfbe4bd4c404f56c894f Melvin Collins replied to the topic Starting to Think About It Again in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starting-to-think-about-it-again/#post-261401 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:16:57 -0400 I got a ford 8 inch from currie narrowed to 49 inches. Centers are easy to find.

]]> 003f76802e77f3c0fe3ef9932271434a Melvin Collins replied to the topic Starting to Think About It Again in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starting-to-think-about-it-again/#post-261399 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 11:32:04 -0400 I used a fatmans front suspension. They can narrow the cross member and the rack to fit your frame andor the track you want. Mine is narrowed to 48 inches.

]]> b35fdf180f9c7b1e174f321afb6eac50 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Class Project in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/class-project/#post-261374 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:41:39 -0400 Welcome all to the forum. A great project for you, and you will find good advice from some talented members. Clap

]]> 244a7263314a7d0590a50207221dd7b5 Melvin Collins replied to the topic $900 Starting Bid and lots of TLC in Sunnyvale CA in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/900-starting-bid-and-lots-of-tlc-in-sunnyvale-ca/#post-261347 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:17:31 -0400 My kit was free, have not decided if it was a bargain. Well, I’m sure it will be great when finished.

]]> be140f7ac23b30d571d1b836670dab8e Melvin Collins replied to the topic For you rich guys out there! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/for-you-rich-guys-out-there/#post-261257 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:42:54 -0400 Clap great photo and art

]]> 36ba7052a61a3ce383dbd2a05cb5fbb1 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/page/2/#post-259495 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:08:22 -0400 Some more work done on the center console. I managed to put a tray toward the rear. It’s tacked in place now, a lot of tig welding to be done.

]]> 01873894ebe1ff06764baa9195121299 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/page/2/#post-259491 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:33:32 -0400 It’s been a while since posting, steady progress I guess. radiator support made, steering column and shafts with ujoints. and sheet metal work which I am learning as I go especially bead rolling the floor.The seat is a form to make from metal. I need more room in the back so it will be bomber style. It looks like I will be able to get the clutch…[Read more]

]]> 5a74b6715b7537a860f5441c968295fd Melvin Collins replied to the topic Miss Mary in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/miss-mary/#post-260581 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:29:15 -0400 Great work, keep at it.

]]> eca5abd7b0a7451d1d015533f47707f0 Melvin Collins replied to the topic carb in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb/#post-260552 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:12:50 -0400 If the coil is that hot you may need a resistor check with Bubba at this link.http://www.lindertech.com/bhrs/

]]> 6da837553212f93995eb5b7addc65071 Melvin Collins replied to the topic carb in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb/#post-260548 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:18:11 -0400 might be a coil getting hot

]]> e4a5c1d232c08607137938125673ce46 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Running fuel line in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-fuel-line/#post-260456 Mon, 26 May 2014 15:11:53 -0400 I would be concerned about moisture and rust out.

]]> 11912e12b7c1a5bc17acb61e550200e2 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/page/2/#post-259489 Thu, 22 May 2014 09:51:31 -0400 Hi all and to flashphotos of 8 inch ford and narrowed version.

]]> 1dc20410bcfe13973752ece92f9306fb Melvin Collins replied to the topic I need some help in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-some-help/#post-260413 Thu, 22 May 2014 09:39:10 -0400 This is for Flash,You may have a centered pinion yoke, sometimes ? one axle side is longer than the other. My 8 inch is that way so when it was narrowed I asked for centered pinion resulting in one axle longer than the other.I’ll post a photo on tommietd laterMelvin

]]> 413343491c9ed68c8fe1ef0c575b0a45 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Louvers anyone? in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/louvers-anyone/#post-257063 Wed, 21 May 2014 07:31:07 -0400 I plan to make 20 awg crs sides at some time in the future for my FF.Mel

]]> 22f2c2e42f2be0566efe53fa5cab61f0 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Our New Money Pit! in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/our-new-money-pit/#post-260414 Sun, 18 May 2014 16:09:47 -0400 Welcome to the group. Can you give more details of your TDrMelvin

]]> 57876fdfbb4af9d58e6cd9803f1efd01 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/page/2/#post-259488 Wed, 14 May 2014 16:54:43 -0400 Thanks Bill,I’ve been lookingMelvin

]]> 0936d310ac35ed12911b2e5fbe8db895 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259486 Wed, 14 May 2014 11:16:03 -0400 Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

]]> 0936d310ac35ed12911b2e5fbe8db895 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259486 Wed, 14 May 2014 11:16:03 -0400 Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

]]> 0936d310ac35ed12911b2e5fbe8db895 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259486 Wed, 14 May 2014 11:16:03 -0400 Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

]]> 0936d310ac35ed12911b2e5fbe8db895 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259486 Wed, 14 May 2014 11:16:03 -0400 Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

]]> 9f4a4f4abfdc10db6d46d3dbb4be0419 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/9/#post-258237 Wed, 14 May 2014 10:38:23 -0400 Sounds like you have had your issues to deal with, but you have overcome the difficulties. Thanks for posting the radiator mounts, that does help. You may want to isolate the bolts that go in the radiator sides to help prevent the aluminum corroding. Also that is the location for the fan shroud mounting. No reason it can’t serve as both. Thanks…[Read more]

]]> ff73f81d33a19700141a9cb2517ea7fe Melvin Collins replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/9/#post-258227 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:08:47 -0400 Thanks Ed looking forward to seeing it.Mel

]]> 2b1b44bb89967d8d3f274f82d4397d2b Melvin Collins replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/9/#post-258225 Mon, 05 May 2014 14:40:53 -0400 Ed,I’m using the same radiator that you used. I looked, blog and here, but did not see how you mounted it.If you will please describe, mostly interested in the bottom isolators.RegardsMel

]]> 555ae542e45a232756d81f48b1a2f640 Melvin Collins replied to the topic Happy Birthday Paul in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-birthday-paul/#post-260307 Fri, 02 May 2014 10:58:32 -0400 another happy, happy birthday  Clap

]]> 41c5bf4bfdf601c1e55029b5c265e25a Melvin Collins replied to the topic Carlisle 2014 - May 16-18 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2014-may-16-18/page/5/#post-258511 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:50:20 -0400 I made my arrangements to be at the event with wife Ginger. Driving up from Ennice, NC, 370 miles onThursday afternoon, Will attend Friday and maybe part of Sat. Looking forward to meeting all in person.Sorry no TDr this year.RegardsMel Collins

]]> 49fabc6cab3717fb5a6710b29adbb619 Melvin Collins replied to the topic a beautiful day in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-beautiful-day/#post-260149 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:20:00 -0400 Bill,A hungry 4 V? what kind of motor did you build?Mel

]]> 97537d2464e3b1301e962c8cbf6a1885 Melvin Collins replied to the topic a beautiful day in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-beautiful-day/#post-260147 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:51:13 -0400 Bill,So sorry for today’s gremlin, I suppose it takes a while to find all after a winter layup. Good luck from now on.After positioning the engine at a good height I may still be able to use the mech pump, but I’m becoming convinced to use a electric pump. Is yours wired to a separate switch as well as the ignition? What is the psi of your new…[Read more]

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