MG TD Replica Car Club | Gabor Kesseru | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/gkesseru/activity/ Activity feed for Gabor Kesseru. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c42b0a70999923c636f8f7d093c27b38 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Ford chassis in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-chassis/#post-261689 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:37:31 -0500 Sounds like what I did, throwing out a Chevette frame and building a frame for a Ford driveline. See build thread called Building Alfred.

]]> 1713282410c2a04212c2e7b78a0d8b67 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic 200hp VW TDr? Emma lives! in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/200hp-vw-tdr-emma-lives/#post-260325 Wed, 07 May 2014 19:23:11 -0400 The valve cover is connected to the rest of the crankcase via the oil drainback scheme. Blow-by from a leaking piston ring would cause increased pressure in the crankcase and this is one really common  way for valve cover gaskets to get blown.

]]> 3f1779a29fc8d1b8dd288e00513b5d30 Gabor Kesseru 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/6/#post-258524 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:10:51 -0400 We bought a mountain home in Pine, CO. About 40 minutes SW of Denver. It’s all about the grandchildren that live in Denver.

]]> 236ca684f95e1998c20bf358745fad00 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Fan shroud in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fan-shroud/#post-260257 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:13:58 -0400 No shroud on mine. Too hard to line up fan with radiator. Gauge reads 200 degrees but a thermometer at upper hose is usually 185. No overheating so far.

]]> a8e5ea9c36e31c8a64252cf532607276 Gabor Kesseru 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/6/#post-258522 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:05:31 -0400 Just received my sticker yesterday. Also received a firm date for the moving van that will take us from Maryland to Colorado. Both to happen on May 16th. Trying to figure out how I can spend May 16th supervising the move and then going to Carlisle after house is empty. My wife asked where we can sleep on 16th. Told her I do have a hotel…[Read more]

]]> cc05d12c8bd1a60d8a86fce3a2087e65 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/7/#post-258188 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 07:06:19 -0400 Now where have I seen this before? Oh yeah, it’s on my Alfred…

]]> 6308ded37138a9da9e84a3b3b584ba48 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Parts & Stuff in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/parts-stuff/#post-258381 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:22:25 -0400 I also have a perfect Fiberfab dash for sale.Gabe

]]> 6a098f5b18cdadc9229bd4bb8389c3e4 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Spun It and Bearing Spun Again in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spun-it-and-bearing-spun-again/#post-260010 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:01:48 -0400 I used one of the new one-wire alternators. Works great but had one problem. It drained the battery after a while. I had to install a relay to disconnect it when key is off. No problems after that. Was told that the alt I used is a racing alternator and those guys don’t worry about drain current.

]]> 28629801f49e243974aa1192478aad97 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/7/#post-258171 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:42:38 -0400 There’s nothing like a good old hardware store solution. Getting soooo close.

]]> 95f47a33786662e170b8a403fb3a8f95 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Faux TD Gas Filler Cap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/faux-td-gas-filler-cap/#post-260029 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:04:05 -0400 Mine came from here…

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]]> 2f4676a1d9a82f58acda5f0d855a230c Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259483 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:56:39 -0400 The car tracks very well. The major difference I have found between this car and others I have had is that it “likes” to enter a curve much more than others and I have to be more aware when exiting the curve. But that’s a good thing. Just have to get used to it to take advantage of this feature. I have yet to drive it hard in a very curvy road as…[Read more]

]]> 2f4676a1d9a82f58acda5f0d855a230c Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259483 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:56:39 -0400 The car tracks very well. The major difference I have found between this car and others I have had is that it “likes” to enter a curve much more than others and I have to be more aware when exiting the curve. But that’s a good thing. Just have to get used to it to take advantage of this feature. I have yet to drive it hard in a very curvy road as…[Read more]

]]> 2f4676a1d9a82f58acda5f0d855a230c Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259483 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:56:39 -0400 The car tracks very well. The major difference I have found between this car and others I have had is that it “likes” to enter a curve much more than others and I have to be more aware when exiting the curve. But that’s a good thing. Just have to get used to it to take advantage of this feature. I have yet to drive it hard in a very curvy road as…[Read more]

]]> 2f4676a1d9a82f58acda5f0d855a230c Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259483 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:56:39 -0400 The car tracks very well. The major difference I have found between this car and others I have had is that it “likes” to enter a curve much more than others and I have to be more aware when exiting the curve. But that’s a good thing. Just have to get used to it to take advantage of this feature. I have yet to drive it hard in a very curvy road as…[Read more]

]]> 7512f073341d7a241ed9c3e5fc09f784 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259481 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:11:33 -0400 Mel: Looking real good.–I used a stock Cobra II 8″ rear, with leaf spring brackets cut off and replaced with scratch built brackets for a fox-body trailing arm.Front crossmember was out of a 76 Mustang II. I did not use drop spindles, instead moved the whole crossmember up 1 1/4 inches. Same effect, no cost.Frame clearance is designed for 5″…[Read more]

]]> 7512f073341d7a241ed9c3e5fc09f784 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259481 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:11:33 -0400 Mel: Looking real good.–I used a stock Cobra II 8″ rear, with leaf spring brackets cut off and replaced with scratch built brackets for a fox-body trailing arm.Front crossmember was out of a 76 Mustang II. I did not use drop spindles, instead moved the whole crossmember up 1 1/4 inches. Same effect, no cost.Frame clearance is designed for 5″…[Read more]

]]> 7512f073341d7a241ed9c3e5fc09f784 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259481 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:11:33 -0400 Mel: Looking real good.–I used a stock Cobra II 8″ rear, with leaf spring brackets cut off and replaced with scratch built brackets for a fox-body trailing arm.Front crossmember was out of a 76 Mustang II. I did not use drop spindles, instead moved the whole crossmember up 1 1/4 inches. Same effect, no cost.Frame clearance is designed for 5″…[Read more]

]]> 7512f073341d7a241ed9c3e5fc09f784 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259481 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:11:33 -0400 Mel: Looking real good.–I used a stock Cobra II 8″ rear, with leaf spring brackets cut off and replaced with scratch built brackets for a fox-body trailing arm.Front crossmember was out of a 76 Mustang II. I did not use drop spindles, instead moved the whole crossmember up 1 1/4 inches. Same effect, no cost.Frame clearance is designed for 5″…[Read more]

]]> 540dbdab3de78e969e706cd894a32efe Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/6/#post-258158 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:59:29 -0400 The flexible bumper type of epoxy should be able to work for your filler tube. I would cut out the extra, split the removed portion and glue it all back together. You’re a handy guy, after all of the other stuff, this is easy.

]]> e989eb7b158cb3fed041870a10188070 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Crankshaft Binding in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/crankshaft-binding/#post-259972 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:01:43 -0500 A professional transmission mechanic friend of mine showed me how to use Vaseline jelly to hold parts in place during assembly. It all melts as soon as engine is started.

]]> 38c7977236f63d569157e0df4208ab12 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Ford into Chevette in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-into-chevette/#post-259859 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:30:20 -0500 From what I learned during my donor car search, the Fiero and the Chevette shared from suspension parts, but the Fiero was wider. I sincerely doubt that the Chevette rear can stand up to a Chevy 350.

]]> 8d5a1c78c45ccc349e3a58bc6a940a52 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Front and rear track in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-and-rear-track/#post-259959 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:42:11 -0500 This site will give you the specs for nearly every car.http://www.automobile-catalog.com/
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]]> 5c8c5365be1663b3b5f1e00e59013e24 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Langan's other rides in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/langans-other-rides/#post-259921 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:50:46 -0500 Love the rake….

]]> 2f4872ad6d54967b464d7fa3fd71afda Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259872 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:58:13 -0500 Before I built, I looked into several different approaches of engine, transmission and rear end. the hardest part was to find a rear narrow enough (without putting out a pile of money to narrow one). Possible approaches were MGB, Pinto/Mustang II, Chevy S10 V6, a 3.0 boat engine, and the 6cyl that used to be in Post Office Jeeps. I also looked…[Read more]

]]> 21143e1105b865871bf5ecaace5b761e Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Ford into Chevette in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-into-chevette/#post-259857 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:40:29 -0500 I went through something very similar with a Chevette based kit that I turned into a Mustang II V-6 based car. Suggest you read my entire build thread. It’s under My Projects, Building Alfred.Good luck.

]]> 4d0a4b1defbad92273c46443194403a2 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Meyers Manx on National Historic Vehicle Register in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/meyers-manx-on-national-historic-vehicle-register/#post-259802 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:52:00 -0500 Bill: Is that picture of your feet sticking out from under your car at VA beach part of the doc set?

]]> f6fc03fce5b5c6d4c54beded9e947488 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor... :-) in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ed-called-me-a-traitor/#post-259766 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:12:01 -0500 That’s quite a smile you’re sporting, Paul…..

]]> 9b59fafe85b0a601ac8c7a1e3f98e097 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic This Project Keeps Following Me in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/this-project-keeps-following-me/#post-259750 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:04:09 -0500 First thing you should do is take some pictures and post them here. We will all look at them and you will get a lot of experience based comments.  You can attach pictures using the little tree symbol when you post your message. Looking forward to meeting you.Gabor also know as Gabe….

]]> 14001a0a3bdb2f58aae02948fe6f549e Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Snow Bug... in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/snow-bug/#post-259683 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:25:00 -0500 If I had to mount a pickup bed I think that the short and narrow Ford Model T pickup bed style would work with the lines of an MG TD.

]]> fcb10eade67929247043fc3e78751e6e Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Nice, but what a price! in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/nice-but-what-a-price/#post-259543 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:59:55 -0500 A little math: The ad says that the interior took 500 hours of custom work. 500 hours times $75 (a reasonable price for interior work) is $37,500. Even at only $50 per it’s $25,000 just for the interior. The interior looks really good, but not $25,000 to $37,500 good.

]]> 1a2161131d8d2e6a3c92fc8e301e20a6 Gabor Kesseru 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/4/#post-258474 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:48:18 -0500 I will be there with Alfred Friday through Sunday.I won’t know if my wife Nita will be there until then.

]]> 7e42aa7d11766ef54bdc08645d44d5ef Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Tommie TD in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tommie-td/#post-259466 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:55:10 -0500 Don’t hesitate to ask anything….I usually check in every day (except for the last week, went skiing).

]]> 963d0cd538bbd8910afbe863b2608d1e Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Cabin heat alternative.. in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cabin-heat-alternative/#post-259350 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:59:06 -0500 I used the Jeg’s 28000 BTU model. Same price. It works great, mounting was not bad. Comes with all controls. Instead of hoses, I mounted a heater grill from Lowe’s in front of it. It will keep you warm with top down.

]]> 6248966b0cb3e414e297397f4c8be868 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic The Black Hole in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-black-hole/#post-259221 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:05:35 -0500 I have never had any luck getting sanding lines of less than 1500 out by compounding. Actually I recommend finishing with 2000, or even better 3000 before compounding. I use 1000 or less only when there is a run or a blemish. Whenever sanding with a lower grit, always go through he intermediate grits before ending up with your final one.

]]> 644b23863270206c9093f780679aae19 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Merry Christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-3/#post-259162 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 23:10:44 -0500 Just to make you guys a little jealous, here’s a pair of Christmas goodies all the way from England. It helps to have a daughter that lives in London.

]]> e2babf503291f48b8f49da681f2e76e1 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Spare tire musings.... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spare-tire-musings/#post-259198 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:52:53 -0500 My Chrysler Crossfire had no spare from the factory. It came with a can of Fix-a-flat and a small compressor. No spare is not too unusual now.

]]> 9ae7ba365b2f4a01b20b553339ea540f Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Merry Christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-3/#post-259147 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:30:02 -0500 Merry Christmas to all my new friends. You guys make me feel like we’ve known each other for years….

]]> a90a0c6207525f0bb0cc816b52d1afef Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Driveshaft disconnect in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/driveshaft-disconnect/#post-259112 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:45:45 -0500 If there is no convenient place to hang the disconnected driveshaft, many people carry a spare front yoke to seal the trannie and remove the driveshaft completely.

]]> 8052a860ee19b153409343363d6cf59d Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/10/#post-253256 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:55:15 -0500 24″ diameter tires, whether using 13, 14, 15 or in my case 16″ wheels.

]]> 90e659d7b43b5c0b8699b1f362ead24f Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic LED Parking and Turn Signal Bulb Question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-parking-and-turn-signal-bulb-question/#post-258965 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:55:54 -0500 Bare LEDs need resistors but packaged LED bulbs generally have built in resistors, but you will need an electronic flasher instead of the heat driven one you now have.

]]> 4f66e34b2e10a779816d1cc7b616b3d5 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Carb-dist matching in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb-dist-matching/#post-257458 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:49:55 -0500 Who said timing is simple? My race car builder neighbor came over, turned the distributor and set the timing by ear. He said Cologne engines never pay attention to the timing marks. He did the same for the carb. Now it starts really easy and pulls well. Can’t beat 30 years of race car experience.

]]> 68b98acfcb4efa374601a3cd99075663 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Carb-dist matching in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb-dist-matching/#post-257456 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:16:29 -0500 I do similar with one change. Instead of pulling a plug and looking for a spark I hook up a test lamp to the dist/coil hot wire and slowly turn the dist until the light just turns on. Do this a couple of times turning the dist back and forth to get rid of any gear slop. You can turn the crank to exactly the timing angle you want and set up the…[Read more]

]]> 6480517253c8640a02a207b0d4fa5b1e Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/9/#post-253252 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:06:53 -0500 The bottom of the frame is exactly 5″ from the ground, front to back. That’s with 24″ diameter tires. The Mustang II (and Pinto) crossmember has a flat bottom and an angled top. It’s important to make sure that the bottom is parallel to the ground and not the top. That is why the front frame member is angled front to back. Yes it’s to tilt the top…[Read more]

]]> ba29e3dc2a261ebd4b29d4b7b62273ef Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic 2014 Calendar? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2014-calendar/page/2/#post-257930 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 11:00:56 -0500 Ed: Sign me up for two please,Gabor

]]> c5c846320f2fda4699760fc7a83862ab Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/9/#post-253250 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:17:26 -0500 Here’s the frame dimensions. Heretofore a state secret.

]]> 88602805c6b5a644d944198c77389ea7 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/9/#post-253249 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:56:07 -0500 Shifter is in exact location as originally designed by CMC. Matter of fact, I located the shifter in the middle of the shifter opening in the body pan and located the engine/transmission from that point forward. It’s quite comfortable at that spot. I have an Autocad sideview of the frame somewhere…..

]]> 14667045666a71550d901cbca975f305 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Steering box access/adjustment in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-box-accessadjustment/#post-258938 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:26:01 -0500 I don’t have a VW so I’m just a bystander here..but, how hard would it be to pull the steering box and do your adjustment outside of the car? And then when it’s out, can you grind of some length of the adjustment screw?

]]> 44985b5aa55715f5bcb268ded0d9a93e Gabor Kesseru 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/2/#post-258428 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:02:24 -0500 Has anybody heard much about a driveshaft disconnect device for towing?Like this??http://www.driveshaftking.com/

]]> b0301efadeb09f6c72285d149825b9c2 Gabor Kesseru 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/#post-258409 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:02:51 -0500 I plan to bring my Alfred….

]]> 0fb8a6497e2cae07bcf4db63be882d78 Gabor Kesseru replied to the topic Fender mount mirror in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fender-mount-mirror/#post-258894 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:46:27 -0500 Here’s the Ebay oneshttp://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-English-Sports-car-Fender-Mirrors-Chrome-4-inch-/350555940310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519ec325d6

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