MG TD Replica Car Club | Greg Johannsen | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/gregj/activity/ Activity feed for Greg Johannsen. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:19:20 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 060386d44e2156c48348e509e31660b7 Greg Johannsen started the topic Duchess Horn in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-horn/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:08:44 -0400 Wondering what type of horns other Duchesses have. The manual shows two air horns, a large one and a small one with a compressor. Mine has two equal size horns, one on each side with wires running to each. Neither works. I will try to find somewhere to jump it to see if it’s just the switch that is bad. Would appreciate any…[Read more]

]]> 294f68ceeba0276bbe90244c803eb163 Greg Johannsen commented on Greg Johannsen's Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/36062/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:44:12 -0400
The road wheels just have simple plastic covers. The spare is a wire wheel. The builder originally had a full set of wire wheels but he gave four of them to his brother his own TDr. Never got the whole story behind that. Glad your on the mend, definitely the right direction.
    ]]>     0     1d2107322ab8aa905625de99f7ee0f62 Greg Johannsen posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35572/#acomment-36061 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:44:11 -0400 The road wheels just have simple plastic covers. The spare is a wire wheel. The builder originally had a full set of wire wheels but he gave four of them to his brother his own TDr. Never got the whole story behind that. Glad your on the mend, definitely the right direction.

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    ]]>         747772ff268cad5b63b7c494baf17e52 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic generator help in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/generator-help/#post-303784 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:42:47 -0400 Have you tried the generator brush test?

     

    http://www.vw-resource.com/generator.html

    Described well on this site.

     

    greg

     

    ]]>         da28d1f509dd2a70ae0ba6246d78d542 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic 3-gauge main cluster dash concept in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/3-gauge-main-cluster-dash-concept/page/3/#post-303633 Thu, 25 May 2017 07:01:54 -0400 Reading back through page 1 of this tread reminded me of my 69 Opel GT. That is a car I never should have sold.

    ]]>         bebca8e6ac115071dc027fce15e1f9ff Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303526 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:46:38 -0400 The young gentleman at the tire store was afraid to move the car and asked me to. Must be young enough that he had never driven a Beetle.

    We are lucky, lots of small wineries within a 10 mile drive. We could walk to Orfila (or back) if we had to.

    ]]>         8e197d7039135d9cc91510a944b98d62 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic valve cover gasget in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-cover-gasget-2/#post-303471 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 03:49:31 -0400 When I did mine I went to my local O’Reilly’s and got this, basic cork.

     

    Fel-Pro – Valve Cover Gasket Set
    Line: FEL | Part # VS21566C
    1 Year Limited Warranty
    UPC: 19826538444

    ]]>         803dad25f1a0abed0a6573365187ebcd Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303400 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:29:09 -0400  

    ]]>         2ddd3f91829d1149d8fa33dc903cc55b Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35626/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:26:25 -0400 ]]> 0 aa4ccd41872c151dcb5f6f1c59f0ef32 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303398 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:21:36 -0400 It’s amazing how much better the car rides with four new matched tires. As other have mentioned, Discount Tire loaded them up to close to 30 psi. After lowing the front down to 18 the ride and cornering is great. Had to take it the local winery, Orfila, for a test drive.

     

     

     

    ]]>         8312371c0ed07832ab066c361156af86 Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35624/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:15:10 -0400 ]]> 0 ef85c79406f2ec37e8f4a7ad7526f432 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303366 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 03:12:24 -0400 I had to google Bug-A-Paluza, looks like it’s in Tennessee. I am in north county San Diego. Are there many kits that go? Looks like fun.

    ]]>         b4074e3f69fc7f811a9ddff21b0b9543 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic insurance on my mgtd migi in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insurance-on-my-mgtd-migi/#post-303364 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:27:19 -0400 Our Duchess is insured with American Modern that we got through our Broker that handles our Mercury policies. We are in So Cal also. It’s one of those goofy collector car policies, but it was the only one I could find.

    ]]>         84482f6a202cee22522718e6d6898a69 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303347 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:51:38 -0400 Finally got the Duchess her new tires, all 5 of them.  Turns out the front tires were 16 years old (205s) and the back tires were 20 years old (165s). Odd since the back tires were in much better shape. Went with 16580R15s all around. Here are a few pictures from the shoe store.

     

     

     

    ]]>         b3a6446bd4fece43de27b161f85c9daa Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35572/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:33:43 -0400 ]]> 2 1c7c123fd65839f86b53a28721225af2 Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35571/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:33:26 -0400 ]]> 0 cb1297a91df35b1a72ccd735724fed28 Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35570/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:33:16 -0400 ]]> 0 e67edf4e12b6ac69e297aef448f12a9a Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35569/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:33:09 -0400 ]]> 0 3d288e4bc32bcd7d4a77069780b63cfb Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35568/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:33:02 -0400 ]]> 0 9194223ed3a58e02208aaab122d11cce Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35567/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:32:55 -0400 ]]> 0 f0ef756792b2f0767be3027633a7378d Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35566/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:32:46 -0400 ]]> 0 ea518728b7d488f5bbac45a7208a6be7 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/4/#post-303276 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 23:04:20 -0400 That picture of the two of you in the car together is awesome. The look on his face is just precious. The two of you will have a lot of happy memories with that car.

    Congrats on the progress.

    P.S. Love the vintage amplifier in your garage, wish I still had mine. 😀

    ]]>         6f2dbafa07a44d19d4a14fb71f65a6fd Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-302357 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 23:58:25 -0500 Thanks for all the information. I did find “4Jx15″ stamped on the rim. I guess that means it’s a 4” rim and the 205s are way to wide for them.

    ]]>         7e9a10b5b625ffa0d24507cdc4c56e98 Greg Johannsen started the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:06:14 -0500 My TDR is a Duchess built on a 70 VW donor. It has 165R15s on the back and 205/60R15s on the front. The front tires are totally cracked and need to be replaced. I assume the front rims are a different size than the back since the tires are a lot wider. Is there an easy way to check the rim width? Done a bunch of google searches but have not found…[Read more]

    ]]>         d150f6387167a9533e334f583625628d Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Finally Took Photos of My TDR in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/finally-took-photos-of-my-tdr/#post-302248 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:54:14 -0400 WOW, Absolutly Awsome!

    ]]>         35d1782a3e90bc6f2d87d9b594cfee3a Greg Johannsen started the topic Rear Wheel Bearing in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-wheel-bearing-2/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:28:24 -0400 After a busy summer with other priorities I was finally able to address the bad wheel bearing on the Duchess. Did lots of research and found several excellent write-ups on TheSamba.com and elsewhere. I got the car jacked up and secured, removed the axle and was on my way. The first think I noticed was that the axle nut was only hand tight. Having…[Read more]

    ]]>         eb0f57f714828deeb753faeae7ac1ce2 Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33939/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:11:05 -0400 ]]> 0 35a6748ea4681721e51bf8c2d9e1eaad Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33938/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:10:56 -0400 ]]> 0 bfa419f21db6e56e5b5e7ba0c5fac2ff Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33937/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:10:05 -0400 ]]> 0 936c6e20ca0234500c37a29b9a47b654 Greg Johannsen added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33936/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:09:41 -0400 ]]> 0 4ffa26b5c9c8476ac195b2860809be0b Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Dying on Idle in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dying-on-idle/#post-302038 Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:04:22 -0400 Have you tried removing the idle jet and blowing it out with compressed air? Easy to do without digging into the carb.

     

    Greg

    ]]>         e153faccd593b53559cbf74634626f6d Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Gallery Photo Search in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gallery-photo-search/#post-268252 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:00:02 -0400 TRS-80 model I. Remember saving your programs on a cassette tape?

    ]]>         e4db29da45e94f17ea5ce885279e7902 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic in the forum Members https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dutchess-logo-on-ebay/#post-87784 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:44:19 -0400 I sent him a message a while back looking for a replacement eagle ornament for the front fuel cap. Unfortunately he did not have one. Would be interesting to see what else he has.Greg

    ]]>         e4db29da45e94f17ea5ce885279e7902 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic Dutchess Logo on Ebay in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dutchess-logo-on-ebay/#post-267862 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:44:19 -0400 I sent him a message a while back looking for a replacement eagle ornament for the front fuel cap. Unfortunately he did not have one. Would be interesting to see what else he has.Greg

    ]]>         2f5efae908423b3df8a0b477fa953873 Greg Johannsen replied to the topic VW Engine Movement in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-engine-movement/#post-267748 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:58:31 -0400 Yesterday I did my first tune up on the Duchess.Adjusted the valves, not hard all after reading the directions a few dozen times. They were all tight, I assume the shop adjusted them to .004, but could not verify as I do not have a .004 feeler gauge. Found the oil leak, one valve cover gasket had not seated well and was pinched at the…[Read more]

    ]]>         be57b464e6c4fb99ef8e41c4313ce1ab Greg Johannsen replied to the topic New Member in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-29/#post-267628 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:26:30 -0400 Thank you all for the warm welcome.I did buy a replacement fuel filter to put before the engine compartment. Based on the comments I will make it a priority to get it installed. I went out last night and bought a copy of John Muir’s book. I am committed now.Greg

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