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john barry replied to the topic Spotters guide to MGTD kit cars in the forum TD Replicas 12 years, 2 months ago

Yes

I do have front Coil-overs at a 45 degree angle and have been asking the same question in this forum with no results.

MY TDr is basicly original from the build in 1986 .It has a 1972 1776 dual port .

I took some weight out of the front end..Actually I didnt the garage I took it to check out the front fenders scrubbing when hitting dips…

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john barry replied to the topic compliment in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 2 months ago

Hey Greg

Thanksss You are close I am 5’10” ..I guess my big head makes me look larger hahahah
john barry replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project 12 years, 2 months ago

didnt many of the older production cars vintage ie 30’s 40’s , 50’setc have welting btween body and fender parts?

I thought i remembeerd welting on my uncles 51 chevy deluxejebarry2013-04-22 12:07:02
john barry replied to the topic Building Alfred in the forum My Project 12 years, 2 months ago

looking good !
john barry replied to the topic old crap moment in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 2 months ago

if greg has a same build LR as my LR he has an aluminum gas tank. so maybe corrosion but not rust
john barry replied to the topic Vinyl cleaner in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 2 months ago

I use Meguires Vinyl cleaner ad protector fo r years very happy with it
john barry replied to the topic london roadster in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

Greg

thxz look forward to their response
john barry replied to the topic Building Moneypenny – Part 4 in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago

great build Allen ..
john barry replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project 12 years, 3 months ago

Looking great …
john barry replied to the topic 28th Colonial Capital Rods & Classics in the forum Clubs and Show 12 years, 3 months ago

Roy

looking good

nice touch with the picnic basket and blanket
john barry replied to the topic london roadster in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

THxz to all onthis info .excellent info on the London roadster..

I appreciate everyone effort here..
john barry replied to the topic That "Oh Crap!" Moment in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

FYI I am sure you know this

gel coats/ Polyester resins wont adhere to epoxy repairs

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john barry replied to the topic New Banjo in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

Roy,

Will do ..
john barry replied to the topic New Banjo in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

Roy I would be happy to send some pics of the Flat 4 banjo steering when and if you are ready.

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john barry replied to the topic New Banjo in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

Roy

I love the retro Banjo steeting wheel and its healthy too ..it will keep your weight down

its a keeper..
john barry replied to the topic happy birthday in the forum General Discussion 12 years, 3 months ago

well Greg the forum thing sez its your birthday today ..is that true?

if so Happy Birthdaymy friend !!
john barry replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project 12 years, 3 months ago

congrats rocky!!
john barry replied to the topic Newbie to the site… in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago

Roy

for sure everyone read it …the Fail safe catch is a good idea… I was just being facetious Roy.

I did get a catch from West Marine but havent installed it yet ..

Now since I am not capable of fixing my gear (no garage )when i tear it up on the track while driving it like I stole it ..

I simply drive it like I didnt!

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john barry replied to the topic Newbie to the site… in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago

Congrats again to you Kent

OK now I have to stick up for those of us who have custom frames/chassis’s ie LR’s and the like .

I have been told by two respected custom foreign garages that my chassis/frame is built like a tank(I have a LR).

with that said I guess I dont have to put Royal’s “fail Safe “catch on my doors so they don’t “Fly open” w…

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john barry replied to the topic Newbie to the site… in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago

piano hinge and hood pins are cool.. You have a great TD r to make your own!

Congrats
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