https://tdreplica.com/members/jeffthornton/activity/ Activity feed for Jeff. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a6914d3e40b2f8b57aeb1e5156cc16be https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wife-says-we-dont-need-two-of-them/#post-260620 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:04:18 -0400 Yes it should.Mike had a Fiber Fab.

]]> 5e64ca66fdf5b636f71811e4ee0e3557 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-a-nn-vw-based-mgtd/#post-245222 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:41:08 -0400 Here http://up.craigslist.org/cto/4031391490.html

]]> 28e9c53953f206d224a7dcf234270674 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/just-joined/#post-257620 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:00:41 -0400 You know I was studying the photograph and I noticed that it looked as if there is one yellow and one white fog light and then it HIT me!!I think I am going to paint the rims on one side green and the silver/grey on the other!! Because I am torn and then I can judge for myself and see what others reaction would be.Hmmmmm

]]> 9f962469b34152eb8a53a0cec366b734 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hubcaps-2/#post-257536 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:09:47 -0400 yeah, I noticed on the link Paul posted that they list is as Silver-Gray. And my paint shop already has the paint code.I’m going to get the caps on the way today and shoot the wheels over the weekend.

]]> 0706f8e953511de08298762e2f067dd6 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hubcaps-2/#post-257534 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:00:11 -0400 I think I will repaint silver and get the half moon’s from MG Magic to start. I think that with the chrome beauty rings it may be too much shine to draw your attention away form the chrome on the car body its self.

]]> c4c9585c148a59e3528562d8a26ab481 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lost-post/#post-257530 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:35:44 -0400 I could not find the first so I posted again.But you know there can be quite a delay after I click the Post Reply button that I may have messed something up.

]]> 9863b63de9918f99b1e42ecff0560d47 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-vw-towbar/#post-257001 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:41:14 -0400 I ended up inquiring to the local AutoZone if there were any aircooled guys around and they gave me the name and phone number of a guy who had one laying around in the weeds. Who gladly parted with it for $50 and he threw in an oil change gasket/washer kit!!!

]]> a0af37a0193ece7626107bce55f69bde https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-steering-wheel/#post-257425 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:32:49 -0400 Thanks Paul!

]]> c39066ce9c7ddb117a69217bebbb53dc https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/page/2/#post-257222 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:44:33 -0400 gkesseru!!That is EXACTLY what I would have had to do. You know exactly what my problems were! Those are the top 3 of my negatives of the Fiber Fab that I sat in. I was also interested in the FiberFab that had been listed in the classified section and was expecting to make those mods. I see the ad is gone. Anyone know where or who it went to?…[Read more]

]]> b658eb2bbf3d43d86867c90d2a3aadc5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-steering-wheel/#post-257423 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:54:04 -0400 Paul, Page 5 of Part 4 says “(note: See steering wheel assembly instruction in the steering wheel box)I don’t see those instructions available for download on the site. Do the instruction include a packing list or item description to give specifications on the shoulder bolts? I only have one and took it in to get two more form a “bolt” supply…[Read more]

]]> 219135eeae75b2dd326508e1b3419df4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-ignition-parts-help/#post-257420 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:02:33 -0400 Thanks Kent!!I was a little disappointed when I came across low hp VW applications that you gave me the heads up. But then I stopped in the auto parts store and a had a sand rail guy offer to swap me out for a 009. Parts guy gave me a look so I passed, after he left I was surprised to find out they also used it in the 1964 Porsche 356c! 😮 Same…[Read more]

]]> e993211383a94038f1be6631cfa7dc75 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-ignition-parts-help/#post-257418 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:49:56 -0400 Bosch0 231 129 019Says the tag on the distributor. Parts store could not use that number to sell me a cap and rotor.Jeff

]]> 2bdf8311dd87daea3c824b6a919dfd53 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newb-intro/#post-257426 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:45:59 -0400 Well, Alright!!! Join the crowd. I am pretty much in the same Newb situation but feel that there is a great support group here. WELCOME!

]]> 0d8b040e0f7cdf07c2c641b58b841bdf https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-got-it/#post-257362 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:54:41 -0400 Here is a shot just before we drove it home with my wife and I doing only a once over with Presta by hand.And in case you missed the pre-buy photo in this thread.

]]> 9067802adf0676ebbd75bdae329d07a4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-got-it/#post-257356 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:25:08 -0400 528 miles later and I’ve got it home. Yes, I said 485 miles since picking it up last Tuesday.So, here is the story.Picked it up Tuesday and paid $2,500. Got insurance from American Collectors for $298 agreed value $5,000. Mileage on vehicle 6,300 total. Looks like factory built (how would I know for sure?)Went to local Auto parts store and the…[Read more]

]]> 2f47a123712db4c19dc137b925b4fcfc https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-got-it/#post-257347 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:51:57 -0400 Ok, how do I seperate the top from the top edge of the windscreen to be able to fold down the top? Looks like some sort of wedge/bar.

]]> 818a0cc9102279751e67c7bb43207370 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/page/2/#post-257215 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:36:21 -0400 Has anyone ever put an automatic in their TD?

]]> 857b2da11a98cf81427b253caac1b063 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/page/2/#post-257214 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:34:27 -0400 By the way. Sailor has a NICE Fiber Fab and it is for sale. But when I told him how much some of the ones are list for on this site and what some on Funnybug sold for I think he was near shock. We were discussing it again in front of his wife, I think she thought I was lying. She questioned if I was serious that there were TD’s listed for $3k…[Read more]

]]> 90090c16dd956a5e9e667593773d96a3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bed-and-breakfast/#post-257249 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:22:52 -0400 Greg Press,I think I saw what you are talking about. Wasn’t that same guy redoing a old bus for lodging accommodations too?

]]> e4f879b7018e8b10479fbac9e2a0ede8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/page/2/#post-257213 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:18:20 -0400 Well, I spent two hours out a Sailor’s tonight checking out his Fiber Fab with 2.3 Pinto donor. I admit it TD’s are not for me!! Tonight was the first time that I ever sat in one. Remember, I am looking for this car for my wife and daughter. 1) How much more leg room does VW verses Ford offer? Yeah, I couldn’t push the clutch in. I am 6’2″…[Read more]

]]> 187bdc0683754a3385314f1c38008a36 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/#post-257209 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:06:53 -0400 you know, I have never seen a Fiber Fab in real life and I don’t feel like driving eight and a half hours to be disappointed. So I was looking through the registry and noticed that “Sailor” is listed as living in a town about a half hour away from me. But I noticed that he has not been active on this site for quite some time. I called…[Read more]

]]> 982dc3e66bb1b758cd1f2eb607cb6d3a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238568 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:45:25 -0400 Really!!! I didn’t know that!So, I wonder why my insurance agent was calling another agent than the company themselves.I will look around, I would rather cut out the middle man. Tends to be cheaper doing that.Thanks!

]]> 1aff9f43c0aa1ee2c672ed1217237fea https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238566 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:46:54 -0400 I hear ya Pmossberg. I live in an area that has a lot of retirees with lots of toys.When I called my local independant agent they only quoted Haggerty. For a lot of the reasons you stated.I just wonder if I can do any better going straight to Haggerty?

]]> 2cdc6537dc025a1a0cd1044cd09485fb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/#post-257204 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:22:10 -0400 To clarify I have a lead on another Duchess, not that I have one now.Although my wife feels we need a his and hers. We have a 4 yr old and the car will only fit 2. I am not about to argue that thinking:-)Although I am thinking 1966 corvette ragtop for me!

]]> 4f289ea4b89aabd211436ab5ff4e07e5 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/#post-257203 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:08:54 -0400 That is my delima!For example, in the classifieds there is an unbuilt Duchess and 95% Fiber Fab. Same price. Kit, I can do it my way, but how do I know what is the right way? Most all of you have done modifications or tweaks or changed after the build.I also have a drivable Duchess that needs the finish brought back and replace top, same…[Read more]

]]> d966d52dccb04d0d0a6b83e0306f89df https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ok-ill-broach-the-touchy-subject/#post-257201 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:49:52 -0400 It’s not just about hair, but also where we prefer the curves! I know “opinions are like………………..Harleys!!!!!!!………..everyones got one”. And I value everyones opinion before I jump into something blindly:-)

]]> e22630ea68b1b9444f3d2adc84dbefd1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238564 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:36:45 -0400 Michigan has no fault laws. My quote for the same as dggrant was twice the price.

]]> 964a4ff439c79c64f45e0465046a2ef8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electric-fuel-pump/#post-257067 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:47:43 -0400 Where are you planning on mounting it? What do you have for a fuel tank and where?

]]> 263d1a39b9fe731373b0898a1bda6207 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238558 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:30:37 -0400 Thanks Royal!I just looked into Michigan’s historic plates and “Used only for events such as historical club activities, parades and car show” Is a bit too restrictive for me. No fun runs with the wife!!Thanks also, when they told me they had one at $42K I was wondering if I was way off base thinking 8K with a high of 12k?!?! Reading previous…[Read more]

]]> 23b9a458c8f1a0ea2e93bbd07ce6bddc https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/2/#post-238556 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:49:15 -0400 So, if you have been following my other post, I am making preparation for the purchase of my first Replica Car and I am currently looking into insurance. I would like to have it insured for the trip home.I read all of the preceding post and tried to get a Quote from Hagerty, but I found it difficult in answering the questions.#1 is a Duchess a…[Read more]

]]> 55332e61be4ca57aa6c897b007ddfa44 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-there/#post-256997 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:06:26 -0400 I found that the tow dolly that I am looking to use has wells that will allow a minimum 43″. What is the inside distance between the wheel/tire of the rear of a Duchess or VW?I do plan on getting a tow bar because we do plan on taking it with us but being a new acquisition, I would feel more comfortable with only two wheels on the ground than all…[Read more]

]]> de3fb9c16ee7558f8902f093668f4b77 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/battery-replacement/#post-256782 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:23:19 -0400 I am wondering the same, since I will have to take one with me when I go to pick it up. I know during the Ford Escort era that there was a series that offered a lower profile. But if I remember right it was a little thicker front to back than a standard battery size.JeffMichigan’s Upper Peninsula

]]> dd19639e363c22ab3478634e54672b12 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-there/#post-256994 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:40:18 -0400 Oh, I’m sorry. It is a 1971 VW Powerplant. I do have access to a tow dolly but being a VW I was wondering if I could even load it backwards with the front wheels being the trailing wheels? I am not sure if I would have clearance difficulty getting it on the tow dolly.Jeff

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