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KentT replied to the topic shirts for Carlisle in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
If you’re going to do thermal transfer instead of silk screen (more durable, but much more expensive), you guys may want to consider a “club” store at Cafe Press:
They print on demand, handle all the ordering, payment, shipping, etc. The design could also be added to coffee mugs, mouse pads, and all kinds of stuff…Is… -
KentT replied to the topic Langan's other rides in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 11 months ago
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
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KentT replied to the topic Hood Seal in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
edsnova wrote:Baby harp?He needs rename his build “Orca” and perhaps change the color scheme… 😛Allen, I suggest you trial fit the hood over the scuttle and the grille surround, then see how much space you have to work with. You can get universal “O-shaped” seals that are hollow in the center, in a variety of thicknesses.On my old FF ki… -
KentT replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
I have no idea how many steering boxes I’ve adjusted over the years. It’s not difficult, but it can take a little while to get it right. As tight as possible without binding. It definitely needs to be done with both front wheels off the ground, so the front tires turn easily. Adjust a bit, try the steering wheel, crank it from lock to lock, r…[Read more]
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KentT replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
If you haven’t had it aligned recently, a bit of extra toe-in can help with the “wandering”…
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KentT replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
GR2s should be plenty stiff enough for a VW-based TDr front. In fact, many people caution against using gas-charged shocks of any type on the front, because of stiffness.Your air pressure in the front should be around 14-16 PSI for the best ride. 24-26 PSI in the rear.The front steering gear backlash is adjustable to remove some sloppiness in…[Read more]
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KentT replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
Here’s Gabe’s build thread:
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KentT replied to the topic MGTD Kit car suspension in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
Yes, please clarify which specific leaves you removed from each torsion bar stack.
What air pressure are you running in your front tires?What type of front shocks are you running?It’s easy to add stiffer shocks to the front, but they’d also make the ride a bit firmer/harsher…Adding weight is a last resort… -
KentT replied to the topic Why I wanted a 5000 RPM engine… in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
If you guys are interested, I’d be glad to coordinate such a get together, since I’m local. Perhaps in conjunction with Circle Yer Wagens show or something. Those are 5-6 miles away, twice a year:
Or, there’s several “Rod Runs” or antique car shows or similar things going on each summer in Pigeon Forge… I’m not sure h… -
KentT replied to the topic Running Board Rear Spacers in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
Allen, are you sure you need them? As Paul states, the running board is likely dimpled to take up the space already…
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KentT replied to the topic Meyers Manx on National Historic Vehicle Register in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 11 years, 11 months ago
Montie wrote:Paul, I think you have something there. Seems like something the government would come up with to help the national debt. Did you ever thing of running for office?Can we print up our own money, with nothing to back it up, then pay cash? Or sell bonds to China?That’s how our government operates…
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KentT replied to the topic Running Board Rear Spacers in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
I think mine only has welting, but I haven’t unbolted it to be sure…
On Bugs, I’ve just used a flat plastic or teflon washer, about 1/16″ thick from the hardware store… -
KentT replied to the topic Building Moneypenny-Part 5 in the forum My Project 11 years, 11 months ago
Sounds like my luck…
Luckily this last one went together OK with no issues. But, I was once finishing up a build, put the engine back in the car, as was bolting the right intake (of dual carbs) onto the head. (Couldn’t install engine with carbs on it.) Fumbling around, I dropped a nut down the intake. In trying to get it out with a mag… -
KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
Jack,
Those are likely Empi chrome wheels at that price. Be aware that they’re likely made in China and have one (two at most) layers of chrome on them. If you don’t clear coat them or keep them waxed, they WILL rust… it’s only a matter of when and how much…The old-school chrome wheels of our youth, like those made by Appliance, were trip… -
KentT replied to the topic Sound deadening in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 11 months ago
I agree that the sound deadening mats seem VERY expensive for what they are….
Closed-cell foam, such as you see used for yoga mats or sleeping bag pads would work almost as well. That stuff, while still expensive, is much more affordable. For example, you can get half-inch thick rolls from this vendor for $25.45 per square yard, or q… -
KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
As far as color….
Purely my opinion/thoughts, and I debated color a long time. It’s a personal decision!Silver (actually gray) was the original TD wheel color and goes with virtually any color car.Black makes the wheels “disappear” and focuses attention on the hubcaps/trim rings.White seems “Hey, look at me!” — and seems a bit teenage or so… -
KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
Though I didn’t roll the car out to get wider views, here’s a couple pics of my hubcaps and trim rings. As I said, I was going for somewhat subtle on the MG logo due to its size…
I also took some measurements of the MGB/Midget Rostyle-type center caps, for MGBs or Midgets:
I initially purchased a new set of four, intending to put them on the… -
KentT replied to the topic Wheel covers/trim rings/hub caps??? in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 11 months ago
I’ll try to dig out one of the MGB center caps tomorrow to measure it,
in addition to domed caps seen on eBay that are used to replace the center of them.… -
KentT replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 11 months ago
I agree Paul, they are the finest of the 356 replicas.
For a while, back in the 70’s at least, you could buy the complete Intermeccanica bodies, completely assembled, wired, etc. ready for installation on your running gear. Modify the VW pan, bolt them on, and then install the seats and carpet, and you were done…Even then, they were… -
KentT replied to the topic Ed called me a traitor… 🙂 in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 11 months ago
Factory-assembled fiberglass, similar to how the Pumas were done…
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