MG TD Replica Car Club | Jim Langan | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/langan/activity/ Activity feed for Jim Langan. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:12:17 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 32929f4f22524bf1b9731c8e474db107 Jim Langan replied to the topic Ford 2.3l Computer Fuel injected - throwing in the towel in the forum MGTD Kit Cars Unfinished https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-2-3l-computer-fuel-injected-throwing-in-the-towel/#post-308115 Mon, 30 May 2022 00:35:49 -0400 jmlngn@yahoo.com

I am interested Thanks

]]> a2299803e6a184700de076c5fab92706 Jim Langan started the topic Ford and Chevy bodies same? in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-and-chevy-bodies-same/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:20:37 -0400 I have two Chevett bodies and one frame. Does anyone know if they will fit Ford frame? Does anyone know were i can find a ford frame? Thanks

]]> 21af828d896599981b46f5382af9cf45 Jim Langan replied to the topic Really need radiator in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/really-need-radiator/#post-303254 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:43:20 -0400 Try the Fan Man in Stanton Ca. He custom makes alum radiators 2 and 3 pass cross or vertical with or without cooler. Very reasonable pricing.

]]> c15d6e0ba361ccc06823039c968f0961 Jim Langan replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-3/#post-267085 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:43:49 -0500 Great info thanks

]]> 6bf790d6add5f95f52b523bffdeed534 Jim Langan replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-3/#post-267083 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:53:10 -0500 Thanks…thinking I also want to do Original type roof may be custom. If project come out well it will be worth it.

]]> a04b37ce7698540593dcf72a00f3760c Jim Langan replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-3/#post-267079 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:04:22 -0500 I am hoping it is the same I just bought complete windshield for 500 and still needs about 200 from Moss. So worst case I ajust windshield frame if shorter rubber seal ok if longer I buy two. In the article I am looking for described same method of glass work I was hoping it told what kit. I won’t be home for two more weeks so just building in my…[Read more]

]]> 04958ff8c38adec6cf915ca88535fc30 Jim Langan replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-3/#post-267077 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:29:07 -0500 Thank you very much

]]> 717e2005cce4145da38bc8fcf70e2ea6 Jim Langan replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-3/#post-267075 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:34:50 -0500 Thanks but I ment where the guy reworked the fiberglass on cowl so original mg td posts would fit. The Fiberfab is square and TD is round he shows how to cut fiberglass and reglass to fitlangan2016-01-19 22:41:57

]]> e9028efd4fa67fde0004203641c10f3a Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/page/2/#post-266951 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:43:07 -0500 Sorry did a search for manual on Google and Fiberfab is what I have

]]> f8aaa305cb1e60712adadba044417a41 Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/page/2/#post-266950 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:40:18 -0500 I have a Chevette frame at home in Washington I will not be using it and can give dimention? It does use chevette front and rear also coloum, shifter have manual too

]]> bc0e9b31093bed776b63bef6cdff82d7 Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/page/2/#post-266948 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:36:00 -0500 Wow both car are way better looking than my kit. Love all the real TD parts

]]> 9e2bfb3861a117e161928d27bc907de5 Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/#post-266940 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:07:10 -0500 BTW yours is the only one I have seen were rear tires are in correct spot . Centered in fender. I have a chevette kit to but mine is the cheeper virsion. Buggy style windshield and flat headlight metal. Yours is way nice. Mine is going SBC for power

]]> 816d01d9ad27b1342b7f28eab5cef6c0 Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/#post-266939 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:01:11 -0500 Needs alternator. There is both the Chevy and Ford manuals a viable for down load on this site. Not really usefully but good to have. Chevette is pretty bassic. I would have alt.tested or go to single wire unit and just stare at rewire of car. It looks totally worth it. Is the hood steel?

]]> 4bfba15e0f21aff0090caf4f1f91df9b Jim Langan replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/#post-266937 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:29:15 -0500 Realistic looking TD kit Very nice! Is the hood metal and 4 pcs?

]]> 59e402eaedeb9be5102b224f11f93c94 Jim Langan replied to the topic TDr Rod in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-rod/#post-266786 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:04:25 -0500 I like it

]]> 7e40fa63d6840cd31d14cd6b9fd7ce42 Jim Langan replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca/#post-265605 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:59:57 -0500 Just figur out how many circuits you need and buy a Painless wiring kit. Go on there site it will ask what stearling coloum ect. I use the universal looms. It’s easy to follow. Remember it’s only one wire at a time.

]]> ff7af4be34bbe5196399afc5af44b74f Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259877 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:39:24 -0400 Well almost done with the 2 Meyers Manx buggies I am building. Funny how you start one and another shows up. I now have 2 TD kits aswell. That build is nextlangan2015-10-29 11:10:13

]]> ff7af4be34bbe5196399afc5af44b74f Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259877 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:39:24 -0400 Well almost done with the 2 Meyers Manx buggies I am building. Funny how you start one and another shows up. I now have 2 TD kits aswell. That build is nextlangan2015-10-29 11:10:13

]]> f0a0ce8e8b6f8d46f63be4d2f3735ac5 Jim Langan replied to the topic J Leno Hot rod MG TD in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/j-leno-hot-rod-mg-td/#post-262364 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:50:59 -0500 Nice post thanks. That why my Chevett kit will have a V8. Someday

]]> 501be6d87929ed1e6ec46415d0ef2dd2 Jim Langan replied to the topic Front engine, hardtop & air conditioning in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-engine-hardtop-air-conditioning/#post-261973 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:02:33 -0400 The rear wheel placment looks way off? Is this normall for front engine kits?

]]> 768b5ef83a3a2a5d5975826894076c99 Jim Langan replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261831 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:12:11 -0400 What do your front fender bolt to now? I have not started my build. Just dreaming

]]> e286c39093685a9432544a288576b1ae Jim Langan replied to the topic removing body in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removing-body/#post-261748 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:59 -0400 Yes pan bolts to frame but body fiberglass to pan? Seams like this traps the steering/brake bar. I have not started assembly of my kit only building in my head

]]> 0cec6e54ea05041e0834cd6aeed3c7ad Jim Langan replied to the topic removing body in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removing-body/#post-261747 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:54:32 -0400 I guess the steering support bar that is welded to frame could be made removable.

]]> a378e5f70833e989553580bc0ea0831c Jim Langan replied to the topic IRS suspentions for TD's in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/irs-suspentions-for-tds/#post-261737 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:35:35 -0400 Not rulled out I once had one in a Model  A hard to get gears and hard to set ride hight, but never had any problems with it

]]> 9b6eeca69940e5001cbc21f1a85c824e Jim Langan replied to the topic IRS suspentions for TD's in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/irs-suspentions-for-tds/#post-261734 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:09:26 -0400 Maybe the RX7 will work. Never though about a Triumph and agree Jag not a good choice but at least the Jag axles would be easy to make correct length.

]]> dc932b6e5272f0dd7fbe2529851ea21a Jim Langan replied to the topic Ford chassis in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-chassis/#post-261688 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:53:03 -0400 Have no problem with tube frames. These are three projects that are not done in my garage rite now. Was just hoping that a stock Ford frame would be a quick build and just maybe I could do when at work in Los Angeles

]]> 032406724f93ae491f263eac97fda1c8 Jim Langan replied to the topic Ford chassis in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-chassis/#post-261687 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:49:22 -0400

]]> e632382b34981ff390048307ecf19a72 Jim Langan replied to the topic Miata MG TF kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/miata-mg-tf-kit/#post-261638 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:45:43 -0400 You guys are great. Thanks

]]> 97edc5f94ab04405d9b22546d287ce2d Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259874 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:18:02 -0400 Still here still collecting parts. Does anyone have info on using miata front and rear?

]]> e99d2aee8b1f1ea8b79a51a59afabad8 Jim Langan replied to the topic Ford chassis complete from FF kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-chassis-complete-from-ff-kit/#post-254740 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:40:57 -0400 Any body know if still availible?

]]> 032a0af496b91e90160eaa05cd576169 Jim Langan replied to the topic Still colecting parts in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/still-colecting-parts/#post-260590 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:54:38 -0400 Its fun hunting parts. I maybe should have passed on the MG but it kinda just followed me home. It will be a fun build.

]]> 8ed233a7d2d600e48bd7d8da3b996fa4 Jim Langan replied to the topic 5 Chevette wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/5-chevette-wheels/#post-259965 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:24:18 -0500 No I don’t think they are the same

]]> 6faa636c92191f1e44f91c827d08d58b Jim Langan replied to the topic Ford into Chevette in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-into-chevette/#post-259858 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:05:16 -0500 Yep very nice job. Love the stance and the roll bar.

]]> 9818656625a3a0ce5bf4585fee74817e Jim Langan replied to the topic Front and rear track in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-and-rear-track/#post-259960 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:46:00 -0500 Thank you guys

]]> 6da7f76852d7603bd356ea485c351348 Jim Langan replied to the topic 5 Chevette wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/5-chevette-wheels/#post-259963 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:44:28 -0500

]]> 5068de5673245af421a36ed22228ebc3 Jim Langan replied to the topic 5 Chevette wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/5-chevette-wheels/#post-259961 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:25:18 -0500 Forgot to add wheels are in Los Angeles.

]]> 498cc81afa73eb67970584abccb3d91b Jim Langan replied to the topic Front and rear track in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-and-rear-track/#post-259956 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:31:44 -0500 I cant seam to post pictures correct. Still need track dim. Thanks

]]> 60be59928467db809692a09b30aa7eac Jim Langan replied to the topic Front and rear track in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-and-rear-track/#post-259955 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:09:35 -0500

]]> 1e3f744075b33408a0f63016865f5e39 Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259873 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 23:29:45 -0500 Wraped up all the pcs. today incase I need to take up to home in Washington. Measured rear with fenders 62.5-63 seame like a 56″ to wheel mount rear end will be fine. The more I look at it I think I will go with Coil over Mustage 2 front and 8 or 9 in ford rear and since I have it the SBC. Its not much diferent than a 32 ford.

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]]> 1614613a9776dc76596a9686f06e7f8e Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259869 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:35:59 -0500 Thanks searched Gabor’s build nothing?Yes thinking same thing chuck the frsme . Maybe Miata front and rear

]]> 44d1e61f2895e746db231d9cb6d23105 Jim Langan replied to the topic V8 Chevette kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/v8-chevette-kit/#post-259867 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:02:52 -0500 Thanks you guys I live in Washington but work in Calif. Was not looking for a MG althougth I have driven a V8 and a Chevette one. But the buy in was so low for the kit and no one wants the old SBC in favor for the LS style, I said why not.

I have a 32 Ford pickup 5.3LS, 36 ford pickup 6.0LS, Meyers Manx 1915 VW and a midengined Lotus 7 2.4…

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