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Active 2 years, 9 months ago-
edward ericson replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas 10 years, 3 months ago
The BCW I have came with VW Bug wipers and they worked–very slowly. I believe BCW cars all used the VW wiper motor.
The plinths leaked a little when it rained, so I blocked them off and put a boat-style wiper and original TD wipers through the top of the windscreen frame. Still very slow, and now the passenger side wiper doesn’t actually touch the… -
edward ericson replied to the topic MGTD Volvo powered in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
What’s he asking for the Volvo car? It sounds really nice. The MGA rear gives it longer legs for highway cruising. It’s a good match for the Volvo engine and the bolt circle is right for wire wheel adapters. The disc brakes are a very good addition as well. Makes it stop, and parts are easy enough.
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edward ericson replied to the topic MGTD Volvo powered in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
The P-1800 engine was a popular period swap, and doubled the horsepower. Often it came with an overdrive transmission too. Ask about it.
Original TDs have not kept up with inflation. A very nice example can be had for about $18,000. (And by “very nice” I mean “a fresh, 99-point restoration that cost the owner $28,000 and about six years of… -
edward ericson replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas 10 years, 3 months ago
Tom: I have a BCW but rear-engined. Your car looks great and so does Ric’s.
I have a VW build manual but of course yours are as different as can be. I do know a little about the front-engined BCWs from talking to another owner who came and went, ClockDoc.Yes, the frames are “custom” but they are pretty rudimentary. Simple ladder frame with… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
Next up: heat. Hopefully by next fall.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Manufacturer Determination in the forum Manufacturer Comparison 10 years, 3 months ago
Could be a BCW, but I don’t think so. This car looks like no other replica I have seen.
The wiper is up top, and it shows no plinth for them on the cowl. That is custom.The dash is BCW-shaped but everything in/on it is custom.Seats are not BCW, nor is any of the fabric in the interior BCW style. All custom.The fold down windshield could be BCW but… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Ratio rockers in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 3 months ago
Good luck, Roy. I’ll be interested to see how this turns out.
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edward ericson replied to the topic New member in PA in the forum Membership 10 years, 3 months ago
Welcome, Stuart. Looks like a nice example.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Hood Fitment Frustrations in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
Oh…and if its any consolation, the owners of real TDs are forever complaining about how much they have to fettle their bonnets when reconstructing their cars.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Hood Fitment Frustrations in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
Some of the actual builders may correct me, but I think what you’re experiencing is entirely normal. My car’s hood isn’t just right either, and I made it slightly worse when I added a radiator up front–the top bracket apparently spreads the sides just a leetle beet more than the top hood piece wants to stretch to cover. SPROOONG. Also: “crack”…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic British Coach Works in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 3 months ago
Those look pretty good. Chevettes are 4 x 100mm. Here is a list of other cars with that bolt pattern. A lot of steelies have 10-16 round holes. Ther are a lot of 4×100 wheels, both stock and aftermarket, to choose from. I’d look at mid ’90s Sentras, and mid 2000s Scions….
The best match for an MG wheel I have found is the 4 x 4.5 inch Nissan… -
edward ericson replied to the topic British Coach Works in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 3 months ago
You are right that the “correct” wheel size is 15. The front engine BCW cars used adapters to fit VW wheels over Chevette hubs. The owner might still have them. Alternatively you could have them made. If it were mine I’d see about getting the hubs fitted with new studs at 4.5 inches. Then find a set of MGA steel wheels or go to MWS wires.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Black face speedometer in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 3 months ago
What brand/size? The stock Bug speedos look and work great, especially when paired with a 5-inch tach.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Phoenix… my revival project in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
Well-considered. They look like the’dbe great for auto-cross.
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edward ericson replied to the topic $100 "Ols School or $1,000 Dual 40 Webers? in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
That’s FUN!!
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edward ericson replied to the topic "Sow's Ear" no more in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
TDr Hardship Award.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Ratio rockers in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 3 months ago
The single port intakes would appear to be the limiter here, Roy.
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edward ericson replied to the topic $100 "Ols School or $1,000 Dual 40 Webers? in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
Just a reminder: Jack’s car’s bodywork has been modified to fit an engine that ran something like dual 44 Webers. Basically, anything you throw at it will fit under his rear gas tank.
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edward ericson replied to the topic $100 "Ols School or $1,000 Dual 40 Webers? in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
You boys obviously are having too much fun and will need to be separated.
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edward ericson replied to the topic $100 "Ols School or $1,000 Dual 40 Webers? in the forum My Project 10 years, 3 months ago
Great story & sounds hella fun.
I’m gonna reiterate John’s concern with using PVC pipe in an automotive engine setting. That stuff melts at about 150C. Easy to form and bend with a heat gun! So watch carefully.In case this rig gives you trouble, I have in my possession a Holley/Weber progressive intake that includes the stock heat riser provision.… - Load More