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edward ericson replied to the topic Conversion in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

Still messing with Bridget’s efi even tho it’s plug n play. Doing a Type 1 would give me the howling fantods.
edward ericson replied to the topic Coast to Coast in TDr? in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

I was thinking of organizing a “Cannonball Baker Memorial Sea toShining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash” for only cars that were or looked like they were made before 1962. TDs, 356s, Healeys and hot rods. Want to start in Ocean City, but Va Beach would do.
edward ericson replied to the topic Floor Mats in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

Coco Mats are highly regarded.

For a nod to (fake) authenticity I installed a genuine Moss reproduction driver’s side footwell matt in Bridget. (see item 5).
edward ericson replied to the topic MGTD kit car in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 1 month ago

Congrats to you, Bud.
edward ericson replied to the topic cowl brackets for TDr? in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

🙂
edward ericson replied to the topic New member part III – any which way I can… in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 10 years, 1 month ago

Here, btw, is your steering wheel.
edward ericson replied to the topic New member part III – any which way I can… in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 10 years, 1 month ago

Original SS-100 wheels were 18 x 3 1/4 and 60 spokes. MWS can supply them, at wicked cost. If you run them you’ll be the coolest cat on the board.

FWIW, I suspect you could make it work with a set of Triumph bolt-on hubs, which should fit your Ford wheel bolt pattern. (4 x 4.5 inches). To me, it’s the only way to make the kit look “right.” But i…

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edward ericson replied to the topic VA Beach 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 10 years, 1 month ago

Yes to this. Whatever else happens, yes.
edward ericson replied to the topic Tea Kettle for (Happy)Jack!!!! in the forum Clubs and Show 10 years, 1 month ago

🙂
edward ericson replied to the topic MGTDr in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 1 month ago

Value on a replicar is very subjective. Some of the pan-based Speedsters are changing hands for more than $20,000. Some of the custom tube-frame versions go for $60,000 or more. Of course, now that the car they replicate (and replicate quite well) auctions regularly for more than $300,000, even $30k starts to look like a deal, if you can forget…[Read more]
edward ericson replied to the topic Ones you should have kept? in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

67 Nova SS, mild 350 and Muncie 4spd. My first car. Paid something like $850 for iron 1982, when it was a 6-cylinder/powerglide car. Sold it in late 2003 while looking for work. Think I got $3000 for it. If I had not sold it I would never have bought Bridget.
edward ericson replied to the topic New member part III – any which way I can… in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 10 years, 1 month ago

Don’t those XJ motors bolt to Chevy transmissions? I thought that is how all those 350s got into all those XJ cars.

If it is so, then easy: early style (small) Chebby bell housing with a 10.4-inch clutch and pressure plate. Behind that a T-5 out of an old Camaro or Mustang. Your only trouble now is the flywheel/starter combo….

UPDATE: Wrong again.…

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edward ericson replied to the topic New member part III – any which way I can… in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars 10 years, 1 month ago

I’d say $1000 or $1200 could work for both of you. You could go nuts and put a Jag engine in it. That’d impress them down at the cruise in.
edward ericson replied to the topic New Shifter in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago

Hope so, Jack!

No, this shifter is lift the shift knob to get reverse. You actually are lifting the whole lever. It’s like the old Chevy/Hurst shifters. The feel of the gear selection is much like your shifter, in terms of positive feel, lack of “slop,” etc. It’s not identical though we’d have to test side-by-side to discern the…

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edward ericson replied to the topic Cross Country via the Back Roads in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

If I weren’t all the way out here where you’re headed I’d seriously consider.
edward ericson replied to the topic Grandpa Jo's New T-Bird in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 10 years, 1 month ago

I’ve always liked those neo-classic T-Birds.
edward ericson replied to the topic HELP/ Kit Weight in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago

I’d guess 500-600 lbs, but just a guess. Anyone got their old CMC bill of lading?
edward ericson replied to the topic Bearings in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago

If that’s what you’re into, I guess I’ll try it.
edward ericson replied to the topic Bearings in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago

Paul…how long we been friends? I can’t believe you’d be so cold like that. And speaking for all the other guys too. How do YOU KNOW no one wants to tickle me keister?
edward ericson replied to the topic Bearings in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago

Thanks, Roy. I will examine caliper shimming.

UPDATE: Well tickle my ass and call me Nancy. Page 2 of these instructions did not come in the box I bought–nor the shims. Page 1? That is exactly what I have.

Looks like I will be in business again sooner than I imagined.

Update to the update: The dang shims are what I took to be the washers. I had…

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