https://tdreplica.com/members/mg-wanna-b/activity/ Activity feed for Edward Davidson. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:43:16 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4ba7b3b712a41751f0f3094b10cf9bcf https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-for-raleighnc/#post-263847 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:02:12 -0400 cool,you’ll have to post pictures when you get one.

]]> 8a6bc42ad9f8ffb372912a138b128291 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-for-raleighnc/#post-263845 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:16:03 -0400 what’s your budget? I have 2 in my shop.

]]> a723bec25eab605437e70b236ef64e2a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-ebay-lr/#post-263831 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:23:08 -0400 it also doubles as a solar panel.

]]> 3d025370db2a283f9966d553d914ac9c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-ebay-lr/#post-263827 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:44:56 -0400 satellite radio

]]> d4ad967e34b6d761263f455d2fa62411 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/page/3/#post-263493 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:08:58 -0400 I figured I didn’t have anything to lose, and, lots to gain.worked out this time.

]]> 3f291ea0e1cce7af8ddff019b4e45766 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/page/2/#post-263491 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:21:44 -0400 well folks,finally got around to tackling the generator. went to change it out, but, decided to do some more checking around, and, it turns out that the brush on the lower side of the generator was stuck.took it out, to find that the bracket that it slides in and out of had been mashed down on the brush.opened it up, so the brush would slide…[Read more]

]]> 9cb3580037342ba4907585c070064d16 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/page/2/#post-263489 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:31:24 -0400 well folks,I was finally able to get back to the car, and, noticed that it has a red indicator, but, don’t know if it is for the generator, or, the bright lights.hope to actually get started on it tomorrow evening.

]]> 71e69c4b4f42501a6bd868ede2482e35 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263151 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:27:51 -0400 ok, just got back from putting it back on the lift so that the generator job won’t be so low to the floor to do, plus, with a little looking around, my car does have an idiot light for the generator, I think.there is a red indicator light, but, I don’t know if it’s for the generator, or the bright lights. there is only 3 though.the part number I…[Read more]

]]> 76170503ab6b6ab4cb65936f431b9ecc https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263149 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:54:52 -0400 i’ll get them, this evening. haven’t been able to get over to it in a couple weeks.

]]> f140aedfebb642178f33fb2f3ba4d610 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/page/2/#post-263487 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:58:37 -0500 thanks for all the information.wound up getting another generator,$50, from napa, with a 3 year warranty, and, just haven’t had time to install it.coming soon, though.

]]> 74a725b26b209224aea6bcf8eca99903 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/page/2/#post-263467 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:17:59 -0500 Disconnect the generator from the regulator  (probably easiest to simply take the wires off the generator). Connect a jumper from DF on the generator to the generator frame. Now run the engine and measure the voltage from ground to  D+  on the generator. As you increase the engine speed, the voltage should jump up to  +35 volts or so  (@3000 RPM)…[Read more]

]]> 80171ad91ae6daefcc73c9d1f683bb09 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263465 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:15:03 -0500 the only lights I have are the turn signal indicators.so does this mean that the tech article isn’t totally correct?Disconnect the generator from the regulator  (probably easiest to simply take the wires off the generator). Connect a jumper from DF on the generator to the generator frame. Now run the engine and measure the voltage from ground to…[Read more]

]]> f399afd872b016227aacf7da40604886 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263463 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:09:36 -0500 mine doesn’t have a light, it has an ammeter.

]]> 8244fbc37c334eede0fbce2eaba665db https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263456 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 06:32:10 -0500 no problem with the battery, couldn’t get off the key fast enough. it runs fine, belt is in good shape, has tension, and, turns the generator as it should, just not getting anything from the generator, and, as per the tech article, I figure that the generator is done.

]]> 2a5bb31d44aa7b7ff0e813c9cd8d1e8c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263453 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:06:01 -0500 I haven’t messed with the voltage regulator, due to all the generator issues. after sitting overnight, it was completely dead, with no output, so, I figure I need to start there.you can’t regulate what you don’t have.

]]> ed77f5fbdba3c6d0b10fbd3245bbe26d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263449 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:56:39 -0500 did more testing today, it’s dead, so I just ordered a replacement for it. I won’t be driving it that much, so, I just didn’t see investing in the conversion.gonna start the teardown, tomorrow evening.

]]> 4ff8ca3a0930a513ef6e6b5374cec38d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-with-generator/#post-263448 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:35:11 -0500 when I flashed it, I was using a totally different battery, and, it didn’t turn very fast, and, I had to get it started.also, it did make some slight rubbing noises that seemed to be at a certain spot.
mine has the fuel pump already removed, and, an electric one added. I can get a replacement from my local napa store, pretty cheap, and, do I…[Read more]

]]> 555ae587e6fead58b44fcd4c65603cae https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263145 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:07:34 -0500 I went with Monroe sensa track shocks, with stud ends on both ends, but, don’t remember the part number.

]]> c8f77fd90bd133782d744fe25a69406b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263143 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:14:06 -0500 well folks, I was finally able to get some replacement shocks that actually fit the car as they should, properly.couldn’t seem to find any coil over shocks within the right range of specs, for this car.I was able to get the passenger’s side in, yesterday, and, hope to get the driver’s side in today. I do have some work to do, removing some of t…[Read more]

]]> 45f5bb9c7f5c7f3ef97f1ffb9de50663 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ebay-vw-tdr-closing-in-4-hrs/#post-263308 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:04:32 -0500 did it get past the reserve?

]]> 4e97ea3217969869c0a609f09c1befb8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/unassembled-vw-kit-in-mississippi/#post-263322 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:34:48 -0500 I’m so new to these that I don’t really know, just guessing by the look of the grille

]]> 26028af82ef32b9a3646ab3427a15aa1 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/unassembled-vw-kit-in-mississippi/#post-263320 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:19:03 -0500 looks like one of the migi kits, by the hole in the front of the grille, to me.

]]> 8d54c5da9288c78f8c54a5efc3bbdf7e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263142 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:34:34 -0500 got the driver’s side to match the same angle as the passenger’s side. had to elongate the mounting hole for the inside pivot, but, it worked.

]]> 5b5a31eee508797decf286c35f9139a9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/page/2/#post-263141 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:11:42 -0500 I know that the shocks are bad, and leaking oil. I can push them all the way down, they stay there, then pull them back up.I can also stop anywhere in between.I can get a set of coil over shocks rated to 1,200 pounds of extra load, and, figure that is enough to hold the rear. it’s not like it’s gonna be a daily driver.

]]> a951971af6398e07df501347782e67ba https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263139 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:46:11 -0500 I can get adjustable coil over shocks cheaper than the replacement shocks alone. wouldn’t that be a better replacement?

]]> 8ac8c7aedce0b59ae504e051ddcc0890 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263136 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:28:49 -0500 i’ll know more, later today, when I get the wheels back on to test the bearings.

]]> 7a0d0d2bd44c7235f5a9ec4301eb897f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263134 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:53:13 -0500 I currently have the wheels, coils, and shocks off, and want to fix my rear sagging issue, along with this wheel leaning issue. the driver’s side has more lean than the passenger’s side, but, the car sits level from side to side.
mine has the stock drum set up, not the disc type shown in the picture.

]]> 5879e2caf0a9d2264646d6880814a268 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263132 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:48:49 -0500 I also found that the rear hubs lean in a little at the top, the driver’s side leans in a little more than the passenger’s side.bearings?

]]> f59bc6fd2696084a9915dc8b3ad069d0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263131 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:24:06 -0500 ok, finally was able to get 1 shock/ spring assembly out. that was tough. now, for the real issue.the PO had installed the wrong shocks, evidently, due to grinding down the bottom mount to fit inside the metal cup that the coil spring centers on, and cut 2 notches in it to allow 2 bolts to go down through to the bottom of the spring mount.there…[Read more]

]]> fef31ebad90dabd800d75ddc53d6e03f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263130 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 06:11:50 -0500 yea,me too.

]]> b01541984aed307997ff385722100ac9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtdr-4-sale-ruskin-fl/#post-263194 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:13:44 -0500 you can always ask…….or, it’s not really for sale, just for show…….

]]> 2d4226642a12cec9d08affcbe9eea428 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/half-price-mgtdr-for-sale-in-pa/#post-263192 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:11:20 -0500 hhhhhmmmm, looks like it’s either a good parts car, or, a good air hose rack for me.

]]> 0e3542788525d951a09e71341bf7ec6f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-service-truck/#post-263180 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:46:16 -0500 nice ride

]]> f8a243e6a3b81b894562e63a27615578 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263128 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:25:36 -0500 well folks, I’m even on my cars. had a grand tied up between 2 cars that a total of 15,000 was paid for the 2, but, now, I have 0 dollars invested in both.shopping trip coming for parts.

]]> 397b409c80351ce47d4dd40eb9a97e18 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263127 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:32:09 -0500

here’s some of the underside, and, still haven’t figured out what brand the rear shocks are.

]]> 02487c7097cedbada583b65f87c6086d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263125 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:21:08 -0500 it’s a little tricky, sometimes, but, I should be able to get some up.

]]> c2eb948c9d47a3eee0aa6569de0895c4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263123 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:56:37 -0500 they were tough to get a good look at. I will be getting pictures tomorrow evening, and, will be getting lots of them, to use for reference notes.

]]> bba2456a4cbf2b7d5283f2ecc69d86bb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263120 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:21:29 -0500 he drove over, and, I wouldn’t want to get anyone in trouble, especially on a week night.I’m trying to keep my week night sessions to 1 to 1 1/2 hours, so, time was running short, when he stopped by. we just kinda poked around under it a little, then went over to his car, and, poked around a little more.might be a bit more serious tinkering going…[Read more]

]]> 8b136aca8d936e021e5d52dc7ce937b3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263118 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:36:49 -0500 well,it took a little doing, but, I finally got it up on the lift, and, immediately found all the allen bolts in both axles loose, so, I tightened those back up, and, hooked the heater tubes back up.had some company to stop in, so, the pictures will have to come tomorrow.lots to do under there.

]]> 21bc051915d00523d2a033949719ff45 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-gets-a-lift/#post-263117 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:19:48 -0500 workin on that. still have to put the console, and stereo back in, but, that’s inside stuff, and, hope to get that in this evening, too.I was happy just to get it off the lift. been sitting there for 2 months.

]]> f9882714cfeb676f3ecb200578f444ac https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-an-unfinished-td/#post-262823 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:17:16 -0500 that’s not a car, it’s just the kit. I’ve been trying to get some sort of pictures of it for a while, now, but, no luck.I have purchased large items from all over this land, but, I’m not about to start any type of negotiations of something that I can’t even…[Read more]

]]> 52beddef95239d8d32b25599228b2b0c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/7/#post-236336 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:53:31 -0500 sent

]]> 065ae5e93e83504714af7aaed7cfd948 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/7/#post-236334 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:37:23 -0500 I tried to get to the pictures, and, didn’t have any luck.can you post a direct link?also, do you have any paperwork that may have come with it, relating to parts? mine was titled, originally, in 1978, and, haven’t been able to find out much about these cars.

]]> 1aacf5e704d3fab122890fbce3dc9a1d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/7/#post-236332 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:17:55 -0500 it must be in pretty good shape.

]]> aec72203c2906dee9457dcdc379adaa9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/7/#post-236330 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:10:55 -0500 what you gonna be looking to get for it?

]]> 4f351a1eab408535305e9a813334c867 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236327 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:49:15 -0500 well, was able to at least look at the rear set up, and, you’re right, they are different, so, when I get it up on the lift, it’s gonna be a picture fest, and some clean up.heater cable disconnected, odd bolts holding the bottom of the shocks in, from what it looks like, and, the PO installed some copper tubing for a throttle cable casing. need…[Read more]

]]> 256c5a934081ecd1630529b933ac0a99 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/who-else-drive-their-tdr-today/#post-263071 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:38:37 -0500 drove mine about 100 feet, 68 degrees and sunny, with a stiff wind, but had chores to do in the shop.got to adjust the clutch a little, but, still have the brakes to do on my B, so, it has to wait.

]]> 10333e7917d8ba6111bbf7a28fb71552 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236326 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 09:04:19 -0500 guess it’s the touch of a newbie.can’t wait until I can get it up on my lift and take some pictures.gonna try to get the brakes done on my B today, so, I can take it off the lift.kinda want to get it back on the road.

]]> bbfabaf3e9362b1a86e65a2b616a4c65 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236324 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 07:59:49 -0500 i’ll check on that later today. thanks

]]> 3be5a8466bba0180ac36c87dc840521d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-car-suspensin/page/6/#post-236322 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 19:40:57 -0500 I’ve enjoyed the reading on here concerning the vw suspension, but, does anyone here have any comprehensive information on the tube frame suspension shock replacement?mine has the tube frame suspension, with coil over shocks, and, has some rear end sag that I want to remove.can I just swap the fronts for the rears, or, do I need to purchase some…[Read more]

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