MG TD Replica Car Club | mike | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/mikeeva/activity/ Activity feed for mike. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:07:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9ad7649ec3ea6964f2365293f651ca52 mike replied to the topic Wire Wheels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-9/page/3/#post-250129 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:15:23 -0400 i have been following the wire wheel thing and came across 5 -48 spoke Austin Healey wheels and some tr4 adapters so far. im thinking of welding a ring to give it more outside diameter and drill it 130mm. perhaps the blank drum might be simpler (kISS).the rear wheel austin healey adapters have a 5×5″ bolt pattern but would widen the track by  a…[Read more]

]]> 661ddef1ef995a99d1b99893f9f2f1a1 mike replied to the topic Wire Wheels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-9/page/3/#post-250128 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:57:54 -0400

]]> 01ed95501608f9d8d8719274b1c5d763 mike replied to the topic Wiring: Sanity Check in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiring-sanity-check/#post-250458 Mon, 07 May 2012 21:26:59 -0400 i have put my wiring off for maybe too long. when i bought my car the dash was missing and all the wires hanging loose. so i put it together best i could and had everything working for a time. the the horn quit, later the wipers. after replacing some fuses that kept blowing. i must have pulle too hard on the harness , now nothing works but the…[Read more]

]]> e27d8c009af21067ea07c143c493e7f5 mike replied to the topic Forum Software License Fee in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/forum-software-license-fee/#post-249238 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:48:13 -0500 i clicked on the donate button and nothing happens. what did i do wrong?

]]> 8dddf2046cdf8c6d04d5a753d1c0c56b mike replied to the topic Not a TD, Not a Kit - Brochures link in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/not-a-td-not-a-kit-brochures-link/#post-248940 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:39 -0500 MAN….you guys have me thinking back about the cars ive had in the past including hemi powered astra j-5(kellison) kit car i built in the late sixties, it was an automatic from a 300-c that i junked for the engine.very very fast…….long story . another notable was a redd63 ford r code 427 and my father bought a 62 390-375hp 4speed 4dr sedan…[Read more]

]]> 76ffc43788aa8da8017f82ae76dd93ff mike replied to the topic Firebird (rear) Seat in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/firebird-rear-seat/#post-248613 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:03:34 -0500 i also have camaro/firebird back seat in the works and got the seat harness and associated hardware as well. are you going to use the shoulder harness ? it appears you can reverse the brackets on the top corners where they bolt in and  have a tidy setup assuming a suitable anchor can be found for the reel. have you found a suitable way to mount…[Read more]

]]> 4e191a926148e4bf78f90ff6da98b9ac mike replied to the topic Calendar Time in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/calendar-time/page/4/#post-247152 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:10:34 -0500 cool……..easy to order

]]> 41a559ae01cfd2087d25648138aba312 mike replied to the topic Road trip with my London Roadster in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/road-trip-with-my-lndn-roadster/#post-248069 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:45:16 -0500 nice looking car, looks like newer than a 69,(dual port heads)anyway, i live near your route and in floyd county va and would normally be availble to assist you if needed. however i will be in san diego that week getting a tan. a spare fanbelt some tools. maybe a jack……lady luck.whatever you can carry with you for emergencies. hope you love…[Read more]

]]> 74bf9323c7188208f55c631f45b31315 mike replied to the topic arti941 in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/arti941/#post-246697 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:28:39 -0400 thanks for looking out for us. it seems spam creeps into everything nowdays

]]> ca788efb30328412f1a1300095d5554f mike replied to the topic Pedal Assembly in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-assembly/#post-245531 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:20:01 -0400 i had to replace my pedal assembly .there are a couple posts and pics if you do a search on this site. found a good used one on ebay . basicly there are two different ones, early and late model. i think about 1968 and later have a mount for the gas pedal built onto it. that piece of  “mangled angle” is used to keeep the pedals from falling f…[Read more]

]]> 151821bb87c3812f9fbdda2f6d3f69ec mike replied to the topic pedal extenders in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-extenders/#post-245329 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:40:43 -0400 under the pedal assembly is a small piece of metal bolted to the floor that keeps the pedals from falling rearward too much. on the stock vw i believe it was welded to the floorpan.perhaps you could elongate the holes for some adjustment or whack it with a hammer and steel rod.HOWEVER, dont let the clutch pedal fall  or it will come loose in the…[Read more]

]]> d0aa1a1cb02a7e51dd00d9855c234931 mike replied to the topic Classic Car Insurance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/#post-238537 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:45:44 -0400 i have jc taylor thru farm bureau. $180 a year for a car valued at $5000.new policy so i cant say if they are good or bad . they do insure kit cars(mine).

]]> 0519c2d4522c8ab87333ca23c9bba9a3 mike replied to the topic Rear view mirrors in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-view-mirrors/#post-245191 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:37:54 -0400 my dash mounted  mirror has a good rear view , a little distorted thru the plastic rear window. perhaps i have a different spare mount than you. i also have the fender mounts for looks and a little convex mirror mounted to my left side wind wing. just a little peel and stick thing about 1-1/2 ” in diameter but it close enough to offer a good view.

]]> b9a7b99c67916915117dae6756e8e4d8 mike replied to the topic Steering Wheel Diameter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-diameter/#post-245203 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:48:19 -0400 the original td wheel has a key way and hex nut  and not much else.no wiring for horn or turn signals. probably easier to get a complete td shaft ans use a remote or aftermarket horn and signal switches. then there is the extra diameter to deal with, maybe raise the whole assembly up higher .

]]> 213be55218c2390d695b1e218ca7c6de mike replied to the topic Steering Wheel Diameter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-diameter/#post-245202 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:36:32 -0400 the stock td wheel i have is 16 1/2″

]]> e4f5ab53c54a4fe2a0195d3314cf95f2 mike replied to the topic Why did VW make it so difficult to remove in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/why-did-vw-make-it-so-difficult-to-remove/#post-245096 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:33:52 -0400 i just replaced the 30 pict1 on my 1600 sp with a universal fit 30 pict something and had no real trouble reaching the hold down nuts. it is my understanding that a 30 pict 1,2 or 3 are for a single portand a 34 pict id dual port and not inter changable without an adapter of some sort. there are some experts on this site that can give you details…[Read more]

]]> 777cbff66b70ce41efd8c3fffdbb424f mike replied to the topic Another project reported in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/2/#post-244626 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:48:13 -0400 just want to mention before any welding to check the pinion angle, so you dont have drive line vibration problems. google it and get lots of info. you are gonna have a great car from what i see so far. quick,light and well engineered

]]> f0c1dfef5381a21534ce559de98c1985 mike replied to the topic wild ride in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wild-ride/#post-244912 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:09:27 -0400 i do carry a sissors jack , a tool box , a spare coil and distributor (in case the electronic one melts) and yes, ive heard the(kinney rodgers) song……  “with four hungry children and a crop in thu field”

]]> fed6b692b648a3519d729d13c6ec2556 mike replied to the topic Convertible Top in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top-2/#post-244898 Mon, 30 May 2011 16:03:58 -0400 plexiglass… why didnt i think of  that

]]> 855e52b76daa99357403e3d8668862de mike replied to the topic Convertible Top in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top-2/#post-244896 Mon, 30 May 2011 09:49:16 -0400 i had a similar problem with the top , however, mine was an old top. the strip would ooze out of the channel at speed. my fix was to replace the strips that go into the loop on the front edge,which were made of cardboard with some masonite i cut on the table saw and sanded the sharp edges . was a little trial and error getting just the right size…[Read more]

]]> a28f9e6698b98caf280951f0939dd99f mike replied to the topic help need new master cly kit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-need-new-master-cly-kit/#post-244872 Wed, 25 May 2011 09:55:54 -0400 i had the same problem with rusted pedal assembly except i had the plunger rod . you have two issues (atleast) you have to make a new rod.maybe a forum  member will have an extra, or relocate the master cylinder at the pedals with a fabricated mount and a stock plunger..(appletreeauto.com)(part #5559)this requires new brake lines. your next i…[Read more]

]]> 80f822e078237df61876229c7700367b mike replied to the topic Another project reported in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/#post-244601 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:06:41 -0400 that aluminum buick would be a good if you have or can find all the parts to it. ive seen pics of chevy v8s  shoehorned in these little cars too. however the modern 4 and 5 cyls in chevy colorado might make a good package. my gmc canyon has 230 hp 5cyl and its peppy in a 4×4 . probably very fast in a lighweight car. you would have to get the…[Read more]

]]> 137f3afc10ee05aa90652523951c0bc8 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/page/2/#post-243850 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:11:42 -0400 ok,here is a pic of the metal plate. hope it explains the purpose of a central ground .

]]> a5a56dfe443b4558a2912a2edaa5c25b mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/page/2/#post-243845 Wed, 18 May 2011 20:33:11 -0400 i used a metal wood to wood tie plate, its a galvainized flat plate with lots of holes screwed to the firewall so i can run all future grounds there and it is grounded with 12 ga wire to the frame. a good place to clip your test light when working under dash.

]]> a57b2f96e3b3163088cb7a657eb91b27 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243843 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:23:20 -0400 as a precaution i ran 3 12 ga grounds from the frame to the dash and firewall. i suppose i missed  some under the dash. you cant have too many on a fiberglass car.

]]> 948f436fedef190673cbcbc47edb9e84 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243840 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:20:39 -0400 well now i feel like the biggest dummy in the world . after looking at the speedometer , it is in kph not mph.the mph is in little bitty numbers hidden by the steering wheel.its still jumping around some. and it just quits like my horn every so often. one brake light works but both turn signals work. ill be chasing electron gremlins for a while.

]]> 68898b76f3f83c9ebe90b2198feaee76 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243838 Sat, 14 May 2011 20:20:00 -0400 i fooled with the cable some. couldnt get it out . i moved it aboua 1/2 inch in and out . helped with the needle jumping but still is about double the actual speed. its electric with a short cable running to the pickup just behind the steering damper and wires to the back of the speedometer. there is no extra terminal like on a tach so the only…[Read more]

]]> 35d79380d7baa4bec242d7b8425f1114 mike replied to the topic Odds & Ends in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/odds-ends/#post-244487 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:35:06 -0400 i would think that the voltmeter and multimeter should read the same thing, assuming the battery is connected and engine running at fast idle.if not , the voltmeter could be defective. take your battery to an auto parts store and get it checked free.better yet take the car .

]]> 5b318745c0354755d0d3c48ac95f6b09 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243834 Sat, 14 May 2011 09:21:43 -0400 my speedometer is jumpimg all over and reads about twice what it should.other guages are ok. can some of you guys with vw irs tell me what speed you are at ,say 2500 or3000 rpm ? my tach is ok so i may be able to judge my speed by the rpm. theres a trooper around here that will give his mama a ticket. thanks in advance.btw, got caught in the rain…[Read more]

]]> 602d7a5ea4031e5bfb727d8e1f2120ee mike replied to the topic bucket seats in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bucket-seats/#post-244490 Tue, 10 May 2011 21:55:53 -0400 i havent tried 300 zx seats but have in the works a rear seat from a firebird/camero 82-02.looke like the t.d. stock seat with a one piece back ans separate buckets. having just started to drive my fiberfab, i understand how good seat are needed. like sitting on bare plywood. some guys are cutting the center form the plywood and putting in…[Read more]

]]> 1f67677330cc8f1c70295c18ef4a77aa mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243830 Sat, 07 May 2011 09:11:45 -0400 have the dash back together(difficult)and changed some interior to red(easy) and drove on some back roads(smile).

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]]> 351eadb6a8130618f059ffffe50cb002 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243828 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:07:10 -0400 its a defroster fan, mounted in front of the wiper motor. i wasnt aware a ghia pan was different. the vin# starts with 1422. according to samba it is a karman ghia vin#. dont know any history on the car, was told it was a fiberfab but havent found any numbers or plates to back it up. companys  bought others and i believe mixed and matched parts…[Read more]

]]> 4bd5b0227c4aa1dbd0d22f73a2f85ca6 mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243825 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:57:02 -0400 nice day here and i just had to drive lil red.jumper wire and remote starter switch ran inside.took her to the mail box and back and around the hay fields. no brakes yet and using  two seat bottoms. still have a big smile . me and ted (dog)got the first ride under our belts. drives ok, little bumpy on my gravel road, all the gears and handbrake…[Read more]

]]> 5b22bfc20025b301a8ac744bcfd60b14 mike replied to the topic Volts meter reads low? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/volts-meter-reads-low/#post-244248 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:23:56 -0400 be careful, you can be arrested for that

]]> 60a21247ddc2221fb3b09fac475bf92a mike replied to the topic new member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-8/#post-244194 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:25:39 -0400 welcome terry, sorta new here also. you will find lots of good advice and good people here.

]]> f4b53a48e78f8b336b77222906d3ec38 mike replied to the topic wire wheels in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-8/#post-244191 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:45:59 -0400 i thought i had read the thread before but could not find it .i get the picture, they cost money that i could really use in more important areas(tires,brakes etc.)was hoping someone with wires could give me some pointers.

]]> b981720bb983304422864fd4a7881c97 mike replied to the topic wire wheels in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wire-wheels-8/#post-244189 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:49:05 -0400 not really crazy about wheel adapters anyway. however i have seen wire wheels on vw powered cars so there got to be a way to do it safely. but if it means buying a 2000 dollar set of wires, i will stay with the stock wheels

]]> 10daeec184da223694454330984f7ddc mike replied to the topic red migi in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/red-migi/#post-244130 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:25:34 -0400 i saw one on ebay, its item #300534757808 $38 with arm and wiper blade. would do one side but i would think wipers are like a spare tire. only for emergency on kit cars, rainx sounds better all the time

]]> f0f1d677e637d02ceb9c29f185274595 mike replied to the topic The Countdown Begins in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-countdown-begins/#post-243938 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:40:30 -0400 dont tell anyone you are retiring. you will hear:hey do you know anything about plumbing, cars, lawnmowers etc. retired ten years ago and never been so busy, even played more golf before

]]> 6730fce8f57215765cb83fc6a0ab8409 mike replied to the topic Rear Suspension in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-suspensin-2/#post-242463 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:18:14 -0400 just curious pink, how much does the shop charge to  turn the torsion bars? did you have them polished? my car was real low in back so i moved the inside one notch down on each side to raise it .never encountered any problems with the spring plates, they can only go so far. the worst part was buying that little twelve point tool to get the axles…[Read more]

]]> 6181da967a60b1a50fa61df8e0cd878a mike replied to the topic Design Classics in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/design-classics-2/#post-243870 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:26:10 -0500 i found this in an old kit car catalog.the teebird is on another page if you want to see it

]]> 906f491bf09ac51132b19fda1949944c mike replied to the topic ITS ALIVE!!!!! in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/its-alive/#post-243824 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:58:06 -0500 thanks , glad i didnt buy the chinese distributer, my thinking was i needed an advance canister anyway…….. according to samba , i have a 7/71 ghia pan, thought they had disc brakes, mine has drums. i will sort it all out eventually.i will have many more questions……you guys have been there.

]]> 4d6f42b778edfa9e01f44a56152a4765 mike replied to the topic wheels for chevette kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wheels-for-chevette-kit/#post-243787 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:05:25 -0500 ok , heres’ my idea. put a piece of metal from one lug nut to the opposite , put a screw thru the center of the hubcap and cover with the emblem………or maybe magnets….hope you post a pic when they’re mounted

]]> f1fff1e42cc304a2f615554b90f9dba4 mike replied to the topic wheels for chevette kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wheels-for-chevette-kit/#post-243785 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:28:56 -0500 what kind of hubcaps you gonna use?

]]> 77113a5be6fa8b94da717651238ae35f mike replied to the topic floor pan rust in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/floor-pan-rust/#post-243784 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:08:26 -0500 i bought a used pedal cluster on ebay. the old one was corroded beyond repair, (gas pedal broke off)i wonder how the pedal assembly was installed . they must have used the old shifter opening to start the nuts before the body was installed. i had to drill to gain accessthe floorpan is solid . havent seen any holes or thin places yet. of course i…[Read more]

]]> a18dfed2a940fff571780148c2400df9 mike replied to the topic more awesomeness: Forgotten Fiberglass in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/more-awesomeness-forgotten-fiberglass/#post-243740 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:31:39 -0500 oh that brings back memories, in the 60s i built an astra j-5, (kellison),392 hemi. that engine was soooo heavy. i cant believe i scraped a 57 300 c to do that. wish i had both of them now.

]]> 93b104bb2ed5f90d3d2b7cc23032e979 mike replied to the topic convertible top in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top/#post-241684 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:55:07 -0500 that critter is a concrete deer . the real ones come at night and have dinner with him

]]> b5dbfee08ce2be6b12608dc5fa9cef49 mike replied to the topic convertible top in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top/#post-241682 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:38:01 -0500 ok. top is on. a couple warm days of sun and pushing the loose bows up from the bottom and pulling the bows together with a cargo strap . didnt know vinyl would stretch that much

]]> 1436d78a4332556d07ea6748c4c59dbb mike replied to the topic convertible top in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top/#post-241680 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:34:25 -0500 yes larry ,the bows were attached and in a zippered covering with the top. im thinking some summer weather might make a difference. surely im not the only one to have this problem.

]]> a4329fcb4c8ad83a7ba398fc43c921cf mike replied to the topic convertible top in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cnvertible-top/#post-241678 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:38:04 -0500 my fiberfab top has been in storage  and in nice shape, however it will not come close to fitting(4inches short). the snaps line up so it appears to be original to the car. does vinyl shrink that much? i have it snapped with the bows loose but cant push it up . any ideas?

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