MG TD Replica Car Club | Montie Henderson | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/montie/activity/ Activity feed for Montie Henderson. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ea24ff1d0d57471ae627dfc86c9d1e90 Montie Henderson posted an update: Decided to sell our TD r about 3 months ago. Tried the […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33051/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:17:18 -0400 Decided to sell our TD r about 3 months ago. Tried the “Replica’s for sale ” web site, Craig’s list (several cities), and twice on eBay. Only got one offer from someone in Virginia for $7,000 from eBay, turned it down, replicas web site came through. Sold Audrey last week. I utilized that custom tow bar I built for Carlisle a couple years…[Read more]

]]> 0 5b2e37f13f5cbab19f5678861e1970fb Montie Henderson replied to the topic Luggage Rack Wanted in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/luggage-rack-wanted/page/2/#post-265986 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:38:54 -0500 The one Paul pictured is like mine, but I’m mounting on top of the bumper under the spare.  I don’t have to worry about the rear hatch opening.  It should turn out mounted more like what Ed pictured.  May end up with a double fold, hinged in the middle.  Like everything else on we do on these, completely custom fitted. 

]]> 2721dabd6fba89638aaaf87bd0bbc049 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Luggage Rack Wanted in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/luggage-rack-wanted/page/2/#post-265978 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:24:44 -0500 If you want a fold up style that sits closer to the bumper and folds up when not in use.  This style doesn’t obscure rear view mirror site range.   Check into Ford Model A luggage rack..   It will take a little adapting but it’s the look I want.   I picked up a used one off ebay for $20.  Haven’t got it mounted yet, next project though, if…[Read more]

]]> fb6fb79a91f16d366e8bdb8a07801525 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Hey California! San Diego Air Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hey-california-san-diego-air-show/#post-264870 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:12:22 -0400 Wish I had your job!  I want /need a Pyro shirt.

]]> 76b7b4386a65a93c82f861ac6914f76a Montie Henderson replied to the topic Carlisle report in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-report/page/2/#post-264539 Sat, 23 May 2015 07:24:02 -0400 Like George said, 40 is not an interstate.  It is part of the original “Crossroads of America Highways” where old rt 40 and old 25 met in Vandalia Oh.   I70 has replaced 40 E/W and I75 has replaced 25 N/S.   Both 40 and 25 are still used, but more for the scenic routes.   Max speed in places about 55 but mostly 35 especially thru all the small cities.  

]]> 1650d1aebc0ba8c494c84227ff3930d7 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Carlisle report in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-report/#post-264533 Fri, 22 May 2015 16:12:05 -0400 If you guys on the left coast do make the expedition east, Old rt 40 almost passes my house in Dayton Ohio.  We could plan a cook out or at least stop in for an adult beverage or 2.  Beer

]]> 1340b74e59c7a3c7235b74f41bb2a537 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Tea Kettle for (Happy)Jack!!!! in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tea-kettle-for-happyjack/#post-264586 Fri, 22 May 2015 16:05:02 -0400 I vote “T” and can’t wait to hear Bill’s story.  Oh and you forgot the cream. LOL

]]> e11a74d18b0521c24e51bbc15b600e75 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Carlisle report in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-report/#post-264520 Wed, 20 May 2015 18:13:33 -0400 Looks like everyone had a great time, I missed another great week end.   Maybe next year.

]]> 7ae79d9c0308ece3eb46031b76b474d3 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/page/9/#post-254138 Sat, 02 May 2015 09:35:26 -0400 Could have been the hair cut.  LOL

]]> cff36eacc42f1fbbe68d8e66f127db30 Montie Henderson replied to the topic cowl brackets for TDr? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cowl-brackets-for-tdr/page/4/#post-261540 Sat, 02 May 2015 09:26:41 -0400 Correction: My TDr is a Ford not Chevy.  CMC came with the cowl brackets when I bought it. 

]]> cd24b4395f83a58db6cddfab91453a20 Montie Henderson replied to the topic cowl brackets for TDr? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cowl-brackets-for-tdr/page/3/#post-261530 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:11:12 -0400 Allen, Wow!!  Those turned out great!   I really didn’t do anything but trace the outline, you did the hard part.  Hey if anyone’s looking for a Ford TDR wife and I are talking about selling ours.  (Gallery 1235) I think.

]]> 5265a03b449ab4b9f2185dcb965c4601 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Hood length on Ford CMC in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-length-on-ford-cmc/#post-263941 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:31:01 -0400 CMC factory built;  44 3/4 down center 44 1/2 each side

]]> 77f347dfc03187b6bc0c79f65c1621ec Montie Henderson replied to the topic picnic kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/picnic-kit/#post-263837 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:22:35 -0400 I don’t know if any car company actually made one.  We put together our own and carry to some of the car shows, as a display thing.  We use it too when ever we head out for a picnic.

]]> 5686e9ae1514b5e3bdec4bc9e11b3de8 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Gas Prices --- ASSUME THE POSITION in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gas-prices-assume-the-position/#post-263751 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 17:28:33 -0400 2.14 in Ohio, suppose to be dropping to under 2.00 next week, if you can believe the news man (how do they know). 

]]> ce5d7615674079efe21111751360c54f Montie Henderson replied to the topic AUDREY_HEPBURN in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/audrey_hepburn/#post-263677 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:51:37 -0400 That’s the movie my wife and I saw waaay back when we first started dating.  Fell in love with each other and TD’s.  Said some day we would have one, that’s how we came up with the name for our car “Audrey”.  We had forgotten that the car went up in flames and ended up in a pond, until we re-watched it again right after we bought our TDr.  Exc…[Read more]

]]> c87802bb43276c14170fbc24bd666049 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Starter Switch in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starter-switch/#post-263515 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 06:45:35 -0500 Mine is behind the dash, left side close to the edge.  Easy to reach and out of the way.  It only took me about a year to fine out I had high beams.   There is a couple other switches under the dash I still don’t know about. 

]]> 2eea9717e9b5cd5a1d72f5a2a627c300 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Ford-based TDr in Cincinnati in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-based-tdr-in-cincinnati/#post-263288 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 08:48:36 -0500 The web site for “Rollin on the River” is http://www.rollinontherivercarshow.com  This year it’s July 26. 

]]> e55402c5d2071d0ba95284856be9246b Montie Henderson replied to the topic Ford-based TDr in Cincinnati in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-based-tdr-in-cincinnati/#post-263285 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 11:38:49 -0500 I haven’t seen this one before.  Pretty close to what mine looked like when I bought her about 6 years ago.   I’m planning a car show in Cinn in the spring “Rollin on the River” put on by the Kiwanis club.  HUGE show we did it a couple years ago, really well laid out.  Maybe he will be there if it does’t sell.   

]]> 64a0a12c783bc94f54d80748b5088358 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263162 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:21:43 -0500 I looked up that radiator, It is not like mine.  Unfortunately I have no clue what CMC used on my car.  It is about the same size, but both top and bottom radiator hoses are on the passengers side on mine.     

]]> b16f1a6a7722791d2e4b8495f3dc2bc0 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Radiator too wide for CMC kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-too-wide-for-cmc-kit/#post-263153 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:17:37 -0500 Flip that’s the one thing on my car that’s definitely not from the Pinto donor car.  So far I haven’t figured out what it’s off of.  I had to have it repaired last summer.  I wanted to replace it with a better larger or thicker one, mostly because she runs a little warm 200*.  Even with the addition of a electric fan.If I ever have to have it r…[Read more]

]]> 65806ecd64857c181deac6ce24df48d7 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Who else drive their TDr today? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/who-else-drive-their-tdr-today/#post-263089 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:47:17 -0500 Gee I’m lucky to remember my sun glasses. 

]]> 4fcd55b936ebd3ccaebdd095761da0e1 Montie Henderson replied to the topic NEWBIE LOOKING AT 2 TOYS in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-looking-at-2-toys/page/3/#post-262770 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:06:19 -0500 Wow!  That’s a awesome garage.  2400 sq ft must make it  about 40×60.  My plans for one was only 24×36 (no second floor) and I thought that was over what I needed.  May have to reconsider, I have a 3 car attached to the house and a 16×20 shed (tractor and yard stuff), and both are full.  I’m wanting/needing at least room for wood shop and ca…[Read more]

]]> 429d9f641ea99bed47b97d742994f818 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Sharp TDr in Falls Church, VA $3500 in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sharp-tdr-in-falls-church-va-3500/#post-262976 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:13:04 -0500 That’s gotta be either be the most expensive TDr or a misprint.  Cash only $650000

]]> 68ea55ca96b2dac2ce9680cc81e0a31b Montie Henderson replied to the topic Winter Ride in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/winter-ride/page/2/#post-262517 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 06:44:03 -0500 No rides here in Ohio either, car’s just sitting there tempting Ermm me every time I go in the garage.  Good luck Tex, I called it quits Nov. 2013, a little over a year ago.  No regrets.. When the checks start they come like clockwork though.  It only took about 2 months for everything to start.  Then there’s always Censored health care cost Ouch.

]]> ec46ce88bc1cfe3eee9110c4b6222afa Montie Henderson replied to the topic Classic Car Insurance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/4/#post-238602 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:09:48 -0500 I’m with you there, I’ll stop in to see my agent and get a copy of my actually policy.   I can’t fine the one they sent me.  I need to probably need to get a new appraisal too, sometime, Ermm,  with all the changes, extras and stuff I’ve put on under the hood.   May have to wait for a little warmer day for the appraisal though.   

]]> cee12cc3fb88c6b1efea2e10a80cc025 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Classic Car Insurance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/3/#post-238600 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:10:15 -0500 Paul I finally got around to checking into my insurance with State Farm.  Here is a paragraph from the policy.   Mine runs about $300 a year for 18,500 (State Farm’s approved appraiser cost me $60) agreed value, Haggerty’s was quite a bit higher when I bought the car 5 or so years ago.  “More Reasons to Choose State Farm”

  • Lower insurance premiu…

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]]> 906bf27ad51c878cbf25ff2a39081f99 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Too much bling? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/too-much-bling/#post-262787 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:30:40 -0500 Paul, you really have good eyes.   I couldn’t get the pictures to enlarge to see that much, but I agree way too much bling and extras. 

]]> 2e5c3693ae6c8f1f32993e7c1090b313 Montie Henderson replied to the topic convertable top boot in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/convertable-top-boot/#post-262615 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:48:56 -0500 Yea what Paul said, sometimes easier than others.  It does fit, very tightly.  No way you could get the side curtains in there too (on mine anyway).   

]]> d5b53670b30ae85d3a4cb181ca38be96 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Ready for paint! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ready-for-paint/#post-262630 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:42:29 -0500 Looks good, I’m working on one too.  Well it’s in the garage anyway.   Guess you could say it’s a replica of a replica. Big smile

]]> 3995734678bd1d22d1cc010ab9abefbe Montie Henderson replied to the topic 1960's Used Car Lot in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1960s-used-car-lot/#post-262586 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 09:57:17 -0500 I have a NADA price guide from February 1962.  Just an idea of few retail prices:  1952 MGTD  $460 1957 Jag XK140 $1180 1955 Corvette $940 1956 T-Bird $1885 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta $1200 1960 Austin Healey 3000 $20251957 Porsche 356a Carrera $1720I’ll take several of each please.    

]]> 8a22429bec9eb90868ea4741ea638e13 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Merry Christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-3/page/2/#post-259171 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 04:33:33 -0500 Merry Christmas to all.

]]> b1ce4fcb360efdef83653a1268cf7f15 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Chrome Trim for FF MiGi II in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chrome-trim-for-ff-migi-ii/#post-262478 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:18:37 -0500 I saw a brg one with the chrome at a car show a couple years ago.  It’s about the same stuff as that snap on door edge protector available at most car paint shops.  My car is white with 2 red pin strips close to the edges.  I had a piece that I just held up to mine, didn’t care for it at all, really cheapened the look of the car in my opinio…[Read more]

]]> 0ac52e6846eb7af522ed64e068eda15e Montie Henderson replied to the topic Classic Car Insurance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/page/3/#post-238579 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:10:19 -0500 Dave, when I bought mine I added it to my State Farm policy.  They required me to get it appraised at one of their approved appraisal shops (basically a body shop they recommend).   Mine is a flat replacement price for the appraised amount, at the time was $18,500 (I didn’t argue).   I need to get it re-done it’s been 5+++ years and I have add…[Read more]

]]> 5ceac065212dbd8d66cfced2cdc27394 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Better Hurry...Going Quick...at Only $22,000.00 in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/better-hurry-going-quick-at-only-22000-00/#post-262434 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:10:46 -0500 Very few even come close to $50,000.  I’ve seen some total original restored ones on ebay for 20 to 30… this guy is really dreaming. 

]]> c0e5853bab192c32b26cc34fee1674b7 Montie Henderson replied to the topic All I want for christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/all-i-want-for-christmas/#post-262415 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:53:01 -0500 I’ll take 2, Santa.  a 2 seater and a 4 seater.  Price list must be off or not in US $  I thought they were lots more.

]]> 9cd05caa6a36f40f535b2e4eb4fd4738 Montie Henderson replied to the topic car storage for winter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/car-storage-for-winter/#post-262401 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:37:11 -0500 I use sta-ble in the gas and a trickle charger on the battery.  I also try to start it once a month or so, usually there is a couple winter days almost warm enough (50*) to take short rides ( fine for me but not the wife). 

]]> 96ee1030d3806d610052491b7117147d Montie Henderson replied to the topic Another Wintertime project in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-wintertime-project/#post-262383 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:54:29 -0500 Here is a Duchess in Columbus OH.  Need’s some chrome a top and a little TLC, but a starting place.   http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4802283029.html

]]> f5ab91f690758d96c2fdd14e121383b3 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Another Wintertime project in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-wintertime-project/#post-262382 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:34:27 -0500 I agree with John a mess,  she got abused by someone.   

]]> a6b9a20b593321240d7b1dc3d5c9293c Montie Henderson replied to the topic 35 mpg? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/35-mpg/#post-262376 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:42:40 -0500 Average 20-25 round town.  Highway???

]]> 664cb2f7b8c3c909fc7a23e8df78fddd Montie Henderson 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-262366 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:36:55 -0500 I really don’t know why anyone would want a v8 in one of our cars, outside of the neat look.  There’s a local guy that races the little Ford 2.3 like mine.  Claims he’s got 400+hsp in one of his cars.   He looked at my car and told me the frame would probably twist under that much power, not to mention the other stuff that would need beefed up. …[Read more]

]]> dad859c7479e3d0e783fd229d2c91c8e Montie Henderson replied to the topic Small scratches in chrome in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/small-scratches-in-chrome/#post-262293 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:13:36 -0500 Aluminum foil or a brillo pad, even fine steel wool works for removing rust.  I don’t think it will do much for scratches though, might even make it worse. 

]]> fe2ce2bf1227d0b7f0c95cda2d789bfe Montie Henderson replied to the topic Pictures in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pictures-3/#post-262252 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:30:58 -0500 Greg the only way I can put pictures in my post is to do the old right click on the mouse copy and paste thing.   I even have to do that for the little smiley faces. Wacko yep still works if the wacko face is showing

]]> 56a29443810a15595e0b34be7020c5b1 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Thanksgiving in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/thanksgiving-3/#post-258873 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:19:20 -0500 Happy Thanksgiving to all.

]]> 7050f2730e04edb7c38b71d76f2e5bcf Montie Henderson replied to the topic Soob sorting in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-sorting/page/4/#post-261174 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:07:30 -0500 Ed, if you have space above your garage door here is what I did to get a little more space for storage.

]]> cdf5835a4ec7a4084a22b2c8f2e9dba2 Montie Henderson replied to the topic removable hood sides in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/removable-hood-sides/#post-261829 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:54:24 -0400 Haven’t done it yet.  But have been wanting too.  Waiting for the bucks.  I think it will be an expensive conversion, also don’t want the car to be disabled for a lengthy time span.  I would like to gather the parts up and do most of the work before disassembly.  Hopefully just trading the parts off and on the car.  I know it won’t be that easy,…[Read more]

]]> b2c062654fdeec486d79497d76898060 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Sharpie Cars in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sharpie-cars/#post-261763 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:59:09 -0400 Amazing talent!  We had a group of pin stripers at a car show, these guys were great.  The sharpie guys bring a whole new art into play.  Anyone doing them in color? 

]]> bcd96f3c278e542fbe362bf34dade331 Montie Henderson replied to the topic Red Duchess for sale -- Only 1400 miles in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/red-duchess-for-sale-only-1400-miles/#post-261641 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 17:57:20 -0400 Not much on that one I like, seats, radio, wheels, steering wheel, flat top, Thumbs Down.  Guess I’m too picky.  Everyone’s got their own opinion.   

]]> ab1a8ca6de4938f525cae23ac24cf21b Montie Henderson replied to the topic Footroom for Sasquatch in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/footroom-for-sasquatch/#post-261415 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:57:14 -0400 Mine must be the European model, leg room on passenger side is longer.  Go figure, should-a put the steering on that side. 

]]> 6573b6f0d84424cf9309369970fee54e Montie Henderson replied to the topic Footroom for Sasquatch in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/footroom-for-sasquatch/#post-261411 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:33:39 -0400 Good idea.  Now if someone can come up for space for the left leg/foot.  I have always had my knee bent and foot tucked under the right leg.  One reason I’m glad I have an automatic.  Not sure how you other sasquatches do a clutch.

]]> 86d70068ab2c5df75a2c8bc0a6a3fbc4 Montie Henderson replied to the topic jacking up vehicle on side of the road in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/jacking-up-vehicle-on-side-of-the-road/#post-261232 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 20:01:54 -0400 Mine is a small hydraulic bottle jack.  Takes up less space under the seat. 

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