MG TD Replica Car Club | Ricky | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/mymgtd/activity/ Activity feed for Ricky. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:20:12 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3af1c490f2eeb2819edbccc8f4fb2c2d Ricky replied to the topic Brand new VW stock wheels in the forum VW Parts for sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brand-new-vw-stock-wheels/#post-262429 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:12:58 -0500 Wheels are sold.  Thanks

]]> 13ea0e106fab10b8e3d94f451a3ff878 Ricky replied to the topic Selling my MGTD in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/selling-my-mgtd/#post-262427 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:41:54 -0500 I sold my MGTD.  I want to thank everyone that provided sound advise during the rebuild.  I learned alot.  I still have a brand new set of stock VW 4 lug wheels for sale in the box.  I paid 250 for all 4 and will take 190.  I live in Bradenton FL so let me know if you are near and would like to purchase them.  Please send a personal messa…[Read more]

]]> bd97d47843ffe34ca70c013a027854c6 Ricky replied to the topic Selling my MGTD in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/selling-my-mgtd/#post-262426 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:49:00 -0500 Dave,

the wire wheels are not new.  They came on it already.  I painted them grey with some black on the inside.    They are 14″  4X100. 
]]> f126ecfa2cd0bbb6050491b99dc5bb63 Ricky replied to the topic Selling my MGTD in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/selling-my-mgtd/#post-262423 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:24:55 -0500 Thanks and yes they are real knock off wheels

]]> ca7e3d57d27d31be8ec2f0172076421c Ricky replied to the topic Brand new VW stock wheels in the forum VW Parts for sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brand-new-vw-stock-wheels/#post-262428 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:16:25 -0500 For pickup in Bradenton FL

]]> 32dfecf361c24070b477372b8d1ce2f6 Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262324 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:42:24 -0500 Thanks Royal.  I feel a little better about giving it a go.  I do like how the wire wheels look.

]]> b9c6000bbac01d831a0958616c796157 Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262322 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:54:12 -0500 Royal,

 
You appear to have the same exact whire wheels and tire size that  i have.  Do you have any problem with balancing them?  If i were to keep mine i would need new tires since mine came drie rotted from sitting for years.   I am afraid to do that and still find out that they would not be balance.  You are using tubes in your right?
]]> 4b21e0af7aa466dabd39d45ca7d456a2 Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262317 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:59:34 -0500 And I just f kind out that my MGTD uses 4×100. I could sure use them but live in Florida so can’t pick them up

]]> 6cb8297e81f60f9a33901cd4a886dd75 Ricky replied to the topic Painting my Dutchess in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/painting-my-dutchess/#post-261717 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:53:55 -0500 Davearoy,

 
Sound like we are on the same path.  I also put new floor pans, new brake line and brakes, cables, and now i am waiting on some new stock wheels.  Please post pictures when you get your painted.  I would like to paint mine also.   Not sure what you did for the pans but I sprayed mine with bed liner called Raptor. Great stuff and give…

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]]> cc5ce6fcccd0d5b88ffd712d04795cdb Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262311 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:40:49 -0500 help, no one answered my follow-up

]]> a27a0595ffb044088b2f84ea0d7cebd5 Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262307 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 09:40:17 -0500 Quick follow-up question.  Was i right to go with the 4.5 or should i have gone with the 5.5?

Thanks
 
]]> 2939478d76b3190cf12e5c082182309d Ricky replied to the topic Bought new stock wheels in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bought-new-stock-wheels/#post-262306 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:42:29 -0500 Thank you for quick response. Hopefully I will be able to get a good price on some locally

]]> e4999d8c1a8b9d1dd8e2865d05f0f2bb Ricky replied to the topic Relay in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/relay/#post-261421 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:41:25 -0400 Thanks for Reply.  A Vintage VW place just figured out that it is some kind of regulator that was made for a rear defogger as far as the packaging he had.  It actually had 5 wires connections and the one on mine was so rotted out that it only had 3 left.  He believes that it was probably left over from the donor vehicle which may explain why it…[Read more]

]]> cf5b3eb907732b45bfacce1537aa5f72 Ricky replied to the topic Relay in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/relay/#post-261418 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:50:34 -0400 This is what is left of the old relay.  As you can see there was no floor pan left before.  It was Fred Flinstone style.

]]> 4e7eb5c1077cfd43b7343f553673a69a Ricky replied to the topic Our first MGTD kit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/our-first-mgtd-kit/#post-245050 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:30:35 -0400 Welcome, I am still bringing mine back. I have learned so much from this site. I am close to getting the body back on and getting Miss Mary on the road. Enjoy

]]> 76d7a15c9f7f8ccb0cdc3b1089e0edef Ricky replied to the topic Miss Mary in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/miss-mary/#post-260584 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:23:06 -0400

]]> 09c3910ac2dc69573b0f7822e68b0951 Ricky replied to the topic Miss Mary in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/miss-mary/#post-260583 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:21:19 -0400 painted the pans with Raptor Bedliner Spray.  They came out great.  I also moved the Ebrake lines as recommended.

 
 
]]> 472dc64ef18912d9c5f09a35bcfc9751 Ricky replied to the topic FreeTop and Side Curtains in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/freetop-and-side-curtains/#post-260592 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:02:22 -0400 Oh wait is the tdr different from the MGTD?

]]> 6896fd728ce300417794917bc8a96ae5 Ricky replied to the topic FreeTop and Side Curtains in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/freetop-and-side-curtains/#post-260591 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:01:10 -0400 I will take them. I d9 not have any for my car and it would save me a lot in restoring her. Do you have a paypal account. I can send you the money that way if you do. Let me know.

]]> d7a86784eb884004467044245d42ad17 Ricky replied to the topic Running fuel line in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-fuel-line/#post-260457 Mon, 26 May 2014 20:56:08 -0400 Ok thanks for the input. I always like to get some input from those of you who have already been through restoring a td.

]]> 8c35ac63c3d86a57d01a879f83cfd54d Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260089 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:04:56 -0400 good progress so far.  Got the old pans off and did a little sand blasting.  I am going to use the por 15 for the chassi once i get it all cleaned up.  Got the new brake lines ready.  This is really fun.  I am enjoying and learning so much as i go along

]]> 3268b1577cddb344ac2aadeed102c805 Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260088 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:20:48 -0400 I took everyones advice and ordered the 18 gauge Wolfsburg West

]]> 5848c6ef94bfe4f03c47616ff72efa5d Ricky replied to the topic Duchess Body Pull in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-body-pull/page/2/#post-256550 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:32:08 -0400 what gauge pans did you go with and are you still happy with that decision?  I am getting ready to do mine and it look like it will cost me 169 apeace for 18 guage with another 112 for shipping.  I can get some thinner one locally for 124 appeace no shipping and save a little.  Just wondering if i need to spend the extra money.

]]> 03f99896f5413be508158b764add75db Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260085 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:37:37 -0400 Will do Mustang.  I plan on doing as much as i can while I have the body off, new brake line, cable and so on.  I am going to sand blast the chassi and undercoat it all.  I saw something about a hydrolic emergency brake.  Has anyone tried that?

 
 
]]> 31ccfc82578ab3205e612dc9bb7cd051 Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260083 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:13:22 -0400

Now the real work begins. 

]]> dbba6d93827d1895da62230ca8d4ca60 Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260081 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:38:16 -0400 Thanks for all the advice.  I will go ahead and weld them in.  Trying to find a source for the 18 gauge pans locally to save on the shipping.  I have all the wire marked and disconnect.  Last thing is the steering rod and she is ready to lift off. 

 
Edsnova are yours fiberglassed over the tin pan or all fiberglass?  I was thinking that i could…

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]]> 409cb4a5978d957006220cf1d41cd6dc Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260076 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:39:53 -0400 I have I it all loose now and just need to disconnect some wire and lift it off. Will I have to do any modification to full new floor pan other than just some trimming.    Has any one gone with other methods of attaching other than welding.   Such as rivets or screws? And will a mig welder do the job.Any advice on where to purchase the floor…[Read more]

]]> 31f7220e8976237b009640263cdcff6d Ricky replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260075 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:21:48 -0400 Great, that helps I will look for the other bolts today and try that wire.  I am exited to get the body off and get started.  I have learned so much about the car by just reading the threads on this site.  My goal is to have it on the road in 6 months. 

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