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newkitman started the topic Frustrating Day at Title Office in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Well…like the topic header says, it was a frustrating day at the local title office. I had all the paperwork and they were ready to register Moneypenny as a 1971 VW Kit Car and then they said there was no need for a title for a vehicle as old as 1971. I said I understood that and explained that the reason I wanted the title was when I die, my T…[Read more]
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newkitman replied to the topic Master cylinder replacement in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
Phillip. When you disconnect the fuel line, have a couple of 5 gallon gas can ready and when the fuel line comes off at the tunnel tube, stick the fuel line in the gas can. Saves gas that way. And you may want to consider mounting a fuel shutoff valve just ahead of the tunnel fuel tube. That’ll eliminate that problem if you ever have to pull the…[Read more]
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newkitman replied to the topic Master cylinder replacement in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
What Kent said and remember to NOT pull the master cylinder bolts out. Slide the master cylinder off the bolts so you don’t lose the spacer between the two front pan pieces. Its a double firewall there where the master cylinder mounts.
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newkitman replied to the topic Missing Piece/Parts in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
Disregard the seatback mounting feet. I probably could have fabricated something that would have work but without dimensions it would be hit or miss at best. So I ordered a complete setback adjuster set from MG Magic. This eliminates all the difficulty and frustrations. I also ordered a set of wind wing hardware.
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newkitman started the topic Missing Piece/Parts in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
Getting ready to install my seatbacks. As I usually do, I performed my parts check to be certain I have everything I need. Alas…I’m missing three small piece/parts. I have a CMC/Fiberfab VW kit and if you check the assembly manual, on page 64 it shows the “mounting foot” and those I do not have. The center hole in the mounting foot is a bit…[Read more]
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newkitman started the topic Battery Type in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
Sorry if this has been brought up but I don’t find the search tab anywhere. Anyway….I’m ready to purchase a battery for Moneypenny. Just wondering what type of battery I can use. The standard battery or the jel cell? I’m hoping for the gel cell as I used that on my Ghia but the battery in the Ghia was in the engine compartment and my battery…[Read more]
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newkitman replied to the topic Rt. Side Cooling Air Hose in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
okay. Thanks Ed.
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newkitman started the topic Rt. Side Cooling Air Hose in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 3 months ago
For those running the heat exchangers and the TD style single exhaust tip muffler, how do you connect your cooling air hose for the right side? I ask because on mine, the muffler tube to the cylinder head is in the way of making the standard connection. No problem on the left side.
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newkitman replied to the topic New to the MG replica world in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Welcome to our group. You’ll have a great time both with your TDr and with us as well. Looking forward to seeing what your TDr looks like.
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newkitman started the topic Wiring Diagram Help in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
I edited a VW wiring diagram for my TDr using MS Paint. Now I have switched to an Apple computer and I don’t know what to use to edit my existing wiring diagram. Does anyone know what I can use to edit my TD wiring diagram?
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newkitman replied to the topic password problems in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Greg,
I had to use a new password. I believe it now has to be 12 to 16 (or 18 characters.) And it must contain numbers, letters, and special characters and is case sensitive. Check the “New Site, new forums etc” topic. Stephen has a webmaster email you can send him and he’ll walk you through it. I worked with him on mine and its now working great!
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newkitman replied to the topic Leftover TD Replica Parts for Sale! Everything Must Go! in the forum VW Parts for sale 9 years, 3 months ago
How do I get to the photos in your parts for sale post?
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newkitman replied to the topic New site, new forums, new… everything? in the forum Site Input and Issues 9 years, 4 months ago
Good luck Stephen. I kinda think it’ll go very well. 🙂
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newkitman replied to the topic Liftmas! in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Yeah! BEER. Beer is food.
Sorry I can’t be there and enjoy it all. You folks have a blast. Burn meat and drink beer. 😛 -
newkitman replied to the topic Fiberfab chassis number access in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 4 months ago
Whoever built your TDr MAY have used carpet glue to hold down the carpet in the tunnel access area. The carpet in my Fiberfab has a separate carpet section just for the tunnel access. Not knowing how yours was made, you may have to remove one of the seats to access yours. Good luck and keep us posted.
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newkitman replied to the topic Liftmas! in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Ed wrote: Current forecast: sunny & 81F
Must be nice Ed. Currently here its sunny, 99F and 110 heat index. And climbing. This is late July weather! And I don’t have a lift…just a pool. Ahhhhhhhhh……….. -
newkitman replied to the topic chrome grille shell on ebay in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Looks similar to the CMC/Fiberfab Chrome Grille Shell on my TDr. Except its missing the hole in the bottom for the hand crank.
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newkitman replied to the topic Steering Box Adjustment – Need to cut a hole in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 4 months ago
Don’t you have a Daytona Migi? According to the manufacturer’s comparison the Daytona MiGi has the separate fiberglass insert between the front fenders that you can remove. I’ve seriously thought of making one or purchasing one for my Fiberfab.
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newkitman replied to the topic NEW MEMBER in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 4 months ago
Welcome aboard Beth. I believe you will thoroughly enjoy being in our group. And to the best of my recollection your TDr is the only red with white fenders I’ve ever seen.
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newkitman replied to the topic Gallery Photo Search in the forum Site Input and Issues 9 years, 4 months ago
All the new technology can be challenging. Imagine the poor defense dudes. They’re still using COBOL and 7 inch floppy disks. That’s gotta be a nightmare.I haven’t used COBOL since EARLY in my college days. Ran the program on a TRS-80 system.
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