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newkitman replied to the topic Seat Cushion Straps Source in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Rob. Thanks for the Joanne Fabrics lead. There is one on the way home from work. Tomorrow is my last day. Then when the wife retires I’m looking at heading home to New England.
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newkitman replied to the topic New Owner in the forum Car Registry 10 years ago
Welcome aboard. You’ll have many enjoyable adventures with your TDr and with us. -
newkitman replied to the topic Seat Cushion Straps Source in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Schu. I have seen your pictures and I’m trying to find the straps. I’ll try a local upholstery shop
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newkitman replied to the topic why I got a TDr in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Here’s the link that shows the local MGTDr (VW based) that made me decide on the TD that Ed suggested rather than the Mercedes Gazelle.newkitman2015-10-10 20:51:56
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newkitman replied to the topic Fuel Tank in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years ago
Instead of the shelf support bracket I stuck with the washer, lock-washer and nut system. I don’t use a strap for my hood. I use the metal rod as the Fiberfab option suggests. Might add a small piece of strap in case the wind tries to blow it open off the rod.
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newkitman replied to the topic Fuel Tank in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years ago
Paul. My guess is your hood strip came with the kit. I bought mine from MG Magic and doesn’t have the strip on the underside. The studs are secured in a channel of the hood strip and they have fiber washer nuts (self-locking nuts). These cause the tabs of the stud to twist in the hood strip channel and want to pull out. I will change to the…[Read more]
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newkitman replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Membership 10 years ago
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newkitman replied to the topic Whatzit?? in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years ago
I believe it pushes fresh air through the charcoal canister and then exits it back into the air cleaner.
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newkitman replied to the topic Whatzit?? in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years ago
Roy. A hose connects that tube to either the air cleaner housing or the emission canister. Part of the ole smog system.
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newkitman replied to the topic Speed and heat in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years ago
I have a bus seal but have a question as to the fit of the rear valance and engine tin. With the engine installed, does the top of the valence align with the engine tins? I see a lot of photos with the top of the valance being well below the engine tin. I know there are alignment issues to deal with as the engine cover has to sit against the body…[Read more]
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newkitman replied to the topic engine bay bad fuel filter cheap or ? in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago
I agree with Kent. Locally they are referred to as engine fire starters. Putting a cheap plastic filter in a hot area without clamps and right next to a source of ignition (that there coil thingy :0) ) is never a good idea. Especially when it is the only fuel line under any kind of pressure. Mine. a metal one, is located up front on the side… -
newkitman replied to the topic Ford kit parts needed in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted 10 years, 1 month ago
The battery box is a fiberglass tub that fits down into a cutout just in front of the gas tank cutout.
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newkitman replied to the topic Ford kit parts needed in the forum Chevy/Ford Parts Wanted 10 years, 1 month ago
The battery box is a fiberglass tub that fits down into a cutout just in front of the gas tank cutout.
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newkitman replied to the topic Re introduction in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago
A type 3 engine case (VW squareback, notchback, fastback) has the engine serial number stamped on the split-line of the case along the top. Its hidden under the engine tin. When you use a type 3 engine case and type 1 cooling tins then you see the engine number. Could be one of those.
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newkitman replied to the topic Re introduction in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago
GeorgeB,Check the download manuals tab on the left then select Fiberfab. You can download the assembly manual and that will help with the steering, speedometer cable, battery and gas tank issues. Actually, being you have a Fiberfab kit it’ll help across the board. -
newkitman replied to the topic The Most Scenic Drive in each State by Yahoo Trave in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago
I’ve driven on the Mass, Vermont, Conn, Mississippi (because I can spell it lol) and Wisc scenic routes. Also have done the Tail of the Dragon in Tenn. All fun rides. And you are correct. These are going to be added to my bucket list. -
newkitman replied to the topic now we know about car shows in the forum General Discussion 10 years, 1 month ago
Now that there’s funny.
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newkitman replied to the topic Tires & Wheels in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago
I’ve always used 165×15 on 5.5 wheels. Good question Paul and one I think we can all learn from. Looking forward to some replies.
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newkitman replied to the topic Floor Pan Stiffeners in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 1 month ago
Although I never used them in my rebuilt Karmann Ghia, I have seen a couple of Ghias with them but never a Beetle or TDr. There is some potential benefit but I’m not engineer savey enough to figure it all out. I wouldn’t think it would impact side-to-side flex all that much. Our TDrs are pretty solid front to back. My .02… -
newkitman replied to the topic Not mine, but how about $100k? in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 10 years, 1 month ago
Although not my cup o tea, I do love the goggles and headgear.
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