MG TD Replica Car Club | Edward Turner | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/oldroadie/activity/ Activity feed for Edward Turner. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9379767f1a62a1b24059ff1ea1106d9c Edward Turner replied to the topic Chevette carrier bearing in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-carrier-bearing/#post-253513 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:55:28 -0400 I ended up copying the larger spacer and installing one on each side. It made a very solid feeling mounting, I sure wanted to drive the car further to see how it felt.oldroadie2013-03-20 09:18:20

]]> 0e3a406fa0e2674318accd467e1f1a17 Edward Turner replied to the topic Chevette carrier bearing in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chevette-carrier-bearing/#post-253510 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:10:48 -0400 I hate to leave business unfinished. This week I completed the carrier bearing/drive shaft replacement. That included installing the new transmission mount plate, leveling the tranny in the process. Then I fibreglassed the interior parts back into place, reinstalled the interior and handed the now well running, good shifting car off to Joel, the…[Read more]

]]> 344aa605ef2d3eeabc3cc29fa829495f Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW Schwepppes Special in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-schwepppes-special/#post-254324 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:41:14 -0500 Yes, we had a decent discussion about the current state of the car. My touring schedule has me on the road for the entire month of Feb. so I’m going to keep it until mid March when I can finish the driveshaft replacement and glass the hump section into a nice removable cap. Then it’s his.Yes, it has Schweppes Special badges on each side. It’s…[Read more]

]]> 3feec481a720e7edd198bcb0248363af Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW Schwepppes Special in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-schwepppes-special/#post-254321 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:38:09 -0500 Sold. Thanks for having me even if I never got the project off the ground.

]]> 0b81bf351d3a93a97ff4e6712801609b Edward Turner replied to the topic new member in alabama in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-in-alabama/#post-253923 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:41:28 -0500
newkitman wrote:
There is one member in your neck of the woods over in Ft. Payne, AL.

That would be me 🙂 If there’s anything I can help with just let me know. My TD is Chevette based, though, so I don’t know how much help I can offer but I’m willing to try. Welcome!Ed

]]> 7542fc7a2378b6612dc7623a4c7cdcfd Edward Turner replied to the topic New dashboard project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-dashboard-project/#post-253634 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:05:53 -0500 I do love the checkerboard dash. The sawdust and glue is a nice trick, I’ve used that before on some guitar repairs. I can’t wait to see how yours takes a finish. Tung oil or something denser?

]]> 19937ccd51bb92d2393d1fb1e2f17eb1 Edward Turner replied to the topic New dashboard project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-dashboard-project/#post-253632 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:49:57 -0500 I had not found Smoothline in my searches, that’s a great lead. I did manage to obtain a rebuilt drive shaft from Rick Drake out in Washington state but I’m having a little difficulty getting it to sit in the frame the way it looks like it should. So, I need some advice and a couple of days labor to get her on the road. I’m so close….

]]> 6984072b076455190fe2b7772f283fd4 Edward Turner replied to the topic New dashboard project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-dashboard-project/#post-253630 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:49:42 -0500 I’ve been unsuccessful in my hunt for BCW documents and without them i’m pretty much clueless. My car has been on hold for such a long time now I’m really starting to get discouraged and have been thinking of selling. A source for any info about BCW Chevette assembly would be so very welcome, can you give me a starting point?Thanks,Ed

]]> 9727e38372136be1bc95981360f30320 Edward Turner replied to the topic clacking noise in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/clacking-noise/#post-250946 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:56:16 -0400 I’m right in the throes of changing out the driveshaft carrier on my Chevette based BCW. That carrier bearing tears away and the driveshaft carrier hits the transmission tunnel under load. You’ll have to get the car up in the air so you can look above the frame cross member and see if the carrier surround is toast.I’m away from home tending to an…[Read more]

]]> eb4a63f605b644c63ae31a35b88ad1ce Edward Turner replied to the topic Door hinges in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/door-hinges/#post-249957 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:17:05 -0400 I wasn’t clear, the stripped Allen is in the body side attachment and not the door itself. Thanks for the door diagrams and advice on the latch but my problem is the very bottom bolt in the body side of the hinge. Looks like its going to be easy out territory and panel removal day, that’s okay because it’s drippy and it’s a fair weather car.

]]> 1141f5219a1937503b72117d974d9dcd Edward Turner replied to the topic Door hinges in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/door-hinges/#post-249949 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:06:30 -0400 The best I know mine is circa 1983 or 1984 from British Coach Works. So a Duchess uses a wood block backing with a T nut? That might encourage me to gamble. I really need that lower bolt replaced so I can true the door, then I can address the slightly sprung lock.oldroadie2012-04-03 13:07:04

]]> 1abd864aae4d070b14ea683a19826d3c Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW help, please in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-help-please/#post-246262 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:10:48 -0400 Yep, she’s fine and that’s the main thing. It’ll be interesting to see what the
adjuster says about the car; I’ve never seen one with that much bent in the
‘B’ pillar ever track straight again.

Mrs. T even helped me install spring rubbers in the rear this morning after
we fetched the police report and voila! no more bottoming out. Shocks…[Read more]

]]> 9bfdc033005ab412c3200bdfc3e5818d Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW help, please in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-help-please/#post-246260 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:06:37 -0400 Thanks fellows. I had misunderstood about the tunnel issue and thought
it just hampered removal of the entire trans. I see now it’s a bigger chunk
of work to just replace the tans mount. Not impossible, just more to do.
The link to PinkMGs pix is very valuable, I had not found that thread
before. I might just ponder cutting the mount away and…[Read more]

]]> 3060d5454967965e4e61016214d0b739 Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW help, please in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-help-please/#post-246256 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:23:11 -0400 Okay, so she’s up on jack stands in the rear, front wheels chocked and I’ve
got the nut and big washer off. You can plainly see the mount is torn when
the floor jack starts to lift the trans. I can’t seem to get the tans up high
enough to clear the trans bolt. Still no Chevette manual so I’m just going on
past limited experience…does this mean…[Read more]

]]> a4c6e128bf621d2710ce173725cc597a Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW help, please in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-help-please/#post-246255 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:38:36 -0400
ray10 wrote:
To my understanding there should be some play side to side
and up and down ,but none front to back.

Thank you, that gives me something to check once i get this baby up in the
air.

]]> d845aaa7c5951094bafe74aa04c9ec62 Edward Turner replied to the topic BCW help, please in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-help-please/#post-246253 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:48:04 -0400 Thanks, ray10. Yep, got me a replacement right off the shelf at my favorite
parts store. He’s had 2 in stock since the 80s, the box looked antique.
Hopefully the rubber is still sound, seems fine on the surface.

I’ve been in touch with Rick because with that much play I suspect the carrier
bearing (he called it an axle extension) is probably…[Read more]

]]> 2878c9cad3ac452fddccae894c1dab8c Edward Turner replied to the topic Newby with questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newby-with-questins/page/2/#post-246126 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:23:50 -0400 I read his post earlier, some useful stuff in there but without any manual
to flesh it out I’m unsure where to begin…mostly because I think what I
can see under the car is likely the tranny mount and not the bearing. On
the other hand, if the mount has been collapsed for some time the
bearing is probably stressed to the point of…[Read more]

]]> 7335c723410691308c56205d6c119dc6 Edward Turner replied to the topic Newby with questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newby-with-questins/#post-246124 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:23:55 -0400
Larry Murphy wrote:
? Ed, Glad you got it home safely. Now the fun
begins for real.!!
?Check in the photo gallery at the top right. Look in Pink MG’s gallery for
pics of a BCW trans mount with the engine and trans out of the car.
?Look at Chevette trans under Chevy/Ford kits section for a detailed
explanation of how to remove the trans and…

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]]> abbaea1d71b14e3f3cb8a60ab210c8bd Edward Turner replied to the topic Newby with questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newby-with-questins/#post-246120 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:42:57 -0400 Of course in this summer of drought with no rain forecast it rained a
deluge on the way over and more rain on the way back. Serves me right
for thinking I could buy a rag top 🙂 I learned the top and side curtain
PDQ when it came time to roll off the carrier (best $60 investment ever).
Rained all the way home, everything is drying in my woodshop…[Read more]

]]> 9bef39a59ed61680a29e94229c5ae598 Edward Turner replied to the topic Newby with questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newby-with-questins/#post-246116 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:07:29 -0400 I’m taking the easy way out with a friend, his truck and a Uhaul car hauler.
Just don’t want to tempt brake failure on those 6~8% grades on the first date

]]> c49a5c040fccc94426a1645482184034 Edward Turner replied to the topic Newby with questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newby-with-questins/#post-246102 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:11:20 -0400 She’ll be coming to Fort Payne, AL in the north east mountains of Alabama
from Cumming, GA. I think she also needs that drive shaft carrier that
centers the shaft replaced, looked pretty worn out to me when I was crawling
around. Not to many miles on the odometer, seems like under 18K or so if I
remember, but light use implies a lot of dry…[Read more]

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