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Phil replied to the topic Dual Carbs on a VW Dutchess Kit in the forum VW Based Kits 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Re: the beaded insulation board from the inside of the bonnet
Probably installed by a previous owner — the purpose is to separate the hot air side of the engine from the cool side.
It helps to keep the engine run cooler.
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Phil replied to the topic Fiber Fab wheel covers in the forum Classifieds 1 year, 1 month ago
I have 5 unused wheel covers that came with my kit.
All you need to do is pay for shipping and $20.00 for my time.
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Phil added 2 Photos 1 year, 1 month ago
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Phil replied to the topic Need some info on a fiberfab throttle cable in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 3 months ago
Just use the standard VW Beetle cable and cut the excess length at the carburetor.
Phil
Ps. Where are you located?
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Phil replied to the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 4 months ago
No sway bar on mine. No troubles at all.
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Phil replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 7 years, 8 months ago
This is what I used.
Quick and easy — fits right on the top of the carb.
Phil
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Phil replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 7 years, 8 months ago
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Phil replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 8 months ago
Unfortunately, southern Cal is a VERY long drive from the west coast of Canada and those of us that still have to work cannot justify the time required. I have driven it only twice, it is quicker and much more comfortable on a commercial aircraft.We will be at a conference in Newport in mid April but doubt I will have time to meet anyone on that…[Read more]
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Phil replied to the topic MIGI Wiring in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 9 months ago
KentT wrote:PMOSSBERG wrote:If I was doing it all over again, I think I would use an early VW steering column (without the key), reomve the VW turn signal lever, and use something like… -
Phil replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 10 years, 5 months ago
I suggest you do it. Now is the best time. You will not be sorry. You likely will be sorry if you don’t.Phil
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Phil replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 7 months ago
Mymgtd wrote: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.I used a mig welder and fo… -
Phil replied to the topic Battery cable routing in the forum VW Based Kits 10 years, 10 months ago
Mine is the same as newkitman — along the right side of the passenger (right) side with the rest of the wiring harness under the inner fiberglass flange. If I remember correctly that is where the manual says to route it.Phil
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Phil replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 3 months ago
” And still looking for that M10-1.25 coupler for my brake pedal assembly.” I suggest the easiest way would be to take it to a welder.
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Phil replied to the topic totally enclosed engine in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 4 months ago
I separated the cold air side of the engine from the hot side. I don’t think the temp gauge has ever registered above 210
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Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 4 months ago
What fence?It’s “The longest undefended border in the world.” But I would not recommend trying to cross it without going thru the proper access points. Both the Canadian and American authorities take that kind of activity VERY seriously.Usually when you see a fence it is there to keep the farmer’s livestock in. When there is a parallel road on…[Read more]
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Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 4 months ago
Another 100+ miles today.The mountain in the photo is Mount Baker.
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Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas 11 years, 4 months ago
I live in south west British Columbia in Canada. The road is in Canada, the field on the other side is in the USA.
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Phil replied to the topic Ford TDr in Washington State in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 11 years, 4 months ago
This car is located about 30 minutes from me. If someone is interested, I could try to go see it for them.Phil
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Phil replied to the topic Need advice on ride height in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago
Thanks— The answers confirm what I was suspecting. The ride height is fine — so will not remove any leaves.
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Phil replied to the topic Need advice on ride height in the forum VW Based Kits 12 years, 3 months ago
Fiber Fab kit
The tubes were cut, turned and then rewelded in their new positionNo adjusters. - Load More
