MG TD Replica Car Club | Phil | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/phil/activity/ Activity feed for Phil. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:19:20 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 54420e463db68a5616649f0b79ad0e54 Phil replied to the topic Dual Carbs on a VW Dutchess Kit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dual-carbs-on-a-vw-dutchess-kit/#post-308718 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:41:04 -0500  

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.

]]> 72a4c65ae1fe7f2c141dcb5be0c3e9d8 Phil replied to the topic Fiber Fab wheel covers in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiber-fab-wheel-covers/#post-308674 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:37:13 -0400 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.

]]> ebad0c99e0a8fdaf3e3c4c55a30f1587 Phil added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41852/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:34:16 -0400 ]]> 0 83c625f62c6634231ae7031e4c48e033 Phil replied to the topic Need some info on a fiberfab throttle cable in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-some-info-on-a-fiberfab-throttle-cable/#post-308553 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:55:05 -0400 Just use the standard VW Beetle cable and cut the excess length at the carburetor.

Phil

Ps. Where are you located?

]]> 585349efe3d91e14c6388fa47efd4f07 Phil replied to the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-sway-bar/#post-307672 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 04:11:58 -0400 No sway bar on mine.   No troubles at all.

]]> 4b49037293da6adb8568679b7b548eb5 Phil replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/3/#post-303147 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:50:57 -0500 This is what I used.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-BUS-GHIA-THING-AIR-CLEANER-HOSE-211129615E-/162418240778?hash=item25d0e1ad0a:g:O~sAAOSwCU1Yqkyw&vxp=mtr

]]> fdec70a689d8bc140e79ccafd6cfbf81 Phil replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/3/#post-303147 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:50:57 -0500 This is what I used.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-BUS-GHIA-THING-AIR-CLEANER-HOSE-211129615E-/162418240778?hash=item25d0e1ad0a:g:O~sAAOSwCU1Yqkyw&vxp=mtr

 

Quick and easy — fits right on the top of the carb.

Phil

]]> dc33a72eb540dc309466d8f4927ce301 Phil replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267561 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:26:49 -0400 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]

]]> ea3df6f35e4fa714d22cef6333b7a8a4 Phil replied to the topic MIGI Wiring in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/migi-wiring/#post-263225 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:42:37 -0500
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…

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]]> 85e50b8b1948178ed99788fce040e4b2 Phil replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/juneybug-mg-td-build/#post-255861 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:43:39 -0400 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

]]> a5ee062a289ef86f74ef78d746ae818a Phil replied to the topic New Member in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-20/#post-260078 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 22:13:36 -0400
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…

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]]> 0631f3005474758ba2ac6a25b32033fa Phil replied to the topic Battery cable routing in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/battery-cable-routing/#post-259389 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:20:08 -0500 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

]]> 486b7b3b3d018b6833eb5f8abf0005a5 Phil replied to the topic Hello in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-2/#post-257236 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:11:09 -0400 ” 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.

]]> 617fb36d214bcbbcc27959846c8b72c8 Phil replied to the topic totally enclosed engine in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/totally-enclosed-engine/#post-257078 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:07:04 -0400 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

]]> f47100d3a6c1e418f83940b65a54f7f9 Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/beautiful-day-for-a-drive/#post-256916 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:38:25 -0400 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]

]]> d4b42b02f3e56972d97d948a8ee1dd85 Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/beautiful-day-for-a-drive/#post-256913 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:16:21 -0400 Another  100+ miles today.The mountain in the photo is Mount Baker.

]]> f0d3d117627735dc0c8af22432984d77 Phil replied to the topic Beautiful day for a drive in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/beautiful-day-for-a-drive/#post-256911 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:35:19 -0400 I live in south west British Columbia in Canada.  The road is in Canada, the field on the other side is in the USA.

]]> 29945d1e6d27a6302595fed9e0c90c64 Phil replied to the topic Ford TDr in Washington State in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-tdr-in-washington-state/#post-256685 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:57:06 -0400 This car is located about 30 minutes from me.  If someone is interested, I could try to go see it for them.Phil

]]> 5a7200a584062d3bf5289d3bb57dfb33 Phil replied to the topic Need advice on ride height in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-advice-n-ride-height/page/3/#post-247281 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:13:52 -0400 Thanks— The answers confirm what I was suspecting.  The ride height is fine — so will not remove any leaves.

]]> 4d548829c2baf3c333fd9764602a4c9b Phil replied to the topic Need advice on ride height in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-advice-n-ride-height/page/3/#post-247276 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:44:39 -0400 Fiber Fab kit

The tubes were cut, turned and then rewelded in their new position
No adjusters.
]]> c17f9e861d35744fecaa287e5f53f5ef Phil replied to the topic Need advice on ride height in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-advice-n-ride-height/page/3/#post-247273 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:11:38 -0400 Had a little issue last night on the freeway.–  The end of the left front spindle broke off.   So a question since I have the front end apart can I get away with removing any of the torsion leaves to soften the ride if I have cut and turned the tube during construction as per the instruction manual. (This site did not exist when I was doing the…[Read more]

]]> d2bcf206d01f51d5ac691ef58fa639d8 Phil replied to the topic '68 wiper switch in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/68-wiper-switch/#post-250232 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:26:55 -0400 I got my wipers to park correctly by inserting a diode into the park circuit of the motor.

Phil
 
]]> 5a4e664954fbf892598fa838f0357691 Phil replied to the topic Not a TD, Not a Kit - Brochures link in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/not-a-td-not-a-kit-brochures-link/#post-248937 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:57:22 -0500 The cars I have owned — You guys have me beat several times over.
1962 Ford Anglia  replaced about two years later with a more reliable–
1974 VW Beetle
1990 Honda Civic
1997 Toyota Camry  —  Still Driving it.
Garage kept, well maintained and well built cars can last a long time.

]]> 6d6b3164f696d41ef55703c0d66288c4 Phil replied to the topic Floorpan Question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/floorpan-questin/#post-246355 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:25:11 -0400 I bought the older style — it required a whole lot less work to remove the seat tracks.
Phil

]]> 78dc3f6a68457f7f71a2fc6900acee0e Phil replied to the topic Has Anyone Replaced Frame Head in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/has-anyne-replaced-frame-head/#post-246264 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:27:51 -0400 Measure 5 times cut once.
Measure 5 times  tack weld  — measure again and complete your weld.  I had a professional do the welding  — you do not want that weld to fail when you hit a bump in the road.
I did all the before measuring in my garage and then cut off the old one then took it to the shop — the guy was great and let me have the use of…[Read more]

]]> a46507f67b32ff1dac98dc21b89846ff Phil replied to the topic Bumper Question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bumper-questin/#post-245848 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:07:33 -0400 Mine are installed — good thing too because within 6 weeks of putting it on the road a lady backed into me and only bent the bumper support bracket.  I am sure that that light bump would have put a dent in that brand new 25 year old bumper if the back bar was not installed.

]]> ec4857e01f6c7f9137f2ae4de3f95e98 Phil replied to the topic Brake Sticking in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brake-sticking/#post-245776 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:43:08 -0400 Did you install new brake lines  — the flexible ones that attatch to the wheel cylinders?   Old ones will eventually collapse inside and prevent the brake fluid from escaping from the wheel cylinder when you release the brake pedal.  It will only seep out slowly.

]]> f0db41a4ca5576e344f13b6de12478b5 Phil replied to the topic Spare Tire Mount Vent Holes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spare-tire-mount-vent-holes/#post-243519 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:54:58 -0500 My engine runs much cooler with the hot air side of the engine separated from the cool air side.
Phil

]]> 4642b43626d3778e0aa67756ef68814c Phil replied to the topic Cool New Part in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cool-new-part/#post-243037 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:43:27 -0500 I saw one of those at a swap meet and I am pretty sure it is too tall to fit under the TD hood.
Phil

]]> 9f2fc88ec1feac6d8625d9bce78c8ce5 Phil replied to the topic need wiring help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-wiring-help/#post-242362 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:18:07 -0400 You need a heavy gauge battery cable wire from the battery positive terminal to the starter and another one from the negative terminal to chassis ground. I believe it is a # 3 or 4 gauge wire. I think it is mentioned in the text of the manual.
Phil

]]> cc4c7bff201ec5565688b1295594507a Phil replied to the topic MG TD unfinished kit (Sacramento CA) in the forum MGTD Kit Cars Unfinished https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-unfinished-kit-sacramento-ca/#post-242217 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:24:29 -0400 Deja Vu  — those photos take me back to eight years ago when I purchased my unfinished kit. 
My driveway looked just like that after we unloaded the trailer.
Phil

]]> 2be5bbbe8760bfd4457592e2e08a899d Phil replied to the topic chrome flex cable in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/chrome-flex-cable/#post-241862 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:39:24 -0400 I got mine on Ebay.
These are like mine. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-Headlight-TailLight-wire-c onduit-Chevy-Ford-Hot-Rod-/330448968159?cmd=ViewItem&pt= Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf04b19df
Phil

]]> 4027343c19bef9d091b5a426851ef841 Phil replied to the topic Rust, rust, rust replacing ploor pans in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rust-rust-rust-replacing-ploor-pans/#post-240413 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:37:47 -0500 I have a suggestion  — since you have it stripped down to the pan you should move that e-brake lever back to between the seats.  It makes it look better and is much more practical.
Phil

]]> d738a5e7dd5015fe5de4699aa5da5964 Phil replied to the topic Looking for TD Replica - End October 2009 in the forum MGTD Cars WANTED https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-td-replica-end-october-2009/#post-239699 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:27:12 -0400 I finished to car in just less than 3 years –it took lots of time to get the donor car parts the way I wanted them. Had to get a new frame head, new floor pans, sand blasted and painted the whole frame, front disc brakes also moved the e-brake lever to between the seats.
Has been on the road since 2006 registered as a 2006 REPLIKIT…[Read more]

]]> 0506a831bfe82e7fba7883ed1ddecc13 Phil replied to the topic Looking for TD Replica - End October 2009 in the forum MGTD Cars WANTED https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-td-replica-end-october-2009/#post-239697 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:10:35 -0400 I bought my unfinished kit without donor car and had no problem bringing it into Canada as car parts.  Just make sure that the kit was manufactured over 15 years ago and it has all the paperwork.
I used to have a neighbor who figured out how to still import cobra kits — I believe he used several shipments of car parts.
We used a 8 ft enclosed t…[Read more]

]]> 6bf9e79c8c77a1a46d79871baf69cc04 Phil replied to the topic VW alternator in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-alternator/#post-239656 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:16:11 -0400 My second car was a 74 beetle and it had an alternator with external regulator as does my mgtd.
I don’t know for sure but the way to tell if it has an internal or external regulator may be by the number of terminals in the connector on top of the alternator.
If it is the original alternator it likely has an external regulator.  I think that all o…[Read more]

]]> ae432bdb8109f4c299b7f5f6d6cb8a8d Phil replied to the topic Another "newbie" in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-newbie/#post-237763 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:13:00 -0500 Maybe you should stop in White Rock and we can take two TD’s down the Chuckanut.
Phil

]]> 4f354ef430035a07177411c837736f38 Phil replied to the topic 1641 VW Engine Finished for TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1641-vw-engine-finished-for-td/#post-237432 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:25:29 -0400 very nice.
May I suggest that you move the emergency brake lever and heater controls behind the shifter before you go any further.
Phil

]]> cad506c1e564c87f48974f1fbf3345c8 Phil replied to the topic polishing gel coat in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/polishing-gel-coat-2/#post-237329 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:22:34 -0400 You have to use a cut polish.
First use a 1000 grit followed by a 2000 or 2500 grit.
Then put two or three coats of wax on it.
Phil

]]> 85c2d20ed6cdec725d092292d4a92d68 Phil replied to the topic Engine tin for my TD in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/engine-tin-for-my-td/#post-237078 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:06:09 -0400 You are probably best to make your own patterns out of cardboard.  They are not that hard to make.  I doubt that mine are still around.  We have just moved and there is only a slight chance that they are tucked in a corner somewhere.
Phil 

]]> c1acfdf884fec1bfc07b3a71308ca801 Phil replied to the topic New in box Fibrefab TD in the forum MGTD Kit Cars Unfinished https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-in-box-fibrefab-td/#post-237074 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:53:24 -0400 I bought my kit off ebay for just over $1000.  Assembly had been started but was then put in storage for 20 yrs.  It came without the donor car.
Phil 

]]> eda69872d7eee9020bedfa0541228ca7 Phil replied to the topic Gel coat polish in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gel-coat-polish/#post-236988 Thu, 03 May 2007 22:08:31 -0400 I used a cut polishing compound made by Aqua-Buff
used 1000 grit first and then finished with 2000 grit then put on two coats of wax.
Phil

]]> 25b383cc75d93aec0b7823af1c33414a Phil replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/some-knowledge/#post-236984 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:38:04 -0400 Just wondering where you are located?
I am in the Vancouver area.
Phil

]]> 07f9dde9bbf0d2086c13c978e3f02cdc Phil replied to the topic Introduction in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/introductin/#post-236950 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:45:33 -0500 welcome
These cars are lots of fun.
Is yours a front or rear engine.

]]> 3f0d3246a818c597fabd310054b7e712 Phil replied to the topic Gas pedal and master cyl in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gas-pedal-and-master-cyl/#post-236849 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:59:25 -0400 If you look in the Download Manuals section of this site-
https://tdreplica.com/assembly_manualsTOS.htm 
you should find what you need to solve your pedal issue.
Phil

]]> cfcdaea189e241b435d6c0d8fbb637b0 Phil replied to the topic VW Based in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-based/#post-236847 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:17:27 -0400  
To keep the engine cool you need to follow the design of the German engineers of the beetle by separating the cool air side of the engine from the hot air side.  I fabricated a floor and side walls for my engine compartment out of sheet metal and made sure all the engine cooling tin was installed.
Also make sure that fresh air can enter the c…[Read more]

]]> e0c94eec1657d749775472bc5bbf0b91 Phil replied to the topic Wiper Motor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiper-motor/#post-236809 Tue, 23 May 2006 15:33:25 -0400 Did you actually remove the assembly from a beetle or did someone just hand you one and say it was from a beetle?  My guess is that it is out of a vw van.
My 74 beetle assembly measures approx. 15 1/2 inches from shaft to shaft.
Phil

]]> 32bbd84ff03b7c8d05cfc98e27ffc58b Phil replied to the topic Project finished in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-finished/#post-236778 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 23:55:47 -0500 The wheels are aluminum alloy made by Western Wheel in the late 70’s or early 80’s.  They came with my donor car. I had to spend some time to clean them up,  they look great now.

]]> ceee63cf52f231e69c0631478aa35a8c Phil replied to the topic Project finished in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-finished/#post-236776 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 09:30:33 -0500 I am on the West coast.   Approximately three miles north of the US border in South Surrey, B.C.

]]> d09c741dd4da6916e18e22f734981544 Phil replied to the topic Shifter problems in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shifter-problems/#post-236633 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:14:33 -0400 I am still in the process of building my car — bought it 3 years ago last month– getting very close to being finished.
You should be able to get the rod out but with the body mounted you will need to remove the engine and transaxle and then pull the rod back so that the front end is at the access hole between the seats.  Pull the shifter end o…[Read more]

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