https://tdreplica.com/members/pink-mg/activity/ Activity feed for Mark Hendrickson. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:53:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 44c3095c4c4e530c261af65e36bc5b39 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shift-rod-bushing-replacement/#post-264579 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:01:05 -0400 Most of the stuff we do on the VW based cars has “How To…” You Tube videos too. I’m building a straight axle “Volksrod” now and used this bushing, the “Bigfoot” pedal conversion and also their accelerator pedal. Best aftermarket stuff I’ve bought for a VW to date. http://unique-parts.com/It is imperative when you reinstall the shifter that it i…[Read more]

]]> ecb6011d9eab81e3dae288b84a07bd8e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/shift-rod-bushing-replacement/#post-264578 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:50:44 -0400 http://www.ev4unow.com/VWShiftRodBushing.html

]]> b1a8405ef4c9387c0642b6cd764ee5a4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/no-more-grundy/#post-247296 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:49:53 -0400 I had a bad experience with Grundy after years of using them. I wrote about it here.
Their underwriter used to be Chubb Insurance Company. Grundy got a new underwriter (I don’t know why) and that’s when my problems started. The new underwriter is Philadelphia Indeminty Insurance Company as Ed noted.
Halfway through my policy period, I got a let…[Read more]

]]> 934fbb31ec75d055c5957e6d1e47ff34 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pink-mg-update/#post-246630 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:14:55 -0400 Thanks guys…”this too shall pass” and “one day at a time” come in handy at times like this.
All this will settle down in a month or two. Then on to some serious “playing with cars”  

]]> 15b1348ed94cd196889377adc810b634 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brake-sticking/#post-245780 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:10:27 -0400 I vote brake hoses…the most overlooked thing in a brake job. A good idea to install new springs/hardware when you do drum brakes too. Rock Auto sells VW brake hoses (there are 4) and brake shoe spring and hardware kits cheeep! Pink MG40767.4673263889

]]> 4cd7739b1d55af316288716159142f52 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-shifting-questin/#post-245768 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:06:57 -0400 Paul, try to disconnect relating Fan Speed to MPH. It’s all about engine RPM to Fan Speed. Again, the engine has no idea how fast it’s going down the road. The most important ratio is between the crank and gen/alt pulleys for cooling, not the transaxle.
The Super Beetle’s had a higher ratio ring and pinion. That actually lowered the RPM’s in al…[Read more]

]]> 3f22f60ef173c50d7cbd89fd5bfdb2bb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-shifting-questin/#post-245764 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:05:36 -0400 Paul…can’t figure where I posted against using Freeway Flyers. Using one in these little light cars, IMHO they are GREAT! The first Pink MG had one and I plan on using one in the very light Volksrod I am building.
A “Freeway Flyer” usually has a higher 4th gear and higher ratio ring and the pinion from Super Beetle transaxle. Some builders just…[Read more]

]]> 495fb386c9e9a83331deb891518b1603 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-lights/#post-245621 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:43:58 -0400 Don’t feel bad…I did the same thing and bought 4 of those “1157” LED bulbs. Still have them in a cabinet drawer…in the dark

]]> d99ecf2c1bca74003d4c9952128fc03b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/#post-238541 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:39:30 -0400 Paul…as usual, you are the MAN!!!
I had Grundy for years and they sell only Agreed Value policies. The rep at Grundy told me that Stated Value in most cases is an “ACV” policy.
You are indeed correct that the “daily driver” companies do not offer Agreed Value policies and the bulk of them are “ACV” coverage.
I now use http://www.classicins.com for my…[Read more]

]]> 3ddfc36e90646e37b40a1da7bbc255b2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-cooling-tin-in-our-replicas/#post-245614 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:03:17 -0400 Bill,  I am in NJ and my buddy moved to DE a few months ago. I am not near the car any longer.
I’ll see if he can get me some pics.
However, I can tell you that the single port VW mill had all ALL the stock tin, to include the tin that sits vertical over the “bell housing” area of the engine block.
This tin and the cylinder covers were flush up…[Read more]

]]> 6b1fbc814487005c888773ab0351acd7 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/less-than-ne-day-left-n-ebay/#post-245603 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:55:22 -0400 You want Agreed Value, a not Stated Value collector/specialty car insurance. Agreed Value reimburses total loss for the value the car is insured for.
IMHO, NEVER use a “daily driver” company to insure these cars.

]]> 3e1defe88a597e79efa4429125c3d4f0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-lights/#post-245619 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:50:36 -0400 Paul, you used the LED bulbs that just screw into the 1156 or 1157 sockets correct? They are indeed junk and not designed to shine through red or amber lenses like a clear 1157. They are also extremely “directional” and have a built in resistor that creates amp draw for the stock flashers.
Larry and I are talking about complete LED assemblies and…[Read more]

]]> f4a19419c9e0f2bd96e7bb8e72c6614b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-cooling-tin-in-our-replicas/#post-245610 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:24:35 -0400 Amen Paul…he meant “engine tin” in VW talk.
BTW, my buddy’s Lafer has a pretty good seal around the engine compartment, almost like a real Beetle.Pink MG40759.5181134259

]]> 97674d40d75eb26e92d096e74fcab5ca https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/less-than-ne-day-left-n-ebay/#post-245599 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:22:57 -0400 The car bidding started at $10,000 are you kidding!!!
He also said it has anti-lock brakes, a leather interior and it is correctly titled as a 1936???
I do not recall any air-cooled Beetle donor that came with anti-lock brakes or MG making a TD in 1936. I’ll bet this guy also doesn’t know the difference between vinyl and leather.
Reminds me of…[Read more]

]]> 9df5578723e65bbe2e9ac867ff65f64f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/essential-booksmanuals/#post-245583 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:09:44 -0400 I guess I qualify too. Paul, may remember that guy I loaned it to. Quite a character.
The red book is the orange book. The VW crowd in the club I joined call it the red book. Technically it is orange though.

]]> 3348d7f7cabadcaa430e914a00e6dca8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-lights/#post-245616 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:03:36 -0400 Larry,
As long as the LED’s are wired into the same circuit as the incandescant bulbs, the amp draw is still there for a standard flasher to operate both sets of lights. In other words, you are just splicing them into to existing tail/stop/turn (1157) bulbs?
It’s when you use LED only that causes the need for the electronic flasher.
A…[Read more]

]]> dc4f581f7a17613d769d7bc025d7b23c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-finding-repair-shop/#post-245529 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:18:35 -0400 Try contacting Billy, the proprietor of Foreign Car Werks in Bound Brook. He’s just off I-287. http://www.foreigncarwerks.com/
Tell him that a fellow CJVWS http://www.cjvws.com member told you to call him.
I am sure he can help you out.

]]> 5faa7edbd112230a9d1c6c2eb80ff322 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/essential-booksmanuals/#post-245580 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:11:57 -0400 And for older VW based kits, the Bentley “Blue Book” VW manual is a “sister” to the Bentley Red or Orange book.
I have an extra Red Book if anyone is interested. Unfortunately, I loaned my Blue Book to a fellow NJRC member and never got it back.
He is long gone out of NJ…last we heard he had bought an old church in West Virginia that he turned i…[Read more]

]]> 4d6f1acb7aabac0dc79c3fd1d512bd50 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/june-2011-recent-flurry-of-spam/#post-245171 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:22:08 -0400 Bummer…with all the members, we must have a computer ex-spurt with a suggestion or two???

]]> e22a511228606dd511285ee253ec4370 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/frnt-turnpark-lights/#post-245523 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:49:02 -0400 Keep in mind that you CANNOT use a regular flasher with LED lights. They don’t draw enough current to make the conventional flashers work.
You need to buy an electronic flasher, some of which actually have a ground wire pigtail attached. http://www.rodworx.com
 
 

]]> e4da6ded5dda5cf636f41e88db9ed9a8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/june-2011-recent-flurry-of-spam/#post-245169 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:44:32 -0400 Paul, is it the site’s software or the server we use that lets the SPAM get through? If we got an new server provider would we be able to avoid this PITA???
 

]]> bb7b9779dbacdd9c127c8858e980d979 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/4-bolt-to-5-bolt-adapters/#post-245503 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:35:50 -0400 Thanks for posting those pics to illustrate what I tried to explain.
IMHO, wheel adapters are just as bad…great to get those “cool” wheels mounted on a “trailer queen” show car, but not the ticket for a driver that I am riding in.
Tim Smith has decades of experience and is a true expert. He was worth every penny I spent on his work.
I had two…[Read more]

]]> e4cc39b52d6eaad9285c239ac751bd3a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/4-bolt-to-5-bolt-adapters/#post-245500 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:48:34 -0400 Stay away from re-drilled rotors and drums. The VW 4 bolt disc and drum has a “cross” pattern cast into the drum/rotor on the back side that makes the drum/rotor more than twice as thick where the log bolt holes are drilled and threaded.
If you buy redrilled drums/rotors, the threads are MUCH TOO THIN to safely secure the wheel because the lug…[Read more]

]]> 0eea72df6382bbaeaadf77e28fe69f07 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wheel-well-paint/#post-245469 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:30:05 -0400 IMHO Grizzly Grip tastes better than the Dupli-color

]]> 07b1689aa41632c20e2e93e9e53173c9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1986-lndn-roadster-shocks/#post-245481 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:23:37 -0400 Maybe the shock bodies have a part number or manufacturer’s name stamped on them?
If you know the shock dimensions and  an get the car “scaled” at a race shop, there are many “coil over” shock manufacturers and a “zillion” spring rates to choose from to “dial in” your car’s ride and handling. Most of these are adjustable for ride height or “…[Read more]

]]> 3edfa55298f00bca60a45cc45423bd71 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-magic/#post-245496 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:16:36 -0400 OK…is NC is surely the undisputed “Land of TD Replicas”. Sir Walter Raleigh would be proud
Welcome JH Byrd…as Larry stated, we here are a wealth of unmarketable knowledge!

]]> 4ae578e7bf9431bd05ad3243f85fe7c9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-pedal-cluster-article/#post-245447 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:15:25 -0400 If the VW based TD guys frequent http://www.thesamba.com these pedal mod guys advertise there all the time.
Wider pedal set-ups, heim joint clutch cables, etc. If you are not frequenting the site just to check out the ads and classifieds, you missing a lot of neat VW related…[Read more]

]]> c9a97a13a7de840f61084aaa9cfb9e52 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/5/#post-244695 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:11:11 -0400 An 8″ Ford came in all V6 powered Pinto variants (Mustang II, Bobcat) and all the Pinto and Bobcat station wagons had them too.
I like them because the 3rd member is a “pumpkin” style that can be built on a bench or swapped out easily. I actually have two complete 8″ Pumpkins, one a 3.80 and one a 3.55 for my 40 Ford.
These are narrow, but t…[Read more]

]]> 3eabe2285878a67dee281359c3999c92 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-tank/#post-245383 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:57:37 -0400 Thanks Ringo. I actually have a contract in “attorney review” on my house. In the last week I have hosted all the various inspections by the buyer’s mortgage company, FHA, Termite guy, etc. Seems another shows up every day!
The buyers, a young newlywed couple are perfect for the neighborhood…a cul-de-sac with lot’s of young couples and little…[Read more]

]]> 00671ee234964baab0e8bf3212f7a6ae https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/terrible-vibratin-when-driving-over-20-t/#post-244081 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:25:29 -0400 In all probability, COSTCO will NOT carry a 165/80R15 tire.
These tires are limited production by the manufacturers that make them. Nankang is the brand that most VW people use and they are available mail order.
Sometimes Kumho will have them and Tire Rack.com has limited supplies of them.
Go on http://www.thesamba.com classifed and search for ‘tires’…[Read more]

]]> bb17849454df72c6fc3a8e3b86954138 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-tank/#post-245381 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:49:02 -0400 IMHO, the best fuel tanks to use if you are going to change over is a racing style Fuel Cell.
These come in many shapes and sizes with all “streetable” options like fuel level senders. etc.
These are MUCH safer driving around in a fiberglass replica that go up like a Roman candle if a fire occurs. I’ve said this before…these cars are really…[Read more]

]]> 9cb7bef59b260e927490b2e50718f28b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/photo-gallery/#post-245342 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:39:38 -0400 One is ‘members only’ and the other is for “bling” on the website. Paul can put stuff there…we can’t.

]]> e0664df2a64452d5daca8befdcbefd79 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-extenders/#post-245328 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:37:37 -0400 The pedals in these cars are moved back quite a bit over the factory Beetle location. Looks like the builder of yours was comfortable with then where he put them.
You can remove the carpet from the tunnel on the passenger side opposite the pedals and see if the builder cut an access hole for the two bolts and nuts that should now hold the VW…[Read more]

]]> e0664df2a64452d5daca8befdcbefd79 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-extenders/#post-245328 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:37:37 -0400 The pedals in these cars are moved back quite a bit over the factory Beetle location. Looks like the builder of yours was comfortable with then where he put them.
You can remove the carpet from the tunnel on the passenger side opposite the pedals and see if the builder cut an access hole for the two bolts and nuts that should now hold the VW…[Read more]

]]> e0664df2a64452d5daca8befdcbefd79 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-extenders/#post-245328 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:37:37 -0400 The pedals in these cars are moved back quite a bit over the factory Beetle location. Looks like the builder of yours was comfortable with then where he put them.
You can remove the carpet from the tunnel on the passenger side opposite the pedals and see if the builder cut an access hole for the two bolts and nuts that should now hold the VW…[Read more]

]]> e0664df2a64452d5daca8befdcbefd79 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pedal-extenders/#post-245328 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:37:37 -0400 The pedals in these cars are moved back quite a bit over the factory Beetle location. Looks like the builder of yours was comfortable with then where he put them.
You can remove the carpet from the tunnel on the passenger side opposite the pedals and see if the builder cut an access hole for the two bolts and nuts that should now hold the VW…[Read more]

]]> eb1f7e2466a71e901469abbea0e08a9c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wanted-to-buy/#post-245332 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:46:56 -0400 Hi…unfortunately, even the most pristine of these cars need “tinkering”. For the most part, they are home built kits and you are at the mercy of whomever built the car, how accomplished they were as a builder and how much $$ they spent on new or almost new parts.
These are not like buying a factory built car like a Miata, Honda S-2000, etc.…[Read more]

]]> 4ee3dd88c074c44785a4c6f0323ee055 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/4/#post-244675 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:36:19 -0400 I found out the hard way that taps will “weaken” threads in some instances, especially soft metals. Also they snap VERY easily.
I bought a set of barley used (some weren’t) Snap-On re-thread (male) and thread chasers (female) at the Englishtown Raceway Park Spring Swap Meet a few years ago. The local circle track machinist/engine builder told me…[Read more]

]]> bc7ed24505bbe3ed7432bd635adbe06d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-red-mg-for-sale/#post-244557 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:26:17 -0400 Sad, but glad is the feeling. Weird when life is that way.
I am glad your eBay transaction went fine. I’ve always had good one’s when I was the seller…no luck as a buyer when it’s a vehicle.
I am “TD-less” right now since Larry Murphy did my old BCW proud. There’ll be another when the dust settles after my retirement and house sale. Only 76…[Read more]

]]> 9d6b544d16412eb37c1065353aa5d1d9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tires-7/#post-245280 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:11:40 -0400 On a 5.5″ wide rim, like the chrome, slotted, OEM look Mangels on rear of my Beetle, a P185/65R15 works great. Same diameter as a P165/80R15 stock Beetle tire too.
The key  for the extra width is the slightly wider, 5.5″ rim. Using P165/80R15 is about the max for a 4.5″ wide rim.
The 60 series I agree would look stupid on a TD.
Tirerack had 41…[Read more]

]]> 99238f88e322076e5a8fe039c4f1f1cd https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tires-7/#post-245275 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:30:50 -0400 Stay away from Coker tires. Total rip-off and they sell dry rotted and out dated tires.
I just bought some P185/65R15 Kumho tires for the rear of my Beetle fromTire Rack and some Nankang P145/80R15 fronts from http://www.bugtires.com
They have Nankang P165/80R15’S FOR $68 each plus S&H.
If you check periodically with Tire Rack and Discount Tire Direct,…[Read more]

]]> 2c361d879e0d3b60faae92b434ad6fd9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/june-2011-recent-flurry-of-spam/#post-245162 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:22:32 -0400 Paul,
I’ve been deleting the topics as I find them. However, I do not have the admin access to delete their user ID’s or I’d be helping you with this problem.
Mark H.

]]> d0143a5c91bc8a7a9fe1c134101724f9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cruising-speed/#post-245254 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:10:46 -0400 Amen Larry, great feelings for Mike to share…captured my thoughts about these, and other “cruisers” to a tee.
Mike, did you post any pics of the cruise?
As far as staying out of the way…bigger rear view mirrors!

]]> 78d82363b531f50d2331c2f9596c1a3e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-engine/#post-245073 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:07:11 -0400 Let us know what the diagnosis and fix was…hope it’s a simple fix, not at flat cam lobe or weak valve springs.

]]> 3e642acb9f7a868908dddf18de186b34 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/3/#post-244664 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:24:14 -0400 I actually have this VHS tape that FiberFab/CMC used to send to prospective customers with a build manual.
It depicts these two guys (I called Bevis and Butthead) putting a Gazelle together in a weekend with tools from the wife’s kitchen drawer.
It’s like those TV shows on now that show Chip Foose and others building cars in a 1 hour episode.…[Read more]

]]> 30c9d912ac22dae8699745479eb76843 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/super-charger-for-vw/#post-245181 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:04:22 -0400 Ed is right…these are ancient technology blowers. They didn’t make a lot of boost and were made for the very early 1100 and 1200 cc VW’s to get a little more yank. It was just that too…a LITTLE more, only 4 or 5 HP. I had one on a 36 HP 1200 cc motor in my ’61 Beetle. It just burned more fuel and was not a lot faster.
Today’s air cooled,…[Read more]

]]> 27db1158b88176aaf84970ff861b1e66 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/3/#post-244661 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:50:19 -0400 Congrats on the successful PITA bolt removal. It’s stuff like this that makes “routine” boring  The payoff when you win is so much more gratifying
I guess the new head bolts might get swapped over to head studs??? ARP makes two head stud kits for a 215. http://www.arp-bolts.com Choose from 6 point or 12 point nuts too! 124-4002 ($153.60) or 124-4202 ($…[Read more]

]]> 063608085735437324861112205a2fe7 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fill-er-up/#post-245010 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:35:53 -0400 The fuel gauge is fine…it’s your sender if it’s not reading correctly.
The float arm can be adjusted by removing the sender and measuring the distance to the bottom of the tank. Set your float height about 1/4″ higher (shorter). It should do the trick.
The sender is just a variable resistor like the ones that were in slot car controllers. The…[Read more]

]]> fb931af827e244d0467ce1038653a087 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/3/#post-244658 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:26:19 -0400 Yup…a thinner GF will do the trick
Your 215 is 28″ long according to the website I found…didn’t list the Chevette though. Maybe a Chevette engine guy like Larry Murphy can measure his…why not PM him?
That 472/500 cube Caddy is lighter than a Chevy Big Block too.
That head bolt sounds like a PITA…time for the machine shop?

]]> e2a7b0d8b331ac8ecf7768095b2b864e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-project-reported/page/3/#post-244656 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:30:58 -0400 I have a brand new 8″ Ford center section (pumpkin) with 3.55:1 gears and an Auburn posi. It’s all brand new…zero miles.
The axle’s flanges were re-machined for 5 lug Ford (5 x 4.5″) 1/2″ x 20 studs.
The rear is narrow and was to be used in a Buick V6 powered Ford based CMC MG-TD I started to build.
The housing tubes were changed to 3″ straight…[Read more]

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