Yeah, it would be nice to be able to make money off this stuff wouldn’t it?

Aw shucks.
Thanks Dan!

That’s why we’re all here!Glad to help!

I’m betting you’ll find a match here:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3841.m 39.l1313&_nkw=push%20pull%20switch&_sacat=&rvr_i d=202561025291&MT_ID=335&crlp=2929317284_9887&tt _encode=raw&geo_id=491&keyword=push+pull+switch& adgroup_id=1291929824
I simple Googled “push pull switch”. But seeing the results on ebay motors, I am…[Read more]

Welcome aboard Ray 10!
And congratulations on your new toy! You’ll find lots of great people and great advice here!

Hi Phillip,Some story! I hope all the bad luck is behind you!I checked some USA resources and there are places to have custom sized radiators made. I’m sure searching “custom radiators” will turn up some sources in the UK. Another possibility, armed with the dimensions, a really good auto parts guy/gal might be able to come up with a stock…[Read more]

years ago Dayton used to make a 15″ 52 spoke wire wheel for the VW bolt pattern. the price was about $1,800 for a set of four.That is likely what you have seen.In September 2009, I made a connection with Truespoke and had a quote of about $1,500 for a set of four. These would have been custom drilled as they have nothing in their standard product…[Read more]

Yup, the bus wheels have round holes.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=WAD%2D21 1%2D601%2D027%2DH
And I never have understood why the bus has 14″ wheels and the beetle has 15s.

Just adding a little to what Ed wrote….
The rim on the rear is a stock steel wheel used on 68-79 Beetles and 67-74 Ghia.
It’s a 15 inch wheel, four bolt, with 4 1/4 ” backspace.
It does NOT have the lugs or “ears” for a hubcap.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC1 0%2D6609PMOSSBERG40562.6467824074

Ed’s approach will work if you want to crop the picture. But it you don’t need to crop it, you want to “compress” the file.This is my preferred approach. My example uses Microsoft Office Picture ManagerClick EditClick Compress PicturesSelect Documents and click ok. This compresses the image to a size that is quite usable to email or to post here

See? That’s why I have only two old cars (my Duchess and a 65 Plymouth) but seven guitars and a mandolin. Cheaper and easier to justify!

Over the years, while on vacations, I’ve made my family visit people I was “thinking” about buying cars from, classic car dealerships, out of the way car museums, in at least a half dozen different states.Yes Barry Meguiar….I’m car crazy
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Wow!That is um, “rough”A fixer upper!

Thanks Montie. There are a couple members looking!And with members in the Villages, maybe interested parties could get a free inspection!Quick suggestion to all….If you find TDs for sale on ebay, including the auction id in your post will make it far easier for others to find the car.Even better, copy the url for the auction of classified ad and…[Read more]

Redd,Street Rods can be fendered or not fendered. And whether they are or not has nothing to do with being eligible for the Street Rod title in NJ.It is actually the reverse that is true, you can not title or register a “normal” car with no fenders.Buying sight unseen is never recommended, in particular with a car that may have been built 30…[Read more]

Welcome aboard Marv.Our condolences on the loss of your wife.We hope you enjoy hanging out here!

Larry wins this round.
I just took another look at the London Roadster ad on the TD History, replicas page and the grill is indeed, shorter than an original grill.

The answer to this one is not good news riley.
I believe the London Roasdster uses a reproduction original style MG-TD grill shell and grill bars. 
The MG -TD grill is not currently being reproduced.
And if you find on on ebay or anyother auction/selling site, you will pay hundreds…and hundreds…of dollars!
I believe your best bet will be to h…[Read more]

Classic Roadsters Ltd.’s Duchess was available in VW and front engine versions.
At one point, Classic Roadsters Ltd. was even demoing a front engine V6 Duchess, although I don’t recall if they ever produced any.

Don’t forget Ed, i also posted “understanding engineers”