Hi Allen,Actually the stock ride VW ride height is correct for most MG kits.However, if you soften the front suspension by removing torsion bars from the front beam, you need an adjustable front beam to RAISE the ride height back to normal after you soften it. So my answer to the lowered spindles is…  “no”

I agree with your first guess. Trace all those grounds and make sure they are clean and tight.After that I would go after the power supply lines, from fuse box to each device, maybe something is tapped in after the fuse box.Those two will keep you busy for a while.

Junkman,You can go to the download manuals page and read through the body assembly instructions. That will give you a good idea how to “reverse” the process.

Guys,
The bottom line is that NONE of us has the rights to the site, it’s content or the hosting service. Nor do we have admin rights to modify said content.
Frank Devine handled all of that.
I have written to him and his last known address. We’ll see what happens with that.
I will also write to Jeff Devine (one might assume he is a relative  ) a…[Read more]

Mike,Your friend should also contact:Chicagoland Replicar AssociationKen Smith1802 Walnut CircleNorthbrook, IL 60062-1325chicagolandreplicarassociation.com

“Hourly”.
That’s funny Larry.
I really shouldn’t, but I stop by here often durign the work day just to see if there is anything new.
And if the site were blackberry friendly, I’d be here even more often! (you can get here via a pda web browser, but it’s hard to read)

Hi MikeI killed the other thread you started. All it contained was a broken link.This forum already contains some solid threads on some of the topics you are asking aboutFor example, search floor plans and you will find a lot of threads talking about repairing and replacing floor pans.Beyond that…start asking questions. I only suggest that you…[Read more]

I have excellent VW – TD wiring diagrams from Classic Roadsters.Send me a private message if you want them

Thanks all.I sent a snail mail to his old IL address. Hopefully it will get forwarded.Will update ya’ll as soon as I can

I have written to FrankieD many times in recent months. I have yet to receive a reply.
He gave Mark (pinkmg) and me access to edit and delete posts. But Frank has said all along that only he can manage content or delete members.
I recall the annual hosting fees are around $100 to $150. The best way to donate used to be via PayPal. But the donate…[Read more]

Now that….was funny!

Anyone else notice that the picture link Ed posted leads to a picture of steel copies of our TD replicas?
Who knew they made those?

Steve,
Not everybody embossed a serial number into the fiberglass. I know Classic Roadsters Ltd. did not. I’m sure there are others.
Toput pictures into a post, you need to store pictures on line, with a service like flickr, snapfish, etc. Then just click the “tree” icon above the text entry box (third from right, second row)and you’ll get a…[Read more]

Allen, I’m sure your Giants aversion can be cured.

This is a major day for Allen (aka newkitman)Promoted from asking questions to answering them!

Good work Ed.

I have full access to the adjuster in my Duchess. The front trunk areas of the Duchess are configured differently than most TD kits. The brake lever extension rides in side a piece of PVC tubing, which is slightly shorter than the extension rod. so you can get to the end with the adjusterYou can disconnect the shaft and pull it without fear of…[Read more]

Ed,Are you saying you have a half inch of free play between the brake lever adjustment rod and the master cylinder?No way amigo.The tip of the brake lever adjustment rod should be only about 1/8″ off the master cylinder plunger.

You’ll be happy with Classic Roadsters schematics

Allen,If your car is VW based I have excellent wiring diagrams from Classic Roadsters that I can email you.Send me a private message with your email address.