Mike,

Is your new radio a DIN mount unit?

You need a universal mounting bracket like the one below, and will probably have to fabricate a simple bracket to support the rear, which you can tie into the firewall.…[Read more]

The VW Reverse Light Switch installs into the nose cone of the transmission at the up right hand side.

If you need a replacement: https://www.jbugs.com/product/211941521.html

There are many sources for VW banjo steering wheels. Just Google that phrase.

You should need an adaptor if your TDr has a VW steering column.

A word of caution, measure carefully. Most VW wheels are over 15 inch diameter. Make sure you have the lap and leg room.

The included adaptors vary by year of the VW.

Here’s one example to get you s…[Read more]

Ditto what Ed said.

I had a wooden shifter knob with the correct pattern for a VW. But that was my choice.

reality is it was rarely oriented correctly. The entire shifter tends to turn in the socket that connects it to the shift rod in the tunnel.

Stefan,

You mentioned being unsure about the year of your VW donor.

The VW VIN is stamped into the center tunnel, right next to the access panel for the shift rod to transaxle coupling (under you seat!)

Once you have the VIN, look it up here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

As the engine may not have come from…[Read more]

Stefan,

Kit part supplies are limited. Body parts almost non-existent. Various trim and roof/side curtains for FiberFab cars are available from MG Magic. https://mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/

Some trim pieces are reproduction TD parts. Headlight shells, door handles, stuff like that. Moss Motors is a good place to turn.…[Read more]

Hi. Would you share the Facebook link? I was unable to find your listing.

Thanks!

Steve,

The various replicas are slightly different, but generally, fold each side up and over the roof so the width is narrow than the roof bars, the wrap the roof around the two bars.

The Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess manual has specific instructions for their car. The manual is in the library. Scroll down to the 25th page of this…[Read more]

As always, thank you for the tech support Stephen!

John,

Sorry to say, other than a couple old advertisements, I don’t have much info on the Baron. Hopefully others here may be able to help!

Scott,

The Classic Roadsters Ltd Duchess VW manual is already in the library.

If the one you found is for a front engine Duchess, we could def use that one!

Thank you Ed!

I did indeed have dual carbs on my Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess. But memory fails me as to what they are; and I no longer own the car.

Single barrel, fitment under the Duchess engine cover was no problem.

Stephen,

It will help the sale if you know the kit manufacturer. Major body parts are not interchangeable between kits.

Hi Barbara

Welcome!

Not familiar with any mechanics in your area.

Do you know the manufacturer of your TDr? There are manuals from many companies in the web site Library. And there are a full set of electric schematics under the Classic Roadsters Ltd section.

Regrettably, I’ll be MIA in 2024. My youngest step-daughter is getting married May 10.

Pictures?

Yes, removing the crank pulley should give you enough room. Was easier for me to shape the fiberglass panel.

Shifting the “brine?”
Egad!

Shifting the engine. 🙄

Warren

Generally yes. But you’ll find the rear apron likely gets in the way of shifting the brine back to disengage from the transaxle.

I solved that by cutting the apron back to match the “outline” of the crankshaft pulley.

Other than that, same process.