Yes, Classic Roadsters used reproduction TD door handles.

Ah, so you’re telling us you’ll modify dished steering wheels for us! Nice of you to offer! Thanks Larry!
I have a flat steering wheel on my Duchess. I asked because there was a lot of discussion here a couple months ago about here to find zero dish steering wheels.
Would you post a picture of the center hub with the horn button removed?
Must…[Read more]

Hello montrealer,
I’m sure it will vary. It is also possible they used reproduction VW pans, which would mean they do not carry a VW production year.
Under your seat you will find an access panel over the front of the transaxle. VW stamped the production VIN into the top of the center tunnel, next to that access panel.
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Larry,Who did you buy the steering wheel from?

Hey Chuck,I moved your body question to a new thread. Hopefully this will get some attention from the FiberFab Migi owners in the forum.Beyond that, I’m not going to be too much help. The Classic Roadsters Duchess body goes together much differently. Sorry!

Very Nice!

The upload photos applet in the photo gallery has not been working for
some time.

So…from with the Post New Topic box or Post Reply box:

Post a picture using the tree with up arrow button above the “post
reply” window. Fifth square from the left, top row.

It’ll prompt you to
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Here is a reply from my favorite VW connection:

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Hi Steve,On my VW based Duchess, the fuse block is behind the dash, driver’s side, attached to the “firewall”.The flasher unit is just a few inches from the fuse block.”I can only get the green turn indicators to light if I turn on the fog
or park lights and then turn on the turn signal.” – So, the indicators flash, but the turn signal themselves…[Read more]

For James: Although to split hairs, it was actually Center High Mounted Stop Light.

Yes Ed, it’s fun.Easiest way to wire the third brake light (anyone remember when NHTSA called them the “CHMSL”?) is to just tap into hot line of one brake light and then run a separate ground off the third brake light.Having no brake lights makes me think you simply blew a fuse.Gold Star to the first one that properly fills in the words to CHMSL

An MG-TD cover will not fit. Most replicas are a bit larger than the original TD.
You can either go with a generic as ringo sugggests or buy from someone that custom cuts.
I believe
http://www.coverking.com/ and  http://www.carcoverusa.com/
will create custom-cut covers.
 

Hey Montie,No, not like what is in the download manuals section.I have actual schematics for a Classic Roadsters VW based Duchess.

Montie,I have the schematics for my Duchess, but it is a VW based car. regardless, if you think they will help, I’ll scan them and email them to you.

Hi Chuck,Yup. Get used to the noise! It’s a fiberglass, open car. Go out for a really long drive…and I mean really long. I drove my Duchess to Cincinnati one year, then to Indianapolis the next (from NJ). Once you do drives like that you become somewhat immune to the car noise. LOL.If the front body assembly really does seem loose, you probably…[Read more]

Montie,
Car looks great! Are those A/C vents under the dash?
Re the electrical problems. Odd, because they all would seem to be on different circuits. But if you are certain about the fuses, I would start with loose or bad grounds.
The harness for my Duchess had a main ground line that handled anything going to the dash. No idea how your’s is…[Read more]

Long arms!
Actually, it’s pretty easy. Here are a two approaches.
If you have an electricians “fish line”, the stiff wire that they use to pull wiring, just run it into the tunnel through the front access panel, atttach it to the shift rod and pull the rod out.
If you don’t have that, a long broom stick will work. Just slide it in, attach it with…[Read more]

Ed, I think the shortened shift rod is still too long to pull it through the inspection plate. The center tunnel is not high enough to get you the clearance you need to tilt the shift rod.I’m relying on memory, so it’s worth a shot. But I don’t think it will work.

Hi chuckles,
What manufacturer TD do you have?
On my Duchess, the grill attaches to the front of the bodywork and comes no where near touching the axle.
Also…when you get a chance, please click the link inmy signature to go to the registry thread and post your owner and car info! Thanks
 

Like Dale, I made dinner reservations with the speedster club.
Now I gotta get the brakes done on my Duchess. I started having trouble at the end of last summer. But put ‘er away for the winter without tending to the problems. Spring is around the corner…back to work!