Thanks for the photos Will, of the Volvo and your e-brake  work.
I’m sure you are fully aware of this, but it bears mentioning anyway…when you weld in those new pans…remember there is a fuel line running along the bottom of that center tunnel, usually along the right side of the tunnel.

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Great news Will. My Duchess has a bench seat so moving the e-brake is not an option. But I look forward to your pics anyway. Always more to learn.
And I know the Volvos well. I learned to drive on a 1966 122 station wagon. And I currently own a 2009 S80, 2009 C70, 1999 S80 and 1996 850. The first two are my and my wife’s daily drivers. The old…[Read more]

I’ve managed with the e-brake up there under the dash. But moving it is a good idea.
The only comment I have is on Ed’s comment that he would  be cutting an 8 to 10 inch square hole, then welding it up later.
That tunnel IS the strength of your chassis. Especially…ESPECIALLY since we’ve removed the steel VW body. Please try to minimize the…[Read more]

No problem. Typically I’m a great font of useless info!It’s nice this time it actually helped.

GeoffThey look like pretty standard dash warning lights.Try these, only $4 eachFinishLineAccessories specializes in Cobra stuff. But they are a good resource for little bits and pieces that we can use on our TDs.
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There goes deep pockets Ed! You forgot the matching pipes!Frank had floated the idea of t-shirts. There are a lot of graphics ideas in his photo gallery.We never ran with it tho.

Great shot Richard.That drive will be a great memory. The first time I ever drove my TD, it snowed. I had spent nine months building it and didn’t care that it was the middle of December, with snow in the forecast. Sure ‘nuf, about a half hour into the debut drive, the snow started.

Tom,This site http://www.go2marine.com/category.do?no=14715has both types. The style Ringo and I have and the style Richard has.So now you have a choice.

Hi Tom,My seat back supports are similar to Ringos.I picked up on Richard’s suggestion re boat equipment…and here you go. About a third of the way down this page, you will find windshield supports.Search for part number 1291DP once you are on the page.They are described as:Tempress

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I’m surprised an alignment shop is asking YOU for the wheel alignment specifications. But if you need to find out for yourself, Chilton manuals, like the used book in here will have the info.If you really cannot find the Pinto specs, I agree with the above posters that recommended you start with the Mustang II specs.I respectfully disagree with…[Read more]

Hi Will,That’s great progress in a short amount of time.I look forward to “living” the build with you and your son! so keep us up to date!

13 inch, appears to be flat. Fits VW. http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C15- 3325

I’m getting better at thisHere are a bunch, but again, you would need to inquire about mounting adapters http://www.lbcarco.com/motolita-mg-steering-wheels-and-bosse s.htm

Ringo,These appear to be zero dish. I’m not particularly enamored of the style tho.And these (scroll down to Woody’s III Spoke)Not sure about these, but they look to be flat or only an inch dish or so KlassixYou would have to contact Southern Rods & Parts to see if this wheel can be adapted to your column. Stock, it fits GM columns.The Grant…[Read more]

My only advice on this…measure carefully.
Most of our cars came with 14 inch steering wheels.
The banjo style Ed mentions above is a 16 inch wheel (well 15 3/4 but who’s counting?).
A 16″ or 17″ wheel would make things VERY tight in my Duchess.
Another option is a Grant wheel, model 1052 (14 1/4″ with 3 1/2 inch dish) or 15252 (14 3/4″ with 2…[Read more]

Nice message Richard! Thank you.Merry Christmas!PS: I’m having a serious case of  garage envy too!

Richard, I love the way you measure time!

Car show? Lucky guys.The first flakes of what is predicted to be a foot (or more!) of snow started falling about an hour ago. Right on schedule. Yes. Snow is a four letter word.

Ed, I edited your post to turn the url’s into live links. Hope you don’t mind. Great stuff!
And James…good thing you have the luggage rack for your MG. Your wife’s bag would really cost you if you decided to fly!

Sure Greg. Driving gloves will tame that 450 hp street rod TD!