Hi Geoff,Frank is still the admin. I believe he sold his MG, but is still pretty active in VW circles. PinkMG and I can do some stuff. But the real admin authority rests with Frank. He manages the site, makes all the updates and works with the hoster. PinkMG is just being his usually hard— self (just kidding Mark!). Ultimately, it’s up to Frank…[Read more]

Ringo,Success! Your post made it!

Unless you’re about 4 feet tall, you’ll have problems seeing out with the roof up. 🙂
While they vary in the details, all the TD kits need a full windshield frame to attach the front of the roof. Some fold over the frame and attach to snaps along the underside of the top of the frame. Classic Roadsters Duchess roofs have a small pocket sewn into…[Read more]

Hey Bob,
Really, pinkmg and I didn’t doubt you. But it is really rare to see one of these cars with true roll bars. I love the cut down windshield too!

Hi Bob,What did you mean by “two roll bars”?Are they really roll bars or are they more like electrical conduit?I ask because roll bars are pretty rare with MG TD kits.And the typical MG TD kit roof frame is simply two “hoops” of tubing, about the size of standard conduit.

Welcome aboard!
165R/15 is the standard size radials for a VW Type 1 (Beetle).
Tirerack usually has them (although I just checked and came up empty).
JBugs http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Cate gory_Code=VWT1
California Import Parts has ’em. Be careful, prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars http://www.cip1.ca/SearchResults.asp?Ca…[Read more]

I agree. Very nice work!

I responded to the Knott’s Berry Farm question in another posting a couple days ago. Keep an eye on AHA’s web site. It looks like the show will be on for 2009, but they have not posted dates yet.http://www.replicarclub.com/

Sorry, but I have to respond to my own posting to claim ten seconds of fame.When you click through the Carlisle Productions page to the Import – Kit/Replica page, that’s me behind the wheel of a friend’s silver Spyder.What an awesome freakin’ car. But I have to tell the story in person. So…come to Carlisle.

I’m (Paul) in New Providence

Looks like dates are not set yet.http://www.replicarclub.com/

Hi,
I still have the seat sliders. I sent you a private message with my direct email.

Hi again.I just took a look at the migi shell in auction 120368518103 (your picture 2) and compared the cuts to those on my Duchess. The Migi modification definitely cut away more of the metal then was necessary for the Duchess. This would show as a gap between the lower part of the grill shell and the front of the Duchess fenders.That said, if…[Read more]

You can definitely work with the one in the ebay link you posted. Be aware as you decide whether or not to buy it, you still need the grill slats. They are a separate piece and are available either chromed or paintable zinc plated from Moss Motors. Unfortunately, the shell is not available.Most of us have the grill cjhromed. But that is actually…[Read more]

Up at the top, there are two rows of links. second row, on the right is “Gallery”Click there. then scroll down to pmossberg

Hi,Not sure how all the manufacturers handled this, but Classic Roadsters Duchess provided a backing plate that hangs between the inner bends of the front bumper spring mounts.It’s basically a steel tube with a piece of flat steel (about 2 inches by 8 inches welded to it. A threaded rod passes through the tube and through holes in each bumper…[Read more]

Hi,

There are actually three grills pictured, right?

The top one does not look like a TD grill. It seems bowed a bit more. Maybe it’s a TF grill?

The grill with the Migi badge looks liek a TD, modified for the Migi
body. The semi-circular cuts on the bottom of each side are similar to
what one has to do for the Duchess body. But they look to be…[Read more]

Hi Terry,Yes. Just click the “Our Store” link over on the left and you will find all the ordering info.

Hey bigracedadThey do look like the repro TD latches. If not, they are close enough that a repro original set will fit. You should replace the latch and striker as a set.If you want to be sure about hte fit, take a photo with a tape measure next to the latch or post the exact measurements. I can compare against my TD.

Hi. Hope you win the taillights. That would have been the builder’s choice to use Lucas instead of the VW’s. And a good choice!Yes, the Duchess uses a real TD grill. There are some slight modifications you need to make. The template and instructions are all in the assembly manual.I just looked at the door hings for an orignal TD on MossMotors.com.…[Read more]