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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic newbie in missouri in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 5 months ago
Hey BigRaceDad,Back with some additional info, now that we know it’s a Duchess.Classic Roadsters used reproduction MG-TD pieces for most of the missing items you mentioned, including the grill shell and slats, head light buckets, headlight brackets and door handles, latches & strikers.You can try Moss Motors for all of the above…but will pay…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic newbie in missouri in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 5 months ago
Hi BigRaceDad
I have my complete Duchess VW assembly manual.
I really should get it PDFed so Frank can put it up on the “download Manuals” page.
Meanwhile, let me know if you want a photocopy. Send me a private message with your snail mail address.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic newbie in missouri in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 5 months ago
Welcome aboard!I’ve been around these cars since the early 80’s and don’t recall a manufacturer “American Custom Cars” Empress I.Looking at your pictures, I believe you have a Classic Roadsters Duchess and American Custom Cars was an assembler who badged the cars as their own.Classic Roadsters is the only kit that has the small bump in front of…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic New guy, Colorado in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 5 months ago
Welcome aboard Widetrack! We look forward to seeing your cars.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Turn Signal replacement in the forum VW Based Kits 16 years, 6 months ago
Glad to help Chuck.
Let us know if it works out. It’s a tight fit inside the turn signals, but a couple quick connects do fit in there. That will leave you with only the two wires coming through the fender and into the body. -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Turn Signal replacement in the forum VW Based Kits 16 years, 6 months ago
Chuck,I just took a closer look at the photos in your gallery. It looks like the turn signals are mounted directly to the fender without a mounting pad.You need part #281-068 from Moss Motors ($3.80 a pair). It’s #1 in teh diagram at the following site: http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexI D=32859
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Turn Signal replacement in the forum VW Based Kits 16 years, 6 months ago
Hi Chuck,Is that your white Duchess in the photo gallery? Your posting mentions VW turn signals, but the ones in the photos are reproduction TD turn signals. There is room within the reproduction turn signals to make the wiring connections, so that the only thing under the fender is the wire leading into the body. I suggest you simply remove the…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Forum Insignia Installed in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 6 months ago
Now follow that grill badge to Carlisle. 🙂
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Insignia being created in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 6 months ago
Looks great Rob
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Richs Ride in the forum TD Replicas 16 years, 6 months ago
It takes me 2:30 to 2:45 from New Providence NJ to Carlisle PA.
Take a look at Carlisle Produciotns web site
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Geoffs 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas 16 years, 6 months ago
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Richs Ride in the forum TD Replicas 16 years, 6 months ago
Rich,
Welcome aboard. And what a great find. I love that Jordan learned to spell his name between 2005 and 2006.
As for a spring get-together…I expect to see all these cars at Carlisle’s Kit Car show in May. Come on guys and gals. This show pulls people from all over…and my definition of all over is essentially “east of the Mississippi.”
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic 2009 Site Registration Paid in the forum Site Input and Issues 16 years, 6 months ago
Great news Frank. We were glad to help!
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Seat solution in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 7 months ago
Hi Chuck,
I have an adjustable seat kit for a Classic Roadsters bench seat. I bought it many years after my car was done…and never installed it.
It’s basically a two piece steel frame that attaches to the floor pan and central tunnel, along withe the brackets and miscellaneous parts that attach to the seat bottom and the seat frame to enable the…[Read more] -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Noob from Ohio in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 7 months ago
The FiberFab Pinto and Classic Motor Carriages Chevette builder manuals on the “Download Manuals” page have a variety of chassis diagrams, but none that have measurements. It’s a good place to start. But you will have a lot of calculating to do.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Noob from Ohio in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 7 months ago
Hi Darrel,
Welcome aboard. The TD and Gazelle replicas have a lot in common, so I’m sure you will find some help here. There are a couple other Gazelle owners in the group, although I have not seen any postings form them in recent months.
Perhaps you’ll draw them out of the woodwork!
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic How do I get my wings ? in the forum VW Parts Wanted 16 years, 7 months ago
I searched all over Moss last night and could not find them. I tried again…and there they are…in “exteriors”, “accessories” http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexI D=29619
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic dash finish? in the forum General Discussion 16 years, 7 months ago
Hi Ringo,I’ve seen high gloss and matte. Both look great. IIve never heard the owner of a TD with a high gloss dash complain about glare. So it’s really a matter of your preference.My own is not gloss. I simply prefer that look.And that’s part of the beauty of the kit car world. They are not 100% original reproductions, so you are free to experiment.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Geoffs 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas 16 years, 7 months ago
Ah well. Then I guess we can’t convince you to drive to Carlisle Pennsylvania for the big kit car show in May! 🙂
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Geoffs 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas 16 years, 7 months ago
Sweet ride. Thanks for posting pics.Where in NY are you?
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