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]

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]

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. 
And just for the record…50s is still young. I hit the magic 50 in 2008. When I built my Duchess…[Read more]

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]

Welcome aboard Widetrack! We look forward to seeing your cars.

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.

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

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]

Now follow that grill badge to Carlisle. 🙂

Looks great Rob