Just a thought, but if you are in there anyway, consider replacing the plastic bushing with one of these and you likely will never have to touch it again.

The wing brackets Tom posted are the ones that are on my Duchess.

The door safety lock thread:https://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&KW=safety&PN=1&title=suicide-door-locks

Thanks Dave.Yup…I pretty much know or have found most (if not all) of the vendors. Those are not the style that Classic roadsters Ltd. used.I don’t need ’em. Was just trying to help TJ out. He started this thread with the comment that his brackets appear to be the same as those used on the Duchess.The Duchess’ hardware seems to be unique. The…[Read more]

Schu – That is what I was talking about. And I finally picked up on “What ‘chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” :lol:TJ – Here’s a reasonably priced starter kit for your hood project:http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-MGTD-BONNETT-HOOD-Complete-Top-sides-/191789491492?hash=item2ca78b6524:g:Rh8AAOSwxN5WZfml&vxp=mtr

I’ve searched in vain for years to try and find the wing hinges that Classic Roadsters Ltd. used on the Duchess.

Schu – Willis?Didn’t you pop a door open on the Carlisle autocross one year?

I believe schu also has self opening doors! Of course they are self-actuating, and not necessarily at the proper time! :!:Who knew such technology was built into our TDr’s? 🙁

Excellent point Steve.

I agree it would look awesome! But…

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Just guessing…Is there a screw, set screw or some other attachment on the bottom? Might even be hidden by the mounting bolts.

I did not find an entire thread.

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As of this morning, January 25, half of our rooms at the hotel are spoken for.With the inclusion of the tuner crowd, hotel space will likely be scarce this year. If you are planning on going, I suggest you reserve soon!

Nice job!

First time I ever drove my Duchess on public roads, it snowed. Not a lot. But enough to christen the car. I finished her in December 1982. And was going to drive her no matter what.Coldest drive is probably a tie between the Pumpkin run a couple years ago and heading to the VA Beach show a couple years ago.Air temp was around 30 degrees both…[Read more]

I can’t believe I didn’t think about this until now. But there is another major issue to consider if you want to switch to an original TD windshield frame.Your TDr roof and side curtains will not work with an original frame. And I’m not sure if they can be made to work. Not trying to dampen your enthusiasm. I just want you to go into this as well…[Read more]

Aw come on Jack, you need Vicenç for that? 

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Langan, will try to find the thread.But it probably won’t matter what kit the owner was working on. Just about all replica TD cowls have the squared off corners. As Ed said, hack ’em off and apply new ‘glass to match the correct profile.

Thanks Ed! You beat me to the punch.Langan…the most critical sentences in Ed’s post are the last two. 

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Thursday through Sunday as well!