[Paul Mossberg]

This one is challenging!

I found two comprehensive key blank cross reference documents. Neither has a Cole GE30.

This document shows dozens of Cole key codes, but no pics of the blanks: https://manuals.plus/m/88ed988d42caa0b42c8f9c3eb732893741923435c464ddfbb9205bb6b013e902

This document shows pictures of key blanks, perhaps you will be able to match your key visually. http://unencrypted.web.itd.umich.edu/~pfs/fun/tools/Ilco_keyblanks.pdf

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Hi Richard,

Are you able to share some details on the car you are selling? I found your earlier post with the red TDr.

Thanks!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

At long last, and after about three hours work, I updated the alpha list this evening. I added over 60 members who have joined since my last effort at this.

Many on the list are no longer active, but I have not deleted anyone. History means something!

Also, I do not know how to update the map which @Ray10 created. Ray’s most recent activity in the forum was over seven years ago. I emailed Ray at the last known email address and the account is no longer active.

If anyone knows how to update or recreate the map (link in the first post on this thread), please contact me directly.

If I do not hear from anyone, I will delete the map link.

• This reply was modified 3 months, 3 weeks ago by Paul Mossberg.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Got it. Thanks Bill.

Neither group is on the alpha list, so I didn’t search the map.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Received mine too!

Sad, there is no reserved show field space for the Speedster Owners Group. Guess the numbers have dropped too far.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you Michael Stucky for donating to help keep this site and forum running!!!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you Robert Strain for donating to help keep this site running!

I’m still funding this personally. So please consider helping out!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you Don Loveless and Phil Kenyon for your donations! Much appreciated.

I’m still about $200 out of pocket, and that would bring us to only zero, it will not cover any future expenses.

So please consider helping out (if you haven’t already!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Hi Dale

My address is in the initial post.

Thanks!

I have to miss the Virginia Beach show this year. Hopefully back on the calendar next year!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you Robert Strain for your generous donation!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you David Krueger for sending in a donation.

That said, we incurred an additional expense for a two year extension on our WordFence security package.

Our total deficit stands at ($297.56).

I made sure our good friend Stephen Houser has been reimbursed for his out-of-pocket. So that deficit has come out of my pocket. It’s truly sad that only eight forum members have seen fit to make a contribution, nine when you count me.

Please consider helping us cover our expenses and keep this valuable resource alive! To be completely frank, I’m not going to continue to fund this myself. We need to raise sufficient funds to cover the current deficit, plus sufficient funds to cover future expenses.

The normal fees:

Three year site hosting fee: $400 for three years, last paid in April 2025 comes due again in April 2028

Wordfence: $149 per year, last paid in July 2025, will be due each July

Domain Registration: $39 for two years, last paid October 2025, will be due again in October 2027

• This reply was modified 11 months ago by Paul Mossberg.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Thank you Ed Ericson, Bernard Greig and Lisa & Curtis Wallace for their generosity!

We still have a gap of $282.58 needed to cover the out of pocket expenses incurred by Stephen and me. And if anyone is checking the math, we’ve had a -$7.94 “deficit” since the last time we triedntonraise funds back in 2022.

Thanks again to all who have donated.

But at the end of the day, only seven members have stepped up. Please consider helping out!

• This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Paul Mossberg.
• This reply was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Paul Mossberg.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Alan

Leave it uncovered!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Hello forum members!

We are still in need of donations.

I’m out of pocket $395.64 for a three year site registration fee, and Stephen Houser is out of pocket $149.00 for enhanced security protection as we continue to deal with spammers.

Since I first posted on July 14, 2025, I have received a total of $100 from four forum members.
Thank you to, Bill Ascheman, Henry Palach, John Stewart and Robert Strain for the support.

But Stephen and I are still out of pocket a total of ($444.64).

If you value this community and are financially able, please consider helping out.

I can accept PayPal or Zelle to:
Paulemossberg@gmail.com
908-338-4570

Or checks payable to me and mailed to:
2438 Southmoore Drive
Bath PA 18014-9298
USA

Thank you!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Welcome back! Great to hear about the progress. Even better to see your son was the instigator!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Bill Maddox wrote:

Received the assembly manual for the Marlene from MGMagicClassicMotorParts.com today. It is very detailed and well worth the$27.

Bill, if you are able to get the manual scanned, please do and send the files to paulemossberg@gmail.com. We can get them uploaded to our manuals library. If the files are too large, I suggest breaking down into sections. I did that with the Classic Roadster Ltd. Duchess assembly manual. This is the breakdown I used for the Duchess:

Classic Roadsters, Ltd. Duchess
VW-based kit.

Part 1 – Disassembly and Chassis Prep
Part 2 – Body Assembly
Part 3 – Dash and Electrical
Part 4 – Body and Interior
Part 5 – Final Check List and Test Drive
Part 6 – Templates
Part 7 – Wiring Diagrams

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

John,

There is not direct source for a TD replica large diameter fuel hose.

Measure the pipe (which is likely two inches but I’m not 100% certain). Then just search xx inch fuel hose. I found many sources for fuel resistant 2″ hose.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Kurt,

Hello (again)

I did find someone selling a manual. Sad that folks want to make money off this. But if you are truly in need …

https://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/assembly-manual-marlene/

Paul

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Hello Kurt

Regrettably, Classic Roadsters Ltd. Closed their door decades ago. We have their assembly manual for a VW based Duchess (their TD replica). But we don’t have a Marlene manual. Sorry!

Paul

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Hi William,

I just searched for “seat belts with mg logo” and found many vendors in addition to the traditional ones you mention. Ranged from eBay and Etsy to known parts vendors.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

And a recommendation … replace them with the original style black rubber; not the silicone. Original style will last longer!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

And a recommendation … replace them with the original style black rubber; not the silicone. Original style will last longer!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

1979

Here’s a history I wrote about Classic Roadsters Ltd.: https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadsters-ltd-history/

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Stefan

Originals were screwed to the dash with Phillips head screws. They were also usually painted black or tan.

Nothing wrong with going with a polished plate. You might have to make that plate look worse before it gets better; sanding with increasingly fine sandpaper, then polish (similar to sanding and polishing modern headlights).

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Stefan,

First, let’s find out what your actual gas mileage is. We’d be able to offer better opinions.

Meanwhile … I had a VW based TDr with a dual port, dual carb, 1776cc engine. Normal mixed local/highway use was a little over 20 mpg.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

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