MG TD Replica Car Club | Neil J Flaherty | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/profile57/activity/ Activity feed for Neil J Flaherty. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:34 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0d3903824c9fa219375f08bfcee3c490 Neil J Flaherty posted an update: @edsnova , Not really very good at navigating this site... […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40576/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:17:04 -0400 @edsnova , Not really very good at navigating this site… so hope this get through. my “regular” e-mail address is flaherty@metrocast.net I’ve been on and off of this website for about 14 years, and have always been interested in your technical efforts. Attention to detail etc. Anyhow, all that being said, I have a British Coachworks TD…[Read more]

]]> 0 ca70fe5216858be7075986891f8328c7 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-and-td/page/2/#post-306255 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:22:19 -0400 Hi Tom,  I have a BCW with Chevette power.  Have owned the car for about 10 years.  It’s been generally great.  When I learn how to add a picture to this site I’ll get one off to you, and everyone else.  Most of the repairs I’ve encountered have been typical “old” U.S. type issues. recently had water pump replaced.  Nice part is, the parts are o…[Read more]

]]> 2215db4971d8b9d0aec0db421aded947 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Mille Miglia in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mille-miglia/#post-260427 Sun, 25 May 2014 14:38:51 -0400 Thanks Ed for the Link.  Love the hysterical stuff, probably cause I wasn’t old then…  N

]]> bbc1f2c7cf5b54a0036abc5eba1a34b9 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Recent TDr site outage in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/recent-tdr-site-outage/#post-259518 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:50:55 -0500 Ed,  Thanks to you, Paul, and anyone else who has taken the time to keep the site operational.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated!  Things seem to be back to “normal”, at least on my end.  When one doesn’t know what the issue is, of course, your imagination can run away with you.  I’m thinking the site will go away.  Yikes!  Thanks to all wh…[Read more]

]]> 10a351b24ed35ea336883348d143b9f7 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Recent TDr site outage in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/recent-tdr-site-outage/#post-259513 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:51:37 -0500 just for the record guys, my link on my favorites gave me some other mg forum (I think…).  Anyhow, had to access our site by using home page (MSN) search engine with MGTDreplica forum entered.  Haven’t been on for for a couple of days, so I guess I missed all the fun.  First thoughts were the IRS had shut us down or something…  Thanks for Paul…[Read more]

]]> 7ff3510549a01e665d8bd374ed4117e0 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Forever Sharp Steering Wheel?? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/forever-sharp-steering-wheel/#post-258657 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 18:04:19 -0500 Hey Guys,  For the forever sharp steering wheels, go to:  http://www.fssteeringwheels.com  and you’ll find this steering wheel in 14″ and 15″ size, (also available without rivets if one prefers…) SKU for 14″ with rivets is 2001.  Interesting part is the list price there is $79.95.  The dish is listed as approximately 2″.  Good Luck.  Neil

]]> a62b5fcf69f70af4fa653253142445b3 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Powder Coating at home in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/powder-coating-at-home/#post-258649 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:16:49 -0500 Royal  What was your source for powder?  I’m guessing that the Craftsman powdercoating gun is an in stock type item at the sears store, correct?   Thanks Neil 

]]> e795bed1c9e276729cab3fb77505f06d Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic fall leaves in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fall-leaves/#post-257869 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 23:36:21 -0400 Hey guys,  tomorrow is definately gonna be aww-summ!  Unfortunately, my bride is at a conference in Glens Falls NY, but I’ve found a friend to go on our Fall Foliage Dinner Tour here in NH.  Colors are not quite peak (guess that means we get a peek… hmm).  The club is the British Cars of NH.  Can you believe it, we were actually invited to join…[Read more]

]]> 70e837f35ae16ddf1c69cd42b501cb79 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Property tax value of a TDr in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/property-tax-value-of-a-tdr/#post-257154 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:30:49 -0400 Looks to me like just another sterling example of how our “trusted” lawmakers have figured out one more way they can squeeze a few more bucks out of those of us who actually work for a living; so they can use it to convince us to continue to vote for them… and their free haircuts, retirement programs. chauffeur service, vacations (whoops, I…[Read more]

]]> 67cf7b3c69efa2ebbf6d25a8b6b42411 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic starting problems in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starting-problems/#post-256840 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:57:12 -0400 Greg,  Years ago, I had a VW repair business.  Although the shop manual calls for engine removal to replace that bushing which is pressed into the case, it can be removed easily by using a bottoming tap.  Unfortunatly I don’t recall the size, but tomorrow I will look through my tools and see if I can find it.  In any case, it obviously is just a l…[Read more]

]]> 5c9f1bdcb8bb08e9c8368804fef59f6a Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic never been discussed I think in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/never-been-discussed-i-think/#post-256074 Mon, 27 May 2013 00:56:18 -0400 greg

   I used some hard plastic stuff that I think most auto/boat upholstery places use.  It may be as thin as 1/16 in.  In any case very strong, but easy to bend, and easy to cut with heavy duty scissors.  I think the uphostery guys use it when they do doors and side panels.  Instead of trying to cover steering column, I just ran it up to the c…

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]]> cc349b4aad8015351062b415a0195e24 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic front turn signals in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-turn-signals/#post-255840 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:12 -0400 Thanks Paul, Ed & Bill for help and response!  Sent message to Bill to see what’s up with his lights as my next move.  I’ll also call MG Magic tomorrow, but I think I spoke to them before, and I think he told me they only offered the version with the SAE plastic lens.  We’ll see…  Ed the guy with the interesting inventory is UK.  I suppose the…[Read more]

]]> 963f79b2438e6416a91f4a21eb1acfd6 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic spanning in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spanning/#post-249602 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:00:50 -0400 Can someone help?  Clicked on links above, and get little starry deal with exclamation point in it.  What’s up with that?  Have been on the site for a couple of years,  Not seen this before…

 
 
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]]> 89a840710d7089a760e36bfef90aac86 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Battery life in the forum MP Lafer https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/battery-life/#post-249450 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:44:00 -0500 Ricardo,  Couldn’t tell from your post what your vehicle is, but if it’s VW powered, your problem could be the pilot bushing for your starter motor.  This little “gremlin” is a bronze bushing pressed into the transmission case.  When all things are perfect obviously no problem, but the little rascals wear out in time.  When they are worn the arm…[Read more]

]]> 74b73e410ad7faf83e01f86258a52d91 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic A picture, finally in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-picture-finally/#post-248301 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:56:54 -0500 interested in the wheels,  Do you know what the source is?
Thanks

]]> ab31c677ba54ecd2f2876350fc87458f Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Recent Bad Weather in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/recent-bad-weather/#post-244329 Thu, 26 May 2011 22:47:37 -0400 To Larry Murphy, Mark Hendricson, Paul Mossberg
I have a BCW/front engine chevette powered TD rep.  I made an attempt to remove the BCW emblem from the grille shell.  I drilled a clearance hole through the fiberglass behind the emblem, thinking there would be a nut I could access there, but it doesn’t look like it.  Do you have to remove the en…[Read more]

]]> 697d158d12797ad51f125a5aca1c2780 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Odds & Ends in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/odds-ends/#post-244489 Thu, 26 May 2011 22:30:19 -0400 Edsnova
Noticed on your photos of dash that you had chrome trim around the center dash cluster insert.  I think I used the same chrome trim on mine, but not happy with results on mine.  I have the same shape as the original, made from from some thin guage plastic, with pleather (vinyl) over-lay.  my corners are: some wrinkled, some pop out,and so…[Read more]

]]> 5fcfef458c9c7e7a68082fe89b136ab8 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic History in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/history/#post-243046 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:49:58 -0500 Ed
Thanks for the heads up on the Chicane Videos.  Just makes you wish you’d been there.  What’s really depressing was knowing that I lived about 15 miles from Beverly Airport (Ma) in the late fifties, and lived in the Los Angeles are in the mid 60s. Too busy thinking about going to the drag strip. hmm…  Thanks again.    Neil Flaherty

]]> 74defe50637e3e3a20e658d3ad66c51b Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic new bumpers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-bumpers/#post-241895 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:55:49 -0400
edsnova wrote:
The rear bumper on my BCW VW has a hole in the middle. There’s a bolt through it into a bracket.
Looks like the originals have a center hole too.
Just FYI
]]> a02c259e0a195f7b95c088ea98faf188 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic First Drives in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/first-drives/#post-238394 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:26:31 -0400 Hey Folks
Just a quick note with the exception.  All you heros driving your new found toys home in the snow, rain, or with siezed engines.  Well, I saw my first MG in 1953.  I’ve never been the same since.  Dr. Cass gave me a ride around the block and I was done!  Never managed to own one though.  Well in 1985, I saw the BCW replica, which seems…[Read more]

]]> 0eaa25ec0e758fddf83c49a88b12536c Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic MG TD 1968 Replica in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-1968-replica/#post-240681 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:08:52 -0500  
  Ed & RS   I have a BCW, 1985 with Chevette front engine configuration.  serial number just like yours RS, except the L3G  part is L3F  and the last three digits are 272.  There is also a number on my title   which is not in a “field’, and it says original  653  065305.  Tomorrow I’ll do a little more research on the vehicle.  My VIN is attach…[Read more]

]]> be031ab4d516e40fc7f3a57d26e0a30c Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Info on BCWs in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/info-n-bcws/#post-238856 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:05:43 -0500 Hi Dick
  I have a BCW “Schwepes Special”, which I purchased last Year from a fellow in Virginia.  The vehicle is in fair condition.  Appears to have been neglected for some extended period of time, i.e. left out in the yard…  Floor boards badly rusted, upholstery cracked, dash weathered, small dents in bumpers, and the usual oily deposition on…[Read more]

]]> 7d5086ec08eb6b8d918a9c1c0c4473dc Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic My car in Leno’s Garage in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-car-in-lenos-garage/#post-238443 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:54:19 -0400 James
Are your wheels real wires, or basket types.  They look pretty nice!  If they’re the real thing, could you tell me what the manufacturer is, and where to get them?   Thanks Neil Flaherty, Gilford, NH  BCW  TD Replica

]]> 769bf7463a423e0a2f45d794ed72e542 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Geoff’s 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/geoffs-53-classic-carriages-td/page/2/#post-237898 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:50:00 -0400 Paul
Thanks for the reply on the steering wheel.  I guess I hadn’t scrolled down far enought to see it.  Sorry for the confusion.   Neil

]]> 5e7e09069526a983e1f2b66b92126f14 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Geoff’s 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/geoffs-53-classic-carriages-td/page/2/#post-237897 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:43:58 -0400 Geoff
Thought I sent a message earlier, but guess it didn’t get through…
Was curious as to what the manufacturer on your steering wheel was, and or where one might be purchased.
Neil Flaherty, Gilford, NH,  BCW TD Replica    Thanks

]]> 6484d4054e9d978b873f7f326b4c0194 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Geoff’s 53 Classic Carriages TD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/geoffs-53-classic-carriages-td/page/2/#post-237895 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:37:35 -0400 Geoff
  Do you have nay info on the steering wheel in your car?  Be interested, if you could help.  I have a British Coach works TD, and would like to change the steering wheel.  Thanks Neil Flaherty

]]> 5a3466ff7d649d21db70f7a078208100 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic Allison Daytona MGTD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/allisn-daytna-mgtd/#post-237715 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:51:28 -0500 Larry
   Do you know anything about the windshield wipers on your car?  Manufacturer, or source etc.  They look much more substantial than the wipers on my car.  Any info would be appreciated.
         Thanks, Neil

]]> a573a0af575b045b199882954927ddb2 Neil J Flaherty replied to the topic 1985 BCW MGTD in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1985-bcw-mgtd/#post-236912 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:41:19 -0500 Gordon
    Your “ride” looks beautiful.  I have just purchased a “ugly step sister” match.  Actually seems to be in fair shape.  Like yourself have been searching for 10 or 12 years.  Actually, became a fan in 1953, when I saw my first TD.  When BCW introduced their replica in the 80s, I thought how perfect; same look (correct dimensions), modern…[Read more]

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