Hi James,
The fact that it doesn’t make any noise when you accelerate makes me suspect drive train. In other words there could be “play” somewhere that tightens up under torque conditions. Have you thoroughly checked out the drive shaft univeral joints? They can be very noisy when worn but quiet as a mouse under torque. Just a guess.
Good luck!
Rich

Ringo,
Wow, $135! Good thing it only requires one!
Rich

Hi James,
Very nice car! Mine looks the same, but in Red. Also a FiberFab, but mine has a 2.8 liter V6 Ford engine w/ 4spd. I think I am the only member with this config.
I don’t have the problem with the shift being too far back. Wonder what’s different. Is your’s Ford or GM?
Enjoy the Ride!’
Rich

Bill,
Dang, she’s lookin’ more and more like a “real” MG every day! Keep them pictures coming!
Rich

Bill,
Geez, all you need is some 1930’s technology Lever Shocks, an underpowered 4 cylinder engine, a few brass name plates and oil leaks and you’ll have a REAL MG!
Keep up the good work!
Rich

Gene,
Here is the link to the radiator shell that Sarge mentioned. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp ;item=280322540749&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP :Watchlink:middle:us
Currently at $99 with no reserve price. I’m sure it will go for a lot more.
Rich

Hey Bill,
Very nice job! Can’t wait to see it finished.
Are you going to go with the top mounted wipers like the original?
Rich

All
Here’s a BCW kit that just sold . I have to say I thought it would bring more money. The guys at Barrett-Jackson would describe this as “Well Bought”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp ;ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290300306842
Rich

Todd,
Just an FYI
Funny thing about this is that looking back at the FiberFab promo material photos, they apparently made the kit with and without that additional aluminum “flange”. I don’t recall that it was an option. Mine is a FiberFab and it has the flanges.
Rich

Ringo,
Just went back and read your comments. Great story! My wife is still a little uncertain, but once the warm weather comes I think she’ll love it. She loves to drive a stick shift!
Rich

Paul,
Nice idea on the first ride. Could evolve into a first ride of the spring string as well. Have to tell the story of my first real ride in this car. I trailered it about 10 miles to a friends garage in December. Worked on it on the trailer, got it running (first time since 2001) repaired the clutch cable and one COLD Sunday morning my son and…[Read more]

Geoff,
I went about 25 miles, top down. A little chilly still, around 50 degrees. It was kind of nice to have a working heater. The car perfomed perfect. Lots of power, smooth shifting, nice ride, frost heaves and all. I have to say that the V6 is plenty powerful for this car. I can leave it in third or fourth and just step on it even at the l…[Read more]

Geoff,
That’ll be one heck of a trip from NY to AZ.
Mine is not registered yet, but the weather is nice today so I’m throwing plates on it and going for a ride!
Rich

Steve,
I was just referring to the mention of Carb/Stalling problem in the Ebay ad, and that you mentioned that your car ran but seller said there are some minor carb issues. Could’ve just been a coincidence.
Rich

Hey Geoff!
Didja get that car delivered to Phoenix yet??
Rich

Steve
Take a look in the Photo Gallery for the member named “LARRY”. His is a beautiful Allison kit (in Red) but just like yours. Very solid well built kits. Best of luck with it and welcome to the TD Replica club.
There’s also a wealth of knowledge among the members on technical stuff related to VWs. Should be able to get plenty of good advice.
Rich

Steve,
Just curious, is this the black and gray Allison that sold recently on Ebay? Seller is in Kensington MD? This one was an automatic stick shift, very nice condition, minor Carb, stalling problem. Coincidence?
RichRichBelfay39877.7186342593

Steve/Peggy,
Take a look at the General Discussion section. ValueJockey started a topic in January and Mark and I both reponded. The market values indicated are still valid.
Also, your message is not clear. Is this a fully built kit? Running? All parts there?
These kits cost $5 to 8K when new back in the 80s and very early 90s. That was…[Read more]

Ringo,
Looks great! I’ve been thinking about doing something like that. Unfortunately like Paul said, that light positions requires REAL wire wheels, so I won’t be able to play copy cat either
I might be able to rig something that fastens to the Wire Basket with a quick disconnect though.
Rich

Geoff/Mark,
I just received this Email message from the seller:
Dear richbelfay64dl,I will get the information and send that of to you. this is the first time I have ever put anything on ebay so lack of information is not itentional.

I stand by my quote from the previous post. It’s not his fault. It’s not “itentional”