https://tdreplica.com/members/rickputnam/activity/ Activity feed for R.Putnam. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 88b847a70263d23e6f97eb97541dc6fb https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40291/ Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:40:14 -0400 The car looks great Ed! You know I really like the combination of wheels (wide in the rear). You did a fine job. Can Dale and I come see it in person?

]]> 0 6ba2f947cd0b3e0c4620c5780e0a4b69 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39924/ Sun, 31 May 2020 10:06:08 -0400 Hey Mark, In regards to your tire pressure. Its all about weight, and tire size. With the added weight of the V8, automatic transmission, and I’m guessing 16580R/15 tires. Up front about 32 to 35psi, and maybe 30 to 32 psi in the rear. If the tires are wearing excessive in the middle of the tread, you will want to lower the pressure, only about…[Read more]

]]> 0 62634418dde92442e3d1b9238c82b2ba https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tips-for-cutting-fiberglass/#post-306599 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:51 -0400 Marco, I have had good luck with an air powered 3″ cut off tool. be careful, it cuts really fast, but very clean. wear eye protection and a dust mast (if you can find one). with a steady hand it cuts fairly straight, but again very fast. A 90degree die grinder with a 2″ disk works well to profect your work, but hand sanding with a block is much…[Read more]

]]> c004686b279f8b0ba2c041d5ff3d0ab4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/considering-new-radiator-for-heat-issues/#post-306594 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:56:26 -0400 So, lets not forget there are other systems that will affect operating temperatures. Timing, as the distributor vacuum and mechanical advance, and air fuel ratio, if it’s lean, and exhaust restrictions. Anyway the radiator is great. An oil cooler will also help. The guys in the club always have good advice. Good luck.

 

]]> d758983d83a97deafef94ec24d14da7d https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39718/ Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:13:56 -0400 I guess we will look forward to August.

]]> 0 f8c1362deca75d4e35f94c29e08315c7 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306558 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:11:43 -0400 We have a FiberFab, new drum brake system, with drop spindles. No pea gravel or concrete, just plenty of tools and supplies for longer trips. I’m with Ed, it’s all about good fresh tires, what a better ride and braking with quality tires. We keep our rear drum brakes adjusted up (with vw rear engine) and no braking issues. The oem design brakes…[Read more]

]]> 959f5f3a89e926d725033b9cd5892578 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39667/ Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:35:02 -0500 Really looking good Bill! Dale has talked me into driving my car to Carlisle. So my winter project was a new set of tires. We are really looking forward to the trip, and hoping for dry weather.

]]> 0 56d1e1c60f3b4ce34364da9e01b7ace0 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39623/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:56:23 -0500 Ok folks, I am rolling right along. Made my reservations, got signed up for show field parking with the cool guys, and new tires ordered. Hope to see many more TDrs.

]]> 0 c4fcd040a2a484a8a8824a5ae6fe36da https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39620/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 21:24:01 -0500 Mighty cool Bill, Im using a spoke hub cap myself.

]]> 0 5b6fc8fc1e2cb8e24b891f0e775c2e6c https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39555/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:56:10 -0500 Thanks for the Carlisle information Ed.

]]> 0 2acd644582e4c6a649fda1e597011b8b https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39552/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:06:43 -0500 Hey Wheels, like the name, Good to have you rolling with the club. Its a fun group, hope to meet you at Carlisle.

]]> 0 74b4b8e0f73d3b4ab91ac9f719aa90d3 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39522/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:17:39 -0500 I use a cover from Moss Motors for an original TD, seems to work fine. Mine is a Fiber Fab TD with a VW chassis.

]]> 0 bd84aa05ecfcbde3d0d57704201ae1fd https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39441/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:38:17 -0400 Hey Dale, do you think Ed might have some pictures from the Air and Auto Classic 9. Maybe he could show on the web site?

]]> 0 d9ce1704cf34518bc1fcb888741a072e https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39266/ Sat, 06 Jul 2019 10:17:48 -0400 Bill, the louvers are the perfect addition to your front engine car, good move.

]]> 0 711dc1b12ac1a17b790ccd3f7630c44d https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39220/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 23:32:30 -0400 The paint supplier in Stafford Va is Finish Master 540-6578901. I hope this helps, I am sure they will need a sample painted part.

]]> 0 db30dff7771aeec4dc6a12d95d981ea0 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39219/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:51:26 -0400 Hey Copterpilot, There is a custom paint supply business here in Stafford just off Rt 1. Think they can help, sorry I can remember their name, try google. Dale maybe able to recall, and we would love to see your TDr.

]]> 0 47b1aeb7923f611485ace2146e3f95e9 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38804/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:46:26 -0500 Hey gregg, your TDr is really nice. We hope you can make it to Carlisle so we can take a closer look. May 17, and we ordered great weather!

]]> 0 b64c287a71725a107f4058d74e0cf4c9 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38647/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:08:25 -0500 In response to ochwatt request trying to locate a good cover for his MP Lafer. I’m using a cover from Moss Motors, that was made for an original TD. It is a fine cover that fits great, and is on their web site. Worth trying.

]]> 0 4273d190b00fff7e35f3ebb257342bea https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38639/ Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:43:02 -0500 @edsnova , So just to confirm the Marriott in Shippensburg is the hotel of choice? Not the hotel in Mechanicsburg?

]]> 1 b7c3e2317bc1d3522beb16127a4e8db2 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38555/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:30:34 -0400 I’m with you Bill, I managed to get a title in Virginia. With the VW chassis, it was easily registered as a 1967 Type 1. I would not give up either, push on.

]]> 0 18425dbb0ca6345fbff2d5f20770bf98 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38121/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:17:24 -0400 Heymoe, The most neglected circuit on a fiberglass bodied car, be it a vintage corvette or a VW powered kit car is the voltage regulator ground wire. I recommend a 10ga. black wire with eyelets, from the block to the voltage regulator mounting bolt. Start there, and clean all your charging circuit wire connections.

]]> 0 07d5ad7eff808902366cd4dfa3f36134 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38081/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:18:30 -0400 0 59045868277b9e1ab6c5e93c80a5176b https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38080/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:51:54 -0400 I suggest a heat gun, on medium, with heat applied to the front of the windshield directly in front of the mirror tab. Be sure to keep the mirror mounted (need the weight). Hopefully the whole thing will fall off.

]]> 0 e9007c721182b4705c1df303f6cf3a85 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37866/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:19:45 -0400 Thanks to all the members and friends that stopped by building T to chat with me, and check out my MGTDr in Carlisle.

]]> 0 9778ae50dd0cabb788793fdd12ee7d2b https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37105/ Sat, 24 Feb 2018 12:49:34 -0500 Looking to have the MG TD Replica Club registered with Carlisle Events.

]]> 0 7eca84985d2bed75b281e5713b39a61e https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/36078/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:18:40 -0400 The last 8 sections of fiberglass are back from painting. I have received all the remaining lights and chrome from my suppliers. I plan to have the VW powered TDr ready for the daughters wedding soon. Wish me luck.

]]> 0 8f55e3ff90eccfbb35a06946216089d7 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35279/ Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:55:13 -0500 I really enjoy the web site, very informative. Can I be identified on the members map? Thanks for your assistance.

]]> 0 ee5257f83827b612061e3d34adf0e3f8 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35145/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:55:56 -0500 Dale, For 45 years I have enjoyed the sites of the Skyland Drive, and am very much looking forward to the Blue Ridge Parkway in my TDr. Hope you can join me.

]]> 1 c0bf407ff651c4a5fb4a0782a78f0494 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34380/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:39:12 -0500 Want to thank Dale, Dean, Lee, and Gray for the afternoon visit this past weekend. A good day spent, and I learned a lot about MGTDr”s

]]> 0 2116d6528d18d4c880e574fe3c396b76 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34348/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:22:09 -0500 The rear section is about finished. Trying to refit the front components before having them repainted. The fiber glass sections are in bad shape.

]]> 0 20c4d31dd9a05e67b2a3e8be4e986a56 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34179/#acomment-34347 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:17:01 -0500 Hey Dale, I’m in, Maybe on a Sunday at my house? The garage is heated, and mine is not on the road.

In reply to - Dale Schumacher posted an update @copterpilot Lee Believe it or not you have 3 TD members just south of you in the Stafford area - Rick - building his car now (just spent an hour with him last weekend checking out his cool rides and garage), Dean - just south of me with a running and driving example and myself with a car I restored about 12 years ago. Looks like we have a club and did not know it. Pick a time and lets see if we can get together. Schu(Dale) ]]> 932ac4af7e4800108bca1d1bbded1d14 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/which-fiberfab-is-my-car/#post-302296 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 23:31:29 -0500 So with a new sealed fuel tank is the liner really required, just asking

 

]]> cdb8be78da0909d5ea26b1ac98e68520 https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33785/#acomment-33797 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 22:25:54 -0400 I do something to it everyday. Keep on cheering!

In reply to - R.Putnam posted an update Hard at it try to get an old Faber Fab-VW rebuilt. ]]> 92aaf97a7c467049722cab76f30d6dfa https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/33785/ Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:07:53 -0400 Hard at it try to get an old Faber Fab-VW rebuilt.

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