MG TD Replica Car Club | ricrx7 | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/ricrx7/activity/ Activity feed for ricrx7. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:25:35 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 24c6edcce209559ee344af651d8c1d43 ricrx7 started the topic BCW Type 52 with V6/5 speed for sale in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-type-52-with-v6-5-speed-for-sale/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:23:36 -0400 Offering my 1986 British Coach Works 1952 Replica MGTD for sale.  Factory built with Chevette running gear and full custom frame.  Chevette engine and trans replaced with GM 6o degree V6 with 5 speed trans.  Hydraulic clutch and power brakes.  New large speedo and tach.  Turn signals and LED lighting.  Aluminum radiator and oil cooler.  Windsh…[Read more]

]]> 6b9561736bb36176a69983be1e584682 ricrx7 started the topic VW Rims with MG logo in the forum VW Parts for sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-rims-with-mg-logo/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:41:59 -0400 I’m in Florida, so shipping may add to price – or come pick them up.  I can send individual pictures.  Fairly good shape, except one chrome rim has some pitting.  $100 seems appropriate.

]]> 99641a9a74fd3b988a7cce106a88973b ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40274/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:37:37 -0400 ]]> 0 06c5d5bc29bb8984dd9a6d060aa80e60 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306789 Thu, 21 May 2020 01:50:23 -0400 Here is a picture showing the chrome bezel.

]]> c4cc3f6656d1844150695eb0cd1d84fa ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39904/ Thu, 21 May 2020 01:47:58 -0400 ]]> 0 ebcf8452df8d19875bd40f5b1f0da630 ricrx7 replied to the topic front shocks in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-shocks/#post-306787 Thu, 21 May 2020 01:33:02 -0400 Are your shocks mounted just aft of the A arms?

]]> 5bc4184cb232697e4f7696b62e9613f7 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39878/ Wed, 13 May 2020 00:22:30 -0400 ]]> 0 915f2e077ec73d1495cae22c806b8940 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39877/ Wed, 13 May 2020 00:22:15 -0400 ]]> 0 4616fde1c37bf3a420efdfe6281677f9 ricrx7 replied to the topic Spyder work in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spyder-work/page/4/#post-306710 Tue, 12 May 2020 02:42:25 -0400 Beautiful car and all for about the price of a used Corvette.  Just better looking and all new.

]]> b0a332c662e2cf090a081305a1fce3ad ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306709 Tue, 12 May 2020 02:34:16 -0400 You have just forgotten – I thought I recognized true craftsmanship in the choice of colors.

]]> 818a0e398655ba0d1291414a43075ac0 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306640 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:17:41 -0400 With time on my hands and having pulled center dash to put in new instruments, I decided to tackle a job that I know I should not do since everything works in the car.  But it’s too late now.  I have been cutting into the wiring harness so I can make a wiring diagram.  When this car was put together, if a item was being wired and that color ran ou…[Read more]

]]> 90d7303ada08e24cc7bab3c002e84fb0 ricrx7 replied to the topic fold down windscreen brackets in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fold-down-windscreen-brackets/#post-306639 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:54:35 -0400 Very nice!  Good solution since MGTD brackets would not work.

]]> b5612f76bfa1e6b79075543435fa1120 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306548 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:32:04 -0400 By the way, my old speedo, tach, fuel, and temp gauges are available.  They are also Classic Instruments, but are the Vintage series.

]]> e8325041bd22dba5f95dedcce5a55ef8 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306547 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:29:31 -0400 Instruments are by Classic Instruments, Classic White series.  Speedo is electronic as is tach.  Speedo can be adjusted for most any signal from the trans and tach can be set based on ignition type and number of cylinders.  But they were not cheap.  Decided to splurge since I sold my other MGTD.

]]> 941c0710e6ea66dadcf72e85a8ff68fd ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306543 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:11:49 -0400 For comparison, here is an old dash picture.

]]> 42520c54ed283ab2d3d2fe9968e68718 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306542 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:10:20 -0400 No posts for all of 2019 – I must have been too busy to spend much time on Sammy.  So I did just make a change that I would like to share since it is a big improvement.  I installed a larger speedo and tach.

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]]> 43c558587f619ddb456224242a3262f1 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39698/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:54:54 -0400 ]]> 0 29715c1fbf2d74b00d59003691827fa0 ricrx7 replied to the topic Considering new radiator for heat issues in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/considering-new-radiator-for-heat-issues/#post-306243 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 19:48:35 -0400 My new radiator is a Champion CC1500 for a Datsun Fairlady.  It measures

Total: 17.13″ tall x 17.38″ wide (with brackets)
Core: 11.75″ tall x 14.25″ wide x 2.25″ thick
Inlet: 1.38″ passenger side

Outlet: 1.38″ driver side

Available through Ledfoot Racing for $205.  It cools my 2.8 GM V6 fine.

]]> 604a5843fb214e202664f5c6f7342d63 ricrx7 replied to the topic Considering new radiator for heat issues in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/considering-new-radiator-for-heat-issues/#post-306242 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 19:32:57 -0400 I have a BCW which had a Chevette engine and radiator.  The radiator is available for shipping.

]]> 80e8846f968e9ae1b25318f9e165ca4c ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39343/ Sat, 03 Aug 2019 19:28:08 -0400 ]]> 0 c43ea172417f7bd732458e7c01c56fd6 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39342/ Sat, 03 Aug 2019 19:27:41 -0400 ]]> 0 1c7f99ec5c9b8fefa7f9ae3f2808ab4c ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306212 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:03:29 -0400 Just a straight bit 1/4 inch.  I think the secret was to drill 1/4 inch holes at the top and bottom.  Drilling first allows you to keep the holes at the same height so louvers will all be same height.  Place the router and bit in the top and bottom holes to set the guide.  I did not use tape because the tape would make it hard to see if you hav…[Read more]

]]> 7259a6aa99d48fb7088b3fb6dae8f939 ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306210 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:32:19 -0400 Guides were just two straight edges held by clamps.  Router edges follow the guides.  I used a straight router.  First I used just one guide, but I found that I would move away from guide at times.  So needed two guides to stay straight.  Just remembered.  I drilled holes at either end of louver first, then placed router bit in top hole and set g…[Read more]

]]> a0337ac44e78d460a01ae23988f01ca7 ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306207 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 02:26:00 -0400

 

]]> daae7658cd4a3ae88219203e1b949cef ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306206 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 02:23:38 -0400 Original 1952 MGTD with punched louvers in metal hood.  Posted so you could get an idea of what louvers would look like on top of hood.  I had considered grafting metal louvers into my replica fiberglass hood.  But I would be glad to have you do it first and let us see how well it turns out.

I used a router and guides to cut out the louvers in my…[Read more]

]]> 5b3bdaf3e66333a5d9ce95be8fcc0f49 ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306203 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:02:24 -0400  

]]> 19a6fe9570cd5e5fbf7f5b0d29fe5cc7 ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-306202 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 23:59:39 -0400 bodyhood

Save the money.  The louvers look fine.  Maybe consider adding aluminum louvers to top of hood.

 

]]> 9adaee645fbc81d3e44d62357a24b299 ricrx7 replied to the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-may-2019/page/2/#post-306112 Wed, 22 May 2019 01:48:53 -0400 Bill, can you explain stamping louvers in fiberglass?  I removed my side panels and used a router with guides to cut out the vents in my hood.  I would like to have vents in my top panels also, but have not found something I  like yet.

]]> 9c814bacb37aceceab471c69ba43851c ricrx7 replied to the topic TDr Website Fee Fundraiser in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-website-fee-fundraiser/#post-306042 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:17:37 -0400 Done.  Thanks for keeping the site active.

]]> fd8c946de62bf00ea633f9a77aa1f8a2 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39052/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:08:25 -0400 ]]> 0 6bfa7e4d9a4d186970b95779369ad819 ricrx7 replied to the topic Here We Go Again in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/here-we-go-again-2/page/2/#post-306040 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:56:39 -0400 That is one big electric fan!  By the way, I used a router and open all the fake vents in my hood sides.  It worked pretty well and the engine seems to run cooler.  Or at least I think it does.

]]> d15fee70c6d118b6eb3e3eabedd480c4 ricrx7 replied to the topic Looking for a 52 MGTD in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-a-52-mgtd/#post-305955 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:12:16 -0400 He has the long side brackets, but I am sure he would buy lazy T brackets to do a conversion.  Perhaps we should take this off line or start a new thread.  A close picture of your bracket conversion would be appreciated.  Thanks. ricrx7@aol.com

]]> 6a28f9b41303eb579b5442c26e3bdeda ricrx7 replied to the topic Looking for a 52 MGTD in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-a-52-mgtd/#post-305952 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 23:45:31 -0400 That sounds like a great deal.  Especially with the fold down windshield and wire wheels.  Reliability sounds good too.

Roy – I have a friend with a Fiberfab who really wants a folding windshield.  How did you get yours?  Modification of an original?  Thanks.  Ric

]]> a656e6fdbdc31549e7a76c78bcce3eae ricrx7 replied to the topic Looking for a 52 MGTD in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-a-52-mgtd/#post-305864 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:59:06 -0400 I have a 1986 BCW Type 52 which is a very good replica of the 1952 MGTD.  And I also have an original 1952 MGTD.  It is the original that is for sale.  I have put too much money and time into the BCW to sell it now.  The original is not all original as it has a Volvo engine and transmission which solves the MGTD drivability issues.  It can be boug…[Read more]

]]> 79de90fce2b59a04b597986ca8c07eb9 ricrx7 replied to the topic Duchess Moves On in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-moves-on/#post-305752 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 03:13:40 -0500 Just kidding!  Just kidding!

]]> 61ff37fa3b6eec09ccc7a91fcfa5ddd2 ricrx7 replied to the topic Duchess Moves On in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-moves-on/#post-305746 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:16:23 -0500 Do we need to rename the Club?

]]> aed81eeefeaea603c4a037610813cbe8 ricrx7 replied to the topic New Member Intro in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-intro-2/page/2/#post-305685 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:26:30 -0500 Instead of a 3.4 I went with a 2.8 that a friend had just rebuilt.  Also, crate 3.4 is no longer available.  Anyway, I have some hesitation with my 390 holley.  Do you remember what jets and what accel pump you have in your 390?  Thanks.

]]> 2f5d855911b17eeff1c7d22f6a82e569 ricrx7 replied to the topic New Member Intro in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-intro-2/page/2/#post-305682 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:16:35 -0500 I like the interior.  Nice touches.

]]> b3c1d91117399faeca017d524da2597f ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/2/#post-305674 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:49:18 -0500 In another post, Travis asked how I routed the hood sides.  I drilled a 5/16 hole at the top and bottom of each vent in the depressed area.  I used a guide at the top (and bottom) to align the holes.  I clamped a guide for the routed by placing the router in a hole and moving the guide to the edge of the router.  Then just moved router from top…[Read more]

]]> bb5e674adf7f725414752c8589e539f1 ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38699/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:48:11 -0500 ]]> 0 2fc69021fc2f59eb546a8d60c76ac470 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/2/#post-305672 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:33:35 -0500

]]> c2c895ddd44be988c3e7fb9d001b159b ricrx7 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/38697/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:32:02 -0500 ]]> 0 a20bd8290f6f385fac6c0070f5eca932 ricrx7 replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/2/#post-305670 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:30:42 -0500 Decided to fix a long standing issue this past weekend – too much play in steering.  Removed steering column and gave it to a local race shop to replace the loose universal joint.  Then while I was working in the area, decided to remove hood side panel and open up the fake vents.  So I have routed them out.  It came out pretty good.  I’ll post…[Read more]

]]> a521e184ff2fa9dc850fb4e5b928a7ab ricrx7 replied to the topic Hood Louvers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hood-louvers/#post-305669 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:23:03 -0500 I just finished routing the driver’s side hood.  See my post in the project section.

]]> cd2fc254f1e6613c18ded4df600d2954 ricrx7 replied to the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-may-2019/#post-305657 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:52:43 -0400 Thanks for all the towing advice.  All good suggestions that I will take.  Has anyone had a problem with front tires not returning to straight after a turn?  Especially with wide tires?

]]> 09a0d023abdcc57fd6a86fe8bc4cc83a ricrx7 replied to the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-may-2019/#post-305649 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:01:56 -0400 I will probably flat tow.  And this will be my first long distance flat tow.  Any suggestions as to what to be aware of and spares to bring?

]]> 58a1832a4143a39c81f60b266ce46c6d ricrx7 started the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-may-2019/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:52:10 -0400 Seems now would be about time to make hotel reservations.  Which hotel is the normal one for this group?  If I bring a car on a trailer, where does the trailer and tow vehicle get parked?  I guess we drive our cars to a special spot for club display.  Are they left there for the three days or can we drive them to the hotel each night?  What else…[Read more]

]]> 73f646b7b688e51118d830f844c2aaf4 ricrx7 replied to the topic Un-boxing my new car! in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/un-boxing-my-new-car/#post-305636 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:11:16 -0400 Very pretty car.  Mine was originally Chevette powered.  It does still have Chevette front and rear suspension.  I am curious as to what suspension your car has.

]]> 9253d1867a522ae61a3dd8ca5c3cf128 ricrx7 replied to the topic Has anyone replaced the Chevette rear end w/something newer? in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/has-anyone-replaced-the-chevette-rear-end-w-something-newer/#post-305619 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:41:49 -0400 Also, if your drive shaft has only one u-joint,  you need to add another.  The rubber mount at the forward end of the torque tube is probably in disrepair.  If so, they are available, but expensive.

]]> 164448da7a57af951bbad2d7d1efe7b6 ricrx7 replied to the topic Has anyone replaced the Chevette rear end w/something newer? in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/has-anyone-replaced-the-chevette-rear-end-w-something-newer/#post-305618 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:38:28 -0400 Most people use the S10 rear and weld the Chevette mounts, etc. to it.  There is a Chevette forum and you can usually get an answer there.     http://members.boardhost.com/Vette_Man/

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