https://tdreplica.com/members/rockyx/activity/ Activity feed for Rick. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:36:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 69d591c7c4bf1d128903bced2490b8f3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-box-accessadjustment/#post-258948 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:25:48 -0500 So it finally stopped raining and I’m back in town so I took her out yesterday to see how the steering was after my adjustments.On the positive side, there is almost no play!!  Perfect.On the downside, I tightened the worm screw too much and overall the steering is too tight and does not return to center.One more adjustment and I should be…[Read more]

]]> b37dc941afeb59d7710309af3d876e1d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-box-accessadjustment/#post-258947 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:05:06 -0500 Well, I got the carpet done in the Benz and finally was able to do the steering box access job for the MG.After removing the steering arm bolt, the bolts to the steering column, and the steering box clamp the steering box easily rotated forward and came out.As I suspected the adjustment screw was rubbing through the fiberglass from underneath. …[Read more]

]]> 525d70d5d052857d7972b3c452811bd2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/facebook-2/#post-256029 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:38:29 -0400 Rick Mullins in Clearwater Florida

]]> 613f29948bc3a12e65a26ce576e45e40 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/visit-with-rockyx/#post-255741 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:33:15 -0400 Sam, It was great to meet you and chat over a drink.  And yes you spelled my wife’s name correctly…thanks.Always good to hook up with another cult member.  And thanks for the kind words.  Still some work to do but at least I’m on the road.We went to grab a burger after you left and came back to a couple of young girls who had taken their pi…[Read more]

]]> c8c0737d3d020a0c65135331e8f72120 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbbie-says-hi/#post-255651 Fri, 03 May 2013 12:16:52 -0400 welcome and enjoy the ride….the car and the new friends you’ll make on this site.

]]> 4f9c0410ce78deb224aa0162979b56cf https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-16/#post-255416 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:19:58 -0400 Welcome Fred, you’ll love that car.

]]> ba1617f55495f33f86e6fc096b3ec75a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/9/#post-247553 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:14:51 -0400 Sam, what Kent found at O’Reilly’s is that same stuff I found at Walmart.  

]]> 93a2d3050481f9e243ce8e465d0703b7 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247531 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:06:48 -0400 Well, I think it’s time to call the build season to a formal close.I started the project on September 2, 2011 and officially ended it when I registered it and got plates on March 22, 2013.  568 days…or…1 year 6 months 20 days.I remember telling my wife that I should be done in about 6 months.  How naive.  She was so patient and even acted in…[Read more]

]]> 6923841390401b73547fea01db245759 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247529 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:49:19 -0400 Had a great time at the unveiling!  The Tavern blocked their small little parking lot and I parked in front.  It was right off main street and folks strolled by oooing and aaawwing all night.  I even had a Lincoln dealer stop by who went on about how great it looked.That little car sure gets lots of attention.Now more confidence mi…[Read more]

]]> 9b96cc9d94fd844300ae187d5cbec81f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247527 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:41:22 -0400 Sorry guys..I’m referring to the rocker arm.  I guess I spent a little too much time in the garage and typed my note before getting enough carbs in me.Roy, I think what you described is exactly the problem.  I will set some time to do the repair.Otherwise it’s running great..or at least I think it is.  Since I’ve never had a VW before I don’t re…[Read more]

]]> f5fd33d988774732a03312ef7e7c0bb2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247524 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:08:54 -0400 Valve adjustment done…retouched the timing…running with pep.However, I now hear a “pecking” sound in the engine.  I had one lifter that was loose and very slightly slide back and forth so I’m assuming that’s what it is.  Should I be concerned?I think I’ve gotten everything as tuned in as I can so I’m putting some confidence miles on her and w…[Read more]

]]> 4c5ef17cf1154290b5f70384573dcc2d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247520 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:15:03 -0400 Reset the points and advanced the timing slightly and BAM…the car now has punch.I still need to do the valve adjustment and tune in the carb and that, along with the new muffler, should put me in the fast lane….literally.Zipped around my small town back roads and I’m loving this car!  Cannot wait for my first road trip.

]]> 99b5cf5e7bd81d688e2bb49c54cbdc4f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247517 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:19:25 -0400 Roy, thanks for catching my error.  You are correct and that’s what I meant to say…it is running too rich.I checked the distributor and the points last night.  Made a  slight adjustment on the points and the distributor was fine. I will check/set the timing tonight and do the valve adjustment before/by the weekend.  Then I will see if I sti…[Read more]

]]> 01d14bfd90d6c5c15126cb4185fa0d3e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/8/#post-247514 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:24:06 -0400 Kent,  I have heard the same thing about the weber carbs.  I think I have a guy in town who can help me properly dial it in and I’m going to give him a call today.But to Ed’s point I will focus on the timing and spark first.  I’ve confirmed spark at the plug but and getting black carbon deposits on all 4.  Indicative of the mix being too lea…[Read more]

]]> 3f170daf766740779dea16d063c98ccd https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/7/#post-247509 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:54:58 -0400 Allen, great input.  I’m running a 32/36 weber with a centrifugal distributor.  Any experience or suggestions with that set up?

]]> cf18265fabe6795290bb768597c040ed https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/7/#post-247507 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:13:44 -0400 So I’m in the “ready for road trip” tuning phase and am having some trouble.I confess I have not yet progressively moved through all the steps but I thought before I start wrenching stuff and adjusting screws I would get some input from those more experienced with the VW engine.It starts great, idles great (a little lean), and kicks off in first…[Read more]

]]> d3259dc038e4961560bd09d9f33bc827 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/7/#post-247504 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:49:46 -0400 mrlmd, my plan was to use baby moons.I painted them with a basic silver/chrome wheel paint that I bought at Walmart.  My long term plan is to buy nice new steel rims but I kinda over shot my budget on the build process so some of my bling will have to wait. So for now, painted rims will just have to do.

]]> 9a3079984abb3b8fb5901bc711a00486 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/7/#post-247495 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:54:09 -0400 Sam,  in order to stage the instrument panel and rewire everything (at that phase of the build) I built a temporary dash out of MDF board.  When I couldn’t decide exactly what I wanted for the finished dash I simply did some detailed sanding and cutting on the template and made it my temporary solution until I could pick a direction and build w…[Read more]

]]> 6357a699b1ad9f9d26603e5cb3eaf3e4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/7/#post-247491 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:46:13 -0400 AAAAAAnnnndd…there it is.Legal and road ready.Now some prove-in time, some more buffing, a little more bling (fix the carpet) and road trip here I come.

]]> 3969b33d0342b89939473f73629f3173 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247484 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:14:53 -0400 I’m doing all my final checks and decided 4 inches of play in my steering wheel was a little too much to risk. So, after trying to tighten it up and having no success, I ordered a new box and put it in last night.  Much better.I had the generator pulley woodriff key sheer off and decided to order a new pulley, new woodriff key (OEM) and all new s…[Read more]

]]> c4f8f85198c5f97c764b38bcf37fd81e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/page/4/#post-254661 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:20:50 -0400 Congrats on the new ride.  Let the grease fly!

]]> c4d73a741f2cc45ecf57d0edbbc3642c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/invitation-to-an-unveiling/#post-255130 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:50:40 -0400 Roy, I would love to be at Carlisle and was planning to to go but work says I need to be in LA that same weekend.So sadly, I will not be there.  But that gives me a year to prove in the new ride so next year I can make the drive.

]]> a511e5252a5f6744b2ef8982301b293f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/4/#post-253127 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:31:32 -0500 Really looking nice. 

]]> ab1ccfe3b269165b55b0bdde6d6863f9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247479 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:57:51 -0500 She’s back!!  After lots of time and money they finally figured
out what was wrong with the transmission.  Apparently some one put part
of a Type 2 automatic transmission together with a type 3 transmission. 
Even though they look like they are interchangeable, for some reason,
it will not shift past 1st gear in this configuration.So the me…[Read more]

]]> bad187f1a376feea9a51a91fd96d4724 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-owners/#post-254894 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:49:52 -0500 Roy,  thanks for the pics and details but the Duchess engine cover opens the other way.  It is hinged on the bottom not the top.So I need something to keep it from over extending. I could put a stick on the ground underneath it but that just doesn’t see very stable.

]]> 79fb85c3400fbeedf5d64e9768c84213 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiper-arm-length/#post-254824 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:15:06 -0500 Here’s a picture of what I have and a link to where I found the blades.  do an advanced search for “wiper blades” using my name and you find a good discussion on this.http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24-113-955-425-BSL

]]> a8aef96b4ee28d4e8361460a34a14930 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/4/#post-253396 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:45:38 -0500 Wow.  I’m having flashbacks.  Progress!  Nice work.

]]> a0611c52c3bb2ef49b77d375bc3944d0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/the-best-day-with-your-car/#post-254571 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:32:29 -0500 I’m with Alllen.  Almost there.

]]> 1591becf6c97f29464e1a7a0870be4be https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2013-2/page/4/#post-252514 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:55:53 -0500 Guys, I had full intentions of being there with the car this year but a project from work will have me in LA that weekend.Very disappointed.  I guess I’ll have to start planning for next year.  Take lots of pictures.

]]> 90f971a9731475f20b1d60c08cd71a2f https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/anti-theft/#post-254486 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:32:12 -0500 Interesting conversations.  I couldn’t agree more (having been burglarized and stolen from before) that if they want it they will take it.I will indeed drive the snot out of this car and not allow the fear of theft to keep me off the road or from crossing the country.  I was really just looking to see what you guys have done so I could duplicate i…[Read more]

]]> 05785d620cc04cf6b30de07f6d8a190e https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-moneypenny-part-3/page/2/#post-253895 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:44:55 -0500 My two cents worth is go somewhere other than MOFOCO.  The kit I received had a damaged oil screen and when I called to get it replaced I was shocked by the attitude I got from one of the owners.  He blamed his supplier and took an attitude with me for asking for another one as soon as I could get it.  I was right at the end of my engine build an…[Read more]

]]> 810d3d14945b7c3b90bec79715884989 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247477 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:02:40 -0500 Well, I finally hit a wall I couldn’t climb by myself.  The transmission would not go into reverse (same problem I had earlier) and then started leaking severely.  I called the guy who rebuilt it for me back in October and he agreed to take it back and figure out what was wrong.Only this time I decided I just didn’t have it in me to pull the e…[Read more]

]]> 6850e7379b26bf7192c1dac21ec55326 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-from-nc/#post-254408 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:55:39 -0500 Welcome!

]]> ebe95fed73da42c544ce7fa16cda9356 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253371 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:16:38 -0500 Ahhhh….memories  :)There is light at the end of the tunnel.  The tunnel is 3 times longer than you thought and the toll to get through will bust your budget…but there is light.

]]> da680ab1846a847106baeb0d47cc6213 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247475 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:30:28 -0500 Almost there!!!I dropped off the seat and old side panels at the upholsterer last week and hope to have them back by next week.  I followed the tow truck to the mechanic’s shop this morning so they can get the engine in perfect humming condition.  Talk about separation anxiety!  Now I’m left with an empty garage for the first time in a year and a…[Read more]

]]> c9253557267794fee0d7bd8a95bbfe2b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/page/3/#post-253081 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:12:32 -0500 Wow. And I thought mine was built from scratch.  Loving the progress pictures.  

]]> cd8d89accd7950fe0125fdc7ae6d573b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-cold-is-it/#post-254199 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:15:46 -0500 Gotta chime in since I’m in Florida.  Currently 53 and sunny with a high today of 72.  If only my car was done 🙁

]]> c40d0b57ccbd84112e14706530a55b42 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/greetings-2/#post-254213 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:12:43 -0500 Welcome aboard Gary.  I can tell you from personal experience that these guys will help you get through every layer of a build.Looking forward to seeing your work begin.

]]> af2f3419185d6f7df5fff2b235cc76a6 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247473 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:30:23 -0500 Here is the seat ready to install after upholstery is done.I was going to follow Paul’s lead and do the feet in metal but couldn’t get exactly what I wanted right now and needed to get it to the upholsterer so I used treated plywood as an interim.  I’ll swap it out for metal someday.You can also see the hinges along the back.  Did a test fit and i…[Read more]

]]> f430ae6bce9b494b35db89c84e7597b4 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247471 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:52:37 -0500 Paul, great suggestion.  I never even gave a thought to something
binding up the steering column.  I think the simple box is a great
solution. 

]]> dd0572540bb29f87b3ce9e1cf390aa83 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/6/#post-247462 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:54:16 -0500 Getting pretty dang close.I finished the dash wiring and after after troubleshooting some original wiring issues everything is working as it should.The upholsterer was supposed to show up Saturday to give me an estimate and possibly start but they had a family emergency so I’ll have to reschedule.  While I waited for them I did a lot of test…[Read more]

]]> ad5a3e9956712b4308646919c91972dd https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-in-alabama/#post-253916 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:55:37 -0500 Welcome Ernie.  Happy building. You have a great depth of resources on this site.  These guys have been awesome holding my hand during my own build.  You’ll love it.

]]> 98a688828b0863761826d35a6e86a7a9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/2/#post-253348 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:24:09 -0500 Doug,It’s great to watch someone else put the puzzle together.  Mine is a Duchess so I’m not sure I can be much help but I’ll enjoy the show.

]]> 60eab7191bb53b2bfb540aa360cace5d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/#post-238548 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:03:48 -0500 Need some experiential input.So I’m close to getting on the road so I need insurance.  I’ve read this thread several times and followed the advice given by calling a number of specialty insurers.  But what each of them told me was that they basically only insure for show cars that are driven to shows and maybe on a sunny Sunday afternoon.  When I…[Read more]

]]> 9004b876976991a88ccb65b798926f50 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/welting/#post-253623 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:10:38 -0500 Allen I have a duchess and there is welting where all parts come together.  Including between the running board and body.

]]> 01be3380950df415eb2c66b208e6b969 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247460 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:57:21 -0500 Paul,  I took another look at the picture in the manual and it clicked.  I’ll take care of anchoring the sandbox tomorrow.Thanks

]]> 64cd722c31eb2da7d55570ecde78ea05 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247459 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:56:43 -0500 Paul, I’ll have to think over your narrative on anchoring the weight
box.  It’s not clicking with me without pictures but I’ll get it.Regarding the fuel filler..it’s in place.  I have a picture of the filler hose in place but didn’t post it.  Thanks for asking though.As of today I got the dash installed.  I have some more wiring to do but sho…[Read more]

]]> 4ea2eaf80813cca5e433efbc6a2b9170 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247455 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:20:03 -0500 I’ve been doing a lot of little things to get ready for some larger install activity and finally got some of it done.I
got the headlight cradle arms installed.  But the picture below is a
good example of how I’ve struggled getting holes line up during the
rebuild.  I’ve check every hole/bolt/rivet and I am definitely putting
them back right.  Wh…[Read more]

]]> 4d35e495f2b0d7a2cad10b9ab6a10500 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247453 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:37:14 -0500 I will ask him about it.  He has done some side jobs before but let me see what he says.

]]> 21633c33d1e6e2ad9ac9cc03f72d8a8d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/page/5/#post-247448 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:30:00 -0500 Yes, my son did an excellent job on the tank.  The weld seams look like they were done  by a machine.I haven’t filled the tank yet but according to my calculations (yes I used algebra in real life…don’t tell my math teacher) it will hold 11 gallons. 

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