MG TD Replica Car Club | Rosebud and Bill | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/rosebud-and-bill/activity/ Activity feed for Rosebud and Bill. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2b5aef0c49ece3b7470eed02bfb07f42 Rosebud and Bill posted an update: Trying to find out how to update my address on this site, […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/36015/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:18:30 -0400 Trying to find out how to update my address on this site, can’t find the right button to push.

]]> 0 3b2c98dc9744369584cd49f0fa0f556d Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Flickr Car in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flickr-car/#post-284314 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:03:56 -0400 It appears to have South Carolina Veteran’s plates on the back.  At  least we’re down to one state instead of 50.

 

Bill

]]> 1228a577725d4bfe652462d253823137 Rosebud and Bill posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/8345/#acomment-10891 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:48:28 -0400 Couple of new ones popped up.

Burtonbednall and masoncuper5670

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In reply to - Rosebud and Bill posted an update I\'m starting to see what appear to be commercial ads by new individuals on this site, what is going on? Bill ]]> 65458921fa41e3ae34e83012ff2b55c9 Rosebud and Bill posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/8345/#acomment-9932 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:27:36 -0400 The most recent two ads are at the following members:

boyds186818997 for Castro Power Washing

nilamarte5768 for professional roofing system

and there was another one I can find now, something Bliss for database marketing.

Bill Bastian

In reply to - Rosebud and Bill posted an update I\'m starting to see what appear to be commercial ads by new individuals on this site, what is going on? Bill ]]> 8d4c0c91e7a7c4ddc331d4b2668d43ca Rosebud and Bill posted an update: I'm starting to see what appear to be commercial ads by new […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/8345/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:51:40 -0400 I’m starting to see what appear to be commercial ads by new individuals on this site, what is going on?

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]]> 4 909a28ac6ebc83c8e4d998c6b31be4e9 Rosebud and Bill changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/1328/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:35:09 -0400 0 1e9aef02a6d317bea75a47cd59e87ce9 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Gallery Photo Search in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gallery-photo-search/#post-268254 Sun, 29 May 2016 17:07:06 -0400 In 1965 I was a young Marine in Danang Vietnam in a Hawk Missile Battalion and I got the first hard drive the Marine Corps received.  It was 5MB, the size of a large washing machine.  Inside were 5 platters or hard drives, each 1MB and about 36″ in diameter.  When it was running, (It had lots of downtime), it sounded like a herd of horses co…[Read more]

]]> 2e071bc39ec3c9e94d922b6c84d1b77d Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windwing-hardware/#post-267168 Tue, 10 May 2016 22:40:18 -0400 I agree that cowl mirror is worthless, I put mine on the windshield, also two mirrors up above the windwings to catch those over worked British MG’s trying to catch up and look at me.  Was kind of hard to see in the photo, so the magenta arrow.  I really like the mirror set up now, I also have fender mirrors, hard to get adjusted to the right s…[Read more]

]]> 6ecef4e1888d391bd3bfd763b62d0e50 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic My London Roadster in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-london-roadster/#post-267984 Mon, 02 May 2016 20:19:12 -0400 Hi,

Welcome aboard, I see someone already told you about naming your new love life.  Rosebud is already taken, but I’m sure she wouldn’t be too jealous if there was another Rosebud.
Bill
]]> bdb883405f558739ea0805a83e84e8d0 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Seats update in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/seats-update/#post-267942 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:51:35 -0400 Good job!  What are the bottom seats, they look very comfortable?

Bill
]]> 0619f00e852f879a35501789eb31460b Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Questionon on Dolphin gauges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/questionon-on-dolphin-gauges/#post-267687 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:50:34 -0400 Nope,

My previous answer of April 5th is still the official one — NO PROBLEMS.
Bill
]]> 624f3a806c84c76a5b7e6eaaf19796c9 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Hello from North Alabama in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hello-from-north-alabama/#post-267724 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:39:58 -0400 Welcome Aboard, some pretty smart guys on here to help you, I’m not included.

Bill
]]> 0152294c725e59277838ffad42aa7091 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic TDKid - Introduction to myself and Heather in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdkid-introduction-to-myself-and-heather/#post-267697 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 22:08:29 -0400 I agree with Roy, looks like my Fibergab front end, see pic below.

Bill
]]> ac7615e73f586a91639d0a9bcb760db2 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic TDKid - Introduction to myself and Heather in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdkid-introduction-to-myself-and-heather/#post-267693 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 21:33:27 -0400 Welcome aboard,

Looks like a good start, in better shape than when I first got Rosebud.
Bill
]]> 71b6279e2d06f27afdf9acd8e8d97968 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Adding Sun Visors in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/adding-sun-visors/#post-267691 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:25:53 -0400 Got these sun visors from Moss Motors, just a little tweaking to make them fit.

Bill
]]> 221e588cc3718411aada0c9d3a64e3fa Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Questionon on Dolphin gauges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/questionon-on-dolphin-gauges/#post-267683 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:24:32 -0400 No problems at all, everything installed very smoothly, and has been working for a year and a half and 6,000 miles.

Bill
]]> d514d41ef4ff8d330a52f22a27cf72dd Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Questionon on Dolphin gauges in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/questionon-on-dolphin-gauges/#post-267679 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:01:54 -0400 I have been using a set of Dolphin guages now for a year and a half in my FiberFab, no problems.

Bill
]]> b831d2cbb34e94444f85f8c5e86f57c4 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267572 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:00:41 -0400 May 21st is good with me.

Bill
]]> 5eee1619c9bd4ba565f8206fe684a63d Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267567 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:28:42 -0400 Sounds good, Rosebud is fired up and ready to roll!

Bill
]]> dfa8ed47c3400e0927552c69ea36887a Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic New Member in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-29/#post-267625 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:33:07 -0400 Glad to see another California member.  I’m a little North of you in Hemet.

Bill
]]> 7ced20499f95ed351a742eb9f94b2f88 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Real Members in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-members/#post-267599 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:32:28 -0400 I think, therefore who am I?  
Descart before the horse man
]]> d5a9fd240e67f63ab6f92eced75b05a1 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Real Members in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-members/#post-267596 Sat, 26 Mar 2016 12:06:23 -0400 I also have my little quirks.

People catch me talking to myself, but I tell them I only do it when I want Expert Advice.
Bill
]]> 9f4789d9c6d21c90d3ad41189d3a2956 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Real Members in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/real-members/#post-267589 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:38:02 -0400 I was mentioning members that haven’t visited the site in 5 or 10 years, not ones that have visited, but not posted.  Sorry, no offence intended.

Bill
]]> 06555e88a55ddda8cfafefde453b0355 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-267562 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:15:11 -0400 Sounds like fun, I’m about 80 mile away from the beach, and Rosebud has made that kind of trips many times before.  What beach are you planning on?

Bill
]]> 49e9d11bafceee1c4882d7f5f06ba477 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Nice Looker in Clearwater FL in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/nice-looker-in-clearwater-fl/#post-267451 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:13:18 -0400 It sure is one of our badges, when you look at the front on photo, it’s ours.

Bill
]]> 569a0d9aa53e9407d2992c4dc4806e70 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Does this happen to you? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-this-happen-to-you/#post-267346 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:06:00 -0500 Don’t we all wish a gal like this would get in our car?

Bill
]]> c882a53b45ff2d27325b76518d54a6e9 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267324 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:42:26 -0500 Bill,

Where will you be staying when you come to CA, are you bringing your MGTDr?
Bill
]]> 5eb4de9d5335e1e958afb6fcd3c4c162 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267322 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:50:37 -0500 Sun Visors were from Moss Motors.  Can’t tell you about whether they interfere with the top,  this is California, No Tops allowed on our cars or women”.

Bill
]]> e461744f58e5ea412222c74cf1c2be29 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267319 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:40:51 -0500 I told you I was getting forgetful, I got it at MG Magic, $195.00.

Bill
]]> 4e75ea5e36eb6d4c6a08f64de355978a Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267318 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:28:32 -0500 I’ll have to see if I can find the paper work from 2 years ago, at 75 I tend to forget things.

I think I got it on Amazon, so I’ll look through their achieves to see if I can find it.
Bill  
]]> b49ca0cd13292525e8dc3b17ef8688ed Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267313 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:37:20 -0500 Justin,

I got the White Dolphin gauges as you can see in the above picture,  they have been working fine for over a year now.
Bill 
]]> f9e664cc2f2856141944fda495ae1408 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic loking to wood veneer my dash in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/loking-to-wood-veneer-my-dash/#post-267312 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:35:17 -0500 Justin,
Easy way out, buy a new dash from MG Magic like I did, but then I’m a lazy sort of guy.
Bill

]]> f9d8307d4dcc85c00ab700a8c5488729 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Do you ever miss seeing your car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/do-you-ever-miss-seeing-your-car/#post-267260 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 23:41:06 -0500 Those are just minor blemishes, after 2 tours in Vietnam, nothing to keep you awake at night.

Bill
]]> f6778615e3d6c6490db681bcc73f2661 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Do you ever miss seeing your car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/do-you-ever-miss-seeing-your-car/#post-267258 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:47:33 -0500 BooHoo,

Another 90+ degree day here in Southern CA, a trip in Rosebud to the mountains, with my girlfriend’s hair flying in the breeze.  Maybe, just maybe you should consider Southern California.  I came here in December of 1965, Uncle Sam decided this young Marine should see paradise before going to Vietnam.  It was December and the natives we…

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]]> 73b359656a4a05ed608a08d0bee34fea Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windwing-hardware/#post-267155 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:30:09 -0500 Dave,

If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, take the old one to the trophy shop, and they will make the pattern for a fee.  Make sure you get a .pdf or .cdr file of the pattern if you ever need replacements, so you don’t have to pay the setup charge again.
Bill
]]> 3cae9730427c2284ac788e89baa98afb Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Windwing Hardware in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windwing-hardware/#post-267154 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:27:58 -0500 Dave,

Make a pattern .001″ outline in your computer, save it a .pdf file, and take it to a trophy shop, with your plexiglass, and they can cut it for you with their laser.  The laser will flame polish the edges. Use cast plexiglass instead of extruded, as it cuts smoother.  I had a graphics business for over 30 years, and it is very simple to f…

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]]> 7c10b96f63cc472447a7a4a66fd20e15 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma -- Winter Project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/re-engine-emma-winter-project/page/2/#post-266812 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:29:00 -0500 What about “The April Showers?”

]]> cc11b1c426f1a0d831db403902badce4 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Doinger Upholstery in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/doinger-upholstery/#post-266667 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:24:17 -0500 Hi,

You don’t need to crop the photos as much as resize the pixel count or resolution.
Bill
]]> 66b7b3e440cd8d1edf826583497f6f97 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic PRE-OWNED MGTD in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pre-owned-mgtd/#post-266671 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:23:13 -0500 Kent,

I’m sure she takes all major credit cards, and even a lay-away plan.
Bill
]]> bec6bf9d00f24d627336de350ab51e83 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Member Photo Galleries https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-4/#post-266623 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:48:04 -0500 Hi,

Welcome aboard, I looked at your profile you had Dexter, NI.  I thought you were  from Northern Ireland. 
A good group, I learned a lot in the year or so I have belonged.
Bill Bastian
Southern CA
]]> 473d2a1d8532ae9064effbe2c1528857 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Merry Christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-4/#post-266614 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 02:14:51 -0500 Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year to all our members and the world.

]]> 7dcf801b09a26cb4dfde5e469e1742fc Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic insurance in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insurance-6/#post-266542 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:11:15 -0500 I also used Hagerty Insurance, very easy to work with if you send them what they request in the way of photos and info.  I asked for $25,000,00 with no deductible and towing and that was no problem for them.  They charged me $426.00, but I think a lot of that is California.  35% of the drivers out here are driving bare.

Bill 
]]> 238facf454be6ec0533f52e9d3ffb26a Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic posted pics of new carpet, alos door panels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/posted-pics-of-new-carpet-alos-door-panels/#post-266528 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:03:20 -0500 They’re the old MGTDr seats reupholstered, with more back support.  The head rests came from a 

1969 Chevrolet Caprice, I had to cut about 5″ off the back so they would be flush with my existing seat back, and then reupholstered to match the seats.  The cup holder and storage, I found on line, had a black fabric cover, so it was also re…

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]]> 3aa2efbc64d543375d85b493dd699243 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic posted pics of new carpet, alos door panels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/posted-pics-of-new-carpet-alos-door-panels/#post-266524 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:16:39 -0500 Here’s what I did for cup holders and a little storage space.

Bill
]]> 747963f453a713315cb9d1cca1fef315 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic 2016 Calendar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2016-calendar/page/3/#post-265795 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:31:50 -0500 Thanks for the info.

I ordered it, sure a bunch of nice cars in our group.
Bill
]]> 3a87ab88ec668bc280fe60134f21b552 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic 2016 Calendar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2016-calendar/page/3/#post-265792 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 19:23:51 -0500 Hi,

I’ve been moving for the last two weeks, so been out of the loop.  Can someone explain the process for me to buy our 2016 calendar?
Thanks,
Bill
]]> f75c79714d9632cd1dfd98f1686ce843 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Mystery Lever in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mystery-lever-2/#post-266041 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:58:50 -0500 Looks like the Heater On-Off Lever.

]]> 041475ed69c63124ddeeae9a1d36a348 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Rosebud restored in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rosebud-restored/#post-264076 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:29:24 -0400 The strap was on it when I got it.  Just took a lot of credit card useage to get it from the B-4 photo to the After photo.  But now it all about enjoying it.

Bill Bastian
]]> 7e79dc0f3bf4737912f5d7992ae8f36f Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic WOOD MG in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wood-mg/#post-265562 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:19:12 -0400 Forgot to put the information blurb for the Wood MG sbove.

Bill
A rebodied 1974 MG Midget belonging to Paul and Yvonne Jacobson of Mashpee, Massachusetts – See 
more…

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]]> 7ea7f9bc6d62aca9d40f73cf7bd1e598 Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic TDR has a new home in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-has-a-new-home/#post-265395 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:01:41 -0400 Seeing that you’re in Southern Canada and I’m in Southern California, and we have very similar paint jobs,

we must be mates.  Picture of my Rosebud below, you twin.
Welcome aboard, 
Bill”
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