MG TD Replica Car Club | Royal | Friends Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/royal/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Royal's friends. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:36:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6a3ab1bd5294bb955ece34d222e3c997 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309477 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:11:33 -0500 Thanks for the tips, guys!  I will start looking into the Miata situation first and see where that leads.  Will keep you in the loop.

]]> 0a97a8a46e5f34e85bbeb720aa23778c Vicenç Feliú started the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:11:12 -0500 Hi all,

I have a Chevy Chevette BCW with the original engine, transmission and running gear.  I would like to upgrade it to make it a more enjoyable driver.  I know Bill stuffed a V8 into his Ford based TD and Ed put a Subaru engine in his VW BCW.  If any of you have any ideas about what I can do to upgrade my Chevy, I would love to hear th…[Read more]

]]> 71d224802ae470f6ba78ccaf1c221e0a Vicenç Feliú started the topic Front Engine Cabin Heat in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-engine-cabin-heat/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:34 -0400 Hi all,

I’m encountering an issue with the front engine BCW that I didn’t have with the rear engine MIGI.  As soon as the engine warms up, the cabin temperature starts rising.  I am thinking about pulling up the carpets and installing an insulation kit.  If any of y’all have done this or have any other suggestions, I would appreciate the sc…[Read more]

]]> d25f7009de6285cec76d05592c6be93e Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Passing of Roy Hendrix in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/passing-of-roy-hendrix/#post-308027 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:53:56 -0400 A great guy and a really good friend to all of us in this community.  We will miss him.

]]> 5494e32798a07e7cc80efebcb759daab Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Alternator upgrade in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/alternator-upgrade/#post-307858 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:15:25 -0400 Bill, I am always amazed!!!!

 

]]> 2689fe89bfebaee21537ccc48bde306e Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/#post-307825 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:32:47 -0400 At the Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show on 11 Sept. 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> ed6940396235f8010d4a646323a89313 Vicenç Feliú posted a new activity comment https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40876/#acomment-40878 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:28:58 -0400 Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show

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]]> ed6940396235f8010d4a646323a89313 Vicenç Feliú commented on Vicenç Feliú's Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40877/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:28:58 -0400 Dania Beach 5th Annual Moonlight Car Show

]]> 0 297f7bbb0eab94ce564105da0c361ef1 Vicenç Feliú added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40876/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:26:47 -0400 ]]> 1 9be10bfcd45e83f3f847776b921e143b Vicenç Feliú added 3 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40875/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:25:09 -0400 ]]> 0 eb75788e2c44793938ed81d96bb6a572 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307817 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:33:33 -0400 Sorry guys, I am going to miss it this year.  I’ll start making arrangements for Carlisle.  Y’all have fun!

]]> fa2c00179698f0270403cb0baf1a9e86 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307720 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:34:15 -0400 Excellent, thanks Bill. I will start making arrangements.

]]> 496c50eba1fb5d612fd87f4f723fd0cd Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307718 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:11:10 -0400 Ed and Bill – Are you guys doing the rock star parking like we did last time?  I will come up if you two are going to be there.  If anyone hears from Royal or Happy Jack, please, let them know to contact me.  If either one of them is coming, I will meet them in New Bern and convoy up from there.

]]> 9debea3e3d6d51c6b57cefe4aad39812 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Air and Auto Classic VA Beach in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/air-and-auto-classic-va-beach/#post-307714 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:30:25 -0400 From this thread it looks like Bill and Ed are going.  Anyone else?  How about Happy Jack and Roy?  I would like to make plans to go but I’d like to know we have a contingent before I drive all the way up from Florida.

]]> bdeb8a410c1ed7aa16d68642a5b55e02 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/#post-307706 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:25:10 -0400 Hi David,

It has the fold down windscreens.  At some point I would like to put a set of Brooklands behind the windscreen.  More pics on the way after I wash and wax this weekend.

]]> be8518b7d6f1e72449e3aaddc0cbca36 Vicenç Feliú started the topic They're back! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/theyre-back/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:24:42 -0400 Hi all,

It’s been a while but I’m back.  To make a long story short, I sold Montse I because I could not find a reliable VW mechanic in South Florida and, not being too mechanically inclined, I kept making a hash of things.  I’ve been looking for a replacement, a front engine BCW or Alison and was finally able to find one in California.  So he…[Read more]

]]> 5b92ffe0c59223c8d244ee49f0a484d8 Vicenç Feliú added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40732/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:15:39 -0400 ]]> 0 bee31377347fc8898c88c8f53a07b4dc Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Pagoda Hillclimb 2021 in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pagoda-hillclimb-2021/#post-307684 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:31:34 -0400 Great pics, Bill.  And I enjoyed seeing Ed’s Bridget as well.

]]> 722be8b8bcfb6e8e4a4441b447f62ad5 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Spyder work in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spyder-work/page/5/#post-307335 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:50:09 -0500 Wow, Ed!  The car looks great.  Outstanding work!

 

]]> 7cdc68985a3c9e3ab1cd5ac33fb9ca13 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Carlisle May 2019 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-may-2019/page/2/#post-306139 Wed, 29 May 2019 04:16:50 -0400 Very nice pics, Bill.  Wish I could have been there.

 

]]> 60d13ac77f8b9eb3878e0a12f1ea2a14 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Any word from Jack and Roy? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/any-word-from-jack-and-roy/#post-305516 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:28:59 -0400 Glad to hear you and Jack are well.  Charlene and I worried about y’all.

 

]]> 7885e5062a26900c221879f3ba60ab9b Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Tdr finds a new home in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-finds-a-new-home/page/2/#post-304705 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:53:19 -0500 Wow!  Very nice, Ed and Jack!

]]> 56e235d38127576deac7d0579f7a8cc3 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic I'm Gonna do a V8. in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/im-gonna-do-a-v8/page/3/#post-304704 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:47:01 -0500 Man, I have total envy going on over here!  XD

 

]]> 78939c893edad59a434facc2b754deff Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304584 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:58:32 -0500 Would addressing the bearings or axle support bushing require removal of the tub?

]]> d47e1aaba4ca78a09533d01280eb441f Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304524 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:44:11 -0500 Do I need an air supply for the air shocks?

]]> d1fd38c407cc0dc0c7236d35e509987e Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304522 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:13:55 -0500 Hi Kall,

Haven’t driven it enough since the list showed up to notice tire wear.  I would suppose that eventually that would happen.

]]> aca21c92a9b62e281cde7584d7ceea23 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304521 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:13:51 -0500 Hi Kall,

Haven’t driven it enough since the list showed up to notice tire wear.  I would suppose that eventually that would happen.

]]> a3832b7816a37107920502e79253c6b8 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304518 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:58:52 -0500 Hi Roy and Ed!  Well, not good news.  Removing the tub is way above my skill level.  I might have to live with this for a while.

]]> 11b6b384ca71c9c8178ad139557cda08 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304514 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:25:02 -0500 The replacement capacitor seems to have done the trick.  Let’s hope it holds.

Here’s the next problem:

The car has been listing to port for a while.  I put in coil-overs hoping that would fix the problem but now I have a higher car that lists to port.  I also notice that the camber on the rear wheels is off.  When you look at it from the rear it…[Read more]

]]> 7234723947a8134279b947a1e5191ce3 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/#post-304512 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:09:48 -0500 Thanks all for the good adviced.  Started with the cheap and simple, replacing the capacitor.  Let’s see what happens next.

]]> d71904b36385650cf07fd1947e73d8b9 Vicenç Feliú started the topic Merry Christmas to all! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-to-all/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:31:39 -0500 Wishing y’all a wonderful and happy Christmas!

Vicenç & Charlene

]]> 1b407193ebbf93d2e026348103ec27e1 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Who knew???? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/who-knew/#post-304477 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:29:52 -0500 Here’s another from the Gateway Classics near me: http://gatewayclassiccars.com/fort-lauderdale/1991/mg/td-S563.html

]]> 79dcc30ab87600958362b25e366ecaa9 Vicenç Feliú started the topic Troubleshooting Help in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/troubleshooting-help/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:23:18 -0500 Hey guys,

Need a little help from our VW experts.  I’ve been having problems keeping the car running.  The issues begin with the car stuttering then lugging and finally backfiring and sputtering to the point that the car can’t run.  I’ve had the distributor, points and carburetor changed and each time the results are the same.  Anybody have any…[Read more]

]]> fc46923208ba0f7e81cc6bae7cf60f32 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Tdr finds a new home in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-finds-a-new-home/#post-304429 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 09:36:49 -0500 That is awesome.  Looking forward to seeing the finished product.  I know you guys will get it done right.

]]> 934a00051e525091948dc18c601c5175 davearoy replied to the topic Tonneau Cover Question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tonneau-cover-question/#post-304295 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:33:00 -0500 On my Classic Roadster MGTD, the factory made Tonneau Cover, coveres the top and bows. The Tonneau cover, snapps onto the dash between the windshield and over the top of the dashes two humps. This is nice as the wooden dash and all gauges are covered. The rear edges of the Tonneau Cover, coveres the top and bows, and has button snaps on the back…[Read more]

]]> 67999448f5b253193a4695d11637f1a5 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Made It Through Irma in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/made-it-through-irma/#post-304082 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 15:26:22 -0400 We made it through as well although Charlene, Lucifer and I evacuated to Louisiana on the 7th.   We left the 560SL and the TDr in the garage under car covers, just in case, so the only fear I had was of flooding.  No major damage to the house or cars when we got back yesterday and power was already back.  All in all, it could have been much worse.

]]> aeb4ef66abe5957f93b661610fd1e4cb Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic First time out Since 2005! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/first-time-out-since-2005/#post-303753 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:06:04 -0400 Very stylish!

]]> 302f1ac9610ed91b4eebe0316fd9d694 Vicenç Feliú started the topic Cars and Cigars at the Barnacle in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/cars-and-cigars-at-the-barnacle/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:30:25 -0400 Nice Father’s Day show in Coconut Grove.  The organizers liked Montse so much the put her in front of the house along with two Model As and a 1959 Edsel Corsair.

More pics in the article from the Herald: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article156869629.html

 

]]> 92cfd1b6d0c4e1ad3d6ad6a05501a96f Vicenç Feliú added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35937/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:21:43 -0400 ]]> 0 b4531cae96a123d4e19700ce047ba6fa Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic First time out Since 2005! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/first-time-out-since-2005/#post-303657 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:02:23 -0400 Enjoy!

]]> 704c02b0c16b3f89a0e52e3a58bf54c9 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Toshiro Mifune is King! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/toshiro-mifune-is-king/#post-303611 Tue, 23 May 2017 00:25:12 -0400 😛

]]> 694823a3708d0aea0c7b9aa76ef7d6eb Vicenç Feliú started the topic Toshiro Mifune is King! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/toshiro-mifune-is-king/ Sat, 20 May 2017 11:20:56 -0400 I don’t know which is cooler, Mifune-san or his ride.  Hope y’all are having a great time in Carlisle.

 

toshiromifune17

 

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]]> 4b229c39d4ab1aad722e0d1f1a6c1e67 Vicenç Feliú added 3 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/35817/ Sat, 20 May 2017 11:15:20 -0400 ]]> 0 e3ea0a38f12a3adb6462e906b5a63962 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Headlights work...sometimes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/headlights-work-sometimes/#post-303592 Sat, 20 May 2017 11:08:35 -0400 I had the exact same problem when I first got my FiberFab.  It turned out to be a bad ground.  I’m not much of a fix it myself guy so I took the car to Gene’s Foreign Car Service on West Chester Pike in Broomall.  They fixed it and they will do inspections.  If you decide to take it there, ask for Harold and tell him “Frank” with the red MG rep…[Read more]

]]> de50e0f75c094afcc285b390e07843ae Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Carlisle 2017 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2017/#post-303574 Sat, 13 May 2017 19:25:35 -0400 I’m really sorry I will miss y’all this year.  Have fun and enjoy the show!

 

]]> 8564027f8b186e1ce638274591785e81 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedo-problems/#post-303573 Sat, 13 May 2017 19:23:42 -0400 Ex post facto of getting Toller’s gauge installed I found a place in Fort Lauderdale that will repair the old VDO speedos like the one I have (see pics above).  It’s not cheap but it’s something to consider.  Here’s their website if you’re interested:

https://www.lspeedo.com/

 

]]> 2fddafa01dab352c2d8647af8fc7f524 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Generator vs. Alternator in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/generator-vs-alternator/#post-303556 Wed, 03 May 2017 15:49:27 -0400 Thanks guys!  This really helps.

]]> 95f3311997e0cc8142fef4169759dba1 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Generator vs. Alternator in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/generator-vs-alternator/#post-303555 Wed, 03 May 2017 15:49:18 -0400 Thanks guys!  This really helps.

]]> df2eef01e88ab23ed6e4cd3bd6a32cfb Vicenç Feliú started the topic Generator vs. Alternator in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/generator-vs-alternator/ Tue, 02 May 2017 17:00:47 -0400 Hey guys,

I think my generator has gone to that great junkyard in the sky.  If I have to replace it what are the pros and cons of going with an alternator?  TIA!

V.

 

]]> 0691219153e10ade0a73dd08f0cf4c1b davearoy replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Duchess Wind Wings in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadsters-duchess-wind-wings/#post-303395 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:02:40 -0400 Hey David,  I appreciate your astute observations. I used 1/2 ” channel Aluminum stock, the ears are 1/2″ so you are just seeing optics from the angle. Yes the 3rd image was the original Duchess part that I used as a temple. I looked for 8 years to find an exact replica, before it occurred to me to just make a replica out of Aluminum channel…[Read more]

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