The Speedster group has more members seeking hard tops.The Speedster group have deeper pockets.

The bottom of my front crossmember is 4-1/2″ off the ground. As always, results will vary.

LRH, I think you mis-read the post that I linked. The screen door type latch that I posted is very good as a SECONDARY latch. Your factory door lock is very similar if not exactly like original MGTD locks.  These are notorious for their unlatching at the most inopportune times.  Many of us have installed the screen door types as a secondary p…[Read more]

LRH, seehttps://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&KW=lock&PID=19320&title=suicide-door-locks#19320

I said that & gave the link!

After that trailing arm broke, how much steering did you have?

Run one: clutch linkage failurehttp://youtu.be/ObxpFUIoeh8Run Two: door latch screwuphttp://youtu.be/hvNCOIzCM88Sorry, these are lousy videos. GoPro mounted with suction cup on windshield. Still too much wind noise even with windsock mounted on camera housing.
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Seems a strange “improvement” for one of the few things on a Bug that doesn’t need it.

Some LR’s had custom frames and suspensions.  In order to help, we would need a lot more information.  Perhaps some really good pictures of your front suspension?

If my speedometer didn’t work, I’d consider them. But too pricey for me.   

At 6’2″ my seats sit on 1-1/2″ angle iron. The seat back was cut down and moved to the rear shelf. Some folks think it’s way too far back but I find it comfortable. It’s position was moved several times before I was satisfied.

My opinion: Eventually you’d be sorry (if you cut the fiberglass).

John, I too own an early Daytona (my number is below.  What’s yours?).  I am 5’11” tall and have no problems fitting nicely inside.  I do not have any spacers under the boxes.  Since you know that you are uncomfortable sitting so high, why not remove the 2×6’s and see if you could get comfortable?  Perhaps remove the seat back altogether just to s…[Read more]

Jes, go here: http://www.speedsterowners.com/

Better to move the pedals forward than try to move the seat back. Removing that rear bulkhead leaves the transaxle exposed, and the torsion housing blocks you from moving the seat farther back anyway. 

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It makes a wibbly-wobbly sound and turns the car back into a 1971 VW Bug.stephenhouser2015-11-01 20:55:12

Realizing that none of our TDr’s have air conditioning, it would be of little to no value in the warmer weather or even all year round in the milder climates. When I first got my Daytona, I looked into making one but decided I’d never use it. Turns out I rarely even use my canvas top…you asked for opinions.

I agree. When it comes apart, a professional will weld it back together.

Bill, Really glad to hear of no permanent damage to either yourself or your car.  But, if you were doing these welds yourself, well, I have to agree with Ed.  Ya know?  Three strikes and you’re out.  I never weld anything that’s important – there are plenty of guys that are good at it. 

Please, man, get a better welder than you to re-do these trailing arms. If I got my count right, that’s the third time that weld has failed in the past five years.