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edward ericson replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette 11 years, 1 month ago
Nice build! Did you end up lengthening the front side panels?
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edward ericson replied to the topic Soob sorting in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Kicking myself on this one, boys.
So I got back into Bridget today. Pulled off the rear body work, the cam covers, dug out the water pump.It’s totally fine. No sign of a leak anywhere on or in it. The bearing is smooth, the seal seems fine.Pondered it a while and then decided to trace back the coolant leak from the drip.It was the elbow hose after… -
billnparts replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette 11 years, 1 month ago
OK…Carlisle in the spring !!!
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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic air deflector/sun visor in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
Greg,
I have been using some for years on mine but it was when I did not have a top and the windshield was reversed because I thought it looked better. Now with a top I have it in the correct orientation I can still use them but if I want to install the top I have to remove. I had thought of leaving out a couple of small pieces of the metal bar… -
Royal replied to the topic Front Shock Absorbers in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Thanks guys. I’m on it.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Floor Mats in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
I guarantee they won’t.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Dressing up the steering column in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Well-done, Dave.
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billnparts replied to the topic Front Shock Absorbers in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
You can order the Cofap brand from your local NAPA #113413031EK (Line code ATM).They ship out of Indianapolis.
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billnparts replied to the topic Dressing up the steering column in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Nice knobs. (I got slapped for saying that once)What is the tilt column out of?
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billnparts replied to the topic Ideal thermostat temperature? in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
A simple straightforward project. As you don’t know if there is a stat in there or not, by all means pull the housing before you purchase one. Early motors used a standard 1.8″ diameter thermostat. if the builder went with a later housing that thermostat is much smaller at only 1.5″. Not interchangeable. Just make sure you have the correct…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Front Shock Absorbers in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
I bought a set from cip1 earlier this year
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edward ericson replied to the topic Ideal thermostat temperature? in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Either a 180 or 195 will make a world of difference. If you have a decent fan and fan shroud on the radiator, the car should not overheat. The thermostat was definitely an excellent 1920s innovation and, imho, should not be scrapped.
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HappyJack replied to the topic Floor Mats in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
Hey Bad Bill,
Try this site: http://www.cocomats.comThey will make custom coco mats or wool or sisal mats to your template. They will even send you the brown butcher paper to use to make a template so that they can have one on file for the next Tdr owner who wants coco mats. Talk to the owner, Drew. I purchased mats from him for several of m… -
billnparts replied to the topic Underdash Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
This panel now holds the phone mount, multi 12volt socket array, multiple cleats to wind cables up on and mounts the interior lamp. It really cleaned up the interior.
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Royal replied to the topic A need for speed!!! in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
I doubt that this handles the fun twisty roads that appeal to those of us with TD’s (whether replicas or not). Regardless, it looks like a very well done conversion.As some of you know, I have British wires on my TDr and love them. But, I would worry about wires on a 289 Ford V8 powered TD.Still, a nice swap if you really have a “need for…[Read more]
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Royal replied to the topic Underdash Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
Many many moons ago, I had a fire up and under my dash. Since I have always carried a fire extinguisher, it was out very quickly with no damage. I have always had small cars and have never had (we’re talking old cars here) and do not understand why you would want a panel to “enclose” this space (which at my age and weight is inaccessible anyway). ???
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billnparts replied to the topic Underdash Template in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 1 month ago
I made a template using a sheet of cardboard and then transferred that to a spare sheet of Masonite I had lying around. A couple small L-brackets on the back of the dash hold it up.
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billnparts replied to the topic my daily driver in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 1 month ago
49…very fine.
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HappyJack replied to the topic Lime Rock Vintage Races in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
Hey Ed,
Great post !! Sounds like you were able to combine family time with time at a classic race venue…..Maybe next year we can get a group of TDrs up there — Let’s see — Carlisle in May, Lime Rock in September, and Air Museum/Va Beach in October…Any takers?????Jack -
HappyJack replied to the topic Headlight Conversion in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 1 month ago
If you wind up going to a higher wattage bulb (like a 100/55W or 130/90W you will be pulling a lot of extra current out of your battery/Alternator. The 100W would draw around 8 1/2 amps each while the 130 Watt bulbs would draw over 10 amps each (over 20 amps for the pair).
Anyone with a generator stuck in traffic would likely drain the battery to… - Load More
