I use the torsion tube in front–can lift both wheels easily if I’m near the middle. In back I use either the torsion tube housing or the square tube subframe from the kit. If I’m in the middle of that the whole back of the car comes up pretty easy.Word to the mechanic: whatever you lift it with, be damn careful in removing any of the front…[Read more]

Gee thanks Paul (I think).  A few months ago, I crossed a few cars off my bucket list.  A Singer 9 Roadster, a SS 100 and a Morgan.  Now, you have me thinking again.  

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Naaa, man. Leave ’em yellow. It’ll set off the hunter green exterior and the Deer people will love you for it!

A Hollywood ending.  Gotta love it.  

Greg, Google “crankcase ventilation”.  In the photo, it goes to the underside of the bottom plate of the air filter.  

Can you post a pic?

My TD looked about like Dick’s when I got it.  I added the tin around the pulley and also on the front by the flywheel. I reasoned that the pulley tin would help to keep radiant muffler heat from the engine.  Seems to work in this climate.  I rarely get over 200 degrees oil temp.  210 is the max recorded.  

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I re-cut the Carlisle race vid. Next year we need to get driver’s seat shots of everyone in action.
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While you’re there, might want to think about ripping out any wire that’s spliced more than twice and replacing with with a new wire. Could save some headache later on.

Looks pretty well done. Wonder how hot it is to sit in with the engine running…

you might have more luck on the samba.although I seem to remember kits that used Pontiac fieros as a starting point

ceramic coated mufflers & exhaust pipes keep the heat in, also they last longer

don’t think of wiring as 1 big system. do one circuit at a time,you’ll be fine

Greg, this video shows the tins and how to install.  

A “louvered firewall”?   Is this is a perfect example of an oxymoron or what?  

Looking good, G! Nice job on the center cluster.

I am afraid to squirt water on a running engine, but I guess it is about the same as running through a mud puddle during a rain.  

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Welcome, Leigh. Several of us have various exhaust hook-ups under our TDs, and some have experienced more or less fiberglass scorching with headers or tail pipes. Sometimes a new muffler rig solves the problem. Sometimes it just takes a bit of persuasion on the existing exhaust pipes. Sometimes both. Do you have a stock Bug muffler right now?

Welcome to the site. Sorry, I can’t help with your muffler question as mine is a Ford. Be patient and you’ll have several qualified replies in a matter of minutes…usually.

I definitely would like to check this car out in VA. in Oct.It is most impressive.