-
edward ericson replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 8 months ago
Some previous discussion on the subject, with measurements.
It was my impression (and I can’t remember how I learned this, but I am pretty sure) that the BCW windscreen is slightly narrower than the original TD.Here’s a link to a measurement of just the glass from a TD. Looks like 41 inches. So mine would appear to be closer to “stock” than I… -
Royal replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma — Winter Project in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
I’m really sorry that I did not get a picture of Jack trying to get into his BCW with side curtains installed and zipped up. …..and sorry that I suggested unzipping the top a bit to allow easier entry. But it seems that Jack is under the impression that the Brits had to undergo similar contortions to get in and out. Not so. Original (re…[Read more]
-
HappyJack replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma — Winter Project in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
Hey Vicenç
You are going to have to translate the name of the badge and tell me a little bit about yours — I got mine from a friend who is now in his 80’s — he got it years ago when he was working as a chauffeur in New York City. His boss, who wound up going to Spain on an extended trip, had my friend travel ahead, arrange a car and drive him… -
billnparts replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma — Winter Project in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
Jack, you should be glad that you are as compact as you are. It makes that chore much easier.
-
edward ericson replied to the topic Gas Caps in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
That is the BCW cap, per the original kit. I kind of wish it said “PETROL” instead of “GAS” but you can’t have everything now, can you?
-
HappyJack replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma — Winter Project in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
Well we are still playing with fuel pumps, fuel level-in-the-carb-bowl, and mixture screw settings on the Bug Spray…we will get’er right soon — I hope — or I’ll do as Shu suggests and find a nice set of Kadrons and manifolds for Emma (Found a rebuilt set online already set up for Vac Advance distributor….).
In the mean time, I’m finding t… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Windshield in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 8 months ago
You just cut off the squared-off part and clean behind it, then stick some aluminum tape on the back side and glass over the holes you made from the outside. Peel the tape off after the first layer or two and glass the back (or just leave the tape there and glass out past it an inch or so), then glass the outside again and shape it with 80-grit.…[Read more]
-
edward ericson replied to the topic 2016 Carlisle Hotel Info in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
See you guys Thursday, hopefully before dinner.
-
billnparts replied to the topic 2016 Carlisle Hotel Info in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
Thursday through Sunday !!
-
Dale Schumacher replied to the topic 2016 Carlisle Hotel Info in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
Booked
Hope to be there Thursday afternoon through Sunday Morning. -
Royal replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
You might want to check out hot air gas furnaces like used in older mobile homes. They are compact small units that easily hook up and supply quick heat. You likely could get a used one cheaply at a mobile home supplier.
-
edward ericson replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
I’ll probably do a little propane burning and a little electric heating out there before the winter is through. But I’ll need close to 50,000 btu to get that place warm enough to work when it’s 20 degrees outside–10 of these. It is 1000-1100 square feet with 9-foot ceilings, and only about 20 percent of it is attached to the house. Well…[Read more]
-
edward ericson replied to the topic Gas Caps in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
I’d adapt a flip-top cap like this. Or this. More work and money, but in the end you’ll be happy.
Take the gas tank cage and fake tank off. Cut off (or unclamp–you might get lucky!) the existing modern screw-type neck, and then clamp a rubber gas tank filler to the bottom of your new filler neck. Screw or bolt it to the top of your fake tank.… -
edward ericson replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 8 months ago
The BCW I have came with VW Bug wipers and they worked–very slowly. I believe BCW cars all used the VW wiper motor.
The plinths leaked a little when it rained, so I blocked them off and put a boat-style wiper and original TD wipers through the top of the windscreen frame. Still very slow, and now the passenger side wiper doesn’t actually touch the… -
edward ericson replied to the topic MGTD Volvo powered in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
What’s he asking for the Volvo car? It sounds really nice. The MGA rear gives it longer legs for highway cruising. It’s a good match for the Volvo engine and the bolt circle is right for wire wheel adapters. The disc brakes are a very good addition as well. Makes it stop, and parts are easy enough.
To make it ride smoother, more like a Chevette,… -
Royal replied to the topic Gas Caps in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Huh? I just googled “chrome screw in gas cap” and a whole bunch of em showed up?
-
billnparts replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
I carry the Eden Pure style heater from my basement room to the garage when I work there in the winter. Heats that space wonderfully.
-
edward ericson replied to the topic MGTD Volvo powered in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
The P-1800 engine was a popular period swap, and doubled the horsepower. Often it came with an overdrive transmission too. Ask about it.
Original TDs have not kept up with inflation. A very nice example can be had for about $18,000. (And by “very nice” I mean “a fresh, 99-point restoration that cost the owner $28,000 and about six years of… -
edward ericson replied to the topic New Member and TD in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 8 months ago
Tom: I have a BCW but rear-engined. Your car looks great and so does Ric’s.
I have a VW build manual but of course yours are as different as can be. I do know a little about the front-engined BCWs from talking to another owner who came and went, ClockDoc.Yes, the frames are “custom” but they are pretty rudimentary. Simple ladder frame with… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Garage improvements in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Next up: heat. Hopefully by next fall.
- Load More
