MG TD Replica Car Club | Steve | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/sailorman6/activity/ Activity feed for Steve. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:38:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6a3a83929e038ecde55c8bd85103358e Steve replied to the topic how to remove radiator shroud/shell in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-radiator-shroud-shell/#post-306515 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:59:51 -0400 Thanks to all but especially to Paul, who’s info got me past the “sticking point,” and just in time!  The repair guy is due at my house any minute to remove the damaged radiator shell and repair it. This will save him a lot of time and head scratching.

 

I think I registered this car awhile ago, but I’ll check now to be sure. It’s possible that…[Read more]

]]> 20c6fe2d16ffda857941a7ea938c7d60 Steve started the topic how to remove radiator shroud/shell in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-radiator-shroud-shell/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:29:08 -0400 I need to remove the chrome radiator shell on my Duchess TD replica.  I see two screws at the top and can see that the headlight mounts need to be removed.  Are there any other screws or bolts and where are they located?  I’ll appreciate any information you can offer.

]]> f892a8e450b7ddffd5b71a45f1926a80 Steve started the topic I need a Radiator Shell for a Duchess. in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-a-radiator-shell-for-a-duchess/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:34:39 -0500 Is MG Magic out of business?  Is there any source for parts for a Duchess?  Does anyone have a new or used radiator shell for sale?  Can a damaged shell be repaired and re-chromed? Any help will be appreciated.

]]> abe17d3446ad1cb3352d3249c91c7eaf Steve replied to the topic Color matching gel coat - Duchess in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/color-matching-gel-coat-duchess/#post-304830 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:51:31 -0400 The Seattle company’s website says, if you can’t bring them an actual sample of the color that they can match, you can get a paint sample from a local paint store that matches your color, and they’ll match it.  That might not be a close enough match to re-gel coat a large area, but it will probably be close enough to touch up small chips, such as…[Read more]

]]> 01e774da03b0355592803ea309c764f2 Steve replied to the topic Color matching gel coat - Duchess in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/color-matching-gel-coat-duchess/#post-304829 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:12:29 -0400 Well, that was disappointing!  My trip to the local fiberglass supply company didn’t bear fruit.  That’s too bad.  Fiberglass is easy for DIYers to work with, if you can find a good color match for the gel coat.  I searched a sailing website and found a company in Seattle that claims they can color match gel coat.  I have heard there’s anot…[Read more]

]]> 0a549a8e072d8ceff58d80ece8b09cf0 Steve replied to the topic Color matching gel coat - Duchess in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/color-matching-gel-coat-duchess/#post-304826 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:25:33 -0400 Mine only needs a few small chips touched up.  After I started this thread I did a google search for “color matched gelcoat” and it took me to a website for a company that’s only about 10 miles from my home that sells fiberglass related products.  They apparently sell a variety of colors of gel coat, and I’m going to drive my Duchess there, p…[Read more]

]]> eb03c2cb68a960ac56377d71afb4f691 Steve changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37476/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:03:46 -0400 0 3af56ca001adc891c6196321e2eb2e1a Steve started the topic Color matching gel coat - Duchess in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/color-matching-gel-coat-duchess/ Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:33:53 -0400 My Duchess has some small chips in the gel coat.  Is there a way to identify the specific color and is there a source where color matched gel coat can be bought?

]]> c87673e7b58d1edc49e29c453d91dfc3 Steve replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Ltd. - History in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-roadsters-ltd-history/page/2/#post-304816 Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:17:22 -0400 Name: Steven Milby
Screen name: sailorman6
Home City & State: Kettering, Ohio
Car Location City & State (If different): same
Year and Manufacturer: Unknown
Engine: VW
Trans: VW
Body color: Black fenders and top
Top color: Grey bonnet, doors and boot
Interior color: Red
Built by: Unknown

]]> 8ff6fa2213e535d2498dadcd98a77aa8 Steve became a registered member https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/37378/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:10:22 -0400 0