MG TD Replica Car Club | scubasteve | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/scubasteve/activity/ Activity feed for scubasteve. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:07:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 5dc131b65b56e3ff2d12914629d9ce44 scubasteve replied to the topic Put-in Bay in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/put-in-bay/#post-305824 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 12:45:19 -0500 Looks like about $2 zillion worth of cars (at today’s value)! 😎

I like the “padding” around some of the obstacles. If it’s SMALL, it gets a hay bale. If it’s BIG, two hay bales… 🙄

]]> d80b04f735c90996a6a24eefb7aecca4 scubasteve replied to the topic Un-boxing my new car! in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/un-boxing-my-new-car/#post-305638 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:15:13 -0400 You’ll also have to answer silly questions like,”Is that a REAL car?”

 

]]> bacdfbbdddf003ed13fe23b681a12fdf scubasteve replied to the topic Un-boxing my new car! in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/un-boxing-my-new-car/#post-305625 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:25:42 -0400 Congrats on your new car! It’s sure to be lots of fun!

Isn’t it still too early to be garaging it already, even for Canada? From your video it looks like there are still a few weeks of nice weather.

But you can still act like a kid and sit in it in the garage and dream. Or be like lots of us and find things to tinker with until warm weather…[Read more]

]]> 44625fd7da7926ca7c7186e0e9435a99 scubasteve replied to the topic Paul's New Ride in the forum Pictures of your other Ride https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/pauls-new-ride/#post-305573 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:20:42 -0400 Congrats on your new car! I’ve always thought Porsches were the coolest supercar out there! Two thumbs up!                                   Of course you now are no longer (literally) under the radar!

 

]]> 9cd9e9b1f9780af216a69d9aee8911b7 scubasteve replied to the topic Center Console in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/center-console/#post-305429 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:52:54 -0400 I have a couple of these, one in my TDr and the other in my Bugatti. They’re not cheap, but look excellent, are quite solid, lots of storage space,many color options and shipping is free. Plus you get an arm rest at  no additional charge!         https://www.jbugs.com/category/Universal_Cup_Holders.html

]]> efc826243fa251755c57750dba0c6710 scubasteve replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/#post-305039 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:49:44 -0400 I retired a telephone splicer/tech after 32years. I’d tell people,”I’m the guy you see by the side of the road with the colored wires in his lap and the confused look on his face!” There IS a color code, so it DOES make sense, but trying to explain it to a layman was a lost cause. GOOD LUCK!

]]> 54c2eb0cad9707854d9d2f0b4860e4c0 scubasteve replied to the topic New Member in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-32/#post-304894 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:30:14 -0400 Welcome to our group! We’re always happy to get new folks to our club. Sorry I can’t help with your search, but, Good luck with your project!

]]> 1705a2dc425a2a9b2e27cfe2bdb2ab0c scubasteve replied to the topic Does Ferrari Go After Kit Car Owners? in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/does-ferrari-go-after-kit-car-owners/#post-304815 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:12:54 -0400 I found this and mentioned it a couple of months ago:

http://www.lamborghini-talk.com/vbforum/f4/petitioning-against-lamborghini-kit-car-replica-companies-6917

You would think others would be flattered. Or too busy PAYING for their cars than worrying about us little people!

To quote George Bernard Shaw,” The only thing WORSE than being talked…[Read more]

]]> ea3f07e5d82e61c955ded77765c68a59 scubasteve replied to the topic A few updates, expunging spammers, and some more to come... (Resolved) in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/a-few-updates-expunging-spammers-and-some-more-to-come/#post-304612 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 13:16:23 -0500 As ALWAYS you are doing the yeoman’s work! If there we had a Silver Star you’ve have earned it. Thanks for your continuing efforts.

]]> eed3f5a3041258bcfc23b3858128d92f scubasteve replied to the topic Only Tools You'll EVER Need in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/only-tools-youll-ever-need/#post-304561 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:09:25 -0500 Perdona mi intento de humor No lo intentaré de nuevo. 😳

]]> beb7041ae0722c76935bceed07fd24fa scubasteve replied to the topic MGTD kit parts WANTED in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-kit-parts-wanted/#post-304540 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:49:13 -0500 Here is a site I think may be helpful:

https://www.mastertow.com/

Click on”parts”. There are all kinds of small trailer parts you might need.

Keep us posted.  Good Luck.

]]> e964117088c426be52bf78c99aab6238 scubasteve replied to the topic Who knew???? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/who-knew/#post-304470 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:42:32 -0500 Nice, pretty car. I noticed it was listed by Gateway Classic Cars. I’ve dealt with Gateway in the past, even purchased a vehicle from them in 2016. Nice, friendly group. I like how they post 100’s of pics of the cars, so you get a good idea of what you’re looking at. They DO tend to get “flowery” with their description of the cars, though.…[Read more]

]]> 7f4d3bb4b517fec6e8f92a364fb11f33 scubasteve replied to the topic Tdr finds a new home in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-finds-a-new-home/#post-304391 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:45:01 -0500 The biggest thing even close to this I ever tried was building wooden ship and airplane models. They still took a year or more of cutting, fitting, trimming and…[Read more]

]]> a2dc202fb36e2c03cb518e4d09e055cd scubasteve replied to the topic teardrop trailers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/teardrop-trailers/#post-304369 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:47:19 -0500 That is a very nice looking little unit!

I don’t know why your rig would not be any problem. These types of trailers are made to be pulled by small vehicles. You don’t mention what type of hitch you have; if it’s a frame type or not. As long as you know the TONGUE weight of the trailer; so you know how it will effect steering and handling, the…[Read more]

]]> 9a382fa4454662091350cd6961fe967a scubasteve replied to the topic teardrop trailers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/teardrop-trailers/#post-304343 Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:49:27 -0500 I am curious about this, also. My London Roadster came with a trailer hitch when I bought it. I immediately thought of a small trailer like the tear drop ones you’re referring to. I’d like to hear anyone’s experiences,too.

]]> a15684c022a6079c97e597aef7b28b78 scubasteve replied to the topic Tonneau Cover Question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tonneau-cover-question/#post-304307 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:00:00 -0500 I LOVE it! I think I’m going to steal your idea! 💡 I promise to give you the credit if anyone asks. Thanks!

]]> b93978fa338ad0aa5e09343cefa4bc29 scubasteve replied to the topic Tonneau Cover Question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tonneau-cover-question/#post-304285 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 13:32:05 -0500 I’m sure they are not ALL exactly same, but, my tonneau cover works is the convertible top,(bows and all) must be taken off and the tonneau goes from the boot to dash. It covers the cockpit area only. It is a taut fit, but not straining the stitching. Yours may be so old the material has lost it’s stretch. The vinyl, being an oil based material,…[Read more]

]]> dfd9de4e6fe01524d065296f52e374ee scubasteve replied to the topic Tdr finds a new home in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-finds-a-new-home/#post-304277 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:26:44 -0500 Congrats on your new toy. Looks like a fun winter project.  Any idea about what color you’re going to paint it? Keep sending us pics as you progress.

]]> 80035ccbbb126345ba2fbb890af22295 scubasteve replied to the topic Ford Power CMC kit for sale in Florida in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/ford-power-cmc-kit-for-sale-in-florida/#post-304254 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:17:35 -0500 WOW! That must be some kind of sales speed record! Congrats to both parties. Hopefully  the buyer is already a member and will post progress pics of the build.

The speed of the sale sort of reminds me of when I purchased my London Roadster. It was posted on eBay for only 9 hours before I saw it and had to have it . I guess if it’s what your…[Read more]

]]> a3b5fa7813c3cc83ba50b10930daa5cb scubasteve replied to the topic TD Sighting on TV in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-sighting-on-tv/#post-304158 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:16:32 -0400

I really enjoy perusing this site. You can search for any movie or TV show and find what the cars shown were. Good for old movies.I like finding the car type, then finding the current market value. Look up the original”Italian Job”, for a real SHOCK! Over $2,000,000 in cars are destroyed! 😯

]]> 69f7861cf1c5cff780e4010df1652522 scubasteve started the topic Only Tools You'll EVER Need in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/only-tools-youll-ever-need/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:54:11 -0400 Clean out your tool boxes guys, here are the ONLY tools you will EVER need.

Duct Tape and WD-40

If it MOVES and it’s NOT supposed to, use Duct Tape.

If it DOESN’T move and it’s SUPPOSED to, use WD-40.

Simple as that….

]]> 6d3a9ab0a25a3e81d685cbe55018ac32 scubasteve replied to the topic duchess/chevy chevette- will only start in park in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchesschevy-chevette-will-only-start-in-park/#post-303975 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:13:54 -0400 Very nice woodworking. I think,”As much wood as possible.” I made a wood shift lever knob similar to yours, but just haven’t gotten around to putting it on. I guess I think it turned out so well, I’m afraid it’ll break!

WOOD IS GOOD!

 

]]> a98926af1cad777ae3d4070e73515e3f scubasteve replied to the topic Grill for ford kit in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/grill-for-ford-kit/#post-303955 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:36:34 -0400 Two BIG thumbs up for your outside the box thinking! 💡  💡  Your repairs are very nice and I doubt anyone could see the patch.I know I can’t.

It seems like 99% of the fixes for our cars is sort of “seat of the pants” type. Kind of ,”This just might WORK!” then it DOES! That’s why I keep a big pile of scrap metal around.

Another one f…[Read more]

]]> a94d7959f40cdaf0e95b290dea889da5 scubasteve replied to the topic in the forum Members https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/walgreens-photo-2/#post-303801 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:30:16 -0400 What exactly DOES this have ANYTHING to do with ANYTHING?! 😕

I think it’s just more mass junk.

This is like going to the Grand Canyon for the view and seeing a billboard for a Las Vegas strip club! 😡

]]> 2f217767d60c88eff0be96ffdca22d48 scubasteve replied to the topic New member in Baltimore area in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-in-baltimore-area/#post-303763 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 11:30:22 -0400 Welcome to our group! I’m sure you’ll find this a great place to visit and hopefully find answers to questions you may have.

We like seeing pics of other’s cars, so send pics as soon as you can!

Have fun working and driving!

Again, WELCOME!

 

]]> dc64b00a6855811dee6611ee1d617146 scubasteve replied to the topic First time out Since 2005! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/first-time-out-since-2005/#post-303654 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:59:00 -0400 CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like the end of a long journey. Just in time for summer! Have fun!

]]> 904d33c4e65fbbeab8be9a921241935d scubasteve replied to the topic Toshiro Mifune is King! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/toshiro-mifune-is-king/#post-303599 Mon, 22 May 2017 11:16:03 -0400 I am a HUGE fan of Japanese movies. I agree Mifune IS Japan’s John Wayne. Akira Kurosawa is like their John Huston.

Looks like the pics are WAY before Japan’s strangle hold on the auto industry…

]]> 65efa67a0fe18fed107811b647d4270f scubasteve replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedo-problems/#post-303571 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:20:24 -0400 I got the bezel off by using a pair of SMALL needle nose pliers from the back side(so it wouldn’t show) and flatten the lip on the bezel. Then I sort of “screwed” the glass lens out.You’ll need to remove the knob from the trip meter and the glass should come right off.

As to the sending unit you refer to, it’s for the digital trip meter. The…[Read more]

]]> 20f8d2e918bc9d0305ebbc1d26a13d1b scubasteve replied to the topic Fitting Wire Wheels on a MiGi in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fitting-wire-wheels-on-a-migi/#post-303564 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:45:31 -0400 Very nice! 😎  Sounds like you have a good plan. Remember to send us pics of the finished project!

]]> db7bf23587057e945adb78507666d819 scubasteve replied to the topic BRAKES LOCK UP in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brakes-lock-up/#post-303543 Tue, 02 May 2017 12:39:12 -0400 There are many informative and helpful videos on YouTube. I just search the subject I want to learn about. For your situation, I entered “air cooled vw brake” and it came up with over 5 different people showing how to do everything from inspecting to actually replacing the brakes. You can also google(or in my case Bing) “air cooled vw brake” and,…[Read more]

]]> 4e63bbe4651e8d7d8d746f103d562987 scubasteve replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303528 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:30:21 -0400 I had a girl come up to me and ask if she could have my car. I asked her if she could drive a manual transmission. She said no. So I told her, “Then I can’t give you my car. Because it has a manual transmission!”

]]> dcc32b9e789f1ee18b90f5824c3d2c9c scubasteve replied to the topic Tire sizes in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-sizes-2/#post-303524 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:24:41 -0400 Glad you got it all sorted. 😀                                                                                                                                                                                       I know how confusing tire sizing and pressures can be 😕 .  When I purchased wire wheels for my London Roadster, I went with t…[Read more]

]]> 17a473a0b01ec31f7fd19ee1526fb6d3 scubasteve replied to the topic Info Pack for Fiberfab MIGI II in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/info-pack-for-fiberfab-migi-ii/#post-303510 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:26:37 -0400 “Go Withs” are always cool to get hold of. They are specially nice items if you take your car to shows. I have a few. Framed and placed around the car they make a nice display and add to the overall presentation.

]]> c75f171a52605d591b7de095514b685d scubasteve started the topic Playing Zombie or Picking Your Brain... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/playing-zombie-or-picking-your-brain/ Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:00:48 -0400 About my ’71 air cooled VW.

I recently completed an entire tune up; coil, distributor cap and rotor, points and condenser, plugs, wires, fuel filter, oil change, gaps, timing, the works.

Everything is running like a German watch, except…COLD start is first time,idles at 900rpm when warm but restarting the warm engine  is VERY sluggish…seems…[Read more]

]]> b0c22ad595f115d81460d3b50bbba066 scubasteve replied to the topic valve cover gasget in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-cover-gasget-2/#post-303470 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 22:17:05 -0400 I found these, too:

http://www.jbugs.com/product/113101481F-2.html

They seem to be less expensive than the others, too.

]]> 6134fdfe49a33382ab03154970fa6c6b scubasteve replied to the topic valve cover gasget in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/valve-cover-gasget-2/#post-303465 Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:27:06 -0400 Welcome back! So sorry to hear your Mother’s not doing well. Try this link for valve gaskets: http://www.jbugs.com/product/9088.html.

Good luck! Keep us posted how everything goes.

]]> e70c52514c1b05a8a3406fa51a37ed1b scubasteve replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/5/#post-303427 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:30:19 -0400 Looks sort of like what the Allies attached to the front of the Sherman tanks in WWII to tear through the hedge rows in France after D-Day. Cut through them no problem.

You seam to be a VERY talented guy with the spanners and welders!

]]> eb2665609ec6b8d38e31c3522e1ce086 scubasteve replied to the topic what's up guys in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/whats-up-guys/#post-303408 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:35:34 -0400 Welcome to our group. We’re all a great bunch of folks here who like sharing our ideas and knowledge. And pics, too! I’m sure you’ll like it here. Glad you found us!

 

]]> e5b2b4d5221b58709731343ad88eee19 scubasteve started the topic Starter Button Wiring in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starter-button-wiring/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:14:20 -0400 Just for grins and giggles, I am wanting to bypass the “start” function on the key and wire in a starter button instead. I have looked on YouTube and seen several different ways of doing it; going straight from the battery, through a switch then to the starter motor; going from the solenoid HOT side, through a switch to the battery; going from the…[Read more]

]]> c87c742b9203b825f5283e543b3f550d scubasteve replied to the topic brake light sockets are shot, replacement? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/brake-light-sockets-are-shot-replacement/#post-303258 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:32:23 -0400 Here are a couple of links that might be some help, depending on the year your VW was made:

http://www.jbugs.com/product/111945263D.html

http://www.jbugs.com/product/111945263F.html

I’ve purchased MANY marts for my TDr from this company and they are reasonably priced, EXTREMELY knowledgeable, friendly and VERY fast shipping.

You can probably…[Read more]

]]> ef8874c4557c428b6863e7797cb85571 scubasteve replied to the topic My NEW Ride in the forum Other Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-new-ride/page/2/#post-303248 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:00:32 -0400 It looks like I missed ANOTHER time! I HATE it when I “jump the gun!” 😡

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bugatti/type-51/1928296.html#&gid=1&pid=16

Like the guy says in the commercial,”WOW I could’ve had a V8!” And I was short only $1,400,000 and it could have been MINE! 😆

]]> 8dbfb5cb49496491ce8418b1c7279983 scubasteve replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/4/#post-303246 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:38:09 -0400 Thanks for the  info! I recently replaced almost the entire ignition system(it needed it anyway) thinking my stalling issue was an electric issue, but was still stalling out at low rpm’s. I began thinking in the fuel direction and after reading the linked site, I’m looking at that being the culprit.

I remember in days gone by, stations of ill…[Read more]

]]> 30bd2cc93e5f5176733ed263c39ecbbe scubasteve replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/4/#post-303246 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:38:09 -0400 Thanks for the  info! I recently replaced almost the entire ignition system(it needed it anyway) thinking my stalling issue was an electric issue, but was still stalling out at low rpm’s. I began thinking in the fuel direction and after reading the linked site, I’m looking at that being the culprit.

I remember in days gone by, stations of ill…[Read more]

]]> 839574b71512eabac0f21113f883fb11 scubasteve replied to the topic Timing Issue in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/timing-issue/#post-303215 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:55:32 -0400 THANKS for the link! According to the info, mine is an exchange engine of unknown origin. It makes it difficult when ordering parts, but again since so many parts are the same across the years, other than the electronic ignition, I’ve not had much trouble.

This is why I LOVE this place!!!

]]> 7efb26681f29079c7e994130be7e7738 scubasteve replied to the topic Timing Issue in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/timing-issue/#post-303208 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:47:14 -0400 I live in Illinois, so visiting Blodget’s Bug Barn in person is out, but I Googled them and found their site. They seem very highly rated.Thanks for the info.

My LR has a Weber 2bbl carb, so no vacuum advance possible. I have to stick with the distributor system it came with. Also I have NO numbers stamped ANYWHERE on the engine, so it’s ANYONE’S…[Read more]

]]> 2203d1c8d1212b10d4841a085e65fb35 scubasteve replied to the topic Nice looking TDR on craigslist in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/nice-looking-tdr-on-craigslist/#post-303190 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:42:13 -0400 I agree. Nice car.I like the two tone look and the luggage rack. Good price to boot. He shouldn’t have much trouble selling it. May still be a little early in the season yet, but in a few more weeks it’ll be convertible season.

]]> ee4ecaa4a6773978d4d2840434660a4f scubasteve replied to the topic Timing Issue in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/timing-issue/#post-303189 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:34:44 -0400 I’ve been going through very similar agony myself in the last few days. My local VW mechanic has been suggesting for the last few months I should change from the old style points to electronic ignition. I purchased a total ignition overhaul kit; coil, distributor cap, rotor, wires, plugs AND  Compu-tronix (formerly Pertronix)electronic ignition…[Read more]

]]> 11ee6ce8c4621c03c577f47841f71eb9 scubasteve replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedo-problems/#post-303130 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:22:06 -0500 Paraphrasing a line from Top Gun,”I feel the NEED for SPEED(o)”!

]]> eef75881adfb645e653bec1447dbc251 scubasteve replied to the topic Speedo Problems in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedo-problems/#post-303130 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:22:06 -0500 Paraphrasing a line from Top Gun,”I fell the NEED for SPEED(o)”!

]]> 238b96511534ea77c5b1fbdc83c5edcc scubasteve replied to the topic All Reds in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/all-reds/#post-303115 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:45:55 -0500 Since you hit four reds, I’d say it was more like hitting the “four cherries” on a slot machine. I think it would pay out more than four matches in the lottery (especially if you were in ILLINOIS! 😡 ) or for you cribbage players, four FIVES 😀 !!!

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