MG TD Replica Car Club | secretagentcat | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/secretagentcat/activity/ Activity feed for secretagentcat. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:04:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3fcc963a8b033afae5baab436306935f secretagentcat replied to the topic Spyder work in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/spyder-work/page/4/#post-306690 Fri, 08 May 2020 03:54:50 -0400 That just looks like Rolling Inappropriateness!!!

I LOVE IT!!!

You’re The Man!!!

]]> 21ad3c2e81ed59f0373a3a48a0578346 secretagentcat replied to the topic Tips for Cutting Fiberglass? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tips-for-cutting-fiberglass/#post-306620 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:44 -0400 She was Beautiful! Yellow paint with Black leather interior! The engine was a supped up VW 1776 with dual carbs! the entire front end was storage and when you opened the Boot, it was black carpet with mirrors showing off the 6 disk CD changer and the security system! She was amazing!!! I had always hoped to see her driving around Redlands or…[Read more]

]]> 0039338ff572d0182197f31d7f9ba408 secretagentcat replied to the topic Tips for Cutting Fiberglass? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tips-for-cutting-fiberglass/#post-306618 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:25:37 -0400 She’s a Real Beauty!!!

The one I looked at and tried to buy had racing screens rather than a proper windshield. This way, you’re avoiding the mandatory racing goggles! LOL

I sure like it!!!

]]> 314ce9d00a6008df4b23b2bda1baedf3 secretagentcat replied to the topic Tips for Cutting Fiberglass? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tips-for-cutting-fiberglass/#post-306611 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:37:49 -0400 Just be mindful of the fire hazard. I was watching an episode of Fast and Loud, when one of their fiberglass projects caught fire. They had to rush to put it out quick. I think they were working on that Vet they did for Hot Wheels!

And the idea of the Tape is brilliant! that helps to reduce the chipping on the topside of the project. And what…[Read more]

]]> dc2b2527b1a83d2b037d67a866c633b1 secretagentcat replied to the topic Tips for Cutting Fiberglass? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tips-for-cutting-fiberglass/#post-306604 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:30:56 -0400 Just a safety reminder…

Have a fire extinguisher handy. Fiberglass is VERY prone to catch fire and when it does, it burns fast! you never know what your blade might touch and set off some sparks that might catch fire. It’s always better to be safe than sorry…

I almost bought the kit you’re talking about. They’re beautiful cars and the one I…[Read more]

]]> aa47b2eebaf4c9b6bd0cb62b058e2d74 secretagentcat replied to the topic Carlisle 2020 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2020/page/2/#post-306559 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:33:58 -0400 Happy Easter Everyone

I’m sorry for starting a new subject on the Carlisle topic but I can’t figure out how to start a new thread yet. Yup, still your Village idiot!

I just wanted to wish you all a happy Easter and to tell you that I found this cool video on You Tube!

Look up “Classic Cars in Movies-MG TD”…It’s a history of our cars in Film!…[Read more]

]]> 867a955b229f69773f5ff0f2ef2cd851 secretagentcat replied to the topic Duchess front ballast question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306557 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:17:18 -0400 And wear clean underware!

Because First You Say It…

Then You Do It!!!

Lol

]]> ad424350c159b93be00509d475c5ac29 secretagentcat replied to the topic Duchess front ballast question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306555 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:20:31 -0400 I’ve never had them lock up with drum brakes but I’m not sure how she will be with disks. I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. In the meantime, I avoid hard braking at all costs…I really hate cleaning out the car after I’ve dirtied my pants!!! 😯

]]> f5e76995e3d99c14d66de35c71aab36b secretagentcat replied to the topic Duchess front ballast question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306553 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:26:42 -0400 For what its worth, I removed my ballast all together. I’ll be changing the stance with drop spindles, when I change out the front brakes. Until then, I’ve driven her many times without it and haven’t had any problems…I like the extra space I have up in the Boot…I use the fiberglass box, that held the pea gravel, to hold tools and etc…

]]> 7b21b724caa0e51537e7ae2819a5c3e2 secretagentcat replied to the topic Duchess front ballast question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306550 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:45:21 -0400 Great!

May I ask if yours was attached the same way as mine…That is once you got that heavy block of concrete out?

It must have been a tough job!

]]> b2c9c5ebe868b6a5f460479490a0b4c5 secretagentcat replied to the topic Refresh "Sammy" Black BCW in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/refresh-sammy-black-bcw/page/3/#post-306544 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:01:23 -0400 They Look Great!

Good Job!!!

]]> ef961fa6feefc04b0875a4cfa1929787 secretagentcat replied to the topic Duchess front ballast question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/duchess-front-ballast-question/#post-306536 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:26:12 -0400 I own a Duchess and I removed my ballast box a few years ago. It was filled with pea gravel and it was only secured with 2 angle brackets that were screwed into the wooden top of the fiberglass box and then to the wooden frame just under the front of the trunk, by the grill. I removed the rocks and the box lifted right out.

Hope this helps…

]]> e2a27365923d680422c293f380656859 secretagentcat replied to the topic Carlisle 2020 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2020/page/2/#post-306529 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:01:22 -0400 I haven’t seen anything about Knotts Berry Farm’s kit car show. I think they still have their Mustang and Fabulous Fords car show but I have a feeling that the kit car show is a thing of the past…Never the less, they are all closed up due to this quarantine. Even Disneyland is closed!!! I could always hear the nightly fireworks show, from my…[Read more]

]]> 47800767b4d532ec90c42678a262fef0 secretagentcat replied to the topic Hows about a West Coast meet? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/hows-about-a-west-coast-meet/#post-306527 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:02:32 -0400 Hey Gang

I wanted to revive this old post regarding a West Coast meet up. I had started to put something together but we lost momentum and then life got in the way…

As we’re all sitting at home on corona restriction, this might be a good time to revive the idea of a gathering. Besides, once again, Life has brought into focus the things that…[Read more]

]]> 7b54903b2c2d947bae2a92f511d13e00 secretagentcat changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39686/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:14:44 -0400 0 93d90e0e8615b8f53fe9c2c5d8e760a5 secretagentcat replied to the topic Carlisle 2020 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2020/#post-306526 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:05:13 -0400 Dear Friends

A couple years ago, I tried to get something going, here in California. There was just a little bit of interest, from some of our members, but then it fizzled out. I’d still Love to start a meet-up, out here, in the Land of Surf and Sun…Sure, it’d be slow to start but who knows what it could turn into…I’m open to any ideas and…[Read more]

]]> 2df6741743a6a299438a51b10722a53a secretagentcat changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/39440/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:10:09 -0400 1 95593d423532579520712948d5aad904 secretagentcat replied to the topic would this help my TDr in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/would-this-help-my-tdr/#post-306330 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:18:24 -0400 I was very disappointed to read…”This Item is not available for purchase”…

CURSES!!!!!

Lol!

]]> 3726f26ac730d299792339833f509b86 secretagentcat replied to the topic Fiber Fab seats in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiber-fab-seats/#post-306246 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:39:10 -0400 My kit came with a bench type seat but I’m thinking about trading it in for a set of VW buckets…Has anyone had any luck with those or should I just have my wooden bench seats redone? It sounds like some of you have had problems with seats…I wouldn’t mind sitting a little lower to the ground but not at the expense of being any closer to the…[Read more]

]]> 16ca3793f7ad5ac1437c219c17c92ffd secretagentcat replied to the topic Steering wheel adapter in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-adapter/#post-306245 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:34:20 -0400 Hey Gang

I still like my steering column renovation…Just like I previously wrote, I took out the old VW steering column and traded it for a steering rod. All the electric gets moved to the dash! It looks much more authentic and I have all the room me and my ageing pot belly need! LOL!

I could’ve run the shaft all the way to the steering box…[Read more]

]]> 3230509fc1d3a80e622507444c923256 secretagentcat replied to the topic Steering wheel adapter in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-wheel-adapter/#post-305699 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:48:14 -0500 I didn’t like the way my VW Column looked all together, so I took it out and put all the electrical on the dash. I replaced the column with a steering rod and had a welder custom weld a release bolt just above the Crash Basket. Now it’s just a chrome rod that is mounted through a steering mount I bought from Socal Speed Shop! It works like a charm…[Read more]

]]> 42c19f28af2bf2ecf933c9b95820bd81 secretagentcat replied to the topic Getting a title in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/getting-a-title/#post-305599 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 01:07:07 -0400 Might I make another suggestion…

Buying a title, online, or a junked Kit with a good title for cheap. then just move the info to the kit you’re hoping to buy…I’m too stupid to know any better but I plead the 5th and spread eagle and all that legal stuff…All I know is that sometimes, you’ve got to play as dirty as the bureaucrats to get…[Read more]

]]> 8181ce193f5fcb9d59ea88f2c2c58983 secretagentcat replied to the topic Getting a title in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/getting-a-title/#post-305593 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:28:02 -0400 Good luck with the hunt! I had to part out a 29 Gazelle since I couldn’t get the darn thing smog approved and registered (Titled as a 99 special construction vehicle)! The guy at the smog shop told me “Hey, she’s a VW…If it’s not Smokin…It’s broken!” He thought it was funny, while I just returned home with my tail between my legs!

Yesterday,…[Read more]

]]> edf9385dfc21e1c42dbeaed592f9e228 secretagentcat replied to the topic Lights in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lights/#post-305592 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:08:55 -0400 I did the same, with my toy. Marine Grade all the way! West Marine is where I purchased my fuse panel (12 fuse capacity), relays, switches and even the wire! I’ve yet to have a single problem, since I rewired her…I also went crazy with grounding posts. All of my electrical items are on it’s own fuse, relay, and ground connection. I just check…[Read more]

]]> 38b222c0b41bd5284fd783560b530efd secretagentcat 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-305591 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:48:37 -0400 I’m afraid I feel Violated just looking at it!!!

She’s one Heck of a Ride!!! Congratulations!!!

]]> d5e3b8d1871fbdd4f84764db26df1244 secretagentcat replied to the topic Sun Visors in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/sun-visors-2/#post-305545 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:01:17 -0400 Living on the coast, we get a lot of fog and I drive at night, all the time…And when it’s sunny, it’s real sunny!!!

When it’s hard to see…I just tie a white stick with a red tip to the front bumper and get around much better! LOL!

In my case, the top is almost always down, except when it rains so the sun visors would be little help for…[Read more]

]]> 9b994cbc0a26201b3e14fc33ba630936 secretagentcat replied to the topic Starter Button Wiring in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/starter-button-wiring/#post-305510 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:19:41 -0400 Hey Everybody!

I was wondering the same thing…My wife recently bought a new car and she doesn’t even need a key in the ignition! All she has to have is the key fob and push a button when she’s in the car! Then to stop the car, she just pushes a button. It’s pretty cool! If you don’t have the key fob, the car won’t start…I was wondering if it…[Read more]

]]> 58861da67f45d5648fe679cf6b58b2f3 secretagentcat replied to the topic mg magic gas tanks... coated? in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-magic-gas-tanks-coated/#post-305507 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:43:06 -0400 I didn’t know that tanks were coated, like that. I’ve been looking at the tanks from SoCal Speed Shop. I’ll remember to ask, when I’m ready to upgrade mine…

]]> a80a0d743c5a73807697fa42207632a2 secretagentcat replied to the topic Here We Go Again in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/here-we-go-again-2/#post-305506 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:39:37 -0400 So glad that no body was hurt. I’m so sorry to see all the damage but if it had to happen, I’m happy that it was with someone who knows how to get her back on the road…I don’t know what I would’ve done…

]]> 08649e707f9cd10edbb829e472b0273b secretagentcat replied to the topic Would-be owner with Newbie questions in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/would-be-owner-with-newbie-questions/#post-305505 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:28:46 -0400 Way to go on making your dream come true! That’s the way to do it!!! Send us a picture, when she’s parked on the driveway!

]]> b0a786cdeacf56c46bef65752ea28c9a secretagentcat replied to the topic Would-be owner with Newbie questions in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/would-be-owner-with-newbie-questions/#post-305483 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 18:50:54 -0400 Hey All…

Might I make another suggestion…Bob’s Auto Classics is an online dealership located in Florida and he get’s some real beauties in his shop. You can view everything online and he can even deliver your new Baby right to your doorstep. He’s also a great resource for advice as he’s been doing this for years. I just like to visit his site…[Read more]

]]> 27aa5fe8a4680093aa9bc35c3884ca34 secretagentcat replied to the topic Looking for Advice... in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-advice/#post-305419 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 16:33:23 -0400 See…All you Smarty Pants need to thank me for holding down the other end of the Bell Curve so you could enjoy all that Academic Success! I’m a Giver…Lol!

It amazes me with the amount of Smarts that exist on this Site! Without them, I’d just be sticking my finger in the tank to see if there’s still Gas! I so appreciate all the advice we get…[Read more]

]]> 96f9dccd56629ebce89a840280c7a6ca secretagentcat replied to the topic Would-be owner with Newbie questions in the forum Car Registry https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/would-be-owner-with-newbie-questions/#post-305418 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:42:44 -0400 Welcome to the family and good luck with your search! That’s half the fun!!!

I thought in our world, the windshield was the air bag! LOL!

Another thing to be aware of is the registration requirements for your location. If you can find a car that’s registered Pre 75′, if you’re here in California, then you’re smog exempt…If not, you’re pretty…[Read more]

]]> cfb31975af2e38ee2855a1ad3e0da71e secretagentcat replied to the topic "What year?" in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/what-year-2/#post-305387 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:36:00 -0400 CLASSIC!!! I haven’t heard that since I was a kid, way back when!!! Thanks for the memory and a great post for the subject!!!

]]> e54c045dad2f3d4f11a407ef683d0c0a secretagentcat replied to the topic "What year?" in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/what-year-2/#post-305385 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:44:59 -0400 My responses range from 52 MGTD to 69 Duchess to Replica…

But my two favorite responses are:

A Baby Rolls Royce…

A 69 VW with Plastic Surgery!

]]> 89d5fe6145385593479c9dfbdce27518 secretagentcat replied to the topic MiGi 2 for sale in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/migi-2-for-sale/#post-305279 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:50:55 -0400 Wow! Good luck with the sale of the car…She’s gonna need some real work to bring her back but nothing that can’t be fixed…

It’s lessons like that that I learned to choose one or the other but never both…Drink or Work on My Car! LOL!

Yup…Your Village Idiot is BACK!!!

And Still proud to be of service!

]]> 6c47ee12f486bb2adf77e884fa7d8823 secretagentcat replied to the topic Favorite Drive in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/favorite-drive/#post-305278 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:39:51 -0400 Greetings Everyone…

I’m slowly working my way back into conversations…I’ve been a frequent reader of the many topics but I’ve just been at a distance…Back to the subject…

Pacific Coast Highway!!! It’s where The Penny Marie finds her inner Spirit and occasional Spitfire!!! You can actually feel the stress melt right off of you while…[Read more]

]]> f4ca4fad23b0569edbdd823628293db0 secretagentcat replied to the topic Dashboard layout and controls in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dashboard-layout-and-controls/#post-305256 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 02:26:44 -0400 Just my tow cents…

I never liked the look of the VW steering Column. I hated having the key on the column as opposed to the dash…I removed the VW column and replaced it with a steering shaft from SoCal Speed shop. I had my friend weld a release tip so I can easily remove the steering wheel when I want to. I also had him weld in the safety…[Read more]

]]> 9f2ff17fc2b3a0425d4f9e73e5496b19 secretagentcat replied to the topic Mirror in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mirror/#post-305255 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 02:17:01 -0400 My kit came with a mirror mounted on the flat deck between the dash and the windshield. I also have the two fender mounted mirrors that are more of a pain to keep adjusted than they’re worth. You might try SoCal Speed shop to see if they have the mirror that I use on my dash. It’s very nice and I have no blind spots…

]]> 0be6a0c5128a4304b5d3736b0c1bc829 secretagentcat replied to the topic New owner Many questions in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-owner-many-questions/#post-305131 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:16:14 -0400 Welcome Bob

I was reading your post and I had the idea that I’ve seen advertisements for a company called Car Fox that tells people about a used car before they buy it, you know, accidents and title history and such. I think they use the vin # or the licence # to do the research. Perhaps this will help you find what you’re looking for. I’ve never…[Read more]

]]> 8e623d290ef5edd4dcc3dfe7ca9a6211 secretagentcat replied to the topic New holes in dashboard in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-holes-in-dashboard/#post-304743 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:02:09 -0500 Fantastic! Real Sharp and I LOVE the Sporty Retro Look! You’ve got a real head turner!

]]> 610ae83a0579afa406b912ffb1ee16eb secretagentcat replied to the topic teardrop trailers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/teardrop-trailers/#post-304617 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:13:00 -0500 I’ve seen tiny teardrop trailers being towed behind motorcycles. I imagine they’d do well behind our toys also. I think the company is Little Guy trailers and they’re based out of San Diego, CA. It looks like they will tow behind a smart car.

]]> 17539f74aa7adb6ea48cc990275570e6 secretagentcat replied to the topic teardrop trailers in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/teardrop-trailers/#post-304616 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:07:02 -0500 I’m hoping to have a tiny boat trailer with a small Classic Dinghy from West marine. Its very light weight and I’d only be towing it to the local boat launches with The Penny Marie. She’s powered by VW but I think she’ll be okay. I won’t be driving any faster than about 40 mph on flat roads…I think she’d turn even more heads than she does now.

]]> 74733daa40bbcc937c3047a7987f50e6 secretagentcat 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-304563 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:39:55 -0500 And a Hammer for when all else fails!

]]> 39f996a35fc7bd1ee1cb0569c54ba22c secretagentcat replied to the topic Replacement top in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacement-top/#post-304140 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:04:02 -0400 A 357 Magnum will also leave a nice reinforced melted hole…But for this application I’d take the advice from the smarter members of our club…I’m just here for the comic relief!  That’s what Village Idiots do best!

And I’m proud to be yours…

“Good luck with the Project!”

Rick and The Penny Marie

]]> c1527f1bc1bd6eebd661a4ce61efe064 secretagentcat replied to the topic TD Sighting on TV in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-sighting-on-tv/#post-304070 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:42:58 -0400 Great to see that our Diabolical Plans for MG Replica World Domination are working well!

]]> 14eb6f2ff4a02ace2c2e412d4de0012e secretagentcat replied to the topic Made It Through Irma in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/made-it-through-irma/#post-304069 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:40:07 -0400 Praise God that all is well. I’m praying that things continue to stay that way! Be Blessed My Friends!!!

]]> 8ac6208d8004cc66f436281805cb9daa secretagentcat replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/page/5/#post-303843 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 02:45:21 -0400 Also, be sure to check those vaccume tips. If the rubber covers are cracked even slightly she won’t idle well. There is a small disk that sits just under the bowl, in the front of the carb. I’ve had it pop out a few times and kills the engine immediately.

]]> e56242c9c84f5a92289c4bed13eec032 secretagentcat 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-303778 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:22:58 -0400 Welcome to the Family, Adam, and greetings from California!!!

]]> 78af7b3b80d5f10189878734250f2d36 secretagentcat replied to the topic I'm a newbee and need guidance in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/im-a-newbee-and-need-guidance/#post-303718 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:50:00 -0400 Hey Phil
Welcome to the Family! Im sure youll find everything youll need right here. My kit is also VW based and I couldnt be happier. Shes my daily driver and with all the helpful advice from our members I seldomly have problems with her.
Be sure to refer your grand daughter to our club so she can join the fun as well when you hand her the keys.…[Read more]

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