MG TD Replica Car Club | Stephen Houser | Friends Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/stephenhouser/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Stephen Houser's friends. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6a3ab1bd5294bb955ece34d222e3c997 Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/#post-309477 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:11:33 -0500 Thanks for the tips, guys!  I will start looking into the Miata situation first and see where that leads.  Will keep you in the loop.

]]> 0a97a8a46e5f34e85bbeb720aa23778c Vicenç Feliú started the topic BCW Rebuild Suggestions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bcw-rebuild-suggestions/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:11:12 -0500 Hi all,

I have a Chevy Chevette BCW with the original engine, transmission and running gear.  I would like to upgrade it to make it a more enjoyable driver.  I know Bill stuffed a V8 into his Ford based TD and Ed put a Subaru engine in his VW BCW.  If any of you have any ideas about what I can do to upgrade my Chevy, I would love to hear th…[Read more]

]]> cbe38d7005cf16efc16591a1119c3f0d MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Steering Coupler - rag joint - critical in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-coupler-rag-joint-critical/#post-309358 Sat, 10 May 2025 05:02:20 -0400 I saw the same video and contacted my VW mechanic. He said he just pulled some off of a 58 bug and they were still in good shape. He said to replace them about every 10years. Four bolts. 15-minute job. Check them, of course, yet it not that frequent of a replacement issue.

]]> fcf50fa788df288f28d771f95bb641b0 MGLondonRoadste started the topic London Roadster carpet and door cards? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/london-roadster-carpet-and-door-cards/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:36:10 -0500 I would like to replace the worn out and cat stained carpet, and possibly the door cards. Are there any replacement sets available?

]]> 477f2980e6431acb47a6264cc6c4496f MGLondonRoadste started the topic Lindon Roadster parts? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lindon-roadster-parts/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:28:19 -0500 While my London Roadster is running, I will need a new top for it. The only gauge working now or correctly is the speedometer, I think. The fuel level gauge, tachometer, oil pressure gauges do not appear to be working at all.

Magic MG does not carry tops that will fit the LR. Any thoughts or other sources?

]]> 314dc5dcbbc9716853cab5fca087b7e3 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic TOWING in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/towing/#post-309077 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:03:38 -0400 When using a tow dolly, the front wheels can go on the dolly

]]> eb59bb90004f3cbc57c3912e7475f06a MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic TOWING in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/towing/#post-309076 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:02:24 -0400 I have towed my London Roadster and my 1967 VW Beetle flat with a tow bar. Put the gear shift in neutral and DO NOT tie the steering wheel. You CANNOT back up with a car on a dolly or a tow bar. If your tow vehicle is rated anything over 2500 lbs, you should keep an eye on the towed car to make sure it is still there. You won’t feel it. I have u…[Read more]

]]> f28d956b1399cc1cf758bd00ecfd23a3 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Insurance Appraisal in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insurance-appraisal/#post-309033 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:41:45 -0400 It all depends on too many factors. If the car is in great shape snd the engine and tranny are good, you may have gotten a great deal, indeed.

]]> ad37559da57b30c833e4022d78e1f85a MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Insurance Appraisal in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insurance-appraisal/#post-309028 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:11:32 -0400 https://www.ebay.com/itm/145965855757?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=pvullnr-rqw&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qfksgSyzTVW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

If the link does not work, there are twp MG TD replicas on ebay right now. Each is listed at $14,000. No auction. Buy it now.

]]> 32995bfc8ee7633f3bbfc5a61838d93e MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Insurance Appraisal in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insurance-appraisal/#post-309026 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:02:18 -0400 After my London Roadster road worth and I could drive it again, I wanted insurance coverage with Hagerty at agreed value. I looked at current prices for running kit cars in good condition.

]]> 380da168cb959bd936b505391dbe9416 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Speedometer issue in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-issue/#post-308991 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:35:20 -0400 Wow! That’s more than I paid for two speedometer rebuilds.

]]> 96180e7099ef035bc967980991587e93 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Speedometer issue in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-issue/#post-308988 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:54:25 -0400 North Hollywood Speed shop in California ir Dick’s Speed & Tach in Tempe (Phoenix), Arizona are two of the remaining repair shops.

]]> 477ce67fc8f3c8c97692b343f83d2c5e MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Best in Class Award in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/best-in-class-award/#post-308982 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:35:33 -0400 I do no not have s mouse with left and right buttons. Yet I will try this.

]]> 972c0537d80a4e761bd82a8d9515b978 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Best in Class Award in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/best-in-class-award/#post-308931 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:50:24 -0400 Thank you very much.

]]> dc58c89eae18079bafdd92bb5c5052f8 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Speedometer issue in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-issue/#post-308924 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:35:05 -0400 Yes even living close by, they wanted the speedo out of the car.

]]> 9c934ea1bc60b319b13c1978358d7ab0 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Best in Class Award in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/best-in-class-award/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:51:00 -0400 My London Roadster took Best in Class for custom cars at the Melrose 7th Ave Street Fair and Classic Car Show in March this year in Phoenix, Arizona. I do not know how to load photos on here.

]]> cd565b4d2be25d09f08181203cdd1a36 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Speedometer issue in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-issue/#post-308921 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:45:16 -0400 The speedometer should be repairable. There are two dhops that I know of that dtill repair old speedos.
One is in Tempe, Arizona (next door to Phoenix) called Dick’s Speed O Tach.

The other is North Hollywood Speedometer in North Hollywood, California. (Near Los
Angeles)

I do not have their phone or address numbers handy, yet I have used b…[Read more]

]]> b5ade9390d754d56915f389c877bcb23 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/repro-shift-knob/#post-308833 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:37:00 -0400 The knob in the car now is wood with the correct VW shift pattern. Mine twists, also. I have ordered the MG shift pAttern knob and will try it out. I’ll report back after s few shows locally. I’ll see if anyone notices.

]]> 7b3bb60508136e116cb4e53570680cb3 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Repro shift knob in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/repro-shift-knob/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:10:24 -0400 Should I get an exact reproduction MG TD shift knob that has (right) reversed reverse gear from the actual (left) VW pattern for the London Roadster? I have VW drive gear.

]]> 47a2a7e9a501f49e070d171004b3f2f1 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/#post-308793 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:43:21 -0400 That Carburetor really likes to drink the fuel. I am not used to such a gas hog. The engine is about a 1776cc VW. If I go back to a Solex Carb, I have s few questions

First, which Solex carb would be correct for a 1776 VW engine?

Will I lose power by going to a less thirsty carburetor?

]]> 9cc09716b95711bcbddd4531a7c47b4b MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/#post-308782 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06:05:41 -0500 Thanks people, the London Roadster has dince had a fuel cell installed so I need to raise the bonnet at each fuel stop. Gone are the days of the fuel inlet neck squeezing down to one-inch and causing back-flow fuel spillage every time at fuel stops.

]]> 32c59aef80669b3e9e094945b30c145d MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Kellison Funny Car in the forum Other Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/kellison-funny-car/#post-308750 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:49:53 -0500 Very nice!

]]> 5511413e4fef43ef943160d9e6280ae9 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Mercedes Gazelle Kit Car For Sale in the forum Other Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mercedes-gazelle-kit-car-for-sale/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:12:51 -0500 Wondering about current market prices. Friends of mine are selling due to age, medical issues and interest levels. They sre wondering about current prices. Running car in great condition.

]]> ee8047226b674f1ea3c96743090ba795 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Mercedes Gazelle Kit Car for Sale Arzona in the forum Non MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mercedes-gazelle-kit-car-for-sale-arzona/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:08:05 -0500 Friends of mine in the metro Phoenix Arizona area are selling their Mercedes Gazelle kit car.

Does anyone know what the market is for these? It’s in great condition and was last seen in a local Veteran’s Day parade. The couple that owns this car are downsizing due to their age and health reasons.

]]> 6796035167d7533c2bc66818bb6a561d MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic New member. Need advice in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-need-advice/#post-308736 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:46:44 -0500 One book you should have in your library if you own an air-cooled VW engine is How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive Step By Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot by John Muir.

It is out of print, yet there seem to be plenty of used ones on eBay and Amazon or even antique stores in your area.

Even if you don’t do the work yourself, you should g…[Read more]

]]> fbbe06b56501200956a1ab01ba5d15e8 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/british-wheels-on-the-green-2023/#post-308705 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:08:54 -0500 Thank you for the information. That is helpful. I will seriously reconsider.

]]> 784f8db1ce4bd26579db29da239abf28 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/british-wheels-on-the-green-2023/#post-308702 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:12:59 -0400 Yet WHY? A member in my kit car club did it with little problem. What issues did you have?

]]> 407ae1b00bef09f7c5bf634b56a62fa5 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/british-wheels-on-the-green-2023/#post-308697 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:53:08 -0400 We didn’t win a prize this time, yet we had a good time.
I discovered the night before the show, that the rim if my hubcaps is metal, yet the “wire” spikes are a chrome poly.
Apparently the company that made the metal-spike hub caps that rusted, is out of business. Maybe I will start saving up for real wire wheels.

]]> dfcbc768107b360734d8fb47f25c32d8 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electronic-ignition-2/#post-308696 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:44:30 -0400 Ifled is very common – just kidding. Its a bad typo for idle.

]]> 1cfa7cc4f14aead9c261d5585f66b21e MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electronic-ignition-2/#post-308693 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:58:01 -0400 Thanks for the positive information.
Ive only driven the car about 18-20 miles for far. I think the iflecis set too low. The engine stalls when I down shift at stop lights.

]]> a8383dcad6269d1e921ffc8df96cacbd MGLondonRoadste started the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electronic-ignition-2/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:35:19 -0400 The shop that put in my new 1776cc motor wants to put in electronic ignition with a more powerful coil.

Is this an upgrade for the car or an upsell by the mechanic?

]]> 35c49be69f97183e361d74567828902b MGLondonRoadste started the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/british-wheels-on-the-green-2023/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:30:03 -0400 On Sunday October 29, 2023, the plan is to have my London Roader in the car and motorcycle show sponsored by the Arizona MG club, featuring British wheels in Peoria, Arizona at Centennial Plaza in downtown Peoria from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. I talked to them prior to registering and we will be in a “Specialty” class. New 1776cc VW engine, new rear bum…[Read more]

]]> f75fec37318d3e1e799e318572cad3c2 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic TD Replica spotted in Texas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-replica-spotted-in-texas/#post-308547 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:13:52 -0400 Good for her.

]]> 346b1918546a95580dfce2d12836e6a8 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Tops, Windows, Covers for Replicas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tops-windows-covers-for-replicas/#post-308539 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:58:46 -0400 I’ll be getting a new top for my London Roadster hopefully this year. Any convertible top shop or sail maker probably could make one.

]]> 7ba03b1b0ddb354ced9538e118fdfbcb MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Tops, Windows, Covers for Replicas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tops-windows-covers-for-replicas/#post-308538 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:45:55 -0400 I ended up with outdoor cover for a ‘52 MG TD from California Car Cover Co. The London Roadster is a little smaller than a real TD, so the fit is loose. Yet it stays on and keeps weather out. It does not keep the feral cats from sleeping in it.

]]> 376f85afc5794c9e663cc4aa01e7ac82 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rear Bumper London Roadster in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-bumper-london-roadster/#post-308370 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 02:25:20 -0500 That’s good to know. Mine didn’t come with them. I’ll be ordering some very soon.

]]> 87935455d941775134998f838f3c7a22 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rear Bumper London Roadster in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-bumper-london-roadster/#post-308366 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:11:09 -0500 Is the rear bumper supposed to have two guards?

]]> db74fa5af3b11f473dc05b982d6ca04d MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rear Bumper London Roadster in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-bumper-london-roadster/#post-308347 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:05:12 -0500 The London Roadster is a little smaller than my Fiber Fab car.

]]> 00384c6dc7c09e2fc9e9a426c99e5da6 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Rear Bumper London Roadster in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-bumper-london-roadster/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:17:06 -0500 While backing out of its garage, my lady friend thought that she was too close to a parked car. She pulled forward and caught the rear bumper, bending it back. I’m told that it is an MG bumper, not a VW blade. Is Moss Motors the only shop in the USA that sells new replacement parts?

]]> bd290bc24e1e6fa6e06ae2ffde1e1d37 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Fuel filler tube on London Roadster in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-filler-tube-on-london-roadster/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:13:00 -0500 It seems that the fuel filler metal braided hose in my London Roadster with a side inlet is too small. Every time I try to fill the tank either with a pump nozzle at a gas station, or via a portable gas can, fuel flows back and spills on the side of the car, running board and ground. Has anyone else experienced this and have you changed it, and…[Read more]

]]> b99cee63ab3a6eaff9d2fc6da8369020 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Happy New Year in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happy-new-year-8/#post-308334 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 02:16:45 -0500 Happy New Year!

]]> 34e92ace8122504ef0f93295392d40f0 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/#post-308288 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:27:32 -0400 Finally the car was delivered to its garage yesterday. I’m busy at work and haven’t been able to see it. Maybe I can see it this weekend.
The engine builder says it will have 100 to 120 hp, which is more than enough for this car. About 3 weeks ago, we thought it was going to be ready, except that the brakes failed on a test drive. We went wit…[Read more]

]]> 42321653b7c5cdc9cacb9d02bf8dc4c8 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic New engine installed-back on the road! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-engine-installed-back-on-the-road/#post-308270 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:34:25 -0400 Thanks for the great write-up. You put in a lot of work. Congratulations!

]]> e5d9894c7142b506d590eefb11a82ca5 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Emblem in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emblem/#post-308267 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:24:27 -0400 I just need your email.

]]> b7221298b6e8dca3c42d720ac673d229 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Emblem in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emblem/#post-308265 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:21:08 -0400 Do you accept PayPal?

]]> 5b7c0573cace8ce6199fe14d23b8ee5c MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Emblem in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emblem/#post-308260 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:02:57 -0400 I’m interested. What is postage to Phoenix, AZ 85013?

]]> 0283ee9c417cfdcb13be511fcf8ecf0d MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Arizona Members in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/arizona-members/#post-308220 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:50:50 -0400 Thanks Paul. I tried a member search for the other three listed Arizona members and each search said member not found.
How sensitive is the search engine to the exact name?

]]> 70d4b0ee6df6ea002265a0c222d225c1 MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/#post-308217 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:00:49 -0400 It turns out that my fan housing and engine tins were in pretty bad shape. I’m going to replace all of those.

]]> fbeaf5d45a462a6dd5eca1492bb05d6b MGLondonRoadste replied to the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/#post-308212 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:24:19 -0400 I tried to fit those dual Kadrons, yet there wasn’t enough room in my engine bay without cutting into the body. So I went with a Delorto carb. Now that carb sits too high and I cannot fit an air cleaner on top of it to fit with the lid closed. Parts are ordered for a remote air cleaner.

]]> a8c4d55b4ac26d265ef67b9a3bd45344 MGLondonRoadste started the topic Rebuilt Engine installed tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rebuilt-engine-installed-tomorrow/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:57:36 -0400 My London Roadster should soon be back on the road. The engine has been rebuilt and should get installed tomorrow. It’s now a 1776 cc VW engine.

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