MG TD Replica Car Club | Douglas Willis | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/stg-inc/activity/ Activity feed for Douglas Willis. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:32:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 898999be1c34f7a644652f3258fa6e6e Douglas Willis replied to the topic Need to sell a stalled MGTD VW project in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-to-sell-a-stalled-mgtd-vw-project/#post-308213 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:30:14 -0400 I have literally given up on trying to post any pictures!  lol

HOWEVER, if you go back and look at my post history, you will see a series of pictures I posted 7 years ago.  Literally, I put the wheels back on after these pictures were posted, pushed it back to the back of the garage then went in for knee replacements.  It has not moved at all si…[Read more]

]]> 59b52b7db7bb4a4256893bf3447d4b3a Douglas Willis replied to the topic Need to sell a stalled MGTD VW project in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-to-sell-a-stalled-mgtd-vw-project/#post-308203 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:02:32 -0400 Facebook profile name:  DOUGLAS WILLIS

Profile picture: Picture of me and my wife having a drink.  🙂

]]> 03d943ec312359b21b2693651b169e8c Douglas Willis started the topic Need to sell a stalled MGTD VW project in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/need-to-sell-a-stalled-mgtd-vw-project/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:00:34 -0400 Hi Everybody!

Doug Willis here, been many years since I have been active here, I go by STG-inc. here in the forums.

I have a project (MGTD) on a VW chassis that has stalled for several years.  I have had both knees replaced during my absence here and there is no way that I’ll ever be able to physically get into this car again.  That’s why the p…[Read more]

]]> a8f293a943c71384eef665b7d8d6a43e Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-back-on-line/#post-261323 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:24:48 -0400

]]> 7ffada11e53c52f3790a8651c697b0ec Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-back-on-line/#post-261322 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:55:11 -0400 Hi Everyone!

No, I did not fall off the face of the earth…  I did, however, take a new position with my company that requires WAY more of my time than I ever expected!  (though I do make more than I should)  😉
I have been working on my project (hit and miss) but the wiring is almost complete and today I got my gas tank welding completed!
As so…

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]]> 5b11969b4e1ef2e5cf5f8822edae33d5 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-back-on-line/#post-261321 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:06:31 -0400 Well… since the jellcoat on the car is perfect, I didn’t want to try to add an inch to both side panels then try to match the jellcoat and have something that did not look good.  So, I tried as best I could to split the distance in multiple ways throughout the entire body.

I was able to gain almost 3/8 of an inch literately by pushing everything…

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]]> daa60c36b75fb0487ec7b8a3db683c0c Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. back on line in the forum Rules and Etiquette https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-back-on-line/#post-261315 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:16:56 -0400 Thanks Allen!  I have been @ a stand still since I got to the wiring.  The harness I have did not match either diagram I have in my build manual (not even frigg’n close!)  I bought a “Easy Wire” harness @ a friends suggestion, and I am trying to work my way through making it suitable for a rear engine application.

I still want to drop the rear su…

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]]> f62de4b261ffabe3ad2a831d1307edac Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/4/#post-253408 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:44:16 -0500 I guess since this is my thread, I can step up on my soap box here and address a few things.  Please do not take this the wrong way…

 
I try to never reverse engineer something that someone WAY smarter than me spent many months or years researching, testing, revising and implementing.  If it works… leave it alone.
 
Below are a few photos of…

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]]> 2c288fcb558a45908e1aabda084b46b1 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/4/#post-253400 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:07:18 -0500 The upper torsion was cut and relieved about 17 degrees.  Did’nt want to remove any of the torsion plates.  I would have done the more modern adjustable front end if is had not already been done.

]]> eeb0347a34792be5b6cc6902a26a8a0a Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/4/#post-253397 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:37:54 -0500 Heat in the barn is fantastic…  But com’on spring!!!

 
Front suspension complete!  Have youever spent 3 hours replaceing the front torsion springs???  I did!  New seals, ball joints, camber bolts…..  Everything is quite dusty from the power “wire brushing”… But when it is warmer (outside) a fresh coat of paint is in order…

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]]> ad595e0a8ca060e7e2a2e6b4640136e0 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253395 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:50:46 -0500 Got the access holes welded closed yesterday.

 
 
 
 
 
]]> a9ea402912ee3f1587bb9ca4619a212f Douglas Willis replied to the topic Poor Body Fit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/poor-body-fit/#post-254687 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:24:07 -0500 Pictures please… Wink

]]> f23ff79f25b16e0e31c850a4b17e410a Douglas Willis replied to the topic Poor Body Fit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/poor-body-fit/#post-254685 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:49:27 -0500 I was thinking exactly the same thing when looking @ your picture yesterday. 

 
It looks from the plans that most of the support of the bumper mounting barcket iron comes from the vertical support clamped from beneith the transmission…  I don’t think that the cross member would do much more than provide some additional lateral stability.  If th…

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]]> fef3bb7acf56f36ce5428631c4f9411e Douglas Willis replied to the topic Poor Body Fit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/poor-body-fit/#post-254683 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:10:39 -0500 Thanks for the info.  I’m quite a ways away from these steps.  Tons more chassis work than I had anticipated.

 
If you have extra body pan gasket, that might be worth a try with the floor gap…
]]> 1df4546060cc75c17fd3f31b86e3794c Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253393 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:36:17 -0500 I was just calling it a cowl strip because that is how it is refered to in all the manuals I have.  There is also a picture in the Downloadable MiGi II manual.

 
Sorry for the confusion..  😉
]]> 9c5c0ce0dd20ae9ff4a165502bca0396 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Poor Body Fit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/poor-body-fit/#post-254681 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:31:10 -0500 Allen,

 
I have yet to weld up the rear bumper support bracket (if that is what you are showing in the picture…)
 
I should think that the body might have enough flex in it to make up a 1/2 in shortfall (if the front mounts properly, try to push the back into place… (just thinking “out loud” here)  Never hurts to try.
 
I have that same gap…

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]]> 1226b29b1818b7b358892d91321f5c5e Douglas Willis replied to the topic Poor Body Fit in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/poor-body-fit/#post-254677 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:04:56 -0500 My firewall is the same way @ the pan.  I’m going to use a thin gauge square stock to prevent a wood pc from holding water.

]]> 6dfd922a4cd773d364ea17ad06e0423e Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254606 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:31:22 -0500 You can easily get any part you need!

http://mgmagic.intuitwebsites.com/  Has any part you could ever need for these kits.  Might be a bit pricey, but if you cannot find it anywhere else… it is worth it!
 
]]> 04dcaf052fe46b8b33e68a4612f4aede Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254605 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:26:12 -0500 Exactly Allen.

That’s why I showed the pictures of the two tone cars. It shows the color of the fenders and the color of the front cowling.  On the later versions (80’s) the fenders met in the front of the grill. thus being the same color.

 
I remember a few of the cars I built having the exposed steering column… Quite unsightly…
 
]]> 41be57632cbc4100a72e7f173fe566f7 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254602 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:54:32 -0500 Definitely a F/F MIGI!  The grill badge tells that.  I’m guessing, very early 80’s by the lower piece around the radiator in front.  Earlier ones (late 70’s) exposed the steering column, later ones did not have a separate pc in the front and were just the fenders meeting in the front of the radiator.

 
Definitely a F/F kit though.  But may have…

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]]> 6c15abd117202e85471b537a42cf5701 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253390 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:51:48 -0500 OK… So I thought I was going bonkers about the cowling strip… I remember vividly putting these in place back in the 80’s…

newkitman posted a link in an unrelated post…
 
 
Several of the pictures s…

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]]> b0752d1860c41a430545f0b1a1843d50 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Old Gas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/old-gas/#post-254664 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:11:08 -0500
mustang_evets wrote:
How did they get the the cars into the spots in the picture with the vertical parking?
 
I’ve seen those before.  An open elevator was used.  That would NEVER pass safety standards today!  lol
 
Boy… I wish I could spend .25 for a gallon for petrol these days!  😉
]]> 12b29f4253445b706c648c94d3f08586 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254597 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:53:04 -0500 Exciting times!  Keep us tuned in!
STG-inc.2013-02-22 11:11:35

]]> c21443455bb03904d0a46eab8d53cd1f Douglas Willis replied to the topic 1949 Mercury Dwarf Car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/1949-mercury-dwarf-car/#post-254666 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:32:12 -0500 WOW!!!

 
What can you say… but WOW!!!
]]> 37266814cf1f560a034bf7fa7967f10e Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254595 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:28:10 -0500 I have a photo of the conversion kit somewhere in my files… I will look for it…

]]> 7236b325b929f8927b6684a70f466290 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254594 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:27:05 -0500 Hi Kent.

 
The owner of the car in Indy might be referring to the build year, or the year the car was originally titled as a kit car.  Indiana is very screwy when it comes to titles.  examine it (the title) very carefully.  It may still be titled as a VW, or a built car, or a replica.  in any case… ensure the VIN (on the chassis) matches the…

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]]> d79e2b74064a3e1289cd6b70239453a7 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Newbie to the site... in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-the-site/#post-254590 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:57:32 -0500 Just 6 short hours from you in Indiana!

 
 
Welcome aboard!  Looks like the search is on!!!  lol
]]> 6cc7bd1bf9269c433e669f1d9276a04d Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253493 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:24:47 -0500 Sure Rob,

 
The fellas name is Dan Richer.  He is the president of the current entity of Fiberfab US.  Below is the contact info I have for him.  Be advised… He does take his time, I first contacted him prior to Christmas.
 
Daniel Lee
Richer
President
/CEO
Fiberfab
US
52745 Drafter
Rd.
LaPine, OR.…

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]]> dc0e270d6025f1d7e755aa50cf67fb4f Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253491 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:20:04 -0500 😆

]]> 6ddeb00b8c75ce688fed6dd3e7322101 Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253490 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:19:00 -0500
Royal wrote:
Doug, What I mean t was:  It would be nice if you could take a “mighty good photo of the document. You (should) have a great camera.”
 
So…

 
Here is what I’m getting from this…
 
“She has freckles on her, but she’s pretty”  or “She has freckles on her butt, she’s pretty”
]]> 97b83022f7f5dc1e391b20ec5188bdd8 Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253488 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:13:44 -0500
Royal wrote:
Doug.  Mighty good photo of the document.  You must have a great camera.
 
LOL!  My camera is a 6 mp Sony about 6 years old!  Don’t let my wife see this, or I’ll never get a new camera…  Although…anything better…I’d loose it!  😉
 
 
]]> d60428c83af0f293d8d5e7ff5fc197a9 Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253486 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:03:13 -0500 Thanks Allen for the info!

 
The plates were kinda pricey… But the circumstances here in Indiana warranted a little extra effort and $$ on my part to make this project legal…
 
Doug.
]]> 1844f9ab22322bca10c8bb50e65fa8e1 Douglas Willis replied to the topic MSO Certificate in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mso-certificate/#post-253484 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:57:22 -0500 Just got MY MSO certificate letter from Fiberfab!  I also got a set of Ser# plates as well!  Here is a picture!  I’m quite excited!!!

 
 
]]> 0ccd6b25f88b017eeac904a2a7bff884 Douglas Willis replied to the topic Anti Theft in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/anti-theft/#post-254480 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:20:38 -0500 My .02

 
I have always been a believer that if someone wants what you have they will find some way of taking it…  All you can do is apply some method to make that “want” less desirable, or to slow down the process.  Most that would steal a car, would have already thought thru any deterrent you could EVER think about… 
 
I have thought abou…

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]]> 7ab02930f0addc1be1028f5f591ebdbf Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253386 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:52:20 -0500 I’ll check my book…. I’m sure that any place fiberglass is touching, You’d want something there to keep the noise down.

 
My parts photo show a pretty large roll of rubber strip listed as “cowl strip”.  Much different than the 25 foot roll of vynal welting.
 
Stay tuned…
]]> 93bc1e6a4354dff9b76d7c1acd9fcf58 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253383 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:28:19 -0500 Hi Allen,

 
The rubber strip that runs from fender to fender across the hood (in front of the wind screen)
 
Thanks!
 
]]> 10ba1c99c15bc6aa5659cfd296a461df Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253381 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:04:27 -0500 I’m making a small order list of items I will be needing when I start putting this baby together…

 
Does anyone have… or could anyone take a picture of what the cowl strip looks like?  (the rubber strip that goes along the cowl from front fender over the hood and across to the other fender)…
 
I know I can get one from MG Magic, but I di…

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]]> 18bcd014bb04b837982120e468bb16ff Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253380 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:43:59 -0500 Tore down the brake system last night.  I figured since I’m in there, might as well do the “full monty”!

 
New master cylinder, lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, turn the drums, etc.
 
Also thought I’d do a suspension make-over as long as I’m so close to the ground anyways…  New seals,roller bearings, shocks, torsion bar, ends, etc.
 
This just…

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]]> c24240a13b42179938f456dc00879450 Douglas Willis replied to the topic 2013 Mid Ameria Motorworks Air Cooled VW Show in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/2013-mid-ameria-motorworks-air-cooled-vw-show/#post-254351 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:23:08 -0500 The two clubs shown in the closest section are Harsh Winters VW (Joliet) and City of Firsts VW (Kokomo, IN).  I belong to both of those clubs!  Great group of folks and all the clubs enjoy hanging out  together, and the clubs usually cook their oun food (YUMMY!!!)

 
The real parties happen after the show back at the hotels!!!
 
It really is a fun…

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]]> b7d842ce6769ca6b2aa5f4278f5cd15f Douglas Willis replied to the topic Lotus F1 - Nothing to do with MGs in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/lotus-f1-nothing-to-do-with-mgs/#post-254302 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:38:15 -0500 tweet, like, banana, jump, ice-cream…?!?

 
My wife and kids need this for their car!!!
]]> 386deb45c1fd2eedbe0a78369bf2e541 Douglas Willis replied to the topic VW throttle question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-throttle-question/#post-254254 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:06:02 -0500 Everyone knows to stay away from the barn when I’m trying to put something together.  lol

 
My wife says I sound like the dad from Christmas Story!
]]> c71bd6ddf6937f924ef49bd853d274f0 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253378 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:29:41 -0500 If I had brought her home on an open trailer… the body would have fallen off with the first 50 miles!!!

 
no bolts, glue, caulk, gaskets… anything.  lol
]]> 1ae59b8bab2f6b0cf0a0e9a273210bc7 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253376 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:47:13 -0500 Body removed!

 
 
]]> 12d64206568db781e95c3a5380abb519 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/3/#post-253373 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:14:26 -0500 Ah… Schucks… This ain’t my 1st rodeo fellas.  😉

 
When I get in over my head I just holler for the wife…  Always a good idea whenever I want to be called an idiot!  lol
]]> 13a5057ad1dd167db642c88006f1c8ce Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/2/#post-253370 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:31:03 -0500 The body is ready to come off!!!

 
 
 
 
]]> 5524ab9397e4f0f87957171feebe0195 Douglas Willis replied to the topic VW throttle question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-throttle-question/#post-254248 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:02:46 -0500 Whatever name you give it… (I call it a Bowden Tube)  These are a few pictures of “it” in its proper location.

 
 
 
 
😉
]]> e3df0bf50c793ab10f3bfc5067075344 Douglas Willis replied to the topic STG-inc. has a new project in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/stg-inc-has-a-new-project/page/2/#post-253369 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:58:59 -0500 I swear this damn thing must have been used in the shoot out with Bonnie and Clide!!!  How many times do you think the P.O. tried to hang these fenders???

 
 
 
This is going to be fun……
]]> 21bca264e672ffc5a22fc44e83740650 Douglas Willis replied to the topic VW throttle question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-throttle-question/#post-254244 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:45:48 -0500 If memory serves me (and it usually does NOT) lol… the Bowden tube should be somewhat of a snug (tension) fit between the chassis and the tube that fits thru the fan shroud.  The Bowden tube should push onto the rigid tube and be a snug fit as well. The acc. cable will keep it from separating.  I always use a small hose clamp to prevent the r…[Read more]

]]> f9e7da33822b3e11d2d575a6117dc0ed Douglas Willis replied to the topic VW throttle question in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vw-throttle-question/#post-254242 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:41:51 -0500 The part Allen is speaking of is called a Bowden tube.  It is flexible and bridges the gap between the chassis and where the rigid tube exits the fan shroud.  Here is an example.

 
 
Regards, Doug
]]> c4b82a8a52b9047ec3e41e769c417558 Douglas Willis replied to the topic how cold is it in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/how-cold-is-it/#post-254188 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:40:45 -0500 -1 with a wind chill of -12 yesterday morning here in Central Indiana…  Brrrrrrr

 
 
 
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