MG TD Replica Car Club | T. J. Marrone | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/tjmarrone/activity/ Activity feed for T. J. Marrone. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:12:17 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2ff46dfa567004efb744434cae2b80ad T. J. Marrone replied to the topic TDr Website Fee Fundraiser in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdr-website-fee-fundraiser/#post-306059 Wed, 01 May 2019 03:04:18 -0400 Done,

 

Thanks for your effort in keeping this alive.

 

T. J.

]]> 8593ed4281cbf913f72f22bfcd2850ae T. J. Marrone replied to the topic New site, new forums, new... everything? in the forum Site Input and Issues https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-site-new-forums-new-everything/#post-268310 Mon, 30 May 2016 14:31:43 -0400 Thanks to you both, look forward to the changes

]]> bfb3477793d2590e7c46e55e296d660b T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/project-zella/#post-268192 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:44:37 -0400 Great story

]]> a97a1f3d134e702c8ada78a6455d136c T. J. Marrone replied to the topic What's with tire shops and pressure in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/whats-with-tire-shops-and-pressure/#post-267790 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:25:11 -0400 Too many attorneys without a doubt, I am an architectural metal fabricator and I cannot get insurance to work on condominium projects, too many latent defect suits that magically happen three months before the ten year limit.

]]> 7f477d1d618697cd7721ba6d21f3f112 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Worth a Look in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/worth-a-look/#post-267768 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:55:54 -0400 Royal, loved my ’92 mini they are wonderful cars, enjoy.

]]> ad87b272d7a6f6ff406d02e2798756e2 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Worth a Look in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/worth-a-look/#post-267767 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:54:37 -0400 Ain’t  is not in the english dictionary either

]]> d37d9da7b3d5bf41a6f1595459ed49a0 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Worth a Look in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/worth-a-look/#post-267766 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:51:17 -0400 and this matters why?

]]> 18ac1098b9de47129657745dfddd663f T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/page/2/#post-265898 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:33:25 -0400 Thanks,  I’ll give that a shot.

]]> 82a59f4db7839c2b9841713d3a7550e0 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265896 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:50:08 -0400 Looking for some help,

So I have a pinto based kit, but a mustang II donor, right off I noticed the transmission mount cross member is completely different, so I go out and buy a used pinto one.  Along the way I decide to change over to a 5 speed.  Now I have to figure out where the transmission rear mount is supposed to set the rear height of t…

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]]> 1083dadbb5755bbdc5fe5adca8d261cf T. J. Marrone replied to the topic TDKid - Introduction to myself and Heather in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tdkid-introduction-to-myself-and-heather/#post-267694 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 21:41:38 -0400 Welcome, you will get a lot of help here.

]]> 0264c62a6248019414740bf1e03103cc T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265895 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 21:37:59 -0400 Almost done with the front end, just need to make new strut rod brackets, Mustang II strut rods are a little different than pinto ones. Next up, rear end.

]]> 77a6691ba98b1a0c2a855f72a1646592 T. J. Marrone 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-267554 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:35:48 -0400 Sounds like fun, but I will still be assembling my car this summer, maybe next

]]> 7ca2e77b94b3f09cbc89600ece42ada5 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265893 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:16:51 -0500 Just an update, stripped all the old bushings and ball joints out of the front suspension parts and off they went to the powder coater, all new parts are here, bought urethane bushings.  Did buy the rear end from Florida, found a set of good used 4.11 gears and all is apart waiting for cleaning.  After I get the front end back together I will s…[Read more]

]]> db3f32385829151bcad31555436afdf2 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267144 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:32:45 -0500 I gave him120 for it

]]> bbf705776dce992f0d93d4119c2041ee T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267142 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:03:17 -0500 Well I bought the hood, probably be a while before I find out if it will work, will post my findings later.

]]> 393796df996c7dae82c30ffe68509e4c T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267137 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:51:18 -0500 That listing is what started the wheels spinning and I am 1/2 hour from Napa, maybe get them and figure it out as I build the car.

Bill, are you getting torsional flex or rotational?  Should I bethinking of some bracing now while it is a bare frame?  
Thanks for your thoughts.
T. J.
]]> ee7b775c0ae25a3309cc7c72bc6ee8c0 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267127 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:43:42 -0500 Thanks, I will keep that thought with me.

]]> 2758581515264ae3388c1f8dba4bb8e2 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267125 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:13:08 -0500 Should have mentioned it’s a Ford kit

]]> 7b5bdac59b1dec532cae0df99a610880 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Original hood in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/original-hood/#post-267124 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:11:48 -0500 May be more important in the VW based cars, but the fiberfab chassis I am working with is grossly over built, I have even considered chopping it up and lightening many of the tubes.  Don’t think it is an issue.

Thanks,  T. J.
]]> 50592625d0c97ae51834736ae40a2dd4 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca/#post-265612 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:23:39 -0500 Completely forgot about the original center strut.  Did the bracket work on the larger 8″ rear or did you weld brackets onto the housing?

Thanks, T. J.
]]> 81f8b7dca4da14f3b2bbd69338714030 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca/#post-265610 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:06:37 -0500 So I go this route if I can’t find an ’84 – ’86 SVO T5 and bell housing that already has the cable based clutch?  Sounds a lot easier to find, thanks.

One more question, why the three link instead of 4 link parallel arms?  I am building a lotus 7 with my son and that is the route we went, along with most everyone else.  I have read it is easier to…

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]]> db2ac824caa1dd9fb41d0098241fd074 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Fiberfab ID Numbers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfab-id-numbers/#post-266654 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:43:48 -0500 Maybe the type of kit would be useful information, mine is a ford kit with frame.

]]> ba614dce51b3b5eb747a85a745267bdf T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Fiberfab ID Numbers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfab-id-numbers/#post-266653 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:35:31 -0500 Sorry, upside down, Number FM2452, no model #

]]> e5fff53044a22de8a4017931a8b8ab68 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Fiberfab ID Numbers in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfab-id-numbers/#post-266652 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:34:06 -0500 This is the tag that came with my recently acquired unused kit, as well as original receipt from 1986

]]> e527d8fc4abd3f4faf31dd322f7133e7 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Member Photo Galleries https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/newbie-4/#post-266632 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:32:25 -0500 Also new here, recently acquired a ford based fiber fab kit that has never been assembled, making a few changes based on recommendations here and finding parts.  Back in the day when these kits were built Pinto’s were plentiful, now they are a cult collector car and parts are hard to come by and getting expensive.  Doing my best to piece things t…[Read more]

]]> 63f58a2ec610fad931cf7907a4ff3359 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wheels-3/#post-266181 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:48:47 -0500 What do you all think of the mustang II “phone dial” 10 hole alloy wheels?  They must be lighter than the steel wheels.

]]> d7c5bc729872adbeb880f4f892f46014 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic wheels in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wheels-3/#post-266178 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:01:44 -0500 Bill,Any thoughts on where to find police wheels?

BTW  I meant negative offset, clumsy fingers.
]]> 466ec46ff07980d2d3c2219b368861de T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265891 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:04:43 -0500 OK one more try on the ride height.  Can anyone tell me the distance from the ground to the bottom of the chassis on a stock ford base kit when completed?  This would really be helpful to me.

Thanks,  T. J.
]]> a29dcbadbabe601aacb12a2320911b20 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic Bad Day at the Races in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/bad-day-at-the-races/#post-266075 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:54:09 -0500 Bill,

Sorry for your misfortune, hope you get things straightened out.
T. J.
]]> 52e02526f561a532e4df5a81b4aa134f T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265889 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:02:05 -0400 Can anyone tell me what the design chassis height is, like from the ground to the bottom of the chassis?  That way I can build the rear suspension for the 8″ rear end and get the right length of coil overs.

Thanks,  T. J.
]]> f0c8be976b3906dee53ed2e029caeb55 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265887 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:28:44 -0400 Bill,

More than I thought and balanced closer than I imagined, reason for my guesses.  

Got a line on a rear end, by the time I get it to me from Florida will be close to $500 and then I will need to change the gears, it is a posi though.
If I were to set up fake coil overs to establish ride height would I use the stock shock mounts, and at what…

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]]> 83a2cf0e6029fe899f8c6e66c8772ecf T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265885 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:17:11 -0400 Bill,

I notice you have 2″ drop spindles, is that to get the right ride height while maintaining the stock suspension geometry?  Makes more sense than a cut coil to me.  Have you tried lighter springs in the rear, 500 sounds pretty stiff to me, but I am guessing at the weight, have you put your car on scales?
]]> 88d8867f1c43106cabee8428f98dc7d2 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265883 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:14:51 -0400 http://s989.photobucket.com/user/tjmarrone/library/TD%20kit

PICs of the pile of parts

PMOSSBERG2015-10-22 12:40:36

]]> 8a5096c125e2c9e1486106e489fbe518 T. J. Marrone replied to the topic new member northern CA in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-northern-ca-2/#post-265880 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:23:38 -0400 Thanks all, already have 4 lug fronts and wheels, will keep looking for the illusive rear end from the mustang II

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