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Toller replied to the topic BRAKES LOCK UP in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 5 months ago
Scott
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Toller started the topic Fibrefab MIGI seat supports in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 6 months ago
Has anyone used an alternative seat support on their FF MIGI, I have the original fibreglass tub style of seat supports that I have had to cut down so my head was not looking over the windscreen. Problem now is that with the lower profile of the tub can’t get my hand under the seat to tighten the bolts to the pan. Was considering making some…[Read more]
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Toller replied to the topic Going to the dark side in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago
Dark side???? Not in my opinion, after seeing the replica Speedsters at Carlisle last year I have been looking/lusting for an early 70s IRS VW chassis and a kit body I could afford. I look forward to your build blog as I found your MG documentation remarkable. Between the library of books I have accumulated and the pics and write up you provided I…[Read more]
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Toller replied to the topic Starter Button Wiring in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago
I used a marine grade, normally open, push button switch wired in series with the keyed ignition switch. The marine switch has 15 amp rated contacts so heat and high amperage switching is not an issue. Reason for wiring push button in series with ignition switch is so I can turn the engine off. Wiring diagrams in tech section will show schematics
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Toller replied to the topic what's up guys in the forum Membership 7 years, 6 months ago
Welcome O’Brien, you have just joined an outstanding group of car owners who vary from grease under fingernails and scraped knuckles from doing everything to those that can provide recommendations for knowledgeable mechanics that can get a 40 year old car running down the road without incident. You will also notice, different from other car forums…[Read more]
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Toller replied to the topic Classic Roadsters Duchess Wind Wings in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago
Dave
Can see that you are starting from the aluminum channel on left and then fabbed the half of the hinge in second image. The ears of the fabbed piece appear to be of a higher profile than what you started with. Die you weld the aluminum ears or is it just optics? Assume the third image was the template of what you gabbing, correct. In fourth…[Read more] -
Toller replied to the topic Engine Cover Fitment Problem in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 7 months ago
Allen
Do you have any pics showing why the cover is hanging up. I have a FF with the same kind of cover design that you have described but have not encountered the problem you have described. Problem I have is that weight of tire on cover exceeds lifting capability of the gas struts I have installed. Have to do some fibreglass reinforcement when…[Read more] -
Toller replied to the topic I HAVE MY NEW 1952 MGTD REPLICA ON VW CHASSIS AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO DECODE VIN. in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago
Danny
If you are looking at the VIN on the ownership documents it may have been assigned by the DoT for the state/province where it was first registered. If there is a VW chassis then you find the original VIN on the tunnel between the seats in front of the inspection plate. See this link for decoding the…[Read more] -
Toller replied to the topic brake light sockets are shot, replacement? in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 7 months ago
What I did was buy some generic 1157 and 1156 sockets from Carquest/NAPA and some boots from MG Magic. Used the 1157 for brakes and driving lights and the 1156 for signal light circuit. Alternatively you could buy VW rear light fixtures but I could not find after market fixtures so would have been faced with searching wreckers yards or swap meets.…[Read more]
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Toller replied to the topic Nice looking TDR on craigslist in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago
1937 MG?
I do like the idea of the coffee cup holder between the seats but it would not work in my TDR. Gluteus Maximus hangs over the seat so I would have to exit the vehicle to get a drink albeit it would never fall over -
Toller replied to the topic Residual Pressure Valves in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 7 months ago
Most of the major VW retailers carry the values in question. CIP carries four different models
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Toller replied to the topic Timing Issue in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 7 months ago
Allen
You have to upload the pic to your media file I order for the rest of us to see what you are talking about. Think Paul or Ed posted instructions in the How to section of the site -
Toller replied to the topic VW crankcase pulley in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago
Greg
This link will enable you to confirm the vintage of your engine
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
You can purchase one of the new indexed crank pulleys from most VW retailers or if you want to keep engine stock you will have to search forums like Samba or go to swap meets to purchase a used pulley. If you opt for…[Read more] -
Toller replied to the topic All Reds in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago
It is all for show nowadays so I suspect Ed could fab up some fibreglass six pack abs and biceps. That should intimidate the “real” MG crowd. In my case I will need some expansion seams so it will fit in the winter
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Toller started the topic Exhaust/Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 8 months ago
Looking to replace exhaust headers and muffler as rust is so bad can no longer weld holes. I currently have this system
https://www.appletreeauto.com/ECONOMY-EXTRACTOR-SYSTEM/
But would be interested in getting some input on what others are using or systems to avoid. Want to avoid ordering a system online and the finding that configuration of…[Read more] -
Toller replied to the topic Taillight Wire Routing in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 8 months ago
I would not recommend glassing in wires because some guy named Murphy will come for a visit and you have some reason to replace or adding another wire to the bundle
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Toller replied to the topic Taillight Wire Routing in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 8 months ago
Original routing of wiring on my FF was electrical tape about every 6″ and then routing the bundle of wires through “c” clamps wherever a bolt held body panels to the chassis. I got rid of tape and put the wires is corrugated split wire loom and then used tywraps to secure the loom to the chassis/body.
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Toller replied to the topic The MG Magic Tonneau Cover – Fitted in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 8 months ago
Did all of the snaps match up or did you have to relocate/add some snaps on the body? Will you be abandoning the top for the tonneau cover or modify the tonneau to fit around the top pivot bracket?
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Toller replied to the topic Quick Tail Light Electrical Question in the forum VW Based Kits 7 years, 9 months ago
Absolutely, there are two filaments in an incandescent bulb. The thick one is for brakes and the thinner one for tail lights. If you have changed the bulb holder to a SAE 1157 style you will likely have to test which wire is energized when the head lights are turned on and then test to see which element is connected to which wire on the socket.…[Read more]
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Toller replied to the topic Specialty Bolt/Screw Question in the forum General Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
What you are describing is known as a hanger bolt. Check local hardware stores. I found one on Home Depot with 8/32 machine threads and #8 course threads on the other end
Another option would be to just drill and tap hole where you want. Then screw in a bolt with nut threaded on, tighten the nut then weld bolt and nut. Cut off head of bolt, clean…[Read more] - Load More