MG TD Replica Car Club | Tom Bartlett | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/tom-bartlett/activity/ Activity feed for Tom Bartlett. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:16:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c9e6130f88eedc9f9717da0047ddd5c8 Tom Bartlett started the topic Converting a VW based replica to front engine in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/converting-a-vw-based-replica-to-front-engine/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:59:24 -0500 I have found this forum to be invaluable in my newest project.  Although I had a VW-based Migi some 25 years ago, I sold it and started building Lotus 7 replicas.  When I had the chance to pick up another unbuilt TD replica kit, I jumped at the chance to try again, but this time I wanted to convert it to the front-engine format.  I had always ad…[Read more]

]]> 4a26f2f5bb3c18aba532e54833021261 Tom Bartlett posted an update https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34249/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:23:53 -0500
I pushed the body/frame outside. This is before I start the process of adding 11″ to the frame.
]]> 0 8e07e2c4242206572380981fc59612c6 Tom Bartlett posted an update https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34208/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:16:13 -0500
Before I stretched the Spitfire frame, I placed the TD replica body on top to see where the problems were. Very instructive.
]]> 0 6a87f456892b615de305d8bb470f205c Tom Bartlett posted an update https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34188/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 02:28:42 -0500
Continuing the process of stripping the body from the frame.
]]> 1 aa19594452b7fddf5906e7563d4fb380 Tom Bartlett posted an update https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34175/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 04:42:05 -0500
Now for the beginning of the process to strip the Spitfire body from the frame.
]]> 0 b364af4a2ae4a1157f85bf61f69f8062 Tom Bartlett posted an update https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/34174/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 04:39:33 -0500
So, after pondering the different ways to convert my VW-based TD replica to a front-engined layout, I purchased the remains of a rusty Triumph Spitfire and had it delivered to…

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]]> 0 bec947ba845a613d10c5459b73398cdb Tom Bartlett replied to the topic Something for the FiberFab Folks in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/something-for-the-fiberfab-folks/#post-268358 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:14:44 -0400 Yes!…I tried the same method and it worked for me.

]]> 79c2bfcff86a764b86aa3ea10c695ee3 Tom Bartlett replied to the topic Another new member from North Alabama in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-new-member-from-north-alabama/page/2/#post-268269 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:49:06 -0400 ricrx7 – I agree.  I plan a use a more modern engine..I also like the idea of a Volvo engine. I owned several back in the 70s and 80s and I found them to be very reliable. I have located a 1985 low-milage one (for a Volvo) 4-speed with overdrive, but I am a little apprehensive about tackling the older fuel injection.  I just might try backdating t…[Read more]

]]> 39b2d815c4ca948cd7005791d238a6e2 Tom Bartlett replied to the topic Datona MiGi have some questions in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/datona-migi-have-some-questions/page/2/#post-267550 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:39:23 -0400

O.K I may have this uploading process figured out.  Tom Bartlett
]]> 5cd4239fff77312a943dd931b30f7e82 Tom Bartlett replied to the topic Datona MiGi have some questions in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/datona-migi-have-some-questions/page/2/#post-267549 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:36:13 -0400 Taildragger,

About 20 years ago I rebuild a Daytona Migi that sounds similar to the one you found.  Mine had the rear fenders molded into the body tub and the fiberglass grill.  I changed to MGB seats, installed a wooden dash, and created a slight “crown” in the windshield glass just like the original.  I will try to attach pictures of my Mi…

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]]> ed3a6a9b7cd6e15829ab93eee41657b3 Tom Bartlett replied to the topic Another new member from North Alabama in the forum Membership https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-new-member-from-north-alabama/#post-268266 Sat, 28 May 2016 21:01:46 -0400 Many thanks for the warm welcome.  I can see this forum is a great place to discuss ideas.  After getting the kit home and spending the day just inspecting the firewall, bottom moldings, and taking some measurements, I can see the problems of converting it to a front engined setup.  It really is set up for installing on a VW pan.  

That said, per…

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