MG TD Replica Car Club | thomas swartzwelder | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/tomscs/activity/ Activity feed for thomas swartzwelder. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:58:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 73f067a44845b58557b7e62cacb4180f thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic future owner of my car in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/future-owner-of-my-car/#post-249579 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:04:56 -0500 Grandparent to six- 4girls-2boys. They all discuss (argue) as to who deserves the MG.

]]> 5d1eea37657129f5b636f1274c514570 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic New member in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-13/#post-248730 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:26 -0500 welcome Rod, lots of good information here.

]]> 5cae6d9ed18933bcb715bab719d476b4 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Average Age of a TD Replica Owner in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/average-age-of-a-td-replica-owner/#post-249034 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:39:06 -0500 71.5 but who,s counting

]]> 1e19884d44a1a1ce72f799d7727867d2 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Merry Xmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-xmas/#post-248346 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:54:11 -0500 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

]]> 30fb0dff505716cdb23a8a0e6565924d thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic squirrels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/squirrels/#post-247597 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:01:12 -0500 So far so good-dryer sheets in multiple locations and no evidence of new
squirrel infestation for the last week. I will keep my fingers crossed and my
dryer sheets in place. Thanks again for all the good suggestions.

]]> cb1ff5c12e24bca6bfc038068bf74206 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic squirrels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/squirrels/#post-247589 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:46:13 -0400 Still lots of interesting ideas. I really don’t button it up as I try to drive it a couple of times a week at least. I have put in some dryer sheets and will report back in a week or so.

]]> 9482398dd142863280045d2604def034 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic squirrels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/squirrels/#post-247584 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:40:55 -0400 I live in rural eastern NC and my property is several acres of woodlands. I
fear I may be on wrong end of a catch and release program. I have eaten
squirrel stew but it is not one of my favorites to say the least. The nearest
storage rental units are quite a distance from me but that may be the best
final solution. In the meantime I will try the…[Read more]

]]> 54f848e5f1eaf99f7e8de9a7a69aa5d3 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic squirrels in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/squirrels/#post-247580 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:46:53 -0400 Thanks guys, My bernese mountain dog thinks squirrels are his friends and they have no fear. I wish I had a garage. I will try the dryer sheets and moth balls.  Thanks again for the imput

]]> ec9d632b5716e832aa3cd89447a0598c thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic help in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-2/#post-242281 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:13:50 -0400 A good thump to the carb. and now running well. Thanks
again

]]> e50ffcc43acf9840edad7f966c7c071b thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic help in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-2/#post-242280 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:47:46 -0400 thanks guys, I’ check it out tomorrow ans see what happens

]]> 4bc14451ae8aa29162889fe6f701724f thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic fiberglass restoration in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberglass-restoratin/#post-241559 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:13:35 -0400 Thanks guys, I will wet sand with 2500 grit paper and see how it goes. Always looking for a faster method, but know that nothing replaces good old elbow grease

]]> 16c000a1af4c228f54e3cf7d81372e7f thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic fiberglass restoration in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberglass-restoratin/#post-241556 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:44:31 -0400 Thanks, these products are marketed for restoring fiberglass on boats. The claim is that they may last for up to a year without return of the white oxidation spots. I have used the Mcguiars products but it seems that white spots show up in a matter of weeks.

]]> 379de263888b617e9e6543758b4a601b thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic N C registration in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/n-c-registratin/#post-239620 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:13:52 -0500 Title finally arrived from NC DMV. Title reads 1952 MGTD replica. So now I am fully street legal. On another note, where my gel coat was badly oxidized I sanded it with 2500 grit wet paper and buffed it out with Mcguiars polish. So far white spots have not returned.

]]> 6fe54ac2cad4a05356a24d130ce7288d thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic New guy from NC. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-guy-from-nc/#post-239373 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:09:01 -0400   Welcome to the group. I live in Rocky Mount.

]]> c688f9c3efef39100e7215433d3b454a thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Happly Holidays in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/happly-holidays/#post-237995 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:52:37 -0500 Thank you, and a merry christmas and happy new year to you from my family. Hopefully the weather will allow a spin in the MG.
     tom

]]> 2b13c96b4d4f02eecafc3cc56077c535 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Insignia being created in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/insignia-being-created/#post-237979 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:44:20 -0500 I would be interested in a set of 5

]]> 97e9fcc8a309c7d7146a8162b860ef4f thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Tire Size & Air Pressure for VW Based Kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-size-air-pressure-for-vw-based-kit/#post-237287 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:56:24 -0500 Bailey, I live in Rocky Mount. I have been given guidance on the registration from a gentleman here who restores classic cars. Sorry to hear of your difficulty. I will post my results.

]]> ced13c37c57b0889f781006da45bd5e2 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Tire Size & Air Pressure for VW Based Kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-size-air-pressure-for-vw-based-kit/#post-237284 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:43:56 -0500 thanks again for the valuable information. It gives me a good place to start. Hope to have my TD inspected in the next day or so. The procedure in NC is quite convoluted for a “reconstructed car from out of state” Wish me luck.  Thanks again  tom

]]> b678077c2cf670f48d00de314ea46290 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic Tire Size & Air Pressure for VW Based Kit in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tire-size-air-pressure-for-vw-based-kit/#post-237281 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:11:05 -0500 I have read in several places about the tire pressure differential to improve handling and i assume it is necessary due to the weight difference in the VW powered cars. My question is: Is there a ratio front to rear pressure that occurs frequently? By this I mean that I understand that each car will differ but is there a logical or experiential…[Read more]

]]> 01a802732f091439371c79345536c755 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic another newbie question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-newbie-questin/#post-237612 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:02:54 -0400 Paul, many thanks. Your description of the heater cables matches what I see and there are air ducts under both seats. I have owned a 61 beetle and a 71 minivan but had not seen these levers before.
thanks again, tom

]]> c7bde9f573633d34059d31e110cdfb57 thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic another newbie question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/another-newbie-questin/#post-237610 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:17:41 -0400 Yes my TD still has its heater. There is a knob on the dash which turns on the heater fan. The levers must control the airflow. Thanks, I’m sure I will have many more newbie questions before the car is finished.  Many thanks.

]]> 904d633d0ba8d6b68b71c660f3a01ecb thomas swartzwelder replied to the topic polish or wax? in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/polish-or-wax/#post-237606 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:25:23 -0400  Thank you, it is gel coat and thanks for the link.

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