MG TD Replica Car Club | Michael Ketcham | Friends Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/touche/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Michael Ketcham's friends. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:36:59 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 817745fb4e392134099dd66d95121167 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2023 in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2023/#post-308452 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:44:15 -0400 Just signed up & got hotel res. Audrey & I will be up on Sat. morning

]]> 0b4513f1f57f68fe5a9108af8618f02d crash55 replied to the topic speedometer cable in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/speedometer-cable-4/#post-308291 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:17:42 -0500 use the bus cable. the beetle cable is too long

]]> 8bdcfb1ecf4f9c2b9867ec2b1ef28e6c crash55 replied to the topic Radiator Cap with Moto Meter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/radiator-cap-with-moto-meter/#post-308222 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:26:15 -0400 try the roadster factory in Armagh , Pa. ph# 814-446-4444 if they do not have they probably know who does

]]> 603efc16eb19154625fbe14f9b61cfe6 crash55 changed their profile picture https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41273/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:08:45 -0400 0 99b622d1f53e79e07f6cdc13c40fc9cf crash55 started the topic new pictures in the forum Site https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-pictures/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:20:37 -0400 I am still trying to figure out how to post pics. will look up later. I put a few pics on my media page. should have this figured out after the vintage gran prix. been helping stew peters out getting his MIGI running right take care all

]]> 2bd8a0de54a72a8a82d4bb53a32cf261 crash55 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41268/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:14:20 -0400 ]]> 0 97285b9cb7d1681604ef5872ff7598e2 crash55 added a Photo https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41267/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:14:04 -0400 ]]> 0 ddd8cf2ab12384f6c8199c9f4a7057e0 crash55 added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41266/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:13:39 -0400 ]]> 0 0a2e8c9085be03a1774a2c6b7308ed73 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2022/#post-308011 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:16:49 -0500 too much on my plate I’ll have to cancel will be at the vintage gran prix I have too many projects to get done

]]> 54524dac835376ce41719abeeb370439 crash55 posted an update: too much on my plate will have to cancel my trip to Carlisle […] https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/41084/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:14:07 -0500 too much on my plate will have to cancel my trip to Carlisle this year w I will be at the vintage gran prix will give more details later

]]> 0 ab6deef434361e759765c2f9c7179933 crash55 replied to the topic Clutch cable replacement in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/clutch-cable-replacement-2/#post-307920 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:02:16 -0500 its not that hard to do yourself the samba.com or youtube can show you how .  Any shop that does vintage VW cars can do it. keep us informed on how it goes

]]> c40fac934af0b1c0f58ddbe7171dd0b5 crash55 replied to the topic Replacing the BackUp Sensor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacing-the-backup-sensor/#post-307902 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:40:34 -0500 15 dollars at CIP1.com for the switch . also check thesamba.com for tips on how to do it

]]> 6813be293d8423ec1c975efada9ef666 crash55 replied to the topic Replacing the BackUp Sensor in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/replacing-the-backup-sensor/#post-307895 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:27:18 -0500 ramps would work .  jack stands on the tubes where the torsion bars are . make sure your wires & connections are good 1st to be sure it is the switch

]]> e36628b7c3b1522572cc9f94ecb26954 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2022 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2022/#post-307889 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:09:36 -0500 I’m signed up see you there

]]> 025b3471279150baf50b6ea7adfbb13f crash55 replied to the topic I need a vdo speedometer. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-a-vdo-speedometer/#post-307886 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:50:02 -0500 look on http://www.thesamba.com in the classifieds under general parts click in search vdo gauges there is a guy that has what you are looking for

]]> 38163d78607398e40ca875a5dd05b30f crash55 replied to the topic TPC MOTOR COMPANY - MG TD REPLICA in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tpc-motor-company-mg-td-replica/#post-307885 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:35:53 -0500 you can find it at MG TD Replica/Kit Car Owners Club that is the right address

]]> ae15b228e7e33219cf782927d06baa7c crash55 replied to the topic I need a vdo speedometer. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/i-need-a-vdo-speedometer/#post-307884 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:09:31 -0500 I have 1  I will  PM you my ph#

]]> 21604013634284cac6a7d89eeefb67e5 crash55 replied to the topic MGTD MiGi Daytona Doors in the forum Classifieds https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mgtd-migi-daytona-doors/#post-307750 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:15:05 -0400 I sent you a message call me

]]> cc11e374b99b03c7a149d3e6ec7b5f66 crash55 replied to the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-sway-bar/#post-307679 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:51:20 -0400 looks like I will leave well enough alone , thanks guys Bill

]]> 5ead1ea247a2da9ff4ecbf77111fb1a1 crash55 replied to the topic Wiring in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wiring-6/#post-307677 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:49:04 -0400 with key off take test light & check . that will tell you which circuit is hot all the time .  then take the fuses out turn key on check each end of where the fuse connects that will tell you which is supply to the circuit . also pull the supply (hot wire ) to the coil so you do not burn the points out . I would not trust wire color unless you…[Read more]

]]> 816c5a3ab051f616ab71694c712ee4b5 crash55 replied to the topic Tachometer connection in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/tachometer-connection/#post-307667 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:03:12 -0400 there are only 4 connections usually negative (ground) positive (power)  signal (comes from ignition coil where the dist . wire connects ) & power for light you can probably look up the info from the tach . brand’s website keep us informed on your progress

]]> 1ef947dddf93acc1c73a39fc58788960 crash55 started the topic front sway bar in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/front-sway-bar/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:57:55 -0400 Last Friday I removed my sway bar . it was banging against the front bumper mount box & made noise on most bumps in the road . Sat . I went for short ride & I could not notice anything different in the handling . Sun . I  went about 100 miles out in the country a little aggressive in a few turns . Still not bad . I’m thinking of leaving it off .…[Read more]

]]> a57505ae4b2fc404e8749ace1fe4c862 crash55 replied to the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/#post-307645 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:14:23 -0400 they are in my media gallery I’ll try to figure how to move them

]]> 194a2314b4ab85eb917d93f7b753ccb3 crash55 replied to the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/#post-307641 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:35:39 -0400 shifter here is a pic

]]> aa9aadd2c8d05057e1ff6e74b9cba707 crash55 replied to the topic Rear cover in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/rear-cover/#post-307639 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:31:07 -0400 Glad to be of service . I have a few bits of the old car left .  My Duchess has been running good . I like going to cruises & showing people there are more options than a mustang , nova or camaro lol

]]> c2f19982aa90631d2b114da969c1b87c crash55 started the topic flat4 shifter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/flat4-shifter/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:58:26 -0400 I put a flat4 shifter in my car & I love it !! looks right works so much better than stock . I got pictures of it in my media & on the facebook tdreplica group it is in 1st gear in the pics . no leaning to shift any gear . firm but not feeling too notchy  someday I will figure out how to move pictures lol .

]]> 364c062ee5ef6f620ad1a87f35e76dc6 crash55 added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40662/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:50:15 -0400 ]]> 0 d0deb738ac276c2dc64ff451be098a3e crash55 added 2 Photos https://tdreplica.com/activity/p/40661/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:49:56 -0400 ]]> 0 3e2cac38d2d6ecab671239ac55490098 crash55 started the topic new members in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-members/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:28:50 -0400 I was on the facebook tdreplica group & a couple of guys said they were having a hard time signing up .

]]> e0de908b5d012d8cdd20e9ddee4fa2ed crash55 replied to the topic Broken Fuel Line in the forum MGTD Kit Cars https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/broken-fuel-line/#post-307609 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:56:28 -0400 you should be able to leave the tank in .  Check this link for more info https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/veiwtopic.php?t=380724  it goes through the whole job doable if you take your time & do not short cut keep us posted

]]> ab4126aaf88e6e01fd5e05f842dfee87 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2021 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2021/page/2/#post-307578 Sat, 08 May 2021 00:07:09 -0400 less than a week away Audrey & I will be coming in on Friday sometime in the afternoon . see you guys then

]]> 63b9b8163762fb7179a80c96e95097d1 crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2021 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2021/page/2/#post-307567 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:29:09 -0400 Audrey & I just paid  for the banquet . all set  should be a blast .

]]> fe0205270bc2725e7109b88b3cf07ced crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2021 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2021/#post-307544 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:45:23 -0400 Audrey & I will be there fri. thru sunday can’t wait

]]> 726ca5aa771b77d0ec7d82d26dfd941b crash55 replied to the topic Windshield and Frame in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-and-frame/#post-307523 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:57:49 -0400 sent you a PM contact me

]]> 1cb28d5f2b8050d0db3b3b5d72a46084 crash55 replied to the topic My Fiberfab TD arrives this week! in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/my-fiberfab-td-arrives-this-week/#post-307481 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:13:36 -0500 sweet looking ride will it be at Carlisle ?

]]> 3fbb43107c0fc206b3c662750f1303c7 crash55 replied to the topic Steering box and shaft question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-box-and-shaft-question/#post-307418 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:28:00 -0500 my bad did a little more looking into the super does not use a rag joint but you still might get the info from the samba

]]> dd9ec48e73781474132b500329822780 crash55 replied to the topic Steering box and shaft question in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/steering-box-and-shaft-question/#post-307416 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:44:28 -0500 both use the same rag joint so you should able to make it work . look on the samba.com in kit car/dune buggy section to see how others have done it

]]> a9836acf2c8f39bcf1c35c19cdec80cc crash55 started the topic got my vac. shot in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/got-my-vac-shot/ Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:15:36 -0500 Got my 1st vac. shot Sat. at the VA . hope see you all at Carlisle

]]> b4128c6eea2bc10c0a299a69dfde2203 crash55 replied to the topic WTB: Ford or Chevette based TD in the forum MGTD Cars WANTED https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wtb-ford-or-chevette-based-td/#post-307408 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:13:26 -0500 I hope to see you at Carlisle in it nice color too

]]> cd3821c41ad962ec57bdd37cd5090e1c crash55 replied to the topic Carlisle 2021 in the forum Clubs and Show https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carlisle-2021/#post-307377 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:40:43 -0500 I’m  chomping at the bit sick of this shut down world

]]> a084ccd388b1d4554b34f0df53cb1f62 crash55 started the topic Merry Christmas in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-5/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 01:08:25 -0500 Merry Christmas everybody I hope you all had good times thru these strange times

]]> 52878aa8a7b1d7cc13c5fccce2dcc12a crash55 replied to the topic Windshield and Frame in the forum MGTD Kit Parts and other stuff https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/windshield-and-frame/#post-307366 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:13:53 -0500 I have frame & windshield  private message me tried your ph.# did not work

]]> 0f4085658bac3f839e97d3cd9a4c406b crash55 started the topic winter is coming in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/winter-is-coming/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:46:31 -0500 while my Duchess is waiting for spring I’m replacing stuff people do not think of . all the little grommets nobody sees fuel line where it goes into the tunnel, clutch & accel. cable through back , heater cable tube ends , speedo . into the spindle & the end of the boden tube . I plan on doing a lot of trips next year with her & try to connect…[Read more]

]]> 11b84ba92fedb36953ad8b2b68ea6c85 crash55 replied to the topic fiberfab on craigslist in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfab-on-craigslist/#post-307344 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:01:41 -0500 yes it was the ad is gone now . if you need any parts I have some stuff PM me

]]> f67502d1cc660307241c96306fd29df6 crash55 started the topic getting ready for winter in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/getting-ready-for-winter/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:17:27 -0500 I bought some stabil , doing an oil change so my car can have a nice winter’s nap .  not much to do to her this winter  the 2 main things I want to do is a new top & get rid of the ballast in the front . I will fill you guys later once I get the picture posting figured out

]]> a8579ea0af98ffc5cc6c8ea9ef9fa106 crash55 started the topic fiberfab on craigslist in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fiberfab-on-craigslist/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:09:16 -0500 I saw a fiberfab  on sale  on CR in the parts section here in Pittsburgh for 750.00 no title crapped out interior , but the body looks good I am unable to make a link

]]> 9c449bab75174b8689af978eaadd46ae crash55 replied to the topic Fuel Filler placement in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-filler-placement/#post-307326 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:24:12 -0500 Classic Roadster replicas do it that way about 10 gallon tank mounted on the right side floor. Look under library to manuals to see how it is done.

]]> f0337ee028b849b3d4ed70eed57c3f51 crash55 replied to the topic Alignment specifications on Fiber Fab TD in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/alignment-specifications-on-fiber-fab-td/#post-307294 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:50:37 -0400 I used vice grips to grab the very top of the screw because there was no way to get to the top of my adjuster . you should not have to move it much . VW resource is a great site for info. also the samba.com can help you find a shop near you hit community on the main page then click businesses . ohio search I looked  & did not see any in Akron but…[Read more]

]]> ff0ae43f2fe849d56a8a6bcb178a00ae crash55 replied to the topic Alignment specifications on Fiber Fab TD in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/alignment-specifications-on-fiber-fab-td/#post-307286 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:39:06 -0400 a good place to start is 1/8- 3/16 toe in ,0-.7 degrees negative camber you do not have much choice for castor you can buy shims to increase many of us have no complaints . tire pressure 16-18 in front 24-28 in rear if your damper is worn  you will feel some improvement at speed

]]> 3f8aa25bf88d4623abee0bb35c1b8ee1 crash55 replied to the topic Torsion leaves removal question. in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/torsion-leaves-removal-question/#post-307277 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:09:32 -0400 I do think so  the center grub holds the leaves to provide torsion .

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