On March 19th, 2011 five TC guys on the East Coast led by a friend of Bud’s, Phil May, installed two VW steering kits into two MG-TC’s in the record time of just 6 hours! Phil had previously installed a VW steering kit into his own TC, so he had some experience.
Here is the rest of the story in Phil’s own words:
Well, five guys met this morning at 8 o’clock. I think they all were skeptical we would be able to do two cars in one day. By 8:30 two TC’s were up on jack stands, right wheels off and work began. Since I’d done it before, I assigned different people to do jobs. I disconnected brake lines, ground off the rivets and drilled the holes out to 3/8ths. I later re-attached the brake lines. The rest of it was done by the owners and the couple of other guys. The hardest part was on one car putting in the fume excluder! That took more time than anyone thought. After taking out an half hour to eat sandwiches one owner had brought, we were finished with both cars at 2:30. They both drove off happily and both have called to thank me for putting them on to you and your miracle kits. They are thrilled. I’m hurtin’– got a bad back– but it was so much fun that it’s a good kind of hurt. Thanks again for all your help and support. We didn’t need to call you…….
Best wishes,
Phil
If you would like to contact Phil directly and get his input on installing one of these kits, or want any other information regarding Bud’s VW steering kits please let me (Martin Willis) know and I will provide you with their information. He currently has kits on the shelf and ready to ship. The price is $1350 which includes shipping in the USA.
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