Manx Club

It is done!! Got the finishing touch (the top) on it and went for a spin. The kids love it. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2197561.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2197560.jpg I also tested out my "show wheels". A pair of Manx bell shaped wheels with NOS Gates for the r...

Next they worked on the seats. Since we now had some stock seat tracks, they decided to use a set of stock seats and cut down the frames to make them look correct. Using this photo as inspiration, they sourced some period correct vinyl and made these custom covers. I am super excited about them! htt...

Next up was getting the motor in. I built a Manxpower stage II from a very nice cam bearing 40hp case. It was built by John at Morris Race Engines. They used the Shoemaker Pretzel exhaust I found as a template to create an exact replica. I think it turned out very well and sounds amazing! https://ww...

So...... Life is fun isn't it? I've had some family stuff going on, along with working crazy hours, and haven't been able to touch the buggy in a while. I was really feeling like it wasn't going to get done this year. But a couple friends of mine volunteered to help get the final items (the seats an...

A couple more period details I am working on now. I have a set of OG Manx valve covers that are going to go on the Manxpower motor as soon as it is ready. Also found a Shoemaker Pretzel exhaust that I am going to use as a template to make a reproduction. Can't wait! https://www.thesamba.com/vw/galle...

A little more work today! Still hooking up wires but getting close to done there. Did get the steering column mounted along with a NOS signal switch, and my restored Koch steering wheel on. Also put on some other goodies. NOS Delswift was mounted, along with my spare tire bracket and CB antenna. I l...

So the first of my fun period finds are these correct "bell shaped" Manx wheels. They have an interesting history. They came off of the great VW pioneer Lee Leighton's drag Manx. The buggy is still in the family (with a more road worthy set of wheels and tires) but I was able to secure the...

I started prepping the top this weekend. I needed to put some glue to tack a few areas of the trim (hence the tape). https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2180096.jpg I also fitted the seal for the gas filler on the hood. It is fun to start on the small details. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery...

Well my Dune Buggy Brothers wiring harness came in today. I would highly recommend it. Like a kid at Christmas, I immediately started putting it in. The harness was the first piece in the puzzle to get this thing looking like a buggy at last. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2180095.jpg https...

Got a little more work done today. The roll bar is finally in! And I started working on my tin in anticipation of the motor being completed soon.

I always feel like things come in bursts. Right now I am waiting on the wiring harness and after that a lot can get done quickly! I did work on one project that has been on my list for a while. I fabricated the sheet metal panel that came with the kit to fill in under the license plate. It actually ...

Not much to report. I did get the NOS Lucas signals mounted today. And finally put on my registry tag. Progress! haha

The small things are so much fun! Put on the front badge and license plate today. Also got the dash squared away by test fitting the gauge and switches.

It has been a bit slow going recently. I finally got around to replacing one of my e-brake cables. I messed the last one up while shortening. I also put together my freshly restored Dietz 820's. I had a bit of an issue with the wiring harness, and after struggling with it for more than a day, I ripp...

Two become one! A friend helped me pick up the body at my other garage in style. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169033.jpg It was such a beautiful spring day, I decided to do the work outside. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169032.jpg And it is together! I need to finish bolting ...