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by rgreason
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:02 am
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: MANX 1 (-2)
Replies: 6
Views: 3159

MANX 1 (-2)

Have an opportunity to purchase a Manx 1 with -2 at the end of the serial number which I am really excited about.  Read on the Samba that the -2 was a combination of a Manx 1 body with a one piece Manx 2 hood and fiberglass dash.  Emailed Winnie and she wasn't sure, but thought it might be something...
by rgreason
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:02 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: MANX 1 (-2)
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

MANX 1 (-2)

Have an opportunity to purchase a Manx 1 with -2 at the end of the serial number which I am really excited about.  Read on the Samba that the -2 was a combination of a Manx 1 body with a one piece Manx 2 hood and fiberglass dash.  Emailed Winnie and she wasn't sure, but thought it might be something...
by rgreason
Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Thank you all very much for the compliments.  Actually did not touch the tag other than new rivets and a little wax.  I was fortunate enough to have a manx where the tag didn't get too beat up over the 40+ years.  However those ones that show more aging and character are IMHO awesome!  Thanks again.
by rgreason
Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Hope you all are having a great summer.  Havin' a blast driving around in the Manx.  Running great, just a few minor things to button up (having seats reupholstered in front and rear).  Thank you for the kind comments.  Here are some mostly finalized pics.  -Ryan http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/26b...
by rgreason
Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Thank you much appreciated!  I used the VW Bug Universal Harness 12 volt.  
by rgreason
Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:40 am
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Been working on the body for a long time now, sooooooo tired of sanding!  Driving home after picking my son up from school, he randomly threw out the idea that I should "paint the dune buggy green".  After a moment of thought, I believe it was a brilliant idea.  With the white wheels I dec...
by rgreason
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Got the motor mounted recently.  I converted from generator and installed new Bosch alternator and coil.  I also added new, fuel pump, Saco alt. pulley, and new crankshaft pulley from CB Performance.  New tin cleaned it up a bit.  The carburetors are new Weber - Dual 40 MX from CB.  Installing the M...
by rgreason
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Yea I'm right at about 25mm curve now, I can add some washers to eliminate chatter.  Where is a good range?  Thanks for keeping me on my toes, I am always open to any help or suggestions since this is my first go at this :)
by rgreason
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

I received the stock transmission back from Rancho!  I installed the swing assembly with new german rubber boots, bowden tube, clutch cable, throwout bearing.  I used a swageless stud to shorten the clutch cable which I was very impressed with, easy install, and it didn't cut into the cable like the...
by rgreason
Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

I received the front wheels from Tim Gavern and put them on :)  They are 15 x 6 with 5 on 205 bolt pattern, powder coated white.  I can semi-see the finish line, gettin' excited! http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/77626fa6c5dca0002e6f407af035b20ea72857b7_r.jpg http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/aaf16465...
by rgreason
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

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Thanks guys, much appreciated.  You are correct about seeing an SR badge, however I did not know that it was released from the factory like this, I assumed that the previous owner put it on.  Thats pretty cool!
by rgreason
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Manx II Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8726

Manx II Restoration

Manx II #1261 Restoration Hello all, just wanted to show you what I am up to this winter, restoring my Manx II that I purchased in June of 2011. Yep its snowing right now so I thought I would come in from the garage and get warm. Thank you all for your informational posts in this forum. I am a noob ...
by rgreason
Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Manx Badge Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 3106

Manx Badge Ebay

It looks like reserve was met $1005.00...what? Hmm..  And apparently he has another one with same pic that says: I HAVE ANOTHER N.O.S. MEYERS MANX NOSE BADGE EMBLEM FROM THE 1960'S. (YES THE OTHER ONE SOLD)"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M...&hash=item1c22b90336
by rgreason
Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:46 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Manx Badge Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 3106

Manx Badge Ebay

I purchased my manx II with the Manx SR badge mounted on it which i love. Those worth
anything, not that I would sell it.  Maybe I could retire... 



Wow, really $1500, is it real?



http://www.ebay.com/itm/M...&hash=item1c227bfe16



Happy New Year!
by rgreason
Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: Where Did You Get That?
Topic: Dune Buggy Build Instructions (Meyers Manx, Meyers SR etc...
Replies: 0
Views: 4509

Dune Buggy Build Instructions (Meyers Manx, Meyers SR etc...

Didn't see this link anywhere in the forums, so I appoligize in advance if its a repeat.  Its provided free by Tom from TJ Kustom.  Kinda fun to read through the original instructions since I'm new and still learning everything about the anx.  Link is available below, have good day. http://www.tjkus...