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by ManxManiac
Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return
Replies: 19
Views: 4803

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

First of all, an official CONGRATULATIONS to all that participated in the Sea To Sea Safari & Manx On The Banx! All of you showed & lived what these awesome little cars are all about! Y'all did good!!! Second, I can't think of a more appropriate way to celebrate Bruce & his creation &qu...
by ManxManiac
Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: deciphering Manx serial numbers
Replies: 1
Views: 982

deciphering Manx serial numbers

A = Manx 2

0268 = Number In Production

C = Month = March

0 = Year of Production = 1970

20E = Color = Emerald Green Metalflake

Hope this helps.

by ManxManiac
Mon Aug 19, 2013 5:24 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: "Rare" Engine On Manx
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

"Rare" Engine On Manx

Well... at least I owned a "Pinto" for a little while! http://manxclub.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/clap.gif  This morning I cruised over to the lurker's abode to check out the 2300cc Pinto 4 cylinder engine. He wasn't lyin'... it was a complete "running" engine & it ran re...
by ManxManiac
Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: "Rare" Engine On Manx
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

"Rare" Engine On Manx

A long time lurker here on the Manx Club site, got ahold of me today & offered a 2300cc Pinto 4 cyl engine with a Pinto to VW transaxle adapter for a very reasonable price. I'm going to check it out on Sunday. It is a running engine & is mounted on a "start up" stand.  He said the...
by ManxManiac
Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:12 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: "Rare" Engine On Manx
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

"Rare" Engine On Manx

While on a quick shopping trip to Vons this afternoon, Patricia & I spotted a really nice authentic, "tagged & badged" Meyers Manx buggy! The sort of odd rare engine hanging on the back was a Turbo'd 2300cc Ford "Pinto style" 4 cylinder & it was mated to a 70s Bay wi...
by ManxManiac
Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:00 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Just Wondering?
Replies: 11
Views: 2183

Just Wondering?

The Pismo Beach/Oceano "beach highway" is subject to all the rules & regulations of the California Dept of Motor Vehicles for driving on a paved road. All vehicles that travel along the beach must not exceed 15 mph & they must be "street legal". All safety equipment is r...
by ManxManiac
Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Just Wondering?
Replies: 11
Views: 2183

Just Wondering?

Vincent, that SS sure looks awesome sitting there in Pismo!!! Of course you two look great also!!! Sorry we missed you at Big Bear this year, hopefully get to see you on one of your next adventures out here!!!
by ManxManiac
Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Just Wondering?
Replies: 11
Views: 2183

Just Wondering?

Very good question Randy! I've been a member of the Manx Club (formerly the Manx Dune Buggy Club) since January 1999 & I've asked this question several times. I was always told that there were several reasons... (1)liability, (2)getting motorhomes/trailers stuck requiring lots of $$$ to get uns...
by ManxManiac
Mon May 13, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Happy birthday Scott
Replies: 3
Views: 864

Happy birthday Scott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT!!!
by ManxManiac
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:38 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday Bruce
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Happy Birthday Bruce

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE and Thank you for the Manx again!!!
by ManxManiac
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Huell Howser Has Passed Away
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Huell Howser Has Passed Away

I just read on several news sources that Huell Howser of "California's Gold" fame, passed away late last night from natural causes. He was 67 years old. I'm sure many of you remember him trekking to the 2000 Manx Club Big Bear Run (episode 302) & filming it for his "California's ...
by ManxManiac
Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 1765

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In less than 16 hours, we will start our 2013 NEW YEAR here on the West Coast!!! I'm praying for a healthy & wealthy & safe NEW YEAR for all!!! May this NEW YEAR will be filled with buggy adventures, not only here, but all across this fantastic great big country we live in!!! May the buggy ...
by ManxManiac
Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: HAPPY HOLIDAYS - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 4
Views: 988

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wishing a MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL!!!

May God Bless!!!

The ManxManiacs... Michael & Patricia
by ManxManiac
Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Happy Holidays!
Replies: 3
Views: 755

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to ALL!!!

I agree, great photo!!! A buggy in the snow, fantastic!!!

by ManxManiac
Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: West Coast Storm
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

West Coast Storm

How are all the buggistas in NorCal, Oregon & Washington doing so far??? A buggy friend that lives in the Ukiah area, called me a bit ago & said that where he lives, it has rained quite a bit, but no serious flooding or damage. He said the 2nd wave is suppose to be worse. Y'all take care up...