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by Tom-Kathleen
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Rear Torsion Adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 3910

Re: Rear Torsion Adjustment

If you are going through that much work, you may want to consider adding these as well to give you some adjustability. https://swayaway.com/product/spring-pla ... wing-axle/ There are 2 versions for different lenght torsion bars. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Drum Front Disc Rear Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 3602

Re: Drum Front Disc Rear Setup

If you are going to use a proportioning valve, here is one with VW type fitting capability. No adaptors. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/produ ... ecID=10257 Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:17 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Manx in Florida
Replies: 1
Views: 2953

Re: Manx in Florida

You should say where you are in Florida. If you are near the Tampa area, Fisher Buggies may be able to help you. http://fisherbuggies.com/ Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: West Coast to Manx around the Mountain, August 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 14492

Re: West Coast to Manx around the Mountain, August 2018

If you are going to Carlsbad Caverns, you may want to check out the tours they offer. https://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/cave_tours.htm You can book them up to 2 days before you get there, or show up 1st thing in the morning and hope they still have open spots. It is really nice to see things th...
by Tom-Kathleen
Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: ECVNORRA 2018
Replies: 8
Views: 5948

Re: ECVNORRA 2018

They did it all on Facebook & Facebook live. Maybe someone will come back here and give a nice overview when things get back to normal. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: ECVNORRA 2018
Replies: 8
Views: 5948

Re: ECVNORRA 2018

Good luck & safe travels! We wish we could be on this epic adventure.
by Tom-Kathleen
Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: texas dune buggy group
Replies: 7
Views: 3019

Re: texas dune buggy group

Watch the whole video http://texasdmv.swagit.com/play/12072017-506 . There is some "scary" stuff in there that may affect all of us if other states start paying attention to the federal laws. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Swap Meet (Buy & Sell stuff)
Topic: The OFFICIAL 2019 Manx Club Wall Calendar!
Replies: 17
Views: 21249

Re: The OFFICIAL 2018 Manx Club Wall Calendar!

We got our copy today. Love the cover! That is our '68 Manx (which Bruce called "Sweetheart" after he drove it) with Bruce at the wheel. The original picture was taken by Jennifer Carnevale at the 2016 MOTB event. With her permission, I had my photoshop expert friend John Kolakowski remove...
by Tom-Kathleen
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru swaps
Replies: 12
Views: 9376

Re: Subaru swaps

If you need help modifying the transaxle housing from 4WD to 2WD, let me know and I can help with that. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru swaps
Replies: 12
Views: 9376

Re: Subaru swaps

That should be a great combination. You will need parts from Subaru Gears. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru swaps
Replies: 12
Views: 9376

Re: Subaru swaps

You can still use the Bus transaxle with an adaptor, but the gearing will be high for the Subaru engine. A money saver, but not the best way to use the engine. Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Want your buggy to be famous and live near L.A.?
Replies: 1
Views: 1499

Re: Want your buggy to be famous and live near L.A.?

COOL! Wished we lived there (again). Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru swaps
Replies: 12
Views: 9376

Re: Subaru swaps

I have never done a bus conversion. I would start here - https://smallcar.com/conversions/type-2-bus-conversions.html . Buy an engine from Outfront http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/homepage.htm or get a local car. Get a transaxle from here - http://www.subarugears.com/ or http://ranchotransaxles.c...
by Tom-Kathleen
Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru swaps
Replies: 12
Views: 9376

Re: Subaru swaps

I can help. Which buggy are you putting it in? Tom
by Tom-Kathleen
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Bruce Meyers Article
Replies: 3
Views: 1532

Re: Bruce Meyers Article

You may have to subscribe. It is a free e magazine. Tom