Manx II #1493 Build

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louisb
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I thought I would post a few pics of my Manx II buggy build. If you hang out on The Samba you have probably already seen these before. (I wont repost everything so if you want to see the full build up to where I am nowclick here.)

Here is what I started with, a well used and abused late Manx II. Notice the lovely fender flares some PO grafted in.

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louisb
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Here are the fiberglass repairs done to date. I managed to get a set of repo fender sections from Rob Kilham in England.

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Still a lot to do but all the major repairs are done.  Final color will be '69 GM Huger Orange.

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The rims are 15x6.5 rears and soon to be 15x5.5 fronts. I have decided to send out the fronts to be widened and then all four for powder coating in pure white. I tried painting them myself but was not happy with the results. I am currently thinking of 195/65R15s & 235/70R15s for tires front and rear respectively.

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Since these photos were taken I have replaced the hub cap clips and will be running baby moons.

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Pan repairs and shortening. I had a '67 SA pan laying around that I decided to use. It needed pan halves and a new frame head. If I ever build another buggy I will just make or pay someone to make a custom pan. Currently I am in the process of bracing up the stock pan halves with 1"x1" tubing to keep it from flexing so much.

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FulsGld
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Very nice work. I just picked up some ideas from you on some body work to a ManxVair that I'm going to start working on. Keep the pictures coming.
Gary Berry
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louisb
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Thanks for the kind words. They help to keep me motivated. Be sure to post pics of your build.

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10ovr
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So how is the body work going,,,????
louisb
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I am taking a break from (itch)bodywork(itch) for now and focusing on getting it rolling. Pan is almost ready to head to the sand blasters, maybe next week. I got annoyed with the whole rim situation and ordered up a set of 14x6 & 15x8.5 American Racing Torq-Thrust Ds. I plan to get some 205/70R14s & 235/70R15s once I decide on a tire type.



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10ovr
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Post by 10ovr »

Those wheels well look sweet,,,I have been itchy for the last two weeks working on my body,,,But it almost done,,,
louisb
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It has been a while since I have been able to make any progress on the Manx. Today I welded on the battery box using some home made brackets.

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louisb
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One of these days I also need to remember to get this one authenticated and entered in the registry.



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Ed-Chenal
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Post by Ed-Chenal »

Great job......
Thanks for the updates.
Ed
louisb
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The Pan is Done! At least the welding anyway. I need to drill a couple of holes and then its time to send it to the sandblasters.


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The next couple of shots show the finished bracing for the pan, seats & seat belts welded in:


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A couple of shots of the battery box mounted without the body in the way:


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My new rims also showed up this week. (14x6s front and 15x8.5s rear) My Mastercraft AT tires (195/75R14s & 235/70R15s) show up next week and I hope to get them mounted soon. I want to thank everyone who gave input either on the forum or through PMs on the rims and tires.


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--louis
10ovr
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Post by 10ovr »

Lookin good Louis,,Those wheels look sweet,,Cant wait to see them on the buggy..
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Louis,,You done yet ?????  Image 
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