A real Meyers Manx
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captron945
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A real Meyers Manx
I own a 1967 Manx that I purchased in 2008. Authenticated by Mr. Meyers. I just purchased a shell. Very good shape. Price was too good to pass up, $250.00. It looks "exactly" like my 1967. The same in every visible detail. I have looked at them side by side and I cannot see a difference. Except, under the fenders, the reinforcement tubes. On my 1967 they are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. On the shell they are about 3 inches. Can anyone tell me if there were any "exact" duplicates created of the Manx. Same tail, hood, fenders, dash, battery well and spare well. Everything. Did some other company create an exact match. If yes, can you provide a photo. Thanks for your help. ron,
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jsturtlebuggy
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Most direct copies weren't made by "companies", they were made by a local body or boat shops, anybody with the space and inclination to make a mold using an original body as a plug. Lots of the clones have distortion problems that aren't readily apparent until you start to assemble it. Lots of manx clones have problems with the hood not clearing the top corners of the tank, or the hood doesn't fit the body, because the hood is too short. If you take a close look at the manx clone Elvis is driving in Live a Little, Love a Little, the back seat sags down so far they had to put a blister in the middle to clear the top of the trans. Too thin fiberglass, or gel coat and either too much resin for the glass or not enough are problems you also frequently see on clones(certainly not all, but definitely too many). Some clone makers were skilled and conscientious. Some weren't.