June 68 Manx restoration

lawbreaker2 · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:49 am Post subject:

Love the build I have a 68 to in this color but someone spray painted it black. Was thinking of going back to the color it was so I will be watching this build close.thanks for all the pics.

GeoffP · Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:09 am Post subject:

Anyone seen the new Hot VW's yet? I just got word my Manx feature is in there Very Happy

Manx102 · Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info on your feature. Looking forward to the read and learning more about your restored Manx. Cool

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Ruska B1 · Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:46 am Post subject:

Hot VW's June 2011?
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GeoffP · Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:00 pm Post subject:

I'm not too sure, I had a friend mention it was in the new issue maybe July Hot VW's?

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

July. It's out. Page 60. Nice article and pictures.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

This car is up for sale now. Somebody is going to end up with one very nice buggy.

Buggy boy · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:22 pm Post subject:

Where is it up for sale, I can't fined it not even on his Airspeed website.

1966dunebuggy · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:03 am Post subject:

It's right here on thesamba: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1156189

Wetstuff · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:11 am Post subject:

... in the house classifieds.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1156189

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GeoffP · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 9:12 am Post subject:

Well it's been a little while since I had any update. I'm looking forward to getting the Manx back out for the season, Spring is almost here in Vancouver so with that...

Since I built my Manx I've been wanting to build a custom linkage for the NDIX as I haven't had any luck finding one that would work.

A few years ago I spotted one in a magazine or here or the Samba but had no idea where it came from. Last weekend at the VW swap meet in Bremerton I was walking along and checking out stuff and a Zenith cought my eye! Hmmm whats that attached to it? The linkage I've been looking for!!!

Here's a shot of it. For those who don't know the Zenith sit's directly infront of the acc cable outlet and thus making the carb linkage a few inches away causing the cable to bind.

This linkage moves it over and is very well built!

Carb, linkage and manifold for $40 SCORE!

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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Geoff,
Were you in Bremerton or Bellevue? If you were at the Springmeet in Bellevue, I am sorry that I didnt meet you. I was there with my car.

BL3Manx · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject:

Geoff, I'd appreciate seeing a couple more pictures from different views

Were you able to use the Zenith and still keep the stainless access plate?

GeoffP · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject:

Wythac, yes sorry I meant Bellevue. I didn't have the Manx there just looking for parts.

BLManx, Here are a few other shots for you. I'll get a few more once it's off.

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I did keep the stainless plate but had to cut a hole in it for the air cleaner and stand off the licence plate.

This linkage is VERY well made, and I think it will do the trick!

BL3Manx · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject:

So the cable from the pedal passes between the two down tubes of the manifold?

GeoffP · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject:

no, the linkage mounts to the front of the car. That way the cable comes out of the shroud a inch or two and attaches to the relay lever (it's directly behind the manifold, it then pulls the linkage arm.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Geoff,

That is pretty cool. Not impossible to fab, but much much better to find at a swap meet!

That was the first time at that venue. I think that if it is back there next year, a consciencious swapper shopper should bring a flashlight. It was a bit dark in spots.

So it appears that at least for now you are hanging on to your car. I may be coming up to Vancouver at some point this summer with mine...I've heard from some folks up there that there is a regular Friday night VW "drive in" during the summer months I might try to make after work some weekend.

GeoffP · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:12 am Post subject:

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Great. I'll put that on my calendar and hope I can make it. Sounds like fun, I always have a good time when I visit my "brothers from another country".

Conversely, It would be great to see you bring your car down for the Cascade Kombis Vintage Meet this summer. It's July 21st this year, in Shoreline just north of Seattle. Swap is usually pretty good. If I was more interested in swapping than showing, I could do OK, I have enough parts bought for my Rascal to build another car!

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