Tijuana Toms new ManxII build. (Inside 6 months)

kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

Okay boys and girls, THIS IS IT!
Darlene and I went on the Manx OBX trip and had an awesome time. We rented a buggy for the weekend and it worked out great. The only problem was,,, the buggy was pink. Oh, pink or not the buggy was not mine. It just did not feel right; the guy that builds and makes product for them does not have one on the road.
After more than a year of not having my own buggy on the road and building for others; it is time for me to do one for myself again.
As most of you know, I am a Manx collector but unfortunately with the shop move we had to thin the herd. I sold my Manx I Freshly painted, the Tow’dster and sold my 2276cc Autocraft motor built by Joe Aragona. I also lost my Imp. With that I have accumulated a lot of parts for my projects. Besides my regular inventory that is. My idea is to build a Manx II on an IRS chassis. Now, I do have one but I use it for product development. I really did not want to do that one. I floated my idea past Keith at OBX, It turns out last year we picked up a Manx II for him to build. He told me he wanted to go a different direction and the body was available. Needless to say I jumped on it.

Here’s the plan;
Build a rugged mild street fighter with more of a sophisticated flare to it. Something I would still hit the beach with thought. It will have a lot of comforts a European sports car would have such as leather interior, seat heat, stereo, GPS and so on. Here’s the twist. It must be done by May 2012.
So let’s get started.

The body; A Manx II body sporting the new Meyers Kick-out rear deck and vented side pods. The add on’s will be a Manxter rear bumper, Manx front bumper with fog light mounts welded on, stainless steel roll bar, chrome tail lights, our new headlights to be débuted soon as well as a lot of other items. BTW, I am using the single hoop roll bar. I need to put one of my tops on as well as “The Difference”.

The chassis; I was considering a Berrien or Barret but decided against them as I will not gain any real benefit from them for this project that I can’t get from a VW chassis. I can make it stiff enough for my needs. Besides I like the look of the VW chassis.

The transmission; I have a Porsche 912 unit that I may use. Otherwise I will build a freeway flyer using a Rhino case I have in stock. Don’t know yet.

The motor; I have a brand new 1914cc hydraulic unit that was earmarked for the Imp but sadly never made it in. I will be doing a Porsche fan kit on it and painting to match. I will be using a Manx sidewinder exhaust to stay with the Manx motif.

The interior; will be mostly leather with diamond quilted inserts. The carpet will be what’s called “Daytona” made by AC Dorsett it will be a multi piece hand bound. It will have a center console that will start under the dash and go to the rear wall hopefully giving me some storage space and an arm rest. I will be using most of a full set of Pro Comp Ultra Lite gauges that I got for the SR as the 2276cc was supposed to go in it. I have not decided on the stereo yet but needless to say it will be overkill.

Color; Right now the body will be metallic silver and the interior will be bright red. This may change.

The good thing is I do have most of the parts. I do have the new Manx stuff on order and should have them in a few short weeks.
Pray

Heres to hoping I make my deadline.

Here are some photos.

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More to come.
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Roger1960 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:39 am Post subject:

We're all rooting you on.You're such a help to us all.Tear it up and keep us posted.

vincent9993 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:05 am Post subject:

Awesome!!! Maybe we can convince you to take a trip up north when you're done!

If you need any help with th efuel pump placement, let me know! lol.

Good luck and please keep us posted on the development progress.

kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

vincent9993 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:23 am Post subject:

SiggyManx#33 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:29 am Post subject:

Good for you Tom!

Despite the buggy being pink....you sure seemed to be having a good time.

kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

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Glenn · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:53 am Post subject:

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Glenn · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:10 am Post subject:

Just pulling your chain. I know you'll do awesome job, just like to see you driving again by the spring. I know personal projects can be put on the back burner when customer project take all you time.

You seemed really happy when driving the Imp and it's time for you get get back behind the wheel and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

BTW.. I spoke to Jim a few hours ago.
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jsturtlebuggy · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:12 am Post subject:

Since your getting parts for a Manx Kick Out, why not just buy the whole kit.
The opening front hood sure is nice for the storage area and getting to the wiring does not require standing on you head.
No worries about scratching a new paint job or having to fill holes that always seem to show up later under that new paint.
I really like mine and for what I wanted to do was the cheaper and faster way go to have the buggy up and running.
And If you went with the Kick Out SS the curved windshield it makes a big differences with wind buffeting and noise. The curved windshield of my Manxter verses the flat one on my Kick Out even with the wind wings is a big differences. You can carry on a conversation at freeway speeds without having to yell.

As to any of the AGM batteries they don't like high voltage either from a charging system that puts outs to much voltage or a standard battery charger. Only takes minutes to cook the acid that is in the mat.
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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

Glenn · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:18 am Post subject:

So, 6 months from now is April 26th.

Keep us posted of the progress.
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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

GTBRADLEY · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:26 am Post subject:

That puts it just in time to bring it to the Buggy Blast in Texas!!

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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

The pink buggy and my cuteness.

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Some how my wife made a pink buggy okay.

Thanks to Vince and France for the photo.
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Hecubus · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:12 am Post subject:

If it turns out half as good looking as your Imp this will be a good thread to follow.
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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1703

Today was about getting everything organized as I have two buggies in the shop that have to get done and two more that will be coming in this winter. My build is the most extensive. I will be working on two at a time for the next month.
I pulled down the rotisserie and I have started to set up what we like to call the magic shelf. This shelf is the place to put all the parts ordered. It seems to amaze the crew that helps me from time to time, when they say “I need this or that.” I say, “go to the shelf.” And it’s there. Hence, “The Magic Shelf”.
Tomorrow I hope to finish up and start on the chassis. I will be completely disassembling the one for my buggy and cutting it. Then it goes to the sand blaster before welding. I want a completely clean weld. I will also be cutting my customers as well.
I will post photos tomorrow if all goes well. I may even set up my GoPro. Thursday and friday I have convertible tops to do so I am thinking no buggy work untill saturday. Sad

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