Tijuana Toms new ManxII build. (Inside 6 months)

sparky0028 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:11 am Post subject:

OMG, thank goodness they are ok. That is a nasty hit. I wish them a quick recover.

Rich

theredbarn · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:40 am Post subject:

Ouch - glad they are OK - sore is not so great... I have a 19 yr old son driving a 74 super everyday and my 16 yr old daughter will be getting her license soon. Gives me the willys when I see something like that.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1684

"Life happens while you are making other plans"...or words to that effect seem appropriate. Sorry to hear about your daughter's accident, glad to hear it wasn't worse.

Tom, I'm sure you'd rather have the car done, but I also think it will be cool for people to see the "bones" of what you are doing in progress, just as we have been following it here. The finished product of course is supposed to hide all the seams, repair work, etc, but the crowd you run with will probably appreciate it more being able to see it in development. Taking it to Carlisle at whatever stage you have it I think is great, and might even give a few potential customers a better appreciation of your skills than they might have if you had a complete, shiny, brand new lookin' buggy to show them.

Of course none of that matters to a few of your friends that I am sure will come up with a number of creative ways to haze you for not making your self determined deadline!

GS guy · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject:

Glad to hear daughter and friend are OK Tom! That's all that really matters. Mine has totaled 2 cars in the <4 years she's been driving - fortunately both not super serious accidents! I just hope she's learning something!

I've come to the realization there is no way my custom Deserter chassis will be ready or even painted in time to bring up to Carlisle this year. Plus, the day job is commanding a lot more of my available time lately - looks like my trip (if not working) will be a day trip to the show this year.

I agree, nice to see quality work "in progress". I think all the builders out there (isn't that about everybody reading this forum??) can really appreciate seeing what's being done - vs. the finished glossy show car.

Jeff
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73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:28 am Post subject:

Hey Tom, the lack of an update lately has me worried. How's your daughter?
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sparky0028 · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:38 am Post subject:

Tom, +1 on 73speed buggy. How is your daughter and friend? If you need any help at work I have some time on saturday morning, hope all is well.

Rich

kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1708

Hi all, My daughter is doing fine. Stitches are out and now hobbling around getting in to more trouble. Thanks for asking.

Missing the paint deadline really screwed things up. I have been trying to get the vents done but it is getting busy around here. I did manage to get the tranny case painted last Saturday while waiting for the vent molds to cure. Other then that not much. My schedule is completely shot. I am going to focus on a couple of things for Keith and Steve that have to get done for the show so I do not know if I will be updating for a couple of weeks. We shall see.
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73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:32 am Post subject:

kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1708

I thought I would at least post the vain's done. They still need to be trimmed and cleaned up but I think you will get the idea.

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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1708

All this buggy talk got me playing again. Here is a sneek peek at the pods.

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sbussard · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject:

The vent pods are cool! I wish I had the skills you have. It will be sharp when you get it in paint.

Scott

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:24 pm Post subject:

That's going to be slick Tom!
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-Adam

gr8cobbler · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

X2 Those have real marketability. Can you make a mold of the pods with the vent already in? I would also understand if you wanted to maintian the exclusivness. Top notch workmanship, envy your skills.
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kentga · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject: Fuel Pump or Brake Booster?

vincent9993 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

That's his electric fuel pump. I can show you where the Canadian location is if you like. It's not connected to the brake reservoir, it's an optical illusion.

vincent9993 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:11 pm Post subject:

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel Pump or Brake Booster?

vincent9993 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 3:47 am Post subject:

Speaking of fuel pumps, I know this is way overkill but you must admit it's a pretty clean/cool setup:

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Twin Bosch 044 Fuel Pumps and Filter Assembly

GS guy · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 3:52 am Post subject:

Nice - if you need a back-up, or 2. Very Happy

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