Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:19 pm Post subject:
Yep, I see that! It would be a nice and handy Manx accessory to have for sure. Man that video is outta control with Meyers Manx fossil-ness! I never get tired of watching it. Who is the dude in the Yellow buggy with the floral print roof in the last picture of the clip? Someone must have a very authentic looking Manx they'd like to post a picture of on this thread. I'd like to see some nice period correct seats that people have. I know the new available seats are more posturpedic and whatnot, but they just don't look the part. I kinda like the 914 seat idea, maybe with cut down head rests. Anyone done this?
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:
Holy crap! Did anyone else see that sweet metallic burnt orange all original Meyers Manx that just sold on ebay for $7k and some change? I guess it got pulled out of a shed or something. Original Meyers Manx license plate frames as well. Hopefully the new owner will keep it all stock looking like it is, as it's so friggin' original and unmolested! Shit, It just don't get any bettah than that.
Who is the dude in the Yellow buggy with the floral print roof in the last picture of the clip? Someone must have a very authentic looking Manx they'd like to post a picture of on this thread.
Hi Roscoe,
the yellow Manx with the flower top belongs to Jacky Morel but the man driving it is none other than Bruce Meyers himself.
And thank you for the nice comments on the video.
I spent a lot of time collecting and editing the Bruce Meyers tribute video.
Makes me fill good that people enjoy it.
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Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 4366 Location: Northern California
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:29 pm Post subject:
ROSCOE, Its actually a pretty rare Manx, it has a Newport Beach tag. It was one of the 105 that were made in February 1968, the very first month they put number tags on Manxes and also the very last month the factory was in Newport Beach. In March 1968 they moved to Fountain Valley and the tags were changed to reflect it.
The serial number of the very first tag was 1401. I'm pretty sure the last one made in Newport Beach was 1505. The eBay Manx is 1502. I don't have any hard evidence but the info I have indicates that the reason that the first tag number was 1401 was because that was actually the correct number, because they made 1400 before they started putting on number tags.
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:36 pm Post subject:
Moon Buggy---The video is very cool once more!
Vince---Your Manx is super nice. Excellent wheel choice. Does the sidewinder exhaust sound much nicer that the traditional dual chrome-tipped muffler horn jobbies? Mine came with original hard-top, back window and side curtains. I'm grateful for that, but how I'd love to get my hands on some seats like yours instead the homemade ones mine came with. What do you think of the lil' beard seats? how about 914 seats with headrests chopped down? I actually like the hard top so much, that I have never taken it off yet!
BL3 Manx---Good detective work! I wonder who bought that Manx and if we'll see it again. Went for some pretty good dough! The color is amazing. Though all the Manx colors are damn cool.
Wish I could go down to Manx on the Banx, but a little to far for me at this point. You all oughta drive north next summer to New England!
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Joined: January 19, 2004 Posts: 1174 Location: Nosebleed seats, NY
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:
manxdavid wrote:
Talbot mirrors mounted on the front fenders look good but can be difficult to see a view of much more than the rear fender out of...
I don't have a close-up pic of the mirror itself, but mine has a British one that was used on a lot of Triumphs and MGs in the 60's and 70s....sadly, it too offers little more than a clear view of the rear fender, but it does help me pass the annual NYS safety inspection. As the car is original down to the gelcoat(built in '68 by a Manx dealer in NH), I won't upgrade the mirror.
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Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject:
Plasticman--- Nice buggy. Interesting It came from NH. I grew in NH, My Manx was bought new from a dealer in Massachusetts. There's a lot of Meyers Manx buggies from New England. What kind of seats are you sportin'?
Joined: January 19, 2004 Posts: 1174 Location: Nosebleed seats, NY
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject:
Roscoe wrote:
Plasticman--- Nice buggy. Interesting It came from NH. I grew in NH, My Manx was bought new from a dealer in Massachusetts. There's a lot of Meyers Manx buggies from New England. What kind of seats are you sportin'?
Thanks! There is a pretty big buggy community in the northeast, especially in New England. I met a guy at the Volks-Vair Fair one year who may have built my Manx, as he was a dealer at that time and he says he built 2 15E metalflake blue ones.
The seats in mine are small fiberglass shells on standard Beetle rails; the PO, who owned it for about 15 years, told me they came with the 'B' kit from Meyers. Not at all comfortable as automotive seats go, but I have found that slouching makes them much more reasonable.
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Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 636 Location: OBX, NC
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:59 am Post subject:
Roscoe
Thanks! The Sidewinder is much quieter than the dual cannons. It allows you to have a conversation with your passenger without yelling. It also helps with a few added horses since the 4 equal length merged pipes help with "scavenging" the exhaust gases and allowing the engine to breath better.
My seats were original to the build and could be bought from the Meyers Manx catalogue.
Mine were in almost perfect condition since the Manx was not driven much at all and it was stored in a garage its entire life.
The seats were originally uncomfortable but I added 2" of padding to the "butt" area and 1" to the lumbar area. I have a bad back but have been able to drive for 200+ miles without a problem.
I used a NOS Delswift mirror.
It is actually quite functional, but it was a bit of a challenge to mount it the way I did since the "square" nut did not like the curved surface underneath the hood.
Funny you should mention seats. Tim at Dune Buggy Restoration has come out with a copy of the Foyega seats from that period and will be selling them soon.
(I need to attach the back cover to the plywood)
They are high quality and should work well in any buggy.
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:41 pm Post subject:
Vince----Thats good news about the seats. Are those last pictures of the seats with the wider pleats the ones that will soon be available? Do you have a clue as to whether or not they will come with mounting tracks?
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 60 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:49 pm Post subject:
I just bought a Manx from this site out of Arkansas. The body will need some restoration. I'd like to have a template of the rear license plate area and the rear wheel arches so I can replace the fiberglass that has been cut away. Does anyone have anything like this? Thanks in advance. _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: new england
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:57 am Post subject:
Rathbone- Unless I'm confusing him with someone else, I think Vince in North Carolina was selling rear license patch panels for Manx's. He may be able to assist with the side pieces you need too. Good luck! His user name is surfnc.
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: David Jones, Chester, UK. Manxclub #678.
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:09 am Post subject:
chax wrote:
Hi !
I just bought this 1971 Manx 2 that seems to be an original one.
Anyway, it has two pairs of front turn signals.
Would someone tell me which pair is the correct one for the period ?
Thanx !
The most common fitments at the time would have been Lucas L488 lights (similar to the round ones that you have only with a flatter lens, still available as they're popular for Cobra kit cars) or the bullet shaped early Karmann Ghia turn signals. Wing top VW lights were also used but usually a bit further back and a but further in than you've placed them.
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