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jrailer Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2014 Posts: 150 Location: utah
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Got my packet today #154 now I just need to wait.does it really take that long for them to get them done? November seems a little lone but I guess I can get the chassis all ready and get the motor put together |
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet!
Hopefully yours will come quicker than mine did. I started the process in Sept and it was delivered in early Feb. Some of the hold up was mine choosing a color after I was told the original color was not do-able. Some was Meyers. And some was Stewart Transportation delivering it across the country over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Duplicate post _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Triplicate post... _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2
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jrailer Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2014 Posts: 150 Location: utah
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Ya I'm in utah so not too far away I am using stewart too it would cost me more to take off work and drive down although it would be nice to see their shop |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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It was fun to be close enough to go and pick it up. So much fun on the way home with it on the trailer.
David _________________ dbsmith
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jrailer Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2014 Posts: 150 Location: utah
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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hay that looks like mine |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Budget on a Manxter? At least you've had a buggy and work in a shop, so you probably already have it built in you head a thousand times.
I'll probably have 23-25k into mine when done. It's oh wait, I want the speed hut GPS gauges, the flaming river tilt steering column, trans needs be re-built, Wolfsburg west pan halves, put a 2" lift on it, PRP seat or quick Race Trim, how am I going to mount the seat belts, the list keeps growing. I always have to be 3-4 steps ahead of what doing before I paint or put something together. Had to go in reverse a couple of times. Trying to figure mounting of the battery and oil cooler before I mount the body.
Time to start some pictures of your project, and ask lots of questions. There are a lot of tricks and advice that isn't in the manual.
Scott
Big Bear was awesome. What a great bunch of East Coast folks..got to spend time talking with Joe, Dave, Paul, Joe and Kathleen. What an adventure they had.
And I want the prize to drive home also.
David. _________________ dbsmith
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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I'll fix my mistake now.
It was Tom and Kathleen.
Great people. _________________ dbsmith
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jrailer Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2014 Posts: 150 Location: utah
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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yeah I need to start a thread I already got the pans replaced the front end adjusters put in new ball joints and ordered the front breaks today I work on it between paying jobs at work what's nice is we have a dealer's account with empi so parts are cheap |
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:11 am Post subject: |
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David -I wish I could have made BB. Some year I'll get out there. You met a great group of east-coasters. They all played a part in helping get my buggy on the road, whether they know it or not.
For a battery I went with a Dynabatt and their bracket, mounted on the floor under the rear passenger seat. I recently found this link though that says the Dynabatt is a rebranded Hawker, and the Hawker can be purchased cheaper. --http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm#care
jrailer - Get a build thread going I can't wait to see yours coming together!
Scott _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:13 am Post subject: |
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One thing I have found with my hard top is the interior noise level is very notable higher. It appears to reflect engine noise back to the driver/passenger. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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Scott
I heard you've been working on another buggy project for the kids.
How about some pictures?
David _________________ dbsmith
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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David - I started a build thread, but don't expect updates too often. This one will take some time!
Here's the thread --> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7379371#7379371
Scott _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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vw60bug Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2003 Posts: 215 Location: Newport News Va
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Are you going to MOTB this year? |
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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vw60bug wrote: |
Are you going to MOTB this year? |
Absolutely. We plan on getting there Sunday afternoon and leaving Saturday morning. When will you be there? We're planning on staying at the Travelodge. I need to call tomorrow and make sure there are still rooms.
Scott _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Stupid phone (or user?) Keeps double posting.... _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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vw60bug Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2003 Posts: 215 Location: Newport News Va
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Due to my work schedule this year it looks like I will be making day trips down on wed thur fri. I only live about 2 hrs away. Not sure about wed yet as I might have to go to a seminar in richmond for work. |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:36 pm Post subject: Rear Light Lense |
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Scott
Where did you get the red lense to make your 3rd brake light at the rear Manx Emblem? _________________ dbsmith
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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David - Superbrightled.com. I bought these strips. Waterproof, side emitting, no need for a power converter. I went to a local sign shop for the piece of white translucent plastic that I glued in front of them. I boxed then in with a piece of aluminum I already had.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/side-emit...t-bar/123/ _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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