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PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 6:41 pm    Post subject: The El Tejon Manx Reply with quote

Well tomorrow Morning Scott Drollet is leaving early and driving to pick up my early first generation square air box Manx in Bakersfield , this is the Time Capsule Manx or Known as the El Tejon dealership Manx . He then will bring it to get freshened up for the Big Bear Bash .
I asked him to take pictures when he picks it up tomorrow and hopefully he will post them , as I am very excited to see the buggy !
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PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to seeing it at BB.
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PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2014 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got to see it today, nice piece of history, a little tlc and she should be ready for the dance!
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PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2014 7:04 pm    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

I just want to thank Scott for the Huge Favor he did me .
He says the car is like brand new and the Gel coat is Amazing!
He will posting pictures!
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PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2014 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No Sweat Marc . . .Glad to help out, plus I really wanted to see it.

It is gorgeous. The nicest gelcoat I've ever seen on a buggy this age. Unfortunately, I'm really struggling to shrink the photos to fit here on Samba. So, I hope you don't mind that I started the same thread on the Manx Site. You're more than welcome to take those photos and post them over here, or I can give you access to my photobucket site if that's easier. I haven't had time to clean out the interior yet, but I'll do that soon and get you better photos of the inside of it.

Also, please let me know if you want a pic of something specific

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http://manxclub.yuku.com/topic/1232/master/1/
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW!!!
It looks very nice, Marc
Scott, very kind of you to do this for him.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here are most of the photos....

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That thing is so cool. How many other cars not tagged in 30 years can be "freshened up" so quickly and brought back to life? Not many I think.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

very nice
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:35 pm    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

Scott thanks for posting the Pictures , and thanks rmkcay for resizing them , for me , and thanks everyone , I am very lucky to get this buggy!
This one is not for sale! Its a keeper!
Cant wait to bring it and see it when I get to CA .
Also looking forward to showing it to Bruce.
Thanks again Scott !
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

She's a beaut Marc….enjoy!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:55 pm    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

Thanks , It is being taken by Scott tomorrow to Jims VW service in Monterey Park CA. Hopefully she only need a mild refreshing, and a new battery !

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:30 am    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

Here is a little update on the Tejon Manx , Scott towed it to Jims VW in Monterey Park were it is going through a complete Make over , they have pulled the tank out and are having it tumbled so it will be like new , taking apart wheels and doing all breaks , rebuilding dual carbs , rebuilding fuel pump,and all lines and fluid , new 6 volt battery , well that's for now they were going to try and have it stared by last night.
Not sure if she started yet ,or not
According to Jim it is on a complete type 3 frame , engine , and other parts
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:56 pm    Post subject: El Tejon Manx Reply with quote

Well the El Tejon Manx has spent the last 2 weeks at Jims Vw Service in Monterey Park CA , receiving a full service freshening Restoration , taking the Hood off tumbling the tank, rebuilt wiper motor, rebuilt 6 volt generator , rebuilt fuel pump, all new , brakes , lines , replaced the fuel line in tunnel, rebuilt dual carbs , put the German Bilstein shocks ,all the way around , polished the chrome , all of the electrical has been gone through , Blinkers , horn, and Much Much more , around $5000.00 worth of Mechanical Restoration , She now is done and purr's like a kitten and is ready for Big Bear, So we will see you all there!
Everyone Have a safe trip there and Be safe!
Marc


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:38 pm    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

Here is a picture of the engine with the tins painted flat black instead of the yellow
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:49 pm    Post subject: El tejon Manx Reply with quote

Some more Pictures
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Tejon Manx is done and back in Scotts Garage .
Mike Dario is kind enough to tow it to Big bear for me where I will see it for the first time!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:58 am    Post subject: El tejon Reply with quote

Here is a picture of Jim and Doug of Jims VW repair and service in Monterey Park , who brought this buggy back to life and gave it a lot of love like it was their own !
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Mark your Manx is all loaded up for it's trip to Big Bear.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fantastic!
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