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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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I wasn't there, That's Craig Bernard's picture.
I can see some parts inside the tub, I think its the hood and rear roof. I'm pretty sure the hood was metal. The metal panel that would seal under the hood is still mounted. |
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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I'll bet they sealed the front off to keep road dust from coming in to the cabin from there and also to provide some stability. Im wondering if the early racers of these cars discovered that the fiberglass cracked and failed on the original hoods, over time, from the pounding served up by off road racing.
I don't race, but I've experimented with a innertube put up under the dash and partially inflated to serve the purposes I described above.. Less dust. I haven't beat my car enough to test the other function. I know that my innertube would eventually find something sharp or abrasive and would eventually pop...metal fixtures would be better for Baja.
Nice to see the car is in good hands. |
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ghalperin Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Orange County
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:59 pm Post subject: Engine |
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This engine would match it well. 1958 Porsche 356 1600 was in a fiberglass street buggy.
I have it for sale on Pelican and Craigslist.
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Typ3nut Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: MI, MotorCity ManCave
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:13 am Post subject: |
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The Crean/Garner Manx has arrived a Bruce Meyers' in Valley Center to begin restoration
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Talked with Bruce Meyer and his Wife about this Manx at the Cincinnati VW / Porsche Reunion 2014. He's in the process of restoring, I acknowledge him that I look forward to seeing its completion.
He autographed many items ... Very Gracious ... Has many exciting adventurous stories.
What a great guy !
Bruce & Winnie Meyers !! ... Cincinnati, OH 2014
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House Minutia Militia
Joined: June 13, 2001 Posts: 1770
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Any updates on the restoration of this car? |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:24 pm Post subject: A GREAT DAY!!! |
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Well after 7 months I was able to present my husband with his restored Meyers Manx yesterday! I can't thank everyone enough for all of the support, assistance, and work on this project. Back in August we started and so many great people touched this car. Thank you to you Nelson for all of your help, it was a pleasure to finally meet you. Bruce and Winnie Meyers, Marty Fiolka, Bud Brown, Mike Wheeler, Dick Lemke and most of all, my father in law, Fred Willert. Thank you for making this happen. All of your talents made this such a wonderful project. Each of you played such an important part of the final result and I will never be able to thank you enough.
My husband was thrilled to say the least. He purchased this car back in 1987 from a friend that bought it in San Juan Capistrano. He used to drive this car back and forth to high school before blowing up the engine while on a desert trip!
This project was large but everyone wanted to do it. We are thrilled to put a piece of history back on the road. Our restoration was back to the way it was when James Garner and Scooter Patrick raced it in the Stardust 7-11 in 1968. It turned out fabulous.
Photos next!!
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:40 pm Post subject: Restored Manx (James Garner) |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:43 pm Post subject: Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Husband! |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: Restored Manx (James Garner) |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: Restored Manx (James Garner) |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject: Restored Manx (James Garner) |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:11 pm Post subject: Restored Manx (James Garner) |
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ginnywillert Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 11 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:14 pm Post subject: Bruce Meyers and my husband Freddie Willert |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the pictures! Looks great! Hope to see it in person at Big Bear Manx Club event in July.
When you get a chance. please post up what the drive train and suspension consists of. _________________ 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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MOON BUGGY Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2011 Posts: 174 Location: NC
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great!
Another piece of buggy history saved.
Congratulations. _________________ "Dune Buggies and Watermelon Rock! .” (MOON BUGGY) |
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:03 am Post subject: |
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Ginny, that was a historically great birthday and unveiling party and totally up to the very high standard set by the amazing restoration of your historic Manx. I know Bruce and Winnie truly enjoyed themselves.
Highest compliments and congratulations to everyone involved in the restoration!
Nelson |
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tpinthepack Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 816 Location: clearwater,florida
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:25 am Post subject: |
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This is an awesome story. Does anyone know the details of the single carb setup on the 356 engine?
Thanks
Tony _________________ TP in the Pack (I am a cyclist)
1968 Manx N.O.S. w/ Barrett Chassis
1960 Single Cab 1914 w/ 40 DLRA's
1990 Vanagon DOKA
1972 Super Beetle
1979 Super Beetle Convertible
2011 Porsche Cayenne |
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Its a 32NDIX Zenith on a custom center mount manifold. They were a main stay for VW off-road racing in the 60s and 70s. |
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Pinboss Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Phila, PA
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, awesome job. My compliments!
Well done, Thanks.
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'll repost what I posted here on page 1 in August. Still applies!
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This is best story I've read all week. How absolutely cool.
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