Mayers manx badges

monki77 · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:46 pm Post subject: Mayers manx badges

Hello everyone,

I'm in the process of building a Mayers manx dune buggy and have collected together alot of original empi parts

- original and complete Eliminator shifter
- x2 original 8" 4 lug sprintstars
- x2 original 5.5" 4 lug sprintstars
- empi red needle tacho
- empi red needle oil temp guage
- empi red needle oil pressure guage
- VDM empi/coach steering wheel (with empi horn button)

What I'm looking for now is an ORIGINAL set of manx badges (both front and rear)

So can anyone out there help me?
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MONKI77

lilbill · Samba Member Joined: January 14, 2004 Posts: 1

you can get them from the manx club ( http://www.manxclub.com/ )but they will need to confirm that your car is a real meyers manx. or sometimes they pop up here or on ebay.

plasticman1432 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:36 am Post subject:

I agree that the Manx Club is the way to go; I'm a member of the club, and my series 1 Manx is listed in the registry. After joining the club & registry, I got in touch with Winnie Meyers directly about my front badge. The original rear emblem is fine, but the front one was broken. They normally sell them only as a set, but I convinced her that I really didn't need both. As soon as I verified I have a genuine Meyers Manx, it opened all sorts of doors within the club - members even get better pricing on 'club store' items.

On the subject of verifying the car's heritage, I can't stress enough that you should not put Meyers badges on the buggy if it is not the real deal. That's just wrong IMO.
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Organized people are just too lazy to look for stuff

'68 Meyers Manx: M1689D815E

http://public.fotki.com/VWDave/

monki77 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:53 pm Post subject:

Thankyou people, I have had a look at the "Manx club" before but- my manx is a uk replica built using the Mel Hubbard moulds which were taken from an original Mayers Manx, I am sure Bruce Mayers knew about these replicas so does anyone reakon they will let me buy a set?
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UncleBob · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject:

I reckon not.
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don't worry, the ciggaret is fake.

plasticman1432 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:36 pm Post subject:

I reckon not as well, but it never hurts to ask. The only advice I can offer is 'don't hold your breath.'

P.S. - Not trying to nit-pick or start a fight here, but you may want to touch up your spelling of the name "Meyers" before contacting Bruce or Winnie. Cool

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Organized people are just too lazy to look for stuff

'68 Meyers Manx: M1689D815E

http://public.fotki.com/VWDave/

monki77 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the advice people, I'll try emailing the Manx club.

And thanks for picking me up on the spelling Plasticman
that could have been embarasing!!

Also if anyone see's any on ebay please let me know

Thanks once again for all your advice people
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monki77 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 11:18 am Post subject: manx badges

I just emailed the manx club about the badges and explained that mine is not a "real" manx so I guess its just a case of waiting now.

Lee
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plasticman1432 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 2:02 pm Post subject:

The club is really good at getting back to you with good info; I've always heard from Winnie Meyers directly any time I've sent any questions in the direction of the club. Cool

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Organized people are just too lazy to look for stuff

'68 Meyers Manx: M1689D815E

http://public.fotki.com/VWDave/


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