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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: 24E Manx Build |
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Been fairly absent here lately so I figured I would bring some "action and drama".
I sold my blue "barn find" Manx. (was unemployed and needed the money) I also wanted to have side pods and rear deck which I could not do and match the original gel coat and metal flake. So I found a Manx with a 24E brilliant ice blue metal flake code and am going to bring it back to the original color and while I am at it do some pods and rear deck to match.
Here is what I started with. (one on the left)
It had 8 layers of paint on it, 1/2" of Bondo on the hood, cracked front and read fenders and a "Swiss cheese" dash.
I forgot to mention the speakers on each side of the dash.
and the 50 odd holes for the "snaps" for the soft top. (did not come with)
I started by stripping all hardware off it and sanding all the paint off to get to the original gel coat. This allowed me to see what damage and old repairs were under the paint and to get a clean surface for the high build primer. It also allows you to avoid any paint compatibility problems.
I also extended the lower edge of the front fenders a bit since they were lower on my earlier Manxes. This one was made in March 1970 and I think the molds were getting a bit "tired". It is a Manx 1 but has the Manx 2 dash and hood and has a "-2" at the end of the serial number.
Repaired the holes and damage to the hood and dash.
I also glassed in some cardboard tubes (cut in half) to strengthen the rear. the fiberglass is a bit thinner than my earlier Manxes and it will also provide a place to run wires to the engine.
Primed everything with Duratec high build primer. I actually wanted the light blue color since it will be the base color for the flake.
Guide coated the parts, and sanded them.
Here is the rear deck after flaking and clear coating.
After wet sanding and polishing it out.
More to come soon.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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Roscoe Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 231 Location: new england
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Awe man Vince, That is looking bad-ass. The flake laid out perfect. Great Job! Look forward to seeing more pics.
Last edited by Roscoe on Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:59 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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wvbowtieman Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice Sir.... Love the metal flake....can't wait to see the rest of this car painted. |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! You work quick.
Love the color. _________________ 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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hcallaway Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2008 Posts: 333 Location: Richmond VA
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MOON BUGGY Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2011 Posts: 174 Location: NC
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Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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The jedi returns!
looking foward to your build. _________________ "Dune Buggies and Watermelon Rock! .” (MOON BUGGY) |
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Huffypilot Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2011 Posts: 13 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:06 am Post subject: |
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wow thats deep you nearly need floaties just to look at it.
I'll certainly be following this build... |
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Letterman7 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3198 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:57 am Post subject: |
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Geez Vince, some day in the future when your yard is being excavated for a shopping mall or something, they'll be digging through layers of colored flake wondering what the hell was going on...
Looks great, as always! |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4925 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Nice work, Vince!
It's disgusting how easy you make the glass work appear...
bryan _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:25 am Post subject: |
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I love seeing his work |
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SiggyManx#33 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2005 Posts: 877 Location: Southeast PA
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Looks great! |
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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:33 pm Post subject: Super Manx |
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Outstanding Job Vince , you should make a matching surfboard in that flake,
keep up the Good work!!!!!!!!
Marc
Sold the gold Manx by the way |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Roscoe
Thanks for the kind words. I hope to have more pictures in the next few days.
David
Thanks, are you bringing your awesome green buggy down to the MOTB?
Joe
Thanks! It is really trick photography, I have over 25 hours, and 100 sheets of 80 grit paper in sanding the 8 layers of paint off alone. The priming and guide coat sanding were a breeze compared to the paint removal.
Holt,
Thanks. It was great meeting you! (thanks for lunch) You meet the nicest people in this hobby.
Moon Buggy
Thanks and may the force be with you.
Huffypilot
Thanks, it has about 6 layers of clear over it.
Rick
I was thinking the exact same thing. (except maybe not a shopping mall, maybe looking for Black Beard's treasure)
Bryan
Thanks, definitely trick photography!
Nelson
Thanks, ever see another 24E in your research?
Dave
Thanks, I am thinking about doing the fan shroud in the flake.
Marc
Thanks and congrats on selling the gold one. One step closer to the Resorter. Post some pics if you can.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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Kreelak Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2011 Posts: 122 Location: Ridgefield Washington
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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that real looks sweet I love the flake
Vince quick question don't mean to hijack but
do you think a heave flake like you did here on these parts would be possible in a candy apple red ? and come out looking right
Thanks Brad |
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wvbowtieman Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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surfnc wrote: |
David
Thanks, are you bringing your awesome green buggy down to the MOTB?
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Yes Vince....Joe, Kieth and I have rented a house and will be there all week with the families again this year. Can't wait to get down for MOTB 2013! |
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Vince, I looked through the register and didn't see another 24E. That's a gorgeous color. |
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Nick2k Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2012 Posts: 55 Location: Spokane, WA
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Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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The flake looks great!
What type of flake was it, and how did you apply it?
Any tips would be appreciated, I'm dying to do a lime green flake. |
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Nick2k Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2012 Posts: 55 Location: Spokane, WA
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Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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The flake looks great!
What type of flake was it, and how did you apply it?
Any tips would be appreciated, I'm dying to do a lime green flake. |
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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: 24E Manx Build |
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I got this spy photo from an anonymous source and it looks like the "flake master" might be working on a custom hood ornament for that buggy
_________________ Bud (1Madmanx)
Wilmington, NC
'68 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy M1996F826S
'66 Kombi Bus
'73 Thing
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Good thing Vince doesn't live where I do. He would never get to spray anything. It has rained here twice. Once for 31 days, and then again for 25 days. _________________ 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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