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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Chronological sequence
Measured the distance from the Shift lever cutout to the edge of the Frame head and I got 32.5"
I made all the markings and used the Sawzall to cut the bad rusty frame head off:
I secured the sides with two visegrips one for each side and made my first weld on top to secure it.
Marking the yellow tape as to where the plug welds will go.
Went to town on fusing the replacement frame head and the original tunnel.
Now to secure the Napoleon Hat
All done
Now to fill the underside where most of the rot was ..
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hillmotorsports Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2014 Posts: 432 Location: Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Had a change of heart about using plug welds? _________________ Rosemarie and Paul Hill
Morrisburg, Ontario
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Goshen Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2012 Posts: 833 Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Well it has been about 10 months that i have not posted.. I moved to Colombia in June 2017 and have been there ever since... I love it there.. but i did do so some work to my buggy before i left and here it is.. Weld the frame head and the floor pans.
I had to line up the body to see if it would mate up just fine but it seems that i am a bit off so lets move the frame head just a tad more.
All lined up now lets go to town !
Now to tackle the floor pans:
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My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
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Goshen Samba Member
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Goshen wrote: |
I asked for help from the Facebook Group Page "Manx Club"
and I was provided with some diagrams and where to make my cuts on the pans..
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That cut us way to difficult to do...Yeah it works fine and some will argue its stronger....if you want to spend extra hours doing precision cuts....
Second option is type of cut below.... All straight no zig -zags.... and lay a 2-3 inch section of tunnel material over "cut" and strap it together forming double layer (overlap) at cut and it will last forever...
But any cuts you do be sure to break loose throttle and clutch tubes at rear so they stay intact (to be cut to length later) when you slide rear section forward... And do not make cut so deep you go through clutch, and gas and E. brake tubes, the sawsall with 6 inch blade is not the tool, use 4.5 inch angle grinder and cutting wheel and only let wheel in about a 1/2 inch and just go along the lines... Also special attention to emergency brake tubes....I usually cut them at about 6 inches long from rear cut after upper tunnel portion is removed, so the ends (cut to length) can be reinserted into EB bracket just a it was original....
Also If new to cutting pan, you may want to look at a few youtube videos, many good and bad things in videos, and I do not recommend any one as there is always a lot of poorly done things on you tube (these people did it once and are now experts), BUT you may get idea what is inside tunnel and be some familiar with process....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:22 am Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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[quote="Dale M."]
Goshen wrote: |
Second option is type of cut below.... All straight no zig -zags.... and lay a 2-3 inch section of tunnel material over "cut" and strap it together forming double layer (overlap) at cut and it will last forever...
Dale |
Dale , thanks
The tunnel work was already done by the Previous Owner.. I only have to tackle the floor pan halve.. the Right side is already in.. just need to do the Left side or Drivers side...
Here are pics of what was done on the passenger side floor pan.
_________________ My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
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My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
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Goshen Samba Member
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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I had orginally intended this to be a LHD buggy so I thought since i am a big guy and a little heavy then the HD floor pan panel would be ideal since i had it left over.
Now its going to be an RHD buggy
So i will have to cut the napoleon hat section and transfer everything to the other side:
Setting the HD floor pan to see where i will make my ziz zag cuts
Lining things up
I am about to make my cuts...
First cut not so bad:
Oops i am off major gap
Some small bird shit spot welds.. I am not a welder
Grinding the big weld spots
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My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
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Goshen Samba Member
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Well.. I have not posted for a good long while because I have been busy traveling and also designing and fabricating some new items for ou buggy's
I sold the seats and opted for a different set which are now 1990 to 1996 Nissan 300ZX Seats.. they looked ugly when i first bought them but now i have since reupholstered them myself.. they turned out great.
OLD SEATS
NEW 300ZX SEATS
I bought factory replacement covers from Ridies.com and bought a Hog Ring Plier and Hog Rings... and did the upholstery myself... i was tired but i got it done..
Here i am working it.. the company for $50.00 more i was able to get the MM logo embroidered which was a nice added plus.
There you have it the finished product.. i recommend doing this on a warm day and sunlight so it can soften the leather look material and be user to work and pull into place.
Here is the Before and After... nice job.. je je
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My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
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dustymojave Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 5802 Location: Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
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Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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I often help my friend (who is originally from Cartagena, BTW) do upholstery repairs. I'm no expert. He provides the knowledge. I provide labor. He uses a blow dryer to apply mild heat to the upholstery to fit it in place. Outside, slip in up inside, keep it moving. Helps a great deal. Makes it easier to install in warm weather or cold. Gets rid of shipping/storage creases. _________________ Richard
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:22 am Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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dustymojave wrote: |
I often help my friend (who is originally from Cartagena, BTW) do upholstery repairs. I'm no expert. He provides the knowledge. I provide labor. He uses a blow dryer to apply mild heat to the upholstery to fit it in place. Outside, slip in up inside, keep it moving. Helps a great deal. Makes it easier to install in warm weather or cold. Gets rid of shipping/storage creases. |
Thats a good idea.. i did the same thing on ocasion because it would start to get cool outside.. i worked in natural light because it was easier to see what i was doing. _________________ My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870 |
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Goshen Samba Member
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Goshen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Thanks to help from fellas in the UK and Australia i was able to continue with the build. I had to make this stiffener plate for the RHD pedals since the floor pans only come with this plate on the LHD type floor pans
I had marked the holes where the RHD pedals would be secured to and tapped them for M6 Bolts
I got it nice and welded into place
So now we got this much done but this was done on true date of somewhere in 2019.. i just got lazy to upload pics
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My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870 |
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