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PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Thanks you guys! I really appreciate it! I am deep into editing now. It is quite an adventure.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:07 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Two become one!

A friend helped me pick up the body at my other garage in style.

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It was such a beautiful spring day, I decided to do the work outside.

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And it is together! I need to finish bolting down later today but it is starting to look like a buggy now! My little helper approves.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

It's coming together nicely.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:32 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

looking fantastic

what are you using to attach the body to the pan
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:21 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Kreelak wrote:
looking fantastic

what are you using to attach the body to the pan


Thanks! I am using the body mounting hardware kit from Meyers Manx and the original bug rectangular washers on the underside of the pan.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:02 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

It has been a bit slow going recently.

I finally got around to replacing one of my e-brake cables. I messed the last one up while shortening. I also put together my freshly restored Dietz 820's.

I had a bit of an issue with the wiring harness, and after struggling with it for more than a day, I ripped it back out. I am having Mike at Dune Buggy Brothers make me a custom harness now. I used his on my last buggy but I was itching to try something else...well now I have learned my lesson.

It has been so nice to be able to work outside!

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:06 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Im loving your build. Thank you!

Did you modify the tail light housing to fit?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:17 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

parmaynu wrote:
Im loving your build. Thank you!

Did you modify the tail light housing to fit?


Thank you!

No they are completely stock. I found a NOS pair and had them chromed. I did have to drill out the studs and replace with bolts, because the Manx body is much thicker than the bug. But otherwise you just tighten them down and they fit pretty flush with the seals!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

The small things are so much fun! Put on the front badge and license plate today. Also got the dash squared away by test fitting the gauge and switches.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Wonderful build! Getting ready to restore a buggy myself soon.
I do have one small tip. Rotate the swing axle boots 90 deg as they were designed for. If you leave the seam upright it will crack the boot as it doesn’t flex when the axle comes up.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:45 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

TimGud wrote:
Wonderful build! Getting ready to restore a buggy myself soon.
I do have one small tip. Rotate the swing axle boots 90 deg as they were designed for. If you leave the seam upright it will crack the boot as it doesn’t flex when the axle comes up.


It is on my list of things to fix but that list just keeps getting longer! haha

Thanks for reminding me!!
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PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2021 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Not much to report. I did get the NOS Lucas signals mounted today. And finally put on my registry tag. Progress! haha

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PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2021 8:28 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Progress is progress no matter how small. Looking good, won't be long and you will be taking it for a summer cruise.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:07 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Amazing work mate Cool
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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 9:55 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 3:03 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Thanks guys. I always feel like things come in bursts. Right now I am waiting on the wiring harness and after that a lot can get done quickly!

I did work on one project that has been on my list for a while. I fabricated the sheet metal panel that came with the kit to fill in under the license plate. It actually wasn't bad to make. Got my plates on as well!

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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:21 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Looking good Caleb. Can't wait to see it done.
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 12:17 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Would you mind sharing the dimensions of that rear plate? Does it fit to the licence plate studs?
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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:27 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

parmaynu wrote:
Would you mind sharing the dimensions of that rear plate? Does it fit to the licence plate studs?


Yes, the top attached to the license plate studs!

Nelson gave me this info:
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 6:20 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote

Here are a couple better pictures.

The best way to mount the plate at the top is using the studs which mount the license plate light, it would save drilling holes in the body. However you would need to replace the original studs with longer ones. If you do use the license light studs to mount the stainless panel, when you fabricate the panel, you should ensure it's tall enough to extend up where the two lower license light mount studs will pass through it.


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