| Author |
Message |
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
BL3Manx
Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006
Posts: 6767
Location: Northern California
|
 Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
 |
|
Is that 6v?
What are your rear tires? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| BL3Manx wrote: |
| Is that 6v? |
Yes 6v. My vision is a kid in the summer of '68 just bought a kit from Bruce. He went to the local junkyard for a wrecked early '60s car, threw off the body and put his new Manx kit on top. Still 6v 40hp, but he added a little power with the Manxpower kit.
| BL3Manx wrote: |
| What are your rear tires? |
The rears are 15" STA Super Traxions. They are my driver tires. I do have these for a more original look though. They are going on last...kind of the finishing touch.
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
Well my Dune Buggy Brothers wiring harness came in today. I would highly recommend it. Like a kid at Christmas, I immediately started putting it in. The harness was the first piece in the puzzle to get this thing looking like a buggy at last.
Once that was in place I was able to get the hood and windshield on. I forgot that the dash frame needs some bending so I fought with that for a bit to make it work.
Then got the headlights on so it looks like a real buggy!
I am really liking how it is turning out. I still have a bit of small stuff to get squared away before the motor is done. I am hoping to have it driving in a month or less, just in time for summer!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BL3Manx
Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006
Posts: 6767
Location: Northern California
|
| Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| calebmelvin wrote: |
| Still 6v 40hp, but he added a little power with the Manxpower kit. |
You should use a 200mm 6v flywheel, They were used on some transporters. The stock 180mm clutch would be marginal.
You should also use a starter relay |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
squareweave
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2004
Posts: 448
Location: British Columbia
|
| Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 6:33 am Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| Looking great, very inspirational. I also believe that the 6V 200mm flywheel came in early Type 3's |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 9:17 am Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| BL3Manx wrote: |
| calebmelvin wrote: |
| Still 6v 40hp, but he added a little power with the Manxpower kit. |
You should use a 200mm 6v flywheel, They were used on some transporters. The stock 180mm clutch would be marginal.
You should also use a starter relay |
| squareweave wrote: |
| Looking great, very inspirational. I also believe that the 6V 200mm flywheel came in early Type 3's |
Thanks guys! That is a great idea, I'll look for one!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
So the first of my fun period finds are these correct "bell shaped" Manx wheels. They have an interesting history. They came off of the great VW pioneer Lee Leighton's drag Manx. The buggy is still in the family (with a more road worthy set of wheels and tires) but I was able to secure these beauties for my build.
I also got a set of NOS Gates for the rears. I had the wheels powder coated to match my fronts and will be putting them on for shows and whatnot.
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
matthewl
Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2014
Posts: 329
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
A little more work today! Still hooking up wires but getting close to done there.
Did get the steering column mounted along with a NOS signal switch, and my restored Koch steering wheel on. Also put on some other goodies. NOS Delswift was mounted, along with my spare tire bracket and CB antenna. I love these small details.
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
A couple more period details I am working on now. I have a set of OG Manx valve covers that are going to go on the Manxpower motor as soon as it is ready. Also found a Shoemaker Pretzel exhaust that I am going to use as a template to make a reproduction. Can't wait!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Manx102
Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2010
Posts: 484
Location: California
|
| Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
So very well done and all the right pieces to really make it something special.
_________________
"The simplest of outdoor adventures - the most treasured memories." - Bruce Meyers
54 years of "outdoor adventures" and "treasured memories" with our Manx in my gallery. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
slayer61
Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2021
Posts: 1013
Location: CA
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
What an inspiration. I could only hope my build comes out so well. It won't be as fast, rest assured.
Very well done Sir. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
So......
Life is fun isn't it? I've had some family stuff going on, along with working crazy hours, and haven't been able to touch the buggy in a while. I was really feeling like it wasn't going to get done this year.
But a couple friends of mine volunteered to help get the final items (the seats and engine) put in and get it on the road. They picked up the buggy from my house last week and took it to Cameron's shop, which is amazing. He and Josh got to work on the seats first.
They immediately ran into problems. The pans were good, but those funky seat mounts that the first owner put in were problematic. They started to try to make it work but threw in the towel and sent me this photo with the caption "sorry". 
They pulled the body off and realized that the easiest way to make it work is to replace those pans completely. They were a bit funky and they had a new set of WW pans in the shop, so next thing I know they were sending me these photos.
In a two day period they got them done. It was insane!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
Next up was getting the motor in. I built a Manxpower stage II from a very nice cam bearing 40hp case. It was built by John at Morris Race Engines. They used the Shoemaker Pretzel exhaust I found as a template to create a replica. I think it turned out very well and sounds amazing!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
slayer61
Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2021
Posts: 1013
Location: CA
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:55 am Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| You, Sir, have some very handy friends. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
Next they worked on the seats. Since we now had some stock seat tracks, they decided to use a set of stock seats and cut down the frames to make them look correct. Using this photo as inspiration, they sourced some period correct vinyl and made these custom covers. I am super excited about them!
_________________
Caleb
'68 Tagged Manx | My Wanted Ads
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
parmaynu
Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2004
Posts: 182
Location: Kent, England
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration |
|
|
| Amazing work again! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
