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dlyle
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:57 pm    Post subject: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

I just became the owner of a Manx 2. Pretty rough and it's 600 miles away from me in Oregon so I'm not sure how I'll get it to California.

I've always wanted one and this was my chance. Going to have to figure out how to get it all back in one piece.


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:20 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Dude! You're gonna have a long row to hoe!


Congtatz on your new project. Get it, get it started, and post progress pictures!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:42 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:19 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

I'm no off-road guy, but it looks like somebody wanted to lengthen it to match a full-length pan, yeah?

I like the idea as I prefer longer cars, but I guess that might be more work than shortening the pan, depending on your skill sets.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Reminds me of sawing a lady in half. But that’s just a magic trick.
Long or short. It’s a nice project.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:29 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

slayer61 wrote:
Dude! You're gonna have a long row to hoe!


Congtatz on your new project. Get it, get it started, and post progress pictures!


Thank you. Until I can get it home I'll be collecting parts for it.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:30 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Busstom wrote:
I'm no off-road guy, but it looks like somebody wanted to lengthen it to match a full-length pan, yeah?

I like the idea as I prefer longer cars, but I guess that might be more work than shortening the pan, depending on your skill sets.


They did want to make it longer. I'll be shortening a pan and keeping the body the shorter length. My skill set is going to be tested. I have a steep learning curve in front of me.

I see you're in San Jose. I'm just down the road in Morgan Hill.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:14 am    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Think about how many hours you will have into this, then remember that Meyers still sells brand new bodies.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:14 am    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Some inspiration for you dlyle.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=535933&highlight=puzzle+manx

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:27 am    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

That is one huge project.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Nice glad someone decided to give her the TLC she deserves. Been looking at it in ads hoping would grab it up. You got this!
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:52 am    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

BIGMIKEY wrote:
Some inspiration for you dlyle.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=535933&highlight=puzzle+manx

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That is good inspiration. Makes mine look less daunting too.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:26 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Dangib wrote:
Nice glad someone decided to give her the TLC she deserves. Been looking at it in ads hoping would grab it up. You got this!


Somebody had to! Not my first choice but it's what I can swing right now.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:07 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Awesome, that is one of the last ones made. Mine is 1475
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:09 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

sailtexas186548 wrote:
Awesome, that is one of the last ones made. Mine is 1475


Do you know what the last number was? Good to know.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:07 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

I’m not sure that anyone knows, but when I had mine authenticated Winnie told me my was close to the end. I will look tomorrow and see exactly what she said
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:17 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

This was local so I brought it home to get some practice on. Lots of experience to be gained with all the work this needs.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:40 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Ahhh, yes, Morgan Hill is just down the road. I'm on the south side, so you're probably only 20 minutes away.

Do you ever attend the Kelley Park meet up here?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:48 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

Busstom wrote:
Ahhh, yes, Morgan Hill is just down the road. I'm on the south side, so you're probably only 20 minutes away.

Do you ever attend the Kelley Park meet up here?


I haven't been to the Kelly Park meet up. Is it for VW's? I'm new to the scene.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:23 pm    Post subject: Re: My new Manx 2 Reply with quote

dlyle wrote:
Busstom wrote:
Ahhh, yes, Morgan Hill is just down the road. I'm on the south side, so you're probably only 20 minutes away.

Do you ever attend the Kelley Park meet up here?


I haven't been to the Kelly Park meet up. Is it for VW's? I'm new to the scene.

Yes, VW-only show and swap. It's on a Sunday in April every year (except cancelled in 2020 and in August this year). Highly recommend. The host hotel is in Morgan Hill, and the Friday and Saturday prior, there's a good swap at the 101 Red Barn in Aromas.

Barring any pandemic madness, the next one will be their 37th annual.
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