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Gary0302 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 596 Location: Coastal NC
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:17 pm Post subject: Manx On The Banx, Oct. 8-14, 2012 |
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Unfortunately, I missed last year’s inaugural "Manx on the Banx" on the Outer Banks of NC (no excuses, huge brainlock on my part), but I am going to do my best not to make the same mistake twice. I plan on trailering my buggy up there for the 7 day event; I figure that travel time from Jacksonville (NC) should take about 3.5 to 4 hours, not allowing for stops along the way.
I was wondering if those that attended last year’s event would plan or prepare any differently (dune buggy vehicle prep, accommodations, places to check out, etc). For those that may be interested, I hope to create a dedicated section on my website (East Coast Dune Buggies) featuring photos and YouTube video links. After the event is over, feel free to send your submissions to [email protected].
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Don't forget to check out www.manxonthebanx.com for the latest information on activities (events calendar) and lodging discounts. FYI, we have confirmed "special guests" for this year. Check out the website.
Bud |
_________________ Gary David Holbrook
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Coastal North Carolina
Check out my videos on Youtube
"It's a buggy not a space shuttle...." - Dale M.
"When in doubt, blame it on the previous owner" - Gary0302
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buggy2430 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2008 Posts: 261
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: Manx On The Banks |
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I would love to, but unfortunatly our financial situation won't allow it. And I'm in North Carolina too. 400 miles away though. |
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Q-Dog Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 8700 Location: Sunset, Louisiana
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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I just drove a few days up the Outer Banks, unfortunately not in my buggy. We had a great time and I thought several times how much nicer it would have been in the buggy. I just don't know if we can swing another trip this Summer. _________________ Brian
'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle
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vincent9993 Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2006 Posts: 2025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Count France and I in! |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Money is so tight right now, I've never been this broke. I doubt I can make it. _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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wvbowtieman Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Buggy should be finished around mid August......We will be there! |
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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oh man...you are stressing me out...i finally got the moncoque fuel tank gel coat all sanded out and received my order of vinyl ester resin and glass. i have to coat the entire inside of the tank....and then put the lid back on the tank....then repaint. it seems like that should go ptty quickly...but seems to be taking a long time.
i hope to drive it from anderson sc to the motb run...about an eleven hour drive in a 40 hp buggy...woohoo.
chris |
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Tom_Kathleen Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 919 Location: Vernon, CT
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:06 am Post subject: |
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If we survive the Tahoe area Manx Club event in September, we will be there. Tom _________________ Manxter #16, 1968 Meyers Manx & Kick-Out SS #16 (WIP)
Manx Club & CVA |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:33 am Post subject: |
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monomanx wrote: |
oh man...you are stressing me out...i finally got the moncoque fuel tank gel coat all sanded out and received my order of vinyl ester resin and glass. i have to coat the entire inside of the tank....and then put the lid back on the tank....then repaint. it seems like that should go ptty quickly...but seems to be taking a long time.
i hope to drive it from anderson sc to the motb run...about an eleven hour drive in a 40 hp buggy...woohoo.
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11 Hours? If you loosen the drag of the brake shoes against the drums, you can do the trip in 8.5 Hours... _________________ 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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73SpeedBuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2006 Posts: 874 Location: Warminster, PA
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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didget69 wrote: |
monomanx wrote: |
oh man...you are stressing me out...i finally got the moncoque fuel tank gel coat all sanded out and received my order of vinyl ester resin and glass. i have to coat the entire inside of the tank....and then put the lid back on the tank....then repaint. it seems like that should go ptty quickly...but seems to be taking a long time.
i hope to drive it from anderson sc to the motb run...about an eleven hour drive in a 40 hp buggy...woohoo.
chris |
11 Hours? If you loosen the drag of the brake shoes against the drums, you can do the trip in 8.5 Hours... |
yeah...40 hp in a buggy on as few highways as possible to avoid being run down by SUVs...this aint no rocket ship with a subaru in it ya know |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Map quest says 13 hours, 11 minuets, 791 miles. Dang I want to go. _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Manx on the Banx (99 days & counting), who is going? |
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Gary0302 wrote: |
Unfortunately, I missed last year’s inaugural "Manx on the Banx" on the Outer Banks of NC (no excuses, huge brainlock on my part), but I am going to do my best not to make the same mistake twice. I plan on trailering my buggy up there for the 7 day event; I figure that travel time from Jacksonville (NC) should take about 3.5 to 4 hours, not allowing for stops along the way.
I was wondering if those that attended last year’s event would plan or prepare any differently (dune buggy vehicle prep, accommodations, places to check out, etc). For those that may be interested, I hope to create a dedicated section on my website (East Coast Dune Buggies) featuring photos and YouTube video links. After the event is over, feel free to send your submissions to [email protected]. |
Gary,
I'm glad to hear you'll be going this year. The event is shaping up to be even better than last year since it's 1-week long! We are planning activities for each day with the weekend cap-off cruise on the beach.
Don't forget to check out www.manxonthebanx.com for the latest information on activities (events calendar) and lodging discounts. FYI, we have confirmed "special guests" for this year. Check out the website.
Bud _________________ Bud (1Madmanx)
Wilmington, NC
'68 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy M1996F826S
'66 Kombi Bus
'73 Thing
Visit my Galleries:
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Keep in mind that the activities that were done last year will be the same this year and will happen on the week end. (10/12-14) So don't think that you have to come for the whole week. (may help with the expense) _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Just started on building the buggy yesterday. Rented a house in Kill Devil Hills for the week, so I better hurry up the build. _________________ 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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Gary0302 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 596 Location: Coastal NC
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
I just made my reservations for Manx on the Banx by calling the Travelodge at Kill Devil Hills (800-338-7761, pressed 1 for reservations). They are offering a 20% discount on room rates for those that plan to attend the Manx on the Banx event. If you have any questions (as far as the Travelodge set up is concerned), ask for Scott Jackle. _________________ Gary David Holbrook
Facebook and YouTube
Coastal North Carolina
Check out my videos on Youtube
"It's a buggy not a space shuttle...." - Dale M.
"When in doubt, blame it on the previous owner" - Gary0302 |
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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Gary0302 wrote: |
Hi Guys,
I just made my reservations for Manx on the Banx by calling the Travelodge at Kill Devil Hills (800-338-7761, pressed 1 for reservations). They are offering a 20% discount on room rates for those that plan to attend the Manx on the Banx event. If you have any questions (as far as the Travelodge set up is concerned), ask for Scott Jackle. |
Gary,
I'm glad you got your room reserved. I talked to Scott and I hear the block of rooms he has set aside for the event are filling fast!!!!
If you haven't seen them yet on the www.manxonthebanx.com site, there are event specific shirts now available. Grab one before they are gone.
I can't wait for October.
Bud _________________ Bud (1Madmanx)
Wilmington, NC
'68 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy M1996F826S
'66 Kombi Bus
'73 Thing
Visit my Galleries:
https://manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/album/44 |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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I'm thinking about attending on a very tight budget, will there be camping on site? _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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manxcraig wrote: |
I'm thinking about attending on a very tight budget, will there be camping on site? |
The event will cover the entire Nags Head and Kitty Hawk area (no one location), plus cruises up to Corolla and down to Hatteras Lighthouse. Main "base of operation will be around Nags Head. There are a number of camp sites in the area. I'll try to get the locations posted on the website over the weekend.
There were a few people that camped out last year and had a great time.
Bud
Edit: looks like Vince beat me to the punch _________________ Bud (1Madmanx)
Wilmington, NC
'68 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy M1996F826S
'66 Kombi Bus
'73 Thing
Visit my Galleries:
https://manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/album/44 |
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