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1madmanx Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 686 Location: Wilmington, NC
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Tim H wrote: |
Love the buggy and the color. But what is the MOTB and where is it held at? Thank you |
The MOTB is the largest Manx Club sponsored dune buggy event on the east coast. It is held in the Outer Banks of NC. All the information is at www.manxonthebanx.com. Check it out. _________________ 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: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Joe
I know you want to add to your collection, but I think I will keep these. How much more do you need to do on yours?
Rathbone
Thanks! I have been thinking about using Sharkhide. What is the application process and does it dull the finish?
Scott
Thanks, I hope to see you here as well.
I got the center console from Mid America
http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/product/basic-black-center-console-304734/
Bryan
Thanks, I understand the the Towd's won't be in your area till after the event waiting for pick up.
Dave,
Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot coming from you. (I know how much you like metal flake) I am spraying a small area with a thin coat of clear. (about 1 foot square) I am then using a "Flake Buster" gun to spray the flake on dry. It will only stick to the wet area. I then blow off the area with an air gun. Then move on to the next area. After I finish the panel, fender etc, I use a 3"-4" "chip" brush (throw away brush) to flatten the flake and remove any loose flake. I then let the area dry for about 1/2 hour. I then do the same process to fill in the areas not completely covered by the flake. So after I am done I have gone over the same spot 3-4 times and have complete flake coverage and no base color showing through. If you are careful and patient the result is a fairly flat surface that can be covered by 3-4 coats of clear and cut and buffed to a great finish. I have to say that this is not a process for the faint of heart and the learning curve is steep. For example if you pile too much flake up on uncured clear you will get a "land slide" effect with your flake. This makes a very lumpy spot that you cannot get rid of without waiting for it to dry so you can sand it all flat so you can start again. You also have to do it in 2 coat steps doing 3 or more coats can cause the paint on the surface to dry before the lower coats have a chance to "off gas" the solvent causing very small bubbles called solvent pop. The only way to get rid of this is to let it dry, sand it and start the process all over. (ask me how I know this) After all that you do get a feel for how it will work and if you do it in the 2 coat process you will save allot of time and materials. So my next one (a Moss Green Manx 2) will go faster and should turn out better.
Hecubus
Thanks for the kind words. Do you have a build thread going?
Tim H
Thanks and hopefully you can make the event.
Update 9/11
Got the buggy tagged and drove it about 90 miles today. I just put the drivers seat in and drove it. I still have more to do to have it ready for the MOTB.
I will take pictures when I get the rims polished and the new tires installed.
Vince _________________ 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: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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A man can never have enough rims Vince.
If I could get one weekend to dedicate on the buggy, it would be done. But, I also bought a new enclosed trailer that I need to outfit with winch, tie downs, cabinets and so forth. Then working 14 to 15 hour days is sucking the life out of me.
But I am looking forward to a needed break, seafood, cruising with fellow buggy people and a little R&R. Closing in on 30 days quickly. See you soon! _________________ 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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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:58 pm Post subject: manx 2 |
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Hey Vince ,buggy is looking very nice , Did you use a Manx 2 sticker on the nose badge , and if you did, is it the one from the Manx store from Winnie , or did you find a vintage Manx 2 sticker like the old school ones.
The reason I ask is on my yellow Manx 2 it has the holes for the emblem, I have that spare I showed you last year , but I am not sure if i should get a Manx 2 sticker from Winnie on it , it has the holes and I dont know if you would see the hole marks under the sticker? |
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Rathbone Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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surfnc wrote: |
Joe
Rathbone
Thanks! I have been thinking about using Sharkhide. What is the application process and does it dull the finish?
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It's so easy to use that even I can do it. Use a lint free cloth because it gets sticky quickly. You just dampen the cloth and wipe it on. It usually flows out and leaves no streaks. If you get a streak you can immediately wipe it again, or if it has dried then clean the old product off (I used gasoline) and try again. It doesn't make it any more or less shiny. The only difference you will see is that in some light there will be a more rainbow appearance to the shine than is on standard chrome. If you know chrome you know all chrome used to shine with a blue hue, but they removed the hexavalents and now it has a yellow hue. This resembles the blue hue that chrome once had. _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Joe
I hope you get some time soon. I know that you will have an awesome buggy for the event.
Marc
The sticker is a die cut vinyl one that I made to put on the hood bump. (I do not sell these stickers) I think that if you put a sticker on without filling the holes you would see them through the sticker.
Rathbone
That is exactly the info I needed!! Thank you very much. You can read a manufacturer's description on how it works, but I like to hear about real world experience. Thanks again.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Update 9/20
Been driving it around since last Tuesday and have put almost 900 miles on it. (working out of it) Still not completely done but I put the interior in, got all electrical hooked up, rear bumper on. and new Sidewinder installed. Got the engine tuned, just need to take care of a few seal leaks.
Still need to polish the rims, put new tires on, install rear deck and install new soft top.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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Manx Lee Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 99 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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great as usual!! |
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MOON BUGGY Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2011 Posts: 174 Location: NC
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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ohh so very nice, classic. _________________ "Dune Buggies and Watermelon Rock! .” (MOON BUGGY) |
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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject: manx |
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Out off this world! Simply Stunning! |
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Roys_Big_Toys Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2011 Posts: 225 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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I can't find the "Two thumbs up" button. Damn nice, Vince. Give me a call and I will make arraignments to pick your parts up. I may have to get some seats while I am out here. I think my butt deserves them. _________________ I'd rather be an hour early than 5 minutes late. (Mine)
"It's not a hobby, it's an addiction" (My wife)
"Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell where they already have it." -Ronald Reagan
Original Meyers Manx
Berrien LKD Warrior Ecotec 2.2 w/ Bus 091 Trans
Original 2 sided Meyers Manx Dealership sign
Meyers Manx Surf Board #1 0f #100
Custom Meyers Manx Cornhole game |
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:18 am Post subject: |
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vince,
Is that a stainless "show" bar or a rechromed original?
Also, where did you get your steering wheel adapter...nice old school Manx accessory
Chris |
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Roscoe Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2005 Posts: 231 Location: new england
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Looks totally Awesome! Where did you get your bumpers and skid plate? Once again great job on a period correct looking buggy! |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Lee
Thanks! Looking forward to your Manx 2 build.
MB
Thanks, MOTB coming up soon, are you going to make it?
Marc
Thanks, did you get your Tow'd yet?
Roy
Thanks, and thanks for all your help with the parts.
Chris
New from Winnie, stainless hoop.
I got the wheel adapter with my yellow Manx 1
Roscoe
Thanks! I got the front bumper off the classifieds here. It is the stainless type that was made in 2000 (?) for the Signature Manxes. I got the rear setup from a good friend who changed his out for a new Meyers Manx Manxter style bumper.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject: Manx |
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Just sent the money and working on details for shipping it back , shipper said possibly this weekend , I will start a new thread.
How is she running? Can't wait to see it up close, bet it looks a thousand times nicer in person! Well we will see it soon ! |
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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:18 pm Post subject: Manx |
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Just sent the money and working on details for shipping it back , shipper said possibly this weekend , I will start a new thread.
How is she running? Can't wait to see it up close, bet it looks a thousand times nicer in person! Well we will see it soon ! |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Marc
She is running well. I finally took care of the oil leak. (hopefully)
Update 9/30
Polished rims, put new tires on and installed new center caps.
I also wanted to see how my widened "smoothies" looked. I got some MT Mini Mags for the front.
I still need to install the rear deck cover and the soft top.
Vince _________________ LOOKING FOR VINTAGE MEYERS MANX STUFF!!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1105228 |
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MOON BUGGY Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2011 Posts: 174 Location: NC
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Smoothies and slots are some of my favorites on a manx.
Both = awesome. _________________ "Dune Buggies and Watermelon Rock! .” (MOON BUGGY) |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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I am looking forward to seeing it in person in 13 days and 15 hours.
I'm not one bit excited! _________________ 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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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Vince,
Beautiful job. What type and size of tires are you running? |
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