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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Dave, any step forward is a step forward! You've got a lot on your plate so just 1 step at a time, you'll get there. |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Mike
Thanks for the kind words. As long as I'm making progress I'll be happy, just needs to be done before I retire and that's a few years away. Then the wife will have me on a budget.
I may not have won the buggy raffle in Big Bear, but I got a cool hat.
David _________________ dbsmith
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bgs Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 417 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great, but you might consider changing out the poly steering
coupler for a genuine VW coupler. Those polys crack at the bolt
holes and break apart. There's threads on this happening. _________________ Hmm, ruff. |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:44 am Post subject: Manxter #127 |
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Well, I think I'm finally done with the fabrication on the 2" lift kit to be able to coat it and finish all the little things on the pan before putting the body on. On the lift kit, I drilled and sleeved all the holes, put bungs (thanks Brad) in to mount the seat belts and side (step) bars. I ended up having to redo the back end cause I didn't like the way it fit to the body. Got the rear horn extended, and side bars raised
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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Nice work Dave. It seems like a few people have had problems with trailing arm pivot bolts backing out, so you might want to address them before the body goes on. Keep up the good work! |
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Actually I got a set from Brad to install.. _________________ dbsmith
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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So after months of getting side tracked to build the 2" lift, I was finally able to get it painted and coat today. Got the bungs all welded in for seat belts and side bars.
This time I used U-Pol Raptor.. What a difference.!! I had used Al's Liner before and what a PIA . The Raptor kit was easy to use, easy to mix, easy to spray with consistence finish, and clean up was a breeze. It comes in quart containers so you only mix what you need. I used 3 so I got one left over to use at a later date. Since the finish on the pan was crummy I sprayed the top of it again. I also sprayed the dash tub, top and glove box.
Got a bunch of misc items to complete along with supports for the battery tray and oil cooler before I can mount the body..
David
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Looks really nice. I'll have to use the U-pol on the next one. I forget, do you have a motor already?
Scott _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Duplicate post. _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a pic of the motor I have. When we bought the donor, it had been sitting in the ladies yard for 13 years. It fired right up and we drove it onto the trailer. I ran it a few times, then put too much oil in it. Spilled all over, put it on the dolley and it's sat for another 8 years. I'll have to do something with, but haven't decided what yet..
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Iguana Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2008 Posts: 922 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Raptor looks good, you will love the fact you coated the inside of your dash tub and glove box when you start wiring etc as it makes it much nicer to touch compared to the raw glass. |
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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Iguana
Are you still a fan the the Odyssey batteries ?
PC680 _________________ dbsmith
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sbussard Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2011 Posts: 432 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (near enough)
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Making sure you saw this from my build thread:
For a battery I went with a Dynabatt and their bracket, mounted on the floor under the rear passenger seat. I recently found this link though that says the Dynabatt is a rebranded Hawker, and the Hawker can be purchased cheaper. -- http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm#care
Scott _________________ Manxter #122
First time, garage built, and living out the childhood dream of owning a life-size Hotwheel!
Check out my build thread-->My Manxter 2+2 |
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Iguana Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2008 Posts: 922 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Iguana
Are you still a fan the the Odyssey batteries ?
PC680 |
Yes I am, run them on every buggy we build and I own. Never any issues and I have a nice little cradle that bolt under the rear tray meaning battery is just near the starter motor not in the car.
I use the PC680M which is just a PC680 with factory metal jacket. |
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: |
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If I may add to DB's question..
Iguana are 170CCA enough muscle to regularly start a buggy? (needing to replace 400CCA common lead type)
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Iguana
I've trying to figure out ways to weld some tabs on to bolt the battery tray to. If you have some that would be great. I didn't see cradles any on the website
http://turnkeymanx.com/?page_id=248
David _________________ dbsmith
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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This weeks progress.
At the advise of seasoned buggy owners, I replaced the cheap red urethane bushings at the pivot arms and the spring plates with Energy Suspension Bushings.
While into the spring plate I re adjusted the tension. Finally broke down and went to Home Depot to get an angle finder ($eight). I set them at 26' (degrees). All the books tell me stock is about 21', so with a 5' increase it should give me about 1.3" in height, plus the lighter buggy maybe 2.5". The charts are real accurate, 1 turn here, 2 turns here using both the inner and outer splines, I was able to dial it in real close. I could have just used the bolt holes as guides but this was more fun.
Also got the pivot bolt retainer lock welded in and torsion arms back in.
So what do I torque the pivot bolts? Can't seem to find it on the charts
With the lift going in I needed to extend the front support that goes up to the gas tank. Extended it 2" and got it all welded up. _________________ dbsmith
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Iguana Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2008 Posts: 922 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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I will get some pictures up but the battery tray we make just bolts to the fiberglass under the rear seat area on top of the trailing arm so to speak.
The 680 is more than capable of starting the engine and we have them on VW and Subaru Engines without issues to date.
Pivot bolts I do as tight as I can get them |
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dbsmith Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Another good week
The rear end was completed, brakes and axles, pedal assembly, access cover plates and replaced the fuel line.
Thanks to all the posts on fuel line replacement, made it a breeze. I cut the old one back just enough, used some small pieces of clear tubing, and hose clamped the new to the old.
Stripped the brake line to the Tee in the back, so it'll be next week before the brakes get hard and noticed the shift coupler needs to be replaced. Once I do the 4 wheel alignment, I think the body can go on. Long time coming......
I got some good advise from Iguana:: tap and clean all the threads before re-assembly. Worked out great.
With Manxter #154 starting, I'd better keep #127 moving forward.
David
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Iguana Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2008 Posts: 922 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good.
Think about adding some over lines to your hard fuel line before you seal it up. I see you have done it to your brake line through the front wall.
As for rushing ... don't worry to much Manxter 126 is still yet to be driven anywhere |
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