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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5481 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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I wanted to add a little to the easy to disassemble bit. I would suggest making it quick and easy to remove the entire body. It makes going back to do other work so easy that I don't tend to avoid it over the winter. The wiring should have plugs, the body bolts accessible with welded nuts if/as needed, and body alignment made easy. I even have a bracket welded to the frame so I cannot hit the master cylinder reservoir with the body when setting it back down.
I can pop out the seats (mini t) and unplug the wiring to the dash, unplug the wiring at the front and unbolt the steering coupler, unplug the wiring at the back, then remove the body to chassis bolts and with one helper lift off the body.
Now I don't mind doing winter upgrades. I wouldn't even bleed the brakes without pulling the body now. _________________
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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63Fiberbuggy Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: SC
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Hey Jeff, I appreciate the text you sent to let me know about the Manx project. We've only talked a little bit about it, and you know most of history on my buggy now; so I'll share a comment given to me by Bill L. during the 3rd restoration on my buggy that we completed in 2014..."at what point do you want people to see where the 'want to' ended?"...so, from my experience (and apparently sharing the same genetic trait to go all in) I'd take all the time you need to do it the way you want it and do it right. Short-cutting to get on the road led me to repeat body off twice now...I'm so glad we took our sweet time on this last round!
I shared with guys in the area last night & today, about your project, and we're ready to support ya! We're only 45 minutes away...call when you're ready.
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:16 am Post subject: |
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63Fiberbuggy wrote: |
Hey Jeff, I appreciate the text you sent to let me know about the Manx project. We've only talked a little bit about it, and you know most of history on my buggy now; so I'll share a comment given to me by Bill L. during the 3rd restoration on my buggy that we completed in 2014..."at what point do you want people to see where the 'want to' ended?"...so, from my experience (and apparently sharing the same genetic trait to go all in) I'd take all the time you need to do it the way you want it and do it right. Short-cutting to get on the road led me to repeat body off twice now...I'm so glad we took our sweet time on this last round!
I shared with guys in the area last night & today, about your project, and we're ready to support ya! We're only 45 minutes away...call when you're ready.
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Thanks Bill, I will be sure to reach out when I get to the point of needing some help. At this point I really just need to unload the 72 beetle body LOL _________________
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Jeff
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Well it's official, I paid my deposit on #160
The plan is to fly on April 15 to visit friends, load up and drive back.
I've always wanted to drive across the country and it's also on my mother-in-laws bucket list so she is going to join me on this journey back. She's very cool and will only make the trip better.
Progress: started pulling the front beam to get it ready for adjusters. I will spend my Saturday stripping it down completely.
I'm going to be doing the bulk of my updates on the Manx Club but will be updating this one as much as I can as well.
http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=3450
Have a great weekend!
Jeff _________________
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Buggy Brian Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2006 Posts: 308 Location: Yulee, FL
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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TSFR wrote: |
Well it's official, I paid my deposit on #160
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Congratulations! I know you're stoked!
I also enjoyed the heck out of that Bar-B-Que today!! _________________ -(Loretta) Manx # M2940D910E on customized 1970 chassis by Joescoolcustoms
-(Scarlett) Manx Resorter #12 (R0012B931S) on 1969 chassis.
-Original Home built buggy that started all. I learned to drive in it back in 1985.
Manx Club Member # 4436
Check out my Loretta here: http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=3365Manx
Scarlett is getting a Makeover! http://manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=3745&p=24983#p24983 |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:03 am Post subject: Manxter |
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So what color did you order?
Since it's going to take a few years to build make sure you buy the parts YOU WANT. you don't want to say down the road " always wished I had gotten the Speedhut gauges"
Also when you pick it up, save time in your schedule to visit Brad..
David _________________ dbsmith
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:32 pm Post subject: Manxter |
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Just wait for the 15% -20% off sale
David _________________ dbsmith
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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David, you are a man after my own heart! Speed hug gauges are most definitely in the plans. Heck, that's what I have in my current buggy
Gunmetal Flake
Today I've got the front beam completely torn down and I'm stripping all the crap paint off. Loads of fun!!
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Jeff
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff
What kind of paint are you going to use on the front beam and everything under the body?
Also, 2 of those engine stands make a great rotisserie for the pan.
David _________________ dbsmith
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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:52 am Post subject: |
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I'm seriously thinking about powder coating the whole chassis and beam.
Please elaborate or the speedhut sale?!? _________________
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Jeff
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karu Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2008 Posts: 229 Location: Cross Lanes, WV
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:35 am Post subject: |
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I'm seriously thinking about powder coating the whole chassis and beam.
Please elaborate or the speedhut sale?!? |
Speedhut offers 20% off all their gauges three times a year,
March madness (probably all of March or part of it).
July 4th
Thanksgiving weekend.
They don't advertise these deals (at least not that I noticed any adds). Keep checking their website and it's worth it. I bought mine during the thanksgiving weekend and it was quite a substantial saving . |
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dbsmith Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2012 Posts: 240
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:44 am Post subject: Speedhut |
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Typically around major holidays Speedhut goes on sale. I got mine at thanksgiving last year. Summit has better pricing on the Flaming River Columns and I got the Momo steering wheel through Amazon. _________________ dbsmith
SoCal
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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A note of caution on powder coating beams. I old, or used beam is hard to PC. During the PC process, after the paint "dust" is applied, it goes into a oven to cook. The cooking process will melt/burn/bubble any old grease left on a part. If any grease or oil is left inside the shock towers where they are pinch welded, it will boil out and marr the finish, up to leave bubbles in the finish. To fix that, the finish has to be removed, completely, and re-done.
The inner and outer bearings/bushings should be removed, and the beam thoroughly cleaned to remove any sing of grease. It is exceptionally hard to remove the bearings/bushing without damaging them, so plan on new bearings/bushings.
I would recommend a high quality catalyzed chassis black and paint it. The chassis black I have used before has stood up very well to the elements and road rash. _________________ 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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TSFR Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2013 Posts: 365 Location: Columbia, SC
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:37 am Post subject: |
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so...my beam is slightly bent
I'm slightly annoyed today. Looks like I'm on the hunt for something new...er If you guys see something with adjusters already installed let me know. Maybe its something I have missed.
On the plus side, my drop spindles came in and were returned with the news of the bent beam.
Ordered an Airkewld Ultimate Adjustable beam and will run the stock spindles. _________________
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Jeff
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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Nowhere near ready for delivery with lots left for them to do, but I was able to sweet talk my way into a sneak peak!
Excited doesn't begin to cover it
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Jeff
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Cool!
The sun and angle are a little deceiving, what color is it? _________________ 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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TSFR Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Gunmetal Flake _________________
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Jeff
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:08 am Post subject: |
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That is what I thought it was.
Last year following France's Kickout all over the US, that Gun Metal looks wild in the sun. Looks like it is fluid in motion. Great color choice! _________________ 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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Tom_Kathleen Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 919 Location: Vernon, CT
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:10 am Post subject: |
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That color not only looks good in the sun, but at night you only see the silver flake. Looks like a million stars in a black sky. There is nothing else like it. Tom _________________ Manxter #16, 1968 Meyers Manx & Kick-Out SS #16 (WIP)
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