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Goshen
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 Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Next step now is to get the clutch cable pedal hook and make it stronger so it will not wear away at the hook.. I know there a couple of people that make this pedal modified but i thought i could make it myself.. i am not great at welding but how bad can it be ? I had a great idea to get some should bolts and oil impregnated bronze bushings that will serve as a bearing so just follow the pics
This pic is from an ad that i saw on the samba and i thought i could make this mod myself so i did just that
The pics below have the right idea but i actually made an error and welded the shoulder bolt on the wrong side of the pedal assembly where the above pics are correct but i will leave them on here so you will have an idea as to what i was trying to achieve
Got it welded into place and now comes the grinding smooth
Welding the stainless steel shoulder bolt and adding the bronze sleeve bushing that will serve as a bearing
Here is a pic collage of it all
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My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870
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Goshen
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:33 am Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Now its time to go Sandblasting and Raptor Liner paint
Now comes the Upol Etching Primer.. it comes in a ready mixed can in a quart size and all you have to do is just fill spray gun and paint.. this stuff attaches to the metal and that is it.
Spring Plates get a dose of the Upol Etching primer also just make sure you have clothing on that won't matter what it is .. once it's on it on your clothes there is no way of getting rid of it.
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My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870 |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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I might have mentioned that i wanted to run the main brake line not on top of the pan like most people do but rather thru the tunnel which was work and troublesome but i got it done.. first i had to open the hole wider so my arm could fit
I installed the RHD Master Cylinder i bought from Just Kampers in the UK.. $42.00 + the DHL shipping literally two days almost overnight was like $50.00 for a combined total of $92.00+ which is not bad and it got here quickly
I placed the EMPI Dual Circuit Reservoir Tank to see where i would place the brake line and this what i mocked up
There is my hole in the pic above now comes the front part...
Harbor Freight Tools Brake Line Bending plier
I had to improvise and use a large 26mm socket to make the right radius bends...
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My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870 |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Here is some more fancy bending and work... not easy.. to maks sure not to kink the line
Just follow the pics... i am sure you will get the hang of it
This line goes to the Left Front Brakes
Now with the RHD Master Cylinder in place and Dual Circuit Reservoir tank
Looks nice doesn't it
I have already routed the line thru the tunnel and fed it out the back thru the inspection cover before i create some dangerous bends.. one wrong move and the line has to come out.. so this requires a lot of patience
What have i gotten myself into ?
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My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Manx Dune Buggy Build (Ms. Lady in Red) |
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Lets jump to rear suspension which was a pain... it really was... the torsion tubes were a pain to get right since i didnt mark them before taking them out.. they were not easy to take out since if you have followed this thread you would have seent hat this was a rust bucket and those torsion tube rod i dont know what you call them were pretty much welded in from the rust. I used M10 Stainless Steel Socket Cap Bolts on top of the Chrome Spring Plate Torsion Covers
I had to use C-Clamps from HFT to get the spring plates in.. not easy.. i know there is a special tool that i got to see on Manx Club Facebook page but this is what i had to work with
I figured since I eyeballed this that i would have a 2 click drop thus about 3.5" to 4" of drop but i was wrong.. not the best way to do it and i was not going to go thru the trouble of taking all this stuff off to install again.. nah.. let someone else do it if it needs it at the time in the future..
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My '64 Pan Meyers Manx Dune Buggy "Lady in Red"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659260
My '67 Split Window Bus project :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=634144
My '67 Maserati Blue Oceano Bug Build:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=541870 |
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