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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: '68 Golden Orange Manx Restoration Reply with quote
eddie.would.go wrote:
I always feel it distracts fom the originality when a vehicle is restored to anything but the color specified on the VIN. Especially when the VIN tag is as easy to decode as a Meyers Manx buggy.


I get that. I actually tried trading bodies for a tangerine red one but nothing panned out. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:58 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Picked it up today! I had the color matched to Tangerine Red, it looks a little more orange in person. Used a nice single stage.

Overall really happy with it!

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:11 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Damn, that"s shiny!
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:43 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Wow that was quick, looks good.

Squareweave I would love to see some updates on you manx thread, if you have any.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:02 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
matthewl wrote:
Wow that was quick, looks good.

Squareweave I would love to see some updates on you manx thread, if you have any.


Agreed! Let's see those updates!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:12 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Took advantage of the long weekend and blasted the pan. I was able to paint the underside, just waiting for it to dry in this cold. Hoping to do the topside next weekend!

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:53 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Top side is painted! Need to do something with those seat mounts. They are way too high so I think I am going to take the top layer off. Getting excited to start putting it back together.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:27 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
First of many period goodies from this one. An original set of Select-a-Traction! They cleaned up really nicely. And the handles are near perfect.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
That turning brake is pretty cool! Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:16 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Looking great Caleb!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Got quite a bit more done on the pan this week. I was able to start test fitting hardware in preparation for the beam and tranny to come home. Did a long drive yesterday to pickup the rebuilt parts. Next up, getting it rolling!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Looking good.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:47 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
matthewl wrote:
Looking good.


Thanks!! I love your YouTube channel!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:49 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Had a little time to work on the pan. Mostly test fitted some hardware and checked over everything. Got those pesky seat brackets off too! Planning on getting the beam on, transmission in, and brakes done next weekend.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:26 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Wow all new hardware and seals, this thing is going to be top notch for sure.
I'm glad you like my youtube stuff, some times I wonder if anyone watches it lol.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:35 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Got the Select-A-Traction and Hurst installed. Still need to find a wood shift ball for it though! Here are the instructions for installing the select-a-traction if anyone happens to need them in the future.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:34 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Had a little time today to work on the Manx. Got the rebuilt tank installed. Also worked on the wiring a bit inside the house. Not ready to go on the car yet but getting close. Did get my period Bosch 6v battery in though!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:50 pm    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
So what motor is going on it? Did you get enough parts to build a manx power copy?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:46 am    Post subject: Re: June '68 Manx Period Restoration Reply with quote
Wow.. looking fantastic Caleb👍🏼
Didn’t realize those Bosch 6volts existed. Nice touch!
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