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by isucorvair
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: corvair automatic trans
Replies: 2
Views: 3619

Re: corvair automatic trans

There are a few Corvair Powerglides running around in buggies. I believe one is being built in Cedar Rapids, IA at the moment (I sold several Powerglides to the gentleman). I'm a Corvair guy - so maybe biased - but there is nothing wrong with the 'glide. My 66 Autocross car had a 95hp/Powerglide, an...
by isucorvair
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: EVENT: MANX in the Midwest STATUS
Replies: 1
Views: 984

Re: EVENT: MANX in the Midwest STATUS

Dyersville is an hour from my house.....I could run up there and snag some pics, if need be. I know there is no 'Field Of Dreams' MLB game this year, due to the construction. If I remember correctly, they are making the MLB size stadium more permanent, adding a parking lot (no more corn-stubble park...
by isucorvair
Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Windshield Width?
Replies: 1
Views: 1325

Windshield Width?

I have searched, and come up empty handed. What is the original width of the windshield for a Manx 1? I am putting my buggy together this winter, and I need a good frame. I have a cool green-tinted windshield, but someone hacked the legs off the 42" frame. I thought a true Manx was 42 1/4"...
by isucorvair
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Manx 1 Body on Acme Nostalgia Chassis
Replies: 0
Views: 6308

Manx 1 Body on Acme Nostalgia Chassis

Hi all - been lurking here for a while, and a member of Manx club for several years. I've got a Manx 1 body, and a shortened '67 pan. I'd really like a Berrien Nostalgia Chassis with IRS...but....my body is not hacked up (in fact, the only real holes in the body are taillight holes!) - and I'd rathe...