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by Faron
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Manx Mania, Summer 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 6128

Manx Mania, Summer 2023

It’s that time again, time for me to start reminding Club Members that the deadline for getting articles in for the upcoming issue of the Manx Mania is getting close. The DEADLINE is just 16 days away! July 6th, 2023, is the DEADLINE for the next Manx Mania! We only have a few articles in cue, so we...
by Faron
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:04 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Scale RC Challenge
Replies: 0
Views: 10583

Scale RC Challenge

Not long ago, Vincent Parisien posted a YouTube Video about the RocHobby, “The Peoples Car.” It’s a Radio-Controlled Car that is a good replica of a VW Beetle. In Vincents post, he said he would like to see someone chop off the body and slap a Buggy Body on one of those RC Cars, which gave me an ide...
by Faron
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:54 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: BoB in Texas! May 12th – May 15th, 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 6487

BoB in Texas! May 12th – May 15th, 2022

We have Great News about BoB in Texas! May 12th – May 15th, 2022 The schedule is all planned out! The cruises are all lined out! (This time we will make sure they are all paved.) The Host Hotel is all set up! Gathering spots are all lined out! As a side note, this is an official Manx Club Event. So ...
by Faron
Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: BoB in Texas, May 12th - 15th, 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 6291

BoB in Texas, May 12th - 15th, 2022

Scott and I have the cruises planned out, but also have a few new and exciting things in store for you in regard to BoB in Texas. Once again, the beautiful Brenham, Texas area, will be hosting this Official Manx Club Event. The WEEKEND of May 12th – 15th, 2022. We are looking forward to showing off ...
by Faron
Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:23 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2
Replies: 50
Views: 24222

Re: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2

I am not 100% sure where I will meet up with you, Little Rock or Nashville. I will have my Truck & Enclosed Trailer with Our Dune Buggy and possibly Chris' Dune Buggy. Are you able to confirm the dates when you will be at each? I know I need to pick up Melissa from the Raleigh Durham airport on ...
by Faron
Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

Alright, everyone! I received the email that we have all been impatiently waiting close to three years for! The Paperwork that we will need to complete in order to get our Assembled Vehicles LEGALLY Title/Registered. JUST REMEMBER that Monday, June 22nd, 2020 will be the start date! https://content....
by Faron
Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

Saturday, August 12th, 2017 was… 1045 Days Do I have your attention? 2 years, 10 Months. & 10 Days How about now? 34 Months, 10 Days Perhaps now? However you choose to look at it… that is a LONG time & how long this effort took. I am sure some of you are thinking to yourself, what the heck i...
by Faron
Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Do you know a guy?
Replies: 2
Views: 4028

Re: Do you know a guy?

Thanks man! I hope that I can find someone Corvair specific, but will keep that in mind.
by Faron
Thu Oct 10, 2019 4:43 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Do you know a guy?
Replies: 2
Views: 4028

Do you know a guy?

My brother who lives in Jacksonville, North Carolina will be picking up a car that he had restored here in The Texas Hill Country. He is very good at his job, but he is no mechanic. The car is not a Dune Buggy, but it is Aircooled. It is a 1964 Chevrolet Monza Convertible. He has pictures of it with...
by Faron
Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

We have some extraordinary news for you this morning! We got word yesterday evening that Senator Bryan Hughes will file the Senate companion bill to HB 1755! This is such incredible news. I told you that we were starting to pick up steam! We now have the bill ready to be voted on in both the House &...
by Faron
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:08 am
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

This is the moment, that we have all been waiting for! Our bill has been introduced by Representative Ed Thompson of House District 29. The bill number is 86 (R) HB1755 , just click the link and you will be able to read it. Rep. Thompson is VERY enthusiastic about our bill, especially after reading ...
by Faron
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:08 am
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

5150bossman wrote:Are you forwarding this request to other groups with web sites that this legislation will affect? The more the merrier!
I am doing all I can, if you can think of some that you feel it should be sent to I would appreciate it!
by Faron
Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

Okay, Ladies & Gentlemen things are starting to heat up & we are going to ask that you to get involved in order to help in one way or another. As of this moment, we are looking for people who call District 87 home, to email your information to faronsmith70@gmail.com (We are looking for Name,...
by Faron
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:32 am
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy
Replies: 19
Views: 26511

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy

Senator, Pat Fallon of District 30 or the Wichita Falls Area is looking at lending a hand to Save the Texas Dune Buggy, Sandrail & Kitcar, but first, he would like to see a list of names of people who live in his District 30. If you are open to helping the cause in this way, please email me your...
by Faron
Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:09 am
Forum: Stand Up!
Topic: Save the Texas Dune Buggy Rally October 25th
Replies: 4
Views: 4698

Re: Save the Texas Dune Buggy Rally October 25th

I need every member who lives in District 30 or the Wichita Falls area, to email me their contact information at faron@savethetexasdunebuggy.com ASAP. This is important and I will explain in a response email.

https://www.texastribune.org/directory/ ... senate/30/