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- Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:35 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Deciphering a Meyers Manx serial number
- Replies: 0
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Deciphering a Meyers Manx serial number
The information below will allow you to decipher a BF Meyers serial tag: Example Number M1768D912E M = Manx (M2 = Manx 2, may be an A. This is a Manx 2 before Bruce left the company.) 1768 = number in production D = Month = April 9 = year of production = 1969 12 E = Fuchsia Note: dates refer to whe...
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:10 am
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: newbie here with Manx
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3474
newbie here with Manx
#M2898D912E
M = Manx
2898 = number in production
D = Month = April
9 = year of production = 1969
12 E = Fuchsia
M = Manx
2898 = number in production
D = Month = April
9 = year of production = 1969
12 E = Fuchsia
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:38 pm
- Forum: Where Did You Get That?
- Topic: LED Tail light upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8607
LED Tail light upgrade
Yes, light from a traditional 1157 or 1156 bulb is broadcast in over 180 degrees from it's source, ie: filiment. Most LED bulbs do not as LEDs traditionally focus their light in one direction. Unless you get a LED replacement that has LEDs covering a few different angles you'd get poor lighting. ...
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:28 am
- Forum: Where Did You Get That?
- Topic: LED Tail light upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8607
LED Tail light upgrade
There are LED replacement bulbs that you can use, I actually plan on trying some. In my tail light assemblies the tail/brake lamp is a standard 1157 bulb and the turn is a 1156. If you use a LED for the turn signal you will have to change out the flasher relay to compensate for the loss of electrica...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:50 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Manual
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2604
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:07 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: accelerator pedal/roller loose
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3293
accelerator pedal/roller loose
This isn't my favorite job to do. The hardest part is contorting your body getting the pedal in and out of the car but you can make it a little easier by taking out the driver's seat. I have had to remove my pedal assembly a few times due to broken clutch pedals. Check yours when it's out of the ca...
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:31 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: accelerator pedal/roller loose
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3293
accelerator pedal/roller loose
Or it may just slide out like mine does. You still have to remove the pedal assembly as the pin is inserted from the tunnel side.
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:04 am
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: accelerator pedal/roller loose
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3293
accelerator pedal/roller loose
My roller pedal does the same thing. I added a thin washer between the pedal and the housing to counter the effect. Still has play but it is a bit less now.
- Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:22 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Buggy Reflections
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1597
Buggy Reflections
Well, the buggy is back in the garage in semi hibernation. Temps dropped and the rains came and are expected to remain for at least a week. That brief respite was just enough to get the juices flowing. Hopefully I can post more progress reports soon. I really want to get buggy honey-do list finished...
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:57 am
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Battery Cable Upgrade
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1208
Battery Cable Upgrade
TOM...... You might think about "up-sizing" those battery cables... OldManx Done!! Before... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/MaJefJax/buggy/battery2.jpg After! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/MaJefJax/buggy/battery3.jpg Original cables were constructed out of 10ga wire with...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:01 am
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Buggy Reflections
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1597
Buggy Reflections
The buggy recorded over 7,000 miles recently and during that time it's gone through a few changes. Some obvious, some not so much. Since starting this build in 2003 I continually enjoy my car and I really think that pleasure increases with each day. For a period of over a year the buggy was a daily...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:28 pm
- Forum: Where Did You Get That?
- Topic: LED Tail light upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8607
LED Tail light upgrade
I found a LED upgrade to those running stock bug tail lights on their buggy. A bit pricey though but it's another way to make your buggy stand out from the rest.
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VW Beetle Tail Light Conversion
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:14 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Lowering IRS Suspension
I replaced the bushings when I built the car. I did look at them when I had the torsion plates off and they looked just fine. It didn't take me as long as I thought it would. I did most of the work at night for an hour or so. I guess total time involved was maybe one and a half to two hours a side, ...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:25 am
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Lowering IRS Suspension
Post errand report: Looks good. Handled well, a bit more balanced. No clunks or loud scary noises. I do think I need to sync my carbs though. Anyhow, I measured the car once I got it back into the garage. Looks like it settled about a 1/2" or so, it's measuring 8 1/2" front and rear.
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:13 pm
- Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
- Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3931
Lowering IRS Suspension
I plan on it. I have a couple errands to run tonight after work. I'll give it a good workout then, check the handling, alignment, etc..