Manx Club

abgiles wrote:Hmm... Somebody's been too busy working and picking up the next project to post updates....

Gag, gag, choke cough cough.

I smell a burnt pot calling out the kettle.

Cool Bob!

I don't know if it will be an official event or not, but I believe I will be going there in '17. And most likely a bunch of other East US/Canada buggy's.

surfnc wrote:Happy Birthday Bruce! From the beach in Corolla NC next to the wreck. (Roy, Vince, Scott)

That's Awesome!

My opinion, I would go with the one piece rims. The two piece rims are made up of dissimilar metals, and that is why the centers always corroded.

Now that the fabrication work is completed that involves the body being on, the body work and paint can start. I continued with stripping the body to the original Yuma Yellow gel coat. Best way to restore a old car/buggy. That way you can see exactly what you have, previous repairs, and some times a...

To keep moving along, the roll bar needed to be mounted. First the windshield needs mounted so the 39 or 41 inches from leading edge of the windshield to center of roll bar can be established. Many have asked at what angle is the windshield mounted. I have read and heard 30 * back from Vertical. In ...

Nice build fun to watch. I am thinking of doing a FWD Honda K24 midengine Manx. You gave me some good ideas. You are a great builder Thank you for the nice compliment! I very much enjoy working on these old hotrods. I have made considerable progress. Rear Bumper is completed, fab work done, steerin...

Happy Birthday Bruce! I first met Bruce Meyers at MOTB '12. I had known who Bruce Meyers was for many years prior, but never heard him talk about life, business and buggy's before that date. I have never worshipped or followed any celebrities except for my parents. I do not worship Bruce, but hold h...

manxvair wrote:Is the gas tank vented through the cap or is a vent tube needed to be added?

Separate vent. I need to fab up a tube style vent. You can see the tap at the top rear, just to the pass-side of the fill cap.

abgiles wrote:What hard top is that on his Manx?

Not sure Brian. Here is Scott's thread on his Fun Hog, may tell what it is. I love the look of it.

http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=645

The Ecotec weighs right at 20 pounds more than a VW engine. So, the real big item weight wise is the aluminum radiator that weighs about another 20 pounds, and then 3 gallon of coolant at 8.5 pounds per gallon. Not too bad. And the flow characteristics are much better in one properly sized radiator ...

Fantastic work, Joe! I was wondering if you had considered felt under the tank straps or have they been spot welded to the tank? I wish I had the ability to weld aluminum, and I would have just welded tabs to bolt the tank down with. That would be a good option from TKM now that they are back makin...

Because the body has a 3 inch lift, the front bumper needs to be raised 3 inches to look in proper proportion once done. So a custom mount was made to raise the bumper. 1/4 inch thick X 2 inch wide steel strapping was used and welded to the beam for a super solid mount. The small angle iron was used...

Next up is locating the steering column in the front firewall. I use a short straight edge, hold it on 4 sides of the steering box shaft, then mark the location on the forward side of the firewall. Find the center of those marks and drill a center hole. Use a hole saw from the inside out and drill t...

Some more small items checked off the list. Needed to locate the gas filler door opening on the hood. Set up a jig to locate the gas filler cap center, then transfer it to the hood for drilling. 3645 3640 3641 3643 3644 3646 Some fine fitting and the gas filler door is located and mounted. 3647