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abgiles wrote:Seems this thread is in need of an update again.....

Thank you for the push Brian. Here is the link (click it) to the new (and last) restoration of our Manx. Hope you approve

http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=4480

Here is our buggy in all her spendor. Thank you very much Joe Wheeler (Dr. Zarkov).

So what do you get after a conversion like this is done? Answers: a future-proofed, modern'ish-powered fun buggy; a Baja-rated terrain beater; and with a naturally aspirated 2.4L Ecotec engine, a horse power increase of over 110 HP (over my 1776cc AC VW engine). https://manxclub.com/forum/app.php/g...

So, how did the overall ground clearance requirement work out? Here is the "before" (all of the reinforcement and body were added) and "after" the Zarkov was completed. Pretty darn good!!! Before: https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5828/medium After: https://ww...

After many months and many change control requests, Dr. Zarkov was ready, willing, and EAGER to give Sue and me our little fantasy ship back.

Here's something that might answer a Manx question that you've had but were afraid to find out. What does the inside of the front lifting block look like under the fiberglass? Hmmm, I don't know. Let's find out. Give me that drill and hold my beer. https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/ima...

Putting the body back on for the final time. Let's do some wiring. Rebel wire kits are the best ever. Even a caveman can do it. Improving the ingress and egress of the buggy by adding a Flaming River tilt steering column. https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5815/medium https://www....

Assembly - Brakes, plumbing for brakes, and engine detailing. https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5806/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5807/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5808/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gal...

Let's paint and put this jigsaw puzzle back together. https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5799/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5800/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/image/5802/medium https://www.manxclub.com/forum/app.php/gallery/ima...

Roll cage and front protection. Intending to re-install our intercom system and add a base UHF/VHF radio, Dr. Zarkov included mount points that ease the placement. Additionally, all the reinforcement throughout the chassis ties into one another to form a cage around the whole buggy. Bring on Don Pr...

Protecting the bottom: Personal touches and legacy are important to me and Dr. Z. Therefore when time came to fabricate the skid plates for our Zarkov, parts from the 2018 Puzzle Manx race car were used. You'll see dents, gouges, and scrapes in the skid plate material that I and my race teammates i...

What goes bump(ers) in the night? Requirements continued - must have a winch and running lights (therefor a bumper to accommodate both); must have a trailer hitch receiver (and the rings for safety chains); must have nerf bars (or steps for the old man to get in and out of the buggy easier); must h...

Signed, sealed, and not quite delivered (at this point): Future proofing - most vintage VW chassis have a hidden, and scary secret living and ever present inside the tunnel. It's rust! Since it's out of sight, it usually means out of mind. However, Dr. Zarkov covers all the bases and seals the insi...

Mock-ups. We've got your mock-ups. It took two forklifts to carry the requirements documents for this build, but that didn't scare Dr. Z off of the build. Buried in volume 6, Section 141 under aesthetics, was a one line requirement that said: "ONLY as a last resort should the radiator for the ...

Did I mention "attention to detail?" Here are two more gems. Since the Ecotec was expected to provide a LOT more torque than a standard or modified AC VW engine we planned to use a Stage 3 Kennedy pressure plate. So where are some of the weak points and how will Dr. Z provide a little mec...