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What is the brand name and model of the steering wheel?It's the style I've been looking for on my buggy.

Using the 1"x1" sq.tubing is the way to go,looks like something from the factory.The only critical part is the bend that needs to be made to fit the curve in the chassis and the welding to complete.

Just a thought without pictures but you might want to check the frame horns.It would'nt seem likely but they could be bent or broken enough that your engine/trans is setting in a position other than stock.About the only way to compare is to find another buggy. :2cents:

No wheel adapters,direct bolt on to the studs I put in the VW drums.

Thanks for the compliments,still alot of time and probably another couple gazillion dollars but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.The rims are 5 spoke 5 lug,15"x5" wide (2 7/8" backspace) on the front and 15x10 (3 1/2" backspace) on the rear.Tire sizes are 195/60 on th...

After a year and a half, progress is finally being made,thanks to the help of the Manx web site.Since these pic's were taken the pan and engine have been completed and will be fitting the body in a couple of weeks. :drinking: http://www.fwmanxdb.photosite.com/ Besides learning way too much about VW'...

The cooler that I have must be an early type.The seals that I have are slightly tapered with the larger side 10mm ? fitting the oil cooler adapter and the smaller side 8mm on the cooler side.Do you need to use a spacer/washer at each of the 3 mounting locations? Do I need to include anything else in...

I hope someone in the forum has had this come up and has a solution.I have a type 3 converted to an upright but must use the type 3 cooler that has the oil pressue sending unit attached.My question;I believe I have the correct seals for this application (10mm.on one side and 8mm.on the other) but wa...

If you purchase a Brazilian/Mexican M/C then the Volvo res. will be a factory fit.If you use the original or purchase a German M/C then you need to find a Rabbit res. and make some mods as described by Lee and several others in the posts or you can make an aluminum bracket to hold the VW res. that w...

Got to go with #1,nice job kids!!!