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Manxter windshield?

Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 3:56 am
by 73SpeedBuggy
What is the windshield in the Manxter? Is it an actual beetle windshield

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 3:32 pm
by Grumpy One.rbcdunebuggy
The Manxter windshield is glass.  Only Bruce & Winnie know the source window that it is cut from, and they are not telling.  I do know it is not a SB.

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:05 am
by 73SpeedBuggy
hmm.. so if it busts one would be SoL?

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:26 am
by Grumpy One.rbcdunebuggy
Speaking from experience, a replacement is no problem.  A quick phone call to Winnie, a good credit card, and it was at the Greyhound bus stop in a week.

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:15 pm
by 73SpeedBuggy
Thanks Grumpy. I'm considering getting a Manxter and I'm just looking at all the possible future problems. I wish Bruce had used a pre-existing windshield, if they ever shut down operations Manxter owners are going to be in trouble when they chip a windshield.

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:24 pm
by Tom-Kathleen
Here's a tip - when you buy the kit, buy an extra windshield.  Yes, we have an extra, just in case.  I even have an extra for the Kick-Out SS, you never know when they will stop making them.    Tom

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:00 pm
by 73SpeedBuggy
Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking Tom.

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:01 pm
by towd-dude
Rumor has it they are cut down from a Toyota truck, but which one ???? Rumor further has it they are cut out of country. But, this is all right out of "Rumor Control".
Bob

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:13 pm
by 1856
Bruce and Winnie are reasonable folks and a simple call to them would answer that question.
Mark

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:58 pm
by billloftin
I would not worry about windshields in Manxters as I have let every one" drive my Manxter "like they stole the Manxter" and every thing but windshield has been dinked. When you buy the kit just take the windshield to a glass place and have a pattern made.  I don't mind give B/W a few bucks. Bruce put lots of design work  into the Manxter and Winnie puts lots of effort in keeping Bruce working/focused. 
Thanks Bruce!!

 I have enjoy my buggys every day.

 ClaraBill
Manxter # 22-03, ManxVair(AKA theTrongomobile, an attomatic) and a GlitterBug that my father helped me build in 1969. I just got a 93 Subaru 2.5 L ,AKA donor car. 
ClaraBill  

Manxter windshield?

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:45 pm
by Tom-Kathleen
ClaraBill - does that mean your Manxter is going to be a Manxter S soon?  If you need tips, let me know.  Or, go to the Mammoth lakes event & check out Kathleen's car in person.  Tom