UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Upcoming events and get-togethers. Where are we going next?
Scott-Drolet
Posts: 400
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by Scott-Drolet »

Thanks you guys. It was a labor of love. We had so much fun and all of us learned just how reliable these fun little cars are!

So, what do you think?
The 50th anniversary of the Meyers Manx is coming next year (2014). In celebration of a car born in Baja, how about a run from San Diego to La Paz and back? It's less than 2000 miles round trip, and it could be a street run both ways.

Hmmm? We just need a catchy name and a new tee shirt! Well, that, and people wanting to come along.


  
Last edited by Scott-Drolet on Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Scott Drolet
MC Vice President

MC 47, DSB, RBC, Long Haul League, '64 Monocoque, '67 Manx, '73 Manxter, '64 Stainless Burro, '64 Corvair Burro, '65 Corvair Burro
http://www.ManxClub.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.SeaToSeaSafari.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.BurroBuggies.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1856
Posts: 365
Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by 1856 »

Scott we can get behind that... The HCCA has done a 500 miler in Baja several times with the full support of the federals ... With the right contacts MC could do the same ...
MnC
Last edited by 1856 on Fri Oct 25, 2013 3:18 am, edited 1 time in total.
dcamomanx
Posts: 89
Joined: Tue May 18, 2010 5:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by dcamomanx »

Scott,

I love this idea. La Paz and back. I know my father and would be in.

Glad to hear you guys made it safely.

Doran
FulsGld
Posts: 276
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:00 am
Location: Pacific NorthWest

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by FulsGld »

My Son and Daughter-in-Law live in La Paz, so I'm interested in it.
Gary Berry
Prosser, WA
1971 Turista
1969 ManxVair
Member #1112
Scott-Drolet
Posts: 400
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by Scott-Drolet »

Hey Gary, I envy your kids. The very second I retire I'm outta Cal-itax-ifornia and living in Baja.

OK, I'll get working on routes.
Scott Drolet
MC Vice President

MC 47, DSB, RBC, Long Haul League, '64 Monocoque, '67 Manx, '73 Manxter, '64 Stainless Burro, '64 Corvair Burro, '65 Corvair Burro
http://www.ManxClub.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.SeaToSeaSafari.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.BurroBuggies.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
manxvair
Posts: 744
Joined: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:00 am
Location: Mohave Valley, AZ

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by manxvair »

After the EPIC journey of SEA TO SEA SAFARI, WE'RE IN!
Mike Dario
Mohave Valley, AZ
Manx Club #957
Manx Club President

Tow'd (Hers)
Manxvair (His)
Manxter Dual Sport #30 Baja Edition #2 (Ours)
Resorter #19-Fuscia(under construction)
1856
Posts: 365
Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by 1856 »

Scott are you thinking this will be a pavement only run?
MnC
Scott-Drolet
Posts: 400
Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by Scott-Drolet »

Hi Mark. Although offroad would be a blast, yes, logistically I think it has to be pavement if we are to move a group of cars 2000 miles in ten (or so) days. Especially since finding gas, parts, etc. can be a challenge in some of the more remote areas. I think, too, that we can travel fewer miles per day then we did in the C2C, maybe 300 miles a day as opposed to 400-450 a day. That would allow slower average speeds and possibly a little time at the end of the day to explore around each afternoon's stopping point
Scott Drolet
MC Vice President

MC 47, DSB, RBC, Long Haul League, '64 Monocoque, '67 Manx, '73 Manxter, '64 Stainless Burro, '64 Corvair Burro, '65 Corvair Burro
http://www.ManxClub.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.SeaToSeaSafari.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.BurroBuggies.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ManxManiac
Posts: 200
Joined: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:00 am
Location: Ventura, CA

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by ManxManiac »

First of all, an official CONGRATULATIONS to all that participated in the Sea To Sea Safari & Manx On The Banx! All of you showed & lived what these awesome little cars are all about! Y'all did good!!!

Second, I can't think of a more appropriate way to celebrate Bruce & his creation "the Meyers Manx" & his whole family of "crazy little cars"!
A trip to LaPaz & back would be funtastic! I think you would have to include a few "off-road" sections, even if it was just to play a bit!
If anyone can come up with a route, schedule etc., etc., etc., Scott, you are the man! As of right now, I'm almost ready!
Thank you to ALL in the Manx Club for helping keep the history of the Meyers Manx growing. And once again, THANK YOU to Bruce for his brilliant idea, design & ultimately building the Meyers Manx as complete cars & being able to figure out how to successfully make a "kit"!
Last edited by Guest on Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
Michael Cates
ManxManiac
#958
Ventura, CA
Original Meyers Manx "Xena"
M1609C8S22
FulsGld
Posts: 276
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:00 am
Location: Pacific NorthWest

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by FulsGld »

Hey Maniac;

If you go, would you take the buggy with the Dark-Side engine?
Gary Berry
Prosser, WA
1971 Turista
1969 ManxVair
Member #1112
FulsGld
Posts: 276
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:00 am
Location: Pacific NorthWest

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by FulsGld »

Hey;

I was also thinking, that maybe there could be the "Posie Pickers (or whatever they are called now)" for the pavement run and maybe the more technical guys would want to do the Baja-1000 dirt/mountain/ocean/whatever) road (but not in 24 hours). Two groups. Just saying...
Gary Berry
Prosser, WA
1971 Turista
1969 ManxVair
Member #1112
CairoManx
Posts: 858
Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by CairoManx »

I want to go.
FulsGld
Posts: 276
Joined: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:00 am
Location: Pacific NorthWest

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by FulsGld »

Hey All;

   My son and his wife just stopped by for a couple of hours on their way back home to La Paz. We had a great talk about this possible run. He says that if the club needs any help from the La Paz side that he's there for any help he can give. He and his wife say that the best times to go to La Paz is between the very end of October to the beginning of May (hot and humid the rest of the time). He says January and February is best cause the Big whales and the whale sharks are over the place at that time (these whale sharks are HUGE and are fun to swim with (we were there last February and it was beautiful and the diving was great)). Lots of things to do and beaches and trails to travel. The beer is cheep, the food is great. He owns a Myers Manx and he would be excited if we showed up.


Image
Gary Berry
Prosser, WA
1971 Turista
1969 ManxVair
Member #1112
User avatar
marklandon
Posts: 62
Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:00 am
Location: BHC

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by marklandon »

We would be in for this drive seeing that it might be at a slower pace (got a low geared trans) so lets see
where this goes

Mark and Donna  Landon
YellowTowd3582
Posts: 7
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:00 am

UPDATE! 2014 Cabo San Lucas & Return

Post by YellowTowd3582 »

Deb and I would love to go as well if timing works out. My Towd is geared lower as well with top speed around 62, so a moderate pace would be much more enjoyable.

Ed and Deb McGuirk
#1472
Post Reply