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- Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:46 am
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Very cool website
- Replies: 14
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- Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:01 am
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Going to start a new build
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3259
The work on my Manx has not been as extensive as yours, but it has been fun. One thing I tried was carpet. Climbing in with the roof on was a little tricky because of the angle and force on the right foot it caused me to slip a little. Here in the North West we are know to have occasional rain (250 ...
- Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:07 am
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: New Build Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2730
- Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:54 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Single Port Questions???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1014
It you keep the 6 volt system and need some good engine parts I have a starter, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. They can be had real cheap (cost of shipping). All of these parts will need to be changes to go to 12 volts and you will need additional room for the flywheel as it is larger. I was l...
- Fri May 19, 2006 8:36 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Purple Original Manx?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1467
I have one that originally was the metal flake purple. Someone before my daughter owned the Manx hit something real hard and screw up the front. Someone done a good job of fixing the holes but they painted it blue. I took that off and really liked the purple but with the front end damage and my lack...
- Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:58 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: great day for buggy ride in AZ
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2883
You people make me sick, all that sun and I am stuck here in the Seattle area with a month of constant rain. My Manx in molding while driving (I drive it every day to work). Between the moss, mold, rust, pin needles, rain and mud its hard to keep it looking good. Still a blast when I mash the gas! :...
- Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:06 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Phil Atherton
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1148
Phil Atherton
I was wondering if anyone out there had dealing with Phil Atherton back in the 60?s or 70?s. I was told that he built several (100) Manx?s in his younger days. Doe?s anyone have one? Phil and his wife Lois owned Phil's Muffler in the LA area about 30 years ago.
- Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:52 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: #33 going in the shop (advice)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7020
- Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:24 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: Windshield wipers ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5662
:D I live just outside Seattle, it only rains 300 days a year. I drive my Manx to work almost everyday and don't have any greater problem breaking on wet roads that with my Dodge Ram or Grand Prix. I am glad to have functioning wipers, electric heater to defrost the windshield and roof with side win...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:17 pm
- Forum: Buggy Talk
- Topic: is this a fair price for an engine?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3355