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| Body | Bruce Meyers say's that it's "the oldest pan-Manx" that he has seen |
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| Frame | shortened 1961 VW type 1 |
| Engine | 1967 1500cc single port BUS engine (forged crank & rods..6volt flywheel w/ 200mm clutch) |
| Status | on the road daily |
| Owner | Bill & Frances Schuster....aka...OldManx |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 5 1/2 x 15 "stars" powdercoated 165sr15 radial |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 8 x 15 "stars" powdercoated 235/75R15 Googyear Wrangler radials |
| Link | http://p066.ezboard.com/brbcdunebuggy |
| Transaxle | 1961 VW type 1 , swingaxle |
| Location | Orange CA 92868 |
| Story | we are the 2nd & LAST owners |
| Clubs | Manx Dune Buggy Club #959 since 1998 RBC DUNERS |
| Previous Owner | "Mouse" Donnely (deceased) Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
Serial #M2762C907E
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| Body | Ser. No. M2762C907E Apricot Metalflake |
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| Frame | 1967 VW chassis |
| Engine | Engine AEblock 1776CC single center mount 40 Dell, lightened Flywheel, Mofoco 044 heads |
| Status | Spread across the garage floor.Body freshly painted orange metalflake. |
| Owner | John Shepard |
| Clubs | MOVVWC Mid Ohio Valley VW Club |
M2803C907E
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| Body | 69 Manx, originally Golden Orange. Now painted yellow, hopefully will be blue metalflake someday. |
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| Frame | IRS, Ball Joint on Berrien chassis with 2" body lift. Makes plenty of clearance for the IRS. |
| Engine | 1600 with ported heads and dual 44IDFs. Hope for a little, OK a lot more power someday. |
| Status | On the road and in the woods. Drive it almost every day. |
| Owner | Chuck (Yellermanx) |
| Front Tires/Wheels | P235/60R/14 on vintage Superior Industries 14x8 wheels with weld racing center caps. |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 255/70R/15 on vintage Superior Industries 15x8.5 wheels with Weld Racing center caps. |
| Link | PhotoBucket Gallery |
| Transaxle | IRS Stock |
| Location | New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
| Story | I bought it as a running buggy, however not very well. I think the only thing I am still using of the original is the body and a couple brake parts. If I did it again I would start from scratch. |
| Clubs | Greater Daytona VW Club |
| Previous Owner | ELVIS? Who knows? The guy I got it from only had it a couple weeks. He got it from a used car lot. |
M3383C010E-2 Brilliant Red Metalflake
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| Body | Brilliant red metalflake original Manx body with a Manx 2 style gelcoated dash and a unique ID number with the -2. I plan to complete the buggy in a retro late 60's looker. |
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| Frame | Currently on a very early Berrien chassis but it will soon be on a VW pan w/ link pin front axle and swing axle rear suspension. The Berrien chassis will be used on my Signature Manx. |
| Engine | I plan to build a mild 1641cc engine to power it. |
| Status | Currently collecting parts, waiting for the time and room to build it. |
| Owner | Jerry Despaltro Frankfort, Illinois |
| Front Tires/Wheels | It will ultimately wear a set of BFG Radial T/A's on widened stock VW wheels. |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | It will ultimately wear a set of BFG Radial T/A's on widened stock VW wheels. |
| Link | Manx Club Gallery |
| Transaxle | Swing axle, seeing that original Manx bodys were designed to use only swing axle rear suspension. |
| Location | Frankfort, Illinois |
| Story | I was attending an estate auction to buy a Berry Mini T. After being outbid I was approched by a guy that asked me I was still interested in buying a dune buggy? I asked him what he had, he told me he ahd a dunebuggy body that he wanted to sell for $150 bucks and he liveis on the next street over from the auction. We walked to his house only to find the body with the hardtop and misc. pieces sitting in the alley, next to the trash cans. He bought the buggy in Morris, Illinois and drove it home (45 miles) disassembled it, cut out the torsion housing and removed the pieces needed to build a sandrail. I paid him $125 for the body and assorted pieces and hauled it home. |
| Clubs | Manx Club member #318 The Southside Buggistas http://www.geocities.com/southsidebuggistas/ |
| Previous Owner | Unknown, but I do know the buggy came from Morris, Illinois |
SN# M2006F815E Blue Metalflake
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| Body | SN# M2006F815E Blue Metalflake (now painted "Sunset Red") |
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| Frame | Shortened 1965 VW T-1 pan, Link pin beam w/Select-a-drop, |
| Engine | 1914cc built by owner. Lightened Wiseco pistons, DeMello c/w crank, Web cam 86C cam, SLR treated Scat lifters, Aircooled.Net aluminum pushrods, Pauter 1.5:1 roller rockers, 044 heads ported by A.J.Sims, 12lb Scat flywheel, rotating assy. balanced. Dual Weber 44IDF carburation, custom curved CSP 022 distributor, CSP bellcrank linkage |
| Status | I drive it everywhere. It is driven to all the VW shows within a couple hundred miles. Remember: Trailers are for boats. |
| Owner | Jerry Despaltro Frankfort, Illinois |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 15 x 6.5 aftermarket steel wheels, powdercoated silver. 195R50-15 BFG T/A Radials |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 15 x 8.0" aftermarket steel wheels, powdercoated silver. 275R60-15 BFG T/A Radials. |
| Link | http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/Building-my-orange-Manx http://www.southsidebuggistas.com |
| Transaxle | Original stock 1965 VW swing axle trans with an EMPI camber Compensator. |
| Story | I recieved the rolling buggy as payment for installing and tuning a set of Weber 44IDF carbs on Roger Bistry's other Manx buggy. The buggy was vandalized by kids with spraypaint the day after it was painted orange. I recieved the buggy in the vandalized condition.. |
| Clubs | Manx Dune Buggy Club member #318 The Southside Buggistas http://www.geocities.com/southsidebuggistas/ |
| Previous Owner | Roger Bistry |
SN# M2006F815E Blue Metalflake
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| Body | SN# M2006F815E Blue Metalflake (now painted "Sunset Red") |
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| Frame | Shortened 1965 VW T-1 pan, Link pin beam w/Select-a-drop, |
| Engine | 1914cc built by owner. Lightened Wiseco pistons, DeMello c/w crank, Web cam 86C cam, SLR treated Scat lifters, Aircooled.Net aluminum pushrods, Pauter 1.5:1 roller rockers, 044 heads ported by A.J.Sims, 12lb Scat flywheel, rotating assy. balanced. Dual Weber 44IDF carburation, custom curved CSP 022 distributor, CSP bellcrank linkage |
| Status | I drive it everywhere. It is driven to all the VW shows within a couple hundred miles. Remember: Trailers are for boats. |
| Owner | Jerry Despaltro Frankfort, Illinois |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 15 x 6.5 aftermarket steel wheels, powdercoated silver. 195R50-15 BFG T/A Radials |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 15 x 8.0" aftermarket steel wheels, powdercoated silver. 275R60-15 BFG T/A Radials. |
| Link | http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/Building-my-orange-Manx http://www.southsidebuggistas.com |
| Transaxle | Original stock 1965 VW swing axle trans with an EMPI camber Compensator. |
| Story | I recieved the rolling buggy as payment for installing and tuning a set of Weber 44IDF carbs on Roger Bistry's other Manx buggy. The buggy was vandalized by kids with spraypaint the day after it was painted orange. I recieved the buggy in the vandalized condition.. |
| Clubs | Manx Dune Buggy Club member #318 The Southside Buggistas http://www.geocities.com/southsidebuggistas/ |
| Previous Owner | Roger Bistry |
GregR's Green Manx1
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| Frame | [IMG]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/gregr1776/4_chassis%20finished/9_finished1.jpg[/IMG] Tube chassis from Hawkeye Buggies |
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| Engine | 1776 built by David O at aircooledparts.com [IMG]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/gregr1776/4_chassis%20finished/9_finished1C.jpg[/IMG] |
| Status | [IMG]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/gregr1776/4_chassis%20finished/9_finished1G.jpg[/IMG] chased by jealous dogs :) |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 205x60-15 on Cragar S/S 15x6 fronts 275x60-15 on Cragar S/S 15x8 rears |
| Transaxle | tweaked Type 1 by Graffeo gearboxes |
| Location | Texas |
| Story | [IMG]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/gregr1776/GregR2.jpg[/IMG] |
| Clubs | www.texasmanxclub.com |
GregR's Green Manx1
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| Body | authenticated Manx 1 Manx Club Buggy of the Month May 2002 |
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| Frame | Now sits on Tube chassis from Hawkeye Buggies |
| Engine | 1776 built by David O at aircooledparts.com |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 205x60-15 on Cragar S/S 15x6 fronts 275x60-15 on Cragar S/S 15x8 rears |
| Transaxle | tweaked Type 1 by Graffeo gearboxes |
| Location | Texas |
| Clubs | www.texasmanxclub.com |
GREEN MANX
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| Body | originally Red metalflake Painted Lime Green. |
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| Frame | Toltaly custom Thing front end and a pre 65 bus rear |
| Engine | 1914cc 120 CAM 042 HEADS single webber |
| Status | Just about on the road NYS DMV is a pain but almost there update passed all of the NYS DMV insections and got my plates. |
| Owner | Ron (Lazybonz) |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 33" Desertdogs |
| Location | Long Island NY |
| Story | Looking looking looking gave up and bam fell across it before he had the chance to run it for sale. What a find and he didn't know it was a MANX I wasn't sure so send 15 pictues to Winnie and it is a MANX. |
Manx I
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| Body | Pre tag Manx original gelcoat |
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| Frame | 1957 VW |
| Engine | Unknown single port |
| Status | Slowly doing body work |
| Owner | Chuck (Yellermanx) |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | Farm Service "Tuff Trac" Look like 12" widened rims. |
| Link | http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Yellermanx/?start=all |
| Transaxle | Swing |
| Location | New Smyrna Beach, Fl. |
| Story | A friend found in his neighbors back yard. Bought from the original owner. He said it was the first or second one in the county. The first one he ordered got stolen before it got to him. |
| Clubs | Greater Daytona VW club |
Western Mass Manx
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| Body | Pretty rough at first. Just recently painted a bright metallic orange. |
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| Frame | All new rails with custom diamondplate floors and trim pieces. |
| Engine | Stock 1600 cc DP with kadrons and chrome exhaust |
| Status | Fully completed February 2008 |
| Owner | Jeff Parsons |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 14x6 Cragar with Kelly tires |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 15x8 Cragar and Kelly tires |
| Transaxle | Stock swingaxle |
| Location | Western Massachusetts |
| Story | Found this buggy in NY state. Its an original Manx. Almost done the restoration. It will have a stainless steel tilt column from Flaming River, Factory Five Cobra seats, 6 point cage, diamond plate floors, and more. |
ManxBug (no tag)
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| Body | Too old for a tag. Bruce has verified it. It was ordered around early 67. |
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| Frame | 1960 Canadian Standard (built with some 59 parts) |
| Engine | 1976 Dual port 1600cc Single Carb. Lot's of chrome. Dual side cannon exhaust |
| Status | "Finished". They never really are done though. |
| Owner | Leroy LaFrance Edmonton, Alberta |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 14x6 Weld Rodlite |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 15x8 Weld Rodlite |
| Link | http://members.shaw.ca/leroyl/buggy.htm http://www.airriders.ca/phpBB2/garage.php?mode=view_vehicle&CID=21 |
| Transaxle | 1960 - 4 speed stock |
| Story | Dad originally built it in 67 (as best as he remembers) We restored it together in 2005. |
| Clubs | http://www.airriders.ca/ ManxBug - I'm the current President |
| Previous Owner | My Dad. Lou LaFrance |
Serial # M2929D922S
| Body | Yuma Yellow |
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| Frame | 1968 B/J, swingaxle, 4-lug. Pan not shortened yet. |
| Engine | Not yet. |
| Status | In line for restoration. |
| Owner | Bill King |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 15x3.5 aluminum slots 155/15 |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 15x8.5 aluminum slots 275/60-15 |
| Transaxle | swing |
| Location | Winchester, Virginia |
| Contact | buggyboys@hotmail.com |
| Story | Got it from Gary White in Manassas, Va. |
| Clubs | Buggyboys |
kanka
| Body | Manx |
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| Frame | 1972 vw tipo 1 |
| Engine | 1600 two single carb |
| Status | daily use |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 205 70 R15 |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 255 70 R15 |
| Transaxle | 1972 vw tipo 1 |
| Location | Yosa Spain |
| Contact | ignacio8867@hotmail.com |
| Previous Owner | Rent car canarias |
Manx II Registry
Manx II Description
WuZaBuG's Manx II
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S/N 1444
| Engine | 1600DP |
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Bob & Sandy's Toy
| Body | 69' Meyers Manx 2 painted 74 Corvette yellow. |
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| Frame | 64 pan |
| Engine | Stock 1600dp 34/pict/3 carb, 009 dizzy, 75 alternator, chrome engine tin |
| Status | Excellent condition. Working on king pin front end and wiring. |
| Owner | Bob & Sandy Albright, Joplin, Mo |
| Front Tires/Wheels | Rwl on original Cragar SS |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | Rwl on original Cragar SS |
| Location | Joplin, Missouri |
| Contact | Bob [pbtman] 417-438-7170 |
| Story | I found this Manx 2 on the Manx Club web-site. Fell in love with it. Bought it in Arkansas and drove it the 200 miles home to Missouri. It's 74 Corvette yellow with side pods, chromed engine and chrome trumpet headers. Sets on a set of original Cragar SS wheels and white lettered tires. It sure turns heads. |
| Clubs | Manx Club member. |
| Previous Owner | Steve Holmes, Waldron, Arkansas. |
S/N 1444
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| Frame | Currently has a shortened '65 pan |
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| Engine | 1600DP |
| Owner | Scott Cooper Bainbridge, NY |
| Story | I found this 25 miles from my house by accident, was just out driving around. I plan on totally re-building it starting with a Berrien frame. |
MANX 2 # 1379
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| Body | Meyers Manx II body # 1379 in Metallic red. |
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| Frame | Shortened 1961 VW Bug |
| Engine | 1965 Chevy Corvair 140Hp. Center mount Holley 4bbl. |
| Status | Starts, runs, drives. It is street legal and titled. Drive it a lot during warm days. |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 225/70R14 General Grabber STs on Slotted Aluminum 14" wheels |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 235/75R15 Dominator Sport ATs on White Wagon 15" wheels. |
| Transaxle | Corvair 4speed manual |
| Location | Michigan |
| Story | Just recently picked up this past February 2008. |
MANX 2 # 1379
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| Body | Meyers Manx II body # 1379 in Metallic red. |
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| Frame | Shortened 1961 VW Bug |
| Engine | 1965 Chevy Corvair 140Hp. Center mount Holley 4bbl. |
| Status | Starts, runs, drives. It is street legal and titled. Drive it a lot during warm days. |
| Front Tires/Wheels | 225/70R14 General Grabber STs on Slotted Aluminum 14" wheels |
| Rear Tires/Wheels | 235/75R15 Dominator Sport ATs on White Wagon 15" wheels. |
| Transaxle | Corvair 4speed manual |
| Location | Michigan |
| Story | Just recently picked up this past February 2008. |
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