#Thunderstorms not impressed… #BadManxBuggy

Well, I was feeling pretty good that the buggy was stable enough to take my wife for a cruise today. I checked the weather and double checked the radar and off we go…

Well, yup, you guessed it, we didn’t get 15 minutes out and the first few drops hit… Oh I was so upset, all my hard work and within seconds is was all messed up.

We pulled under a tree and thought it would last long. One of the home owners came out to talk, turns out he had an orange buggy when he turned 16… a neighbor offered his garage to park in and wait it out. We had a chat for a bit, the rain was slowing down, I checked the radar and more was on its way, plus weather warning were posted now…

We thanks the wonderful people and took a run for it…

Well, now now it’s clean up time…

Cheers,

#BadManxBuggy Bri @ http://www.BadManxBuggy.com

Feeling confident I’m making progress on #BadManxBuggy

Well here is the latest on my progress,

• The oil and filter has been changed (first oil since 2015 when I started this project)
• Added some carb cleaner to the fuel, cause after the tune up it wasn’t running great and was missing
• Static tuned it up… I need to get me a strobe light to fine tune it…
• Took it out for a longer spin and still not right, so back to the garage
• Checked the wiring and found #1 not firing
• Dug out some old wires and plugs
• Replaced the plug first to troubleshoot and it fixed my issue,
• Took it for another spin and yes! I got my 46 ponies back 😉

Bosch Plug – made in Russia (really)

So, things are looking good, time to go on a really long cruise tomorrow. It’s been a long time and a lot of work, so I think I deserve it.

But first, gotta tighten up the clutch cable a little more. I’m sure there will be a few more tweaks yet.

Cheers,

#BadManxBuggy Bri @ http://www.BadManxBuggy.com

#BadManxBuggy #DuneBuggy Update

Well, I had to take a another work break, but now I’m back working on the #Meyers #Manx #DuneBuggy.

Well the list is getting smaller, I ran into an issue with the break lights, compounding my electrical problems… long story short, the original 1964 brake light switch failed, after 55 years of services! What’s up with that? #DasQuality #DasAuto

To do list:

• Done 😉 Adjust the clutch… I can’t get it in reverse
• Done 😉 Adjust the brakes… the peddle is too low
• Done 😉Adjust the headlights
• Align the front end and make sure everything is tight
• Done 😉 Checked that the electrical system is charging properly

I still need to put a few things back together from working on the above, but pretty minor compared to the last few years.

More to come, after tomorrow, once I finish another test drive… can’t wait to take it for a real cruise, and not just a spin around the block.

Cheers,

#BadManxBuggy Bri @ http://www.BadManxBuggy.com

#BadManxBuggy is taking a little longer than expected

Well, I had to take a work break, but now I’m back working on the #Meyers #Manx #DuneBuggy. From my last update this was the….

To do list:

• Adjust the clutch… I can’t get it in reverse
• Adjust the brakes… the peddle is too low
• Adjust the headlights
• Align the front end and make sure everything is tight
• Checked that the electrical system is charging properly

So far, I have completed the following:

• Clutch and shifter linkage has been adjusted
• Brakes have been set up and feel good
• Next up, put the wheels back on, drop it on the ground and another test spin
• The still needs to be done….

I have to remember I had this completely part and stripped down to… well here is a show from the summer of 2016…

Time to get those tires back on….

Cheers,

#BadManxBuggy Bri @ http://www.BadManxBuggy.com

#BadManxBuggy will not make it to Bug Out #38 – R.I.P. dad… I wanted to honor you at this show

Yeah, I’m so disappointed, I have happy memories of my dad and mom at this show ever since starting to attend #Volkswagen shows. This was the first show that #BadManxBuggy was ever in and I was bitten by the show #bug – pun intended… cheers to dad; R.I.P. free from #Cancer

it took me longer than expected to finish up the few pieces and I just took it for a spin… and….

To do list:

• Adjust the clutch… I can’t get it in reverse
• Adjust the brakes… the peddle is too low
• Adjust the headlights
• Align the front end and make sure everything is tight
• Checked that the electrical system is charging properly

And that’s just from the first run… yeah really disappointed… but I can’t rush perfection.

Here is a shot of it, off the jack stands in 3 years and back on the ground.

Damn, it felt so good cruising in #BadManxBuggy once again, after 3 long years of blood, sweat and tears…. So disappointed…. ;-(

And a night shot, night, night, BadManxBuggy…

Cheers,

#BadManxBuggy Bri @ http://www.BadManxBuggy.com