Dune Buggy

#BadManxBuggy #DuneBuggy Update

Posted by Bri on July 29, 2019
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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

Posted by Bri on July 18, 2019
Posted in: Beetle, Dune Buggy, Meyers Manx. Leave a comment

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

Posted by Bri on July 13, 2019
Posted in: Beetle, Car Shows & Events, Dune Buggy, Meyers Manx, Volkswagen. Leave a comment

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

Getting #BadManxBuggy ready for Bug Out #38 – 2019 July 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT

Posted by Bri on July 13, 2019
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Okay, finished work and now it’s time to get down to business… I have two days to finish a few things up and test drive it.

Hopefully a few minor tweaks and I’m ready to show….

New license plate bracket and LED lights are mounted… stainless steel… Oh yeah!

Lights are tested and the right side pod has been installed… well I had to take it off yesterday to tweak the fit… So a little setback. But still on track… 😉

Next stop…

Bug Out #38 – 2019 July 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT – reference link;

Bug Out

Bug Out the second Sunday in July at:

K-W Optimist Club – Camp Heidelberg2001 Kressler RdHeidelberg, ON N2J 3Z4Google Maps Link

It features air cooled and water cooled Volkswagens, vintage to modern.

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Participant judging – Car registration closes at 12:00

We offer t-shirts and hats, and there is food onsite. The clubhouse is licensed. Please no outside alcohol.

K-W Optimist Club – Camp Heidelberg2001 Kressler RdHeidelberg, ON N2J 3Z4Google Maps Link

It features air cooled and water cooled Volkswagens, vintage to modern.

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Participant judging – Car registration closes at 12:00

We offer t-shirts and hats, and there is food onsite. The clubhouse is licensed. Please no outside alcohol.

Cheers, hopefully see you at the show,

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