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#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

Watch “CB Performance – El Prado 2019 Highlights” on YouTube

Posted by Bri on June 26, 2019
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Oh yeah, some day #BadManxBuggy wants to make the trip and enjoy the show.

I have been busy putting the last few major pieces back together, cleaned up the engine, put the baja bumper back together and started fitting it last night. Should have that done by the end of the day. After that, reinstalling the side pods, the rear tires… check it over and take for the first spin since 2015…

Fabricating some backing plates for the roll bar to help support the roll bar, on the fiber glass body.

All the little things that take the time… but you can’t rush #Perfection lol…. Unpolished, they still need to be shinny…

Can’t wait, it has been a long time since I’ve felt the engine roar and the wind in my hair.

Cheers,

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

#JuneJitterBugs sweet motivation for.. #badmanxbuggy in 2019… get R done !

Posted by Bri on June 16, 2019
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Well, I’m going to miss the deadline, this year…

But, this is what I got done, before I had to go back to work.

  • Finished drilling the holes for the seats
  • Picked up Stainless Steel bolts, for the people that look under the floor pan
  • Tune up the engine, new plugs, distributor cap, rotor and wires… I did have a new set of points but the connection to the condenser was wrong and no pin in the mounting bracket… I have to follow up with #CaliforniaImports dot CA
  • Checked the heads and the oil flow to the rockers and installed new rocker cover gaskets… think it’s still going to drip oil??? Oh hell yeah!

And for your viewing pleasure, some pictures…. Hey, give me a break, at least it’s not food…. 😉 #FaceBitch

Nice red wires this time, for a little pop!

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Cheers,

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