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Posted: July 23 2010,5:51 am

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Quote (Ziggy @ July 22 2010,10:39 am)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ July 22 2010,5:50 am)

I'd like find a body, I already have the car!..

This is from the same company that I will be getting my body from......this body is the one for a stock chassis.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=901199

Those are pretty cool!.. :good

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Posted: July 23 2010,5:54 am

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this one in Tucson

http://tucson.craigslist.org/rvs/1789703667.html

Thanks, that might be worth looking into!. :good

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Posted: July 29 2010,3:41 pm

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http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/1861666975.html

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Posted: Sep. 09 2010,2:51 pm

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My project took a left turn. Did some rethinking and am gonna start with a different chassis, beam type instead of building a custom front end on this SuperBeetle.

So if anyone needs a few used parts let me know, I'm probably just going to part out what is on this car cheap and scrap the body/chassis, although it has title so might have some value.
I have:
IRS trans.(told it works, seems ok)
Empi style 8 spoke wheels(nice condition)
2 bucket seats that fit onto stock seat rails.(worn)
Both doors with glass.
Back and both side rear windows.

Not much else left on this thing, I suppose front and rear suspension and brake components.

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Posted: Sep. 11 2010,2:53 pm

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Could Just Cage It, And Tab It For A Beam ....

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Posted: Sep. 15 2010,7:27 pm

Post # 56

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Sep. 11 2010,2:53 pm)

Could Just Cage It, And Tab It For A Beam ....

That's what I was going to build but decided just to find a beam pan instead so the cage isn't as extensive/intensive(aka expensive

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My original plan would have required a jigged chassis/frame coupled to the pan instead of a simpler custom cage attached to the pan. I really don't plan on high jumpin' the thing, too old to worry about crashing :rotflmao

Still planning on being mid-travel but its mainly to have a reliable and fun car to cruise all over the place in.

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Posted: Sep. 20 2010,12:59 pm

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Any progress on the new project?? :stupid

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Sep. 20 2010,3:04 pm

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I Don't Think Anyone Plans On Crashing, That's Just Part Of The Fun.....

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Posted: Sep. 21 2010,6:34 am

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I Don't Think Anyone Plans On Crashing, That's Just Part Of The Fun.....

Oh....I've planned a few.

Ramming speed........... :bebe

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Posted: Sep. 21 2010,1:49 pm

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 20 2010,12:59 pm)

Any progress on the new project?? Â :stupid

I did sell the SuperBeetle body/chassis this weekend. Wife is glad to have it out of the driveway. Started fixing a couple minor things on the sandrail yesterday, get it ready for the Craigslist fury of sales activity :rolleyes

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

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Posted: Sep. 22 2010,5:55 am

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Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,1:49 pm)

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

What chassis are you looking for??.. :stupid

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Posted: Sep. 22 2010,6:21 am

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Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,1:49 pm)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 20 2010,12:59 pm)

Any progress on the new project?? Â :stupid

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

I might'a missed something.......did you find a real Manx??

If so....very cool!! :good

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Sep. 23 2010,6:51 am

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All this talk about a Manx has got me wanting to get mine out of the trailer and start working on it again, I just don't have room.
I think I'm going to set mine up for dual purpose so I can go dune riding. :jumpie

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Posted: Sep. 23 2010,6:52 am

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Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,4:49 pm)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 20 2010,12:59 pm)

Any progress on the new project?? Â :stupid

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

If you fine a real manx are you setting it up for street or offroad.

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Posted: Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am

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Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Sep. 24 2010,6:10 am

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

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Posted: Sep. 24 2010,6:15 am

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 24 2010,6:10 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

Yep....it'd be fun to build a really nice one....hot rod motor, lots'a chrome and stuff!! :good

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Sep. 24 2010,6:17 am

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 24 2010,6:15 am)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 24 2010,6:10 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

Yep....it'd be fun to build a really nice one....hot rod motor, lots'a chrome and stuff!! Â :good

And I have the car, I been thinking about it!.. :good

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Posted: Sep. 24 2010,6:25 am

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 24 2010,9:10 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

WOW!! I hang out on that site and the other big VW site the samba and I never seen where he was building the org. look manx, I new about the Manxster the new one, But I would still rather have my Org. but there's alot of people out there right now that want one so why not bring it back, But $5 grand, I paid $2grand for my running manx and $800 for the non running one.

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Posted: Sep. 27 2010,6:27 am

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Quote (lawbreaker2 @ Sep. 24 2010,6:25 am)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 24 2010,9:10 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

Won't find an original out here for that good of a price....running or not! :eek

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Posted: Sep. 27 2010,12:02 pm

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 22 2010,5:55 am)

Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,1:49 pm)

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

What chassis are you looking for??.. :stupid

Looking for a full size IRS pan with a Beam front end....titled and licensed so I can just do what I want without hassling with dmv.

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Posted: Sep. 27 2010,12:05 pm

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Quote (lawbreaker2 @ Sep. 23 2010,6:52 am)

Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,4:49 pm)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 20 2010,12:59 pm)

Any progress on the new project?? Â :stupid

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

If you fine a real manx are you setting it up for street or offroad.

Not looking for a real Manx, but one of the clones that is bigger and seats four adults.

My intention is to build it so I can use it on the road as well as in the dunes respectfully.

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Posted: Sep. 27 2010,12:06 pm

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If I'm not mistaken, Herb Meyers lives not so far from me in Valley Center, Ca.

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Posted: Sep. 27 2010,12:09 pm

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 24 2010,6:10 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 23 2010,8:18 am)

Meyers Manx is still putting out kits for their vehicles today....either street or offroad!!

I would just prefer an old original.......... :good

I see they still put out the traditional body!.. :good

http://www.meyersmanx.com/kick-out.shtml

I think Mendeola in San Diego is the Manx dealer in my neighborhood. Awesome cars but real expensive.

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Posted: Sep. 28 2010,6:08 am

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Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 27 2010,12:02 pm)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Sep. 22 2010,5:55 am)

Quote (Ziggy @ Sep. 21 2010,1:49 pm)

Once that is sold I can get more serious about the Manx project, unless of course I happen to find the right project starter chassis.

What chassis are you looking for??.. :stupid

Looking for a full size IRS pan with a Beam front end....titled and licensed so I can just do what I want without hassling with dmv.

Ok, there's a couple been sitting for years close by I'll have to check on them and see what they are!.. :good

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