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'66 Meyers Manx

Postby Gert » 16 Wed Jul, 2008 3:41 pm

A dream came true. Look at my barnfind;

Chassis 1966, body 1968. 40 years old and looks allmost new.

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Postby Vee Dub Nut » 16 Wed Jul, 2008 4:02 pm

Great looking buggy!
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Postby Gert » 11 Tue Nov, 2008 12:57 pm

I've ordered new Cragar wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires but for now these wheels

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Postby Gert » 07 Sun Dec, 2008 2:08 pm

My new Cragar wheels & BF Goodrich Radial T/A;

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And a B.F. Meyers & Co. licenceplate holder;

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Postby Don » 09 Tue Dec, 2008 11:55 am

I really love that you are keeping the classic look.
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Postby Gert » 09 Tue Dec, 2008 12:43 pm

Thanks Don.

It's very hard to find those wheel & tyres overhere in the Netherlands. So I had to order them in the U.S. At this time I'm still waiting for 2 BF Goodrich Radial T/A 215/60R14, for the wheels in front.
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Postby Devildriver74 » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 5:58 am

Nice one , what a great find! I nearly went for those wheels on my buggy but decided to stick with the slot mags as I'd already sourced two.
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Postby Gert » 28 Sat Feb, 2009 2:38 pm

Bought some blind brake drums because I don't want to use the adapters anymore.

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Postby Gert » 22 Sun Mar, 2009 5:10 pm

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Postby Gert » 06 Wed May, 2009 12:40 pm

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Postby GregR » 06 Wed May, 2009 1:21 pm

Gert,

is that an oil cooler just ahead of your left rear tire? Any concerns about rocks?

The buggy looks really great, nice and classic....who needs side pods, right ? :lol:
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Postby Gert » 06 Wed May, 2009 3:43 pm

GregR wrote:is that an oil cooler just ahead of your left rear tire? Any concerns about rocks?


Yes, it's an oil cooler. On the other side is one too. And yes, I concern about rocks. Who has an idea?

GregR wrote:The buggy looks really great, nice and classic....who needs side pods, right ? :lol:


Thanks. I like the classic look very much.

Still searching for a Meyers Manx & Co licence plate holder.
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Postby GregR » 06 Wed May, 2009 6:56 pm

I have a single external cooler that is attached to the underside of the rear seat area. Still gets a few dings, but no "direct hits."
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Postby Gert » 05 Fri Jun, 2009 10:57 am

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Postby blackthree4me » 05 Fri Jun, 2009 12:45 pm

lucky dog

I like the new tires !thaby should handel like a champ.

how bout if you tuck that cooler back a bit to the back wall and direct the air flow into it with a sheet mettal duct?
I have to say i like the soft top better to go with the old school look
you might be able to die it Black to clean it up?
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Postby Gert » 12 Fri Jun, 2009 4:50 pm

blackthree4me wrote:(...)how bout if you tuck that cooler back a bit to the back wall and direct the air flow into it with a sheet mettal duct?(...)


Hmm... that's an idea. Thanks

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Postby Gert » 02 Thu Jul, 2009 3:33 pm

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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby Gert » 21 Sun Oct, 2012 8:42 am

The weather is pretty good in the Netherlands so I dicided to drive a little bit today.

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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby Ken » 21 Sun Oct, 2012 9:02 pm

Hi Gert.
That is one sweet looking ride. Hope you get many more buggy riding weekends in the near future.
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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby Bill K » 22 Mon Oct, 2012 10:46 pm

I agree with Ken, that is a very nice ride you have there. 8-)
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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby Faron » 22 Mon Oct, 2012 11:11 pm

Yeppers, that is a really good looking Buggy!
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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby staggerwing » 31 Wed Oct, 2012 10:00 am

Wow - that is sweet! A Bruce Meyers autographed photo!? Holy smokes! I'm a little jealous there.
Love the wheels a tyres(?) dude, best combination I've ever seen.. 8-)
I say with those coolers near the wheels, hold your foot on the pedal a little longer when you do burn-outs in the gravel; you'll know if there is a problem with an oil leak back there when you get back on the pavement. I say drive it. Very nice ride - sir!
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Re: '66 Meyers Manx

Postby Gert » 31 Wed Oct, 2012 2:54 pm

Thanks guys :D I love this great Meyers Manx.
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