Texas Manx Club

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:13 pm

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:18 pm

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:20 pm

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:43 pm

by **Aquabuggy** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:44 pm

So it really does exist :lol:

Looks good, nice attention to detail
Are ya gonna make it to the VW classic?

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:45 pm

Wait there's more go back. Yes, I'm trying to make it. I can't waste any time.

by **Aquabuggy** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 6:49 pm

That beige interior and cage really work well with your buggy.
Whats going on with the top of the pods?

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 7:17 pm

I trimmed the body so it wouldn't overlap the pods joggle, but it still didn't seat well on the pod. I body filled to make a smooth fit and created my own seam. The filler isn't even 1/4" thick.

by **wildthang** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 7:26 pm

Hello Jack That buggy looks good! I wouldn't have ever thought those colors would have ever looked like they belonged on a buggy, but you placed them in such a way they look great. That is going to be a clean buggy .
wildthang Ray

by **CoryN** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 7:54 pm

Very Nice

by **Texasbuggys** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 8:17 pm

Great looking buggy ya building there. The colors are different and work very well! The wheel selection also is very cool! Very clean build!

by **Jack Duncan** » 19 Mon Jan, 2009 9:12 pm

Thanks guys, I feel like one of the bunch now.

by **Bryan Porter** » 20 Tue Jan, 2009 9:33 am

Great look I like the trunk in back.
I think I would line the steering up a little more just to be safe.
What size motor did you build.

by **jspbtown** » 20 Tue Jan, 2009 10:13 am

Jack,
Great work. Clean, crisp, professional.

One observation...do you have enough "bow" in your bowden tube? It looks a little straight.

Jeff

by **Jack Duncan** » 20 Tue Jan, 2009 12:33 pm

Since that picture was taken, I have added more washers to the Bowden tube. I have plenty of bow now.
Bryan, I have a 1915cc engine. I hope to get it fired up soon.

by **wunderbrah** » 20 Tue Jan, 2009 1:03 pm

Love the buggy, the white is very nice, bet it's blinding in the sun! where did you get hold of the tril mill exhaust? Do they have a website?

by **Jack Duncan** » 20 Tue Jan, 2009 9:20 pm

So.Cal. Imports, Inc.
6831 N. Paramount Blvd.
Long Beach, CA. 90805
(562) 633-9731
www.socalautoparts.com

They'll send you a catalog for free if you ask.

by **Bill K** » 21 Wed Jan, 2009 12:26 am

And another fantastic Club car coming into the fold.

What an outstanding job you've done, Jack. I especially love the subtle color combination. A real "Head Turner".

Hey guys, did you notice Jack's floor? He built that fine ride, and never got the floor dirty. :lol:

by **blackthree4me** » 09 Mon Feb, 2009 11:01 pm

huba huba

by **Jack Duncan** » 10 Tue Feb, 2009 10:12 pm

Ordered new seats today. The VW seats don't work. Too tall! I even shortened them 2" at the base. Nothing worked after that. Wouldn't recline, go forward or back, and the seat back wouldn't flip forward for easy access to the back. I've gone to Pro90 by Scat. :oops:

by **Bill K** » 10 Tue Feb, 2009 10:26 pm

What a shame. Those seats looked so good. Are you going to upholester the new ones the same color?

by **Jack Duncan** » 11 Wed Feb, 2009 12:28 am

Yes, it is called Beige 54. I'm buying extra material (vinyl) to do the rear seat again. I don't know if I'll have the same guy do it. I'm debating. I have to wait until I see the sewn pattern in the new seats to see if he can duplicate it on the rear.
Good hearing from you Bill.

by **Jack Duncan** » 06 Fri Mar, 2009 11:25 pm

I am now finished with the upholstery. It turned out much to my satisfaction. Today I put the cage back in and I'm half done with mounting the seat belts. The cage allows me to use a three point retractable harness. The color matches. I have finished the instrument panel with VDO gauges which is now completely wired into one twelve terminal plug. Gauges are mounted in a red oak insert stained to match the Grant steering wheel. Sorry, I haven't taken anymore pictures, but I'll try to post some soon.

by **Bill K** » 07 Sat Mar, 2009 1:30 pm

Pictures - Pictures :cry:

by **matter396** » 07 Sat Mar, 2009 8:34 pm

Jack,

Who made your top?????? It is sweet!!

by **Jack Duncan** » 08 Sun Mar, 2009 1:11 pm

If you mean the cloth bikini top, it was made to match the roll cage and shipped with the body. It came from:
Turner Motorsports
598 N. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino,CA. 92410
(909) 381-3370
http://www.banditbuggy.com

by **Greaph** » 08 Sun Mar, 2009 8:36 pm

Jack, I love your buggy. I agree with the ppl that have already posted they like the color combination. I really makes the car stand out. The more buggies I see that are essentially "street" buggies, the more I rethink my decision to build a dual sport. I have found that building a dual sport requires almost twice as much monetary output as building for one thing or the other.

Back on track; your build looks beautiful, I can't wait to see it in person. Keep it up!

by **Jack Duncan** » 08 Sun Mar, 2009 10:43 pm

Thanks for the complements! I'm really pleasantly surprised at how well this project is turning out. I'm wondering why I never built one of these. I've known about them since the first Meyers Manx. I can't wait to get it on the street. Tomorrow I plan to get into the meat of the wiring, so look for my questions to start being posted. :lol:

by **Jack Duncan** » 13 Wed May, 2009 9:45 pm

Finally got the engine tuned up yesterday and took it out for a test run. It now runs like a scalded ape. I took it to 75 mph and it was steady as a rock. I couldn't believe the response that 1915 cc has.
I bought an enclosed trailer to haul it to those far away places. It's a Pace American 7'x 14'. Brian suggested that size, and it couldn't have been 6" smaller in the width or the rear wheels would hit the door going in. The roll cage clears by 2". The length is OK, I have 1' on each end. Anyway, I'm ready for Salado. (Finally!)

by **CajunBuggy** » 14 Thu May, 2009 12:29 am

Jack - Man that is a nice looking buggy...I had not seen it until now. My buggy just got put to shame...LOL

Thumbs up!

by **Texasbuggys** » 14 Thu May, 2009 6:17 am

Great Job Jack and it was great meeting you and the wife in Fredricksberg. Can't wait to see it in person!

by **buggieBob** » 14 Thu May, 2009 6:34 am

that is a good looking buggy

by **CoryN** » 23 Sat May, 2009 7:10 pm

Congratulations on a well deserved Best of Show Trophy at the Buggy Blast! 8-)

by **Texasbuggys** » 23 Sat May, 2009 11:14 pm

Second that, great job!!!!

by **Jack Duncan** » 24 Sun May, 2009 1:39 pm

Thanks guys, I was shocked when they called my car number.

I really enjoyed myself this weekend. Sorry I had to leave early this morning.

by **Texasbuggys** » 24 Sun May, 2009 7:55 pm

Jack we really enjoyed visiting with you. Great job Jack and thank for the ride offers, mybe we can get a rain check with ya.

by **Jack Duncan** » 25 Mon May, 2009 11:29 pm

Absolutely!

by **tdavis** » 11 Thu Jun, 2009 12:14 pm

Well i BOW to you , as a person building a buggy, now i see .What detail , great job.

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