Gregg Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Corvair engines in a buggy were the hot ticket back in the sixties, but today the VW engine makes the power without the size and rotation issues. My 1835cc dual carb VW pulls the front wheels, what more do you really need? Craig, you seen how much some of the original 48 IDA's are going for now? Man oh man, could buy a house with those now!!!! 1835's always overheated here, we stuck to 1775 for street use, and the 1920s for our strip cars. Adam's Apple was one I crewed on for many years.
Craig Irwin Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 YES! I'm glad I bought a long time ago! My cylinders are the thick ones like the 94mm ones so the heat is not a problem, I wanted the thick ones for a turbo (T-3) later. I've owned my Manx 41 years, drove it to high school! Its still metal flake gel-coat.
Gregg Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Craig, send me pics to my email: gregg@modelcarsmag.com
Gregg Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Here are the metallic versions of the Meyers Manx. It's somewhat transparent.
Craig Irwin Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Will do, I'll have to have the kids help me! LOL!
Harry P. Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Looks like you'd have to paint the back sides of the colored parts to get rid of the "see thru" look. But that won't work on the main body piece... so the whole "molded in sparkly colored plastic" thing is useless, because you're going to have to paint it anyway.
Craig Irwin Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Actually we painted the raw glass side of the body black!
george 53 Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 I remember the INSIDES were painted black fiberglass, so couldn't you paint the inside of the bucket black, and the underside of the hood an trunklid, to help get rid of the see thru look?
High octane Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Corvair engines in a buggy were the hot ticket back in the sixties, but today the VW engine makes the power without the size and rotation issues. My 1835cc dual carb VW pulls the front wheels, what more do you really need? But the kit is not using the newer engine are they???
FASTBACK340 Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Hey Gregg thanks for posting the pictures! I know how much of a VW nut you are. And of course I'll have to get at least one myself!
Craig Irwin Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) But the kit is not using the newer engine are they??? Its kind of like the small block Chevy, a 283 works as a 350 just fine. Don't get me wrong, back in the 60's the 'vair was the hot set up! Edited December 23, 2011 by Craig Irwin
Gregg Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Yeah, there's only the chrome VW engine, with that single port dual carb set up. I forgot about that with this kit. I should have seen if we could have included a new engine option for it, newer VW engine, dual port heads, the 48's, ... Oh well. I was talking to my friend Gil the other day, told him with all the resin casting article I've been doing, I may put together some aftermarket VW parts for sale based on some of my masters, older parts, and parts box specials. I will be working on the full review and build of this kit myself, even though our good friend Tim Boyd did that 2008 article, which, by the way, is mentioned on the flyer that's in the Meyers Manx kits. Thanks, Tim!
Dave Van Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Two of my favorite decals are back...the Jaun and the Whittier CA Bug House decal! Always loved those..... Edited December 23, 2011 by Dave Van
Gregg Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 The purple metallic is a special edition: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/content/amt-meyers-manx-dune-buggy-kit
VW Dave Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I remember the INSIDES were painted black fiberglass, so couldn't you paint the inside of the bucket black, and the underside of the hood an trunklid, to help get rid of the see thru look? You could paint the inside to get rid of the see-through look, but the original bodies molded by Meyers were not painted at all; possibly some individual builders did so once they got a hold of them? Mine is original metalflake blue gel-coat inside and out, althought the inside is generally covered by the upholstery panels. The black part on the outside/under the rail are actually black gel-coat which, like the flaky blue part, was laid up in the mold prior to the 'glass being added. Here's a low-angle view that shows where the black gelcoat is, as opposed to the blue 'flake gelcoat: If anyone is after any specific views for reference, please feel free to drop me a line. The car is packed away in the garage for the winter, but I'll do my best to get the shots. Edited December 28, 2011 by VW Dave
RodneyBad Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks Dave.. Awesome pics. I guess I never realized how small the Manx is. I'm just not that big on how the stinger sticks out soo far. Why not up? or angled?
VW Dave Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Thanks! It is a very small car indeed: 80.25" wheelbase, and just about 12" overall length. Without the fiberglass top, and with a half tank of fuel, it weighs just a tick over 1300lbs. The entire engine is on loan from my Beetle, as the one that I got with the Manx turned out to be junk(the PO kept his nice 1835cc Bergmann motor with the dual Dellortos and upswept baja pipe). That merged stinger pipe is designed for a Beetle sedan with a full rear apron & bumper, I just kept it on there as I really like the way it sounds with no baffle. The new motor I'm putting together for the Manx includes a brandy-new ceramic coated Meyers 'sidewinder' header that tucks in much closer. Edited December 28, 2011 by VW Dave
Craig Irwin Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Do the math, 1200 pounds, 120 HP, short wheelbase, 12 feet long, it's a legal go-kart!
rasafyff Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Two of my favorite decals are back...the Jaun and the Whittier CA Bug House decal! Always loved those..... Imagine those Bug House decals on a VW van towing a VW bug on a trailer.Make a nice drag team.
rasafyff Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 What is the part next to the bucket seats?
Craig Irwin Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 The handbrake is between the seats, is that what you're asking?
Nick Notarangelo Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Here are the metallic versions of the Meyers Manx. It's somewhat transparent. now that just sold me a few.
Danno Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Cowa-bug-a!! My friendly local neighborhood plastic pusher already has these coming ... gonna have to bump up my order to a few! Great kit!
jbwelda Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 heres some wheels, probably want some more aggressive tires:
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