64vwmark ·
It all started with this pan (71 superbug)
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My Manx Project
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/61481/my-manx-project
64vwmark ·
A little slice was taken out of it...
64vwmark ·
then it got welded and a link pin frame head was fitted..
[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
64vwmark ·
a 3 inch body lift was fitted
64vwmark ·
on all fours
64vwmark ·
fitted my old engine along with some type 3 rear drums and my wide 5 steel rims
[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
[ Edited on 30-3-2007 by 64vwmark ]
64vwmark ·
Just picked up some seats for it
MickH ·
At the rate the pictures are going up it should be registered in about 10 minutes😂😂:duh Looking good!!
64vwmark ·
I thought it was about time that I started a thread for it.
I started it about 12 months ago.
I started it about 12 months ago.
aussiebaja ·
lookin good ,shes comin together nicely
64vwmark ·
Just mocked up the windscreen frame...
[ Edited on 4-4-2007 by 64vwmark ]
[ Edited on 4-4-2007 by 64vwmark ]
daz67 ·
Looking good.
5lam ·
That loox great! Excellent colour choice. :thumb
64vwmark ·
Thanks mate.BlackBug wrote:That loox great! Excellent colour choice. :thumb
I thought there wasn't too many orange buggies getting around, so that's why I went orange. I think it's working out ok.
sinecure ·
Is it wrong to say that this looks adorable?
Top work.
Top work.
64vwmark ·
I've finally fitted the dashboard and wired all of the gauges. Once I have tidied up the wiring I will bolt the instrument panel to the dashboard.
Here's a couple of pics....
Here's a couple of pics....
64vwmark ·
I've been fitting up the windscreen. I'll bolt it up properly once I can get the seal at the bottom to sit properly. It's getting closer now although I took it for another quick test drive and the bloody thing pops out of first gear all the time. A decent IRS box and 1600 tp is now on my shopping list. Anyone know of any late superbugs being wrecked??
Anyway here's a couple of pics....
Anyway here's a couple of pics....
Anthiron ·
i have a good condition twin side plate irs box sitting in a 71 superbug mark, but i am on the other side of the country....
Dasdubber ·
Nice colour choice mate - suits it really well. All you manx owners must be able to get your engines out in 5 minutes flat! Even with a removable rear apron, I get tired of sticking my arm behind the fan shroud and fiddling with the tight fit in a beetle engine bay!
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
64vwmark ·
Thanks Anthiron, that would be good apart from it being on the other side of the country..
What I'll look for is a single side plate box over here if possible. I can afford to wait...
Yes Dasdubber, buggies are really easy for engine swaps. That motor (which I knew was knackered but didn't have another at the time) went in literally in five minutes. A mate grabbed one side of the exhaust, I grabbed the other side and we chucked it in. My mate balanced it while I got the four nuts done up finger tight. It's probably easier putting an engine in a buggy than changing the rear tyres.
What I'll look for is a single side plate box over here if possible. I can afford to wait...
Yes Dasdubber, buggies are really easy for engine swaps. That motor (which I knew was knackered but didn't have another at the time) went in literally in five minutes. A mate grabbed one side of the exhaust, I grabbed the other side and we chucked it in. My mate balanced it while I got the four nuts done up finger tight. It's probably easier putting an engine in a buggy than changing the rear tyres.
helmut ·
this is look really good i love colour body and chassis i like aliminum dash like newoldmanx pls what size is lift look very nice i like it taco is waterproof?? 11000rpm is enough??😂
64vwmark ·
It has a 3 inch body lift.
The tacho isn't waterproof, I'll have to minimise it's exposure to water otherwise I'll have to get another one off Ebay. I don't know why they bother making tacho's that go to 11000 rpm. There isn't many street vehicles that would ever get close to that. I did like the other gauges that are in the middle of the tach, that's why I bought it. I think that I will set the shift light to 4500rpm.
The tacho isn't waterproof, I'll have to minimise it's exposure to water otherwise I'll have to get another one off Ebay. I don't know why they bother making tacho's that go to 11000 rpm. There isn't many street vehicles that would ever get close to that. I did like the other gauges that are in the middle of the tach, that's why I bought it. I think that I will set the shift light to 4500rpm.
Adsman ·
I got the same taco off ebay. You may want to set shift light a bit lower though as the gauges can be slightly slow on high performance engines. 4500rpm may light up closer to 5000rpm when under full pedal - they vary abit but are great value. :thumb
64vwmark ·
Ok then, I'll set it to 4000 and see what that's like.
thanks
thanks
64vwmark ·
I'm on the lookout for a few bits for my Buggy. If you see these going cheap somewhere let me know;
VW engine rebuild kit (87mm barrels + pistons)
Aluminium IDF Weber Air Cleaners to suit VW
Centreline or BTR Wheels (15 x 7 rear, 15 x 4 front)
Tall skinny front tyres (MT Baja Pro's would be nice)
MT MTX rear tyres (31/10.5/15)
Heavy duty clutch to suit VW
KYB gas shocks for the front end
VW engine rebuild kit (87mm barrels + pistons)
Aluminium IDF Weber Air Cleaners to suit VW
Centreline or BTR Wheels (15 x 7 rear, 15 x 4 front)
Tall skinny front tyres (MT Baja Pro's would be nice)
MT MTX rear tyres (31/10.5/15)
Heavy duty clutch to suit VW
KYB gas shocks for the front end
64vwmark ·
My 'new' orange and white speedo (which is now kmh).....
That will have to do for now. If some nice gauges come up on Ebay I might pick them up, it's not high on my priority list though.
That will have to do for now. If some nice gauges come up on Ebay I might pick them up, it's not high on my priority list though.