Manx Club

Mvovr I'm hoping to bring the buggy down to visit friends in the Naples / FT. Myers area this summer - lets do a cruise. Took it to have the exhaust system trial fitted this morning. The outlet will be trimmed about three inches back at a 30 degree angle. Below are some shots. http://i33.photobucket...

Pulled the buggy out of hibernation today for an appointment with the header wizard , Chris Foley at : http://www.tangerineracing.com/Super_Header.htm . He'll be fabricating an exhaust system for a Type IV motor being built this winter at : http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/vw.htm jboyton - I think...

Allen Thank you for the year + part # info which will be useful to anyone looking for this type of system . I had no idea what year car it was off -just that I wanted that type of dimmer switch rather than a foot switch on the floor. Tom

[QUOTE="gary1719"]Tominator did you end up using a turn signal pack from watson's?[/QUOTE] Yes but only because my rear blinkers work off the same filament as the brake lights.

[QUOTE="Tom Kathleen"]The Watson's kit will "not just fall in place" if you use VW switches & steering column. They show how to wire VW lights but do not deal with other VW stuff. I am in the process of installing my 2nd Watson's kit. We put one in the Manxter 4 years ago and...

[QUOTE="gary1719"]Tom how did the wiring work for you over all. I was checking out the web page you showed for them. They look pretty complete and the plug in concept looks nice. was it easy enough to adapt for vw use. Gary[/QUOTE] Gary Sorry I didn't get back to you on this - didn't see i...

[QUOTE="gary1719"]Tom have you ever post any other pictures when you first started on this? Gary[/QUOTE] Gary I have quite a few fotos but never posted any to the manx site till the buggy was half way done which is about when I first found the MANX web site. Here are a few from the way bac...

Gary You can find info on the fuel cap @ : http://www.batinc.net/aero.htm Info on the speedo and sending unit are @ : http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp ... D437%2D050

[QUOTE="gary1719"]I noticed your fuse panel drops down nicely done. how can you get to the rest of the wiring?[/QUOTE] There is a 5" wide gap going the full width of the dash directly below the gauges which allows access all solenoids and gauge wiring

[QUOTE="gary1719"]Okay were did you pick them up at? if you don't mind me asking.[/QUOTE] Gary Will have to get back to you on that at a later date when I will go through my receipts and will post the info Tom

[QUOTE="SiggyManx#33"]Yes, brand new arrivial to my garage. Original red metalflake with full top and side curtains. It needs some freshening up but I was pleasantly suprised at how original it is.[/QUOTE] SWEET!!! Hope you post some fotos when you get a chance.

Dave Is that a Toad there on the left ?

[QUOTE="gary1719"]what is the piece your speedometer cable hooks into.[/QUOTE] Gary The speedometer is digital, so the speedo cable is attached to a devise that changes the cable rotation into electric pulses .

[QUOTE="gary1719"]I like the gas door. the paint is a foot deep ,isn't it?[/QUOTE] Gary Here are a few more of the Petrol Cap.

In cold storage for the winter