My Barnyard Manx Find

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Re: My Barnyard Manx Find

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Warwick-Lowlight wrote:And the work goes on

Managed to get the front and back ends on
Gearshift is nice and crisp and selection is good - seems the problem with the gears from previous owner was the polly pipe that was used for the clutch cable was in the way and also where the pan was cut - the left side remains of the brake pipes was bent so no space for the shifter to move in there

Next task is the inside clutch tube needs to be secured and then the cable shortned
The same task will be for the hand brake - have a donar from the other pan
Will trial fit and measure the cables and then have them shortned

Front
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Back
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All
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THE LONG STEERING ARM IS ON WRONG.
The balljoint that carries the steering damper should be the one closest to the steering box. :zhelp:


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Re: My Barnyard Manx Find

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calooker wrote:THE LONG STEERING ARM IS ON WRONG.
The balljoint that carries the steering damper should be the one closest to the steering box.
Thanks Calooker
Not to worry this was a trial fit before the final and I quickly worked out it was on the wrong way

Now she sits proper like this

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4284/newprojects.jpg


This just goes to show how deeply all the lovers of the aircooled cars view the pics

This is why we all love them so - the same mad people and the PICTURES
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Here the pic
Bod Manx nose 005.jpg
Sorry ha


Also some nose repairs


Bod Manx nose 004.jpg
Can see the sandblasting from being towed
New matt ontop and then sanded down
Next primer and check for the low spots
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Well Nearly a year has passed since the Manx and I met :shock:

Target is to get her done before the 365 are up

Have now got a newer best friend in my toolbox

Air powered orbital sander

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Got the rest of the body down to a 600 grit sanding


Must admit that the time is now paying off - this bod feels soooooo smooth and it will be a real joy when the final colour goes on

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To all the others out there doing the filler and sanding job - when you think you have sanded enough sand some more and dont be tempted to slap that final coat on - all the work will pay off

First coat of filler on the nose and sanded down - just a few pit holes that need some putty and then another coat of filler

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Starting to look a bit better than that fist shot after the glassing

Then let the sanding begin

Off to Struisbaai with the kids this weekend so alas no work just play for me but will resume the case next week

Maybe even get some of that "Chilli Red" down next week

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Hey there Buddy :shock:

Are you still alive ???????? We haven't heard from you ALL week :roll:

The Manx is looking GREAT :hangloose: Enjoy the weekend away :D

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Well the day has come
After many hours of sanding sanding and yes then some more sanding

Managed to shoot the colour on the bonnet

Chilli Red and I am STOKED :hangloose:

Before
Down to 400 - felt better than a real smooth ass
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Final

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Now for a well deserved very cold beer

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Wow, That's just looking awesome man! :flash:
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Looking GOOD!! :hangloose:
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Warwick-Lowlight wrote:......

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That looks good Sir, very nice, think the colour is great as well,
Think that buggy will be excellent when complete.

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Post by SouL »

I would like to spray my own buggy as well as opposed to sending it in. How do you plan to spray it?
Due to all the usual climbing over the body work when getting in and out the bug...especially passengers’ getting in the back...how are you going to protect the paint work?
I was planning on sending mine in to get Gel coated..not sure if that's something easily done at home :roll:
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Post by Warwick-Lowlight »

All depends how much space and time you have
also how far you wanna go
If body in a good order can get away with a thinners wipe down and then a tape down and spray outside on a warm day
Body repairs etc take a bit more time

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:hangloose: looking good there Warwick - make speed man so that you can start on that bus !
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Hey dude it's looking really great. Can't wait to see it when complete.... :drunks: That beer must have tasted great!
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Post by Jurgen Grand Slam »

Wow!!! That IS looking good :D

Now, exactly how much did you photoshop that picture :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

We will have to come and do a closer inspection 8)

Great Job buddy :drunks: :drunks:

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