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IMG_2689
The battery is just a little too big, and I think I'm going to go with a battery that has the polarity reversed from the battery sitting in the buggy now.
Date: 01/13/2007
Views: 363
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IMG_2690
Here's the most recent shot from the front. I pushed the buggy right out of the storage unit for the best photo-op possible.
Date: 01/13/2007
Views: 320
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IMG_2714
The modified gas tank ready to go in. Its sitting with a gallon of gas, just to be sure there are no leaks before I get it all bolted in place.
Date: 01/16/2007
Views: 343
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IMG_2715
Here's the forward wiring mess before getting everything all tidied up.
Date: 01/16/2007
Views: 393
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IMG_2719
This is how it looked shortly after I decided where the wires would go, drilled holes, zip tied everything down, and secured the conduit.
Date: 01/16/2007
Views: 348
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IMG_2718
This is from the driver front wheel well. A true Meyers Manx will have a tube running the length of the fender already for both strength and a wiring chase. The 'glass on this body is THICK, but it lacks the convbeience of a chace for the wiring.
Date: 01/16/2007
Views: 238
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buggy_title_a
This is the title I got from the P.O. I learned a lot about the history of the buggy. I think I got lucky, really. As you can see, the buggy was built at B&W SPEED EQUIPMENT in Uncasville, Ct. Hopefully this information will lead to me identifying the
Date: 01/30/2007
Views: 310
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IMG_2734
Finally, most of the buggy is back together, roll bar is installed. Here I just got done mounting the headlights.
Date: 01/31/2007
Views: 342
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IMG_2738
I figured a different angle wouldn't hurt. Man I hate the way the gelcoat looks under a flash at night. It makes the buggy look horible. Once I get it all back together, I won't hesitate to push it out of the storage unit for a nich shot during daylight h
Date: 01/31/2007
Views: 367
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IMG_2735
I'm not sure if this is an optical illusion or not, but from this picture, it looks as though I need to take a serious look at lowering the front end. I know the tire size is larger than the stock VW was. I want the speedometer to read close to accurate,
Date: 01/31/2007
Views: 388
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metalflake
You want METALFLAKE? You got it! (closeup of my body)
Date: 02/12/2007
Views: 444
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IMG_2740
Finally, as promised a shot during the day. Its been SO cold in the last month, I haven't done anything to it but visit just to say hello and to be sure shes still OK.
Date: 02/12/2007
Views: 401
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