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Post by TooOld on Nov 13, 2013 18:40:26 GMT -6
I was right in the middle of my Stingrod build when I saw a picture that inspired me to start another build . I had two Meyers Manx kits still unbuilt so what the heck !  Here's my inspiration . . .  And after about 3 weeks here's where I'm at . I modified the front and rear suspension to lower the ride height about 1/8th inch and added working steering . Along with the 4 - wheel disc brakes I made a custom pedal assembly with dual master cylinders to provide stopping power .  Here's the body in primer with side pods and a custom rail around the rear . I also filed down the thickness of the windshield .   And finally , a custom roll cage , seats , and wheels & tires . I'm not a fan of giant rims with rubber band tires so I'm going with more modest sizes .   I started painting yesterday so I should have some more photos soon . I hope you like it !  |
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Post by showrodjohn on Nov 14, 2013 5:16:54 GMT -6
Great work it looks cool.
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Post by A.J. on Nov 14, 2013 8:20:03 GMT -6
How would you like to see real pictures of this one? I've seen it about 3 or 4 times in person. The last time was in September at Pittsburgh Raceway. It is quite wild at that! You aren't seeing the wheelie bars that are about as long as the body...ha ha! Really balances it out. Actually rather than look at mine, just check out the builder's page Builder's page for the Wild Manx |
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Post by RatRod on Nov 14, 2013 9:54:13 GMT -6
That looks great already Bob!!! I gotta do another one soon.
I found a few photos.... 
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Post by TooOld on Nov 14, 2013 11:45:36 GMT -6
Thanks AJ and John ! I've never seen those photos before . I'm definitely not going that wild with this build so I think I should change the name to "Mild Manx" . What do you think ? |
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 14, 2013 12:17:30 GMT -6
Dayum that Stance is SWEET !!!!!!
SHOW
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Post by TooOld on Nov 14, 2013 18:28:08 GMT -6
Thanks Don ! I've got some paint on the body . . . much darker than I had planned but I'm gonna go with it , kind of "classy" !  Been working on the engine and chassis for a few days . Lots of scratch built goodies on the engine . . . the carbs are from my parts box and the distributor is from MAD . I'm gonna make some air cleaners and headers next !  And here's the chassis . The red is kinda bright but it's done now !  |
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Post by AL on Nov 14, 2013 20:00:30 GMT -6
GEEZ, .. Bob. ----That's lookin' KILLER. ... ya say "The red's kinda bright" --but I say it's Great Contrast. very Nice Work Bob. !WOW!
-AL
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 14, 2013 20:44:13 GMT -6
Very kool build Bob!!! I like the red on the chassis too!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 22:32:55 GMT -6
Very nice! way kool!
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Post by A.J. on Nov 15, 2013 9:53:35 GMT -6
Very nice already! Keep at it and you'll be done by Saturday...LOL! Nicely detailed!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 15, 2013 14:39:39 GMT -6
Details details Details...........it's always in the details. FREAKIN AWESOME. Love the contrast in the engine detail.
SHOW
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Post by TooOld on Nov 15, 2013 15:12:25 GMT -6
Thank you very much guys ! I've been able to spend a lot of time at my bench this week , but I'll be busy again next week so I doubt it will be finished until Thanksgiving ! Unless I get something done this weekend these will be my last photos for a while . The completed engine , and a group shot waiting for assembly . Thanks again for looking .   |
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 15, 2013 21:39:56 GMT -6
Fantastic Bob' what a beauty. P.S the red looks great too.
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Post by mykturk on Nov 16, 2013 8:01:18 GMT -6
That engine is a little jewel! Beauty build!
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Post by TooOld on Nov 17, 2013 10:32:15 GMT -6
Thanks Dennis and Michael ! I managed to squeeze in a couple of hours last night and got the engine installed . I added clutch , throttle , and brake cables , along with the fuel line and halfshafts . It's fun to do even if it will never be seen again !  My next post should be in the "Completed" section . . . see you there ! |
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Post by AL on Nov 17, 2013 14:15:03 GMT -6
Geez Bob, ... I must say; The level of detail, and nice work that's been accomplished on the chassis looks so good, I think it would be a shame to cover it with the body !! ........ I mean, I think i'd rather see this than the completed model !! -Perhaps you could make the body "removable" ---just a "suggestion" ........... !Car-Porn!!!  ---I Love IT !!!  .......... he-he, ....  -AL  |
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Post by RatRod on Nov 17, 2013 20:52:15 GMT -6
Man that looks fantastic Bob!!! I think some HOK Trublue pearl would have been the perfect blue for this ( www.blackgoldweb.com ) I gotta ask, did you use chassis parts from a Tamiya VW?
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 17, 2013 21:14:42 GMT -6
looking as sharp as a polished diamond Bob.!!.. where did ya find the extra goodies for all the detailing bud ?
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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2013 7:06:53 GMT -6
Geez Bob, ... I must say; The level of detail, and nice work that's been accomplished on the chassis looks so good, I think it would be a shame to cover it with the body !! ........ I mean, I think i'd rather see this than the completed model !! -Perhaps you could make the body "removable" ---just a "suggestion" ........... !Car-Porn!!! ---I Love IT !!! .......... he-he, .... -AL Thanks Al ! The body won't be removable . . . that's why I take lots of pictures !! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2013 7:09:42 GMT -6
Man that looks fantastic Bob!!! I think some HOK Trublue pearl would have been the perfect blue for this ( www.blackgoldweb.com ) I gotta ask, did you use chassis parts from a Tamiya VW? Thank you John ! The chassis parts are all from the Manx kit except for the Pegasus rotors & calipers . |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2013 7:15:38 GMT -6
looking as sharp as a polished diamond Bob.!!.. where did ya find the extra goodies for all the detailing bud ? Thanks much buddy ! Everything is scratchbuit from stuff I had laying around except the carbs that I found in a junk box and the distributor from Morgan Automotive Detailing . |
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Post by mind9 on Nov 18, 2013 9:47:43 GMT -6
Woow great work Bob,
Always loved those buggy's the engine looks great.
Gr
Dirk
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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2013 14:16:50 GMT -6
Woow great work Bob, Always loved those buggy's the engine looks great. Gr Dirk Thank you Dirk ! |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 18, 2013 17:52:08 GMT -6
WOW!!!Bob! Nicest buggy build I've see yet buddy!! |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 19, 2013 7:23:38 GMT -6
it's even wired correctly  1 4 3 2 |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 19, 2013 11:54:23 GMT -6
WOW!!!Bob! Nicest buggy buid I've see yet buddy!! Thanks Daniel but I wouldn't go that far . Lots of great looking models out there ! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 19, 2013 11:56:45 GMT -6
it's even wired correctly 1 4 3 2 Really ? That was luck . . . I mean , of course it is ! Hah ! |
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 19, 2013 19:14:01 GMT -6
Fantastic work Bob' I can't wait to see the body.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 19, 2013 21:03:14 GMT -6
Fantastic work Bob' I can't wait to see the body. Thanks Dennis ! The body is painted the same Royal Blue which is a lot darker than what I originally planned , I had some left over from another build and decided to try it . It's okay but I think I'll end up repainting it in the future . Anyway , it's all finished now and I'll be taking some photos tomorrow to share with you guys . |
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