March 02, 2015 Update

The chassis and driveline are complete!

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A new Berrien frame, why not an original Beetle frame?

It is almost impossible today to find a rust free Beetle floor pan (frame). They are over 40 years old and plagued with problems. When shortened 14 1/4" to fit a buggy, they are seldom straight, level and square, which makes them impossible to get the wheels aligned. Welding done for shortening is usually poor quality. Most for sale buggies never show the underside floor or its condition, nor can they go over 50mph without shaking or be stable on the road at highway speed.

Berrien is the only way to go!

FRAME PAINTED WITH PPG CONCEPT DCC9300 BLACK

SERIAL NUMBERS ON NEW BERRIEN FRAMES

 February 07, 2015  Manx Update

The Manx 1 has had many chassis parts inspected and refurbished. Brake drums, backing plates, shift tube, steering box, steering damper, and all associated parts. The Berrien floor pan has been fitted and the pedal assembly, master cylinder and shifter have been installed and their operation checked.

Many new parts were just delivered today. Soon, it will be a rolling chassis, pictures to follow.

SPINDLES WITH NEW LINK PIN BUSHINGS NOW INSTALLED

FRONT BRAKES ALL NEW

 SWING ARM BUSHINGS, GERMAN AXLE BOOTS,  REAR BRAKES, WHEEL CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES AND HOSES ARE ALL NEW

DISC BRAKES?

     FRONT DISC BRAKES ARE OVER DOING THE BRAKE SYSTEM.  MANY PEOPLE INSTALL PROPRTIONING VALVES IN FRONT DISC SYSTEMS TO AVOID LOCKING UP THE FRONT WHEELS BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE. DUNE BUGGIES ARE TOO LIGHT IN THE FRONT AND DO NOT REQUIRE MORE BRAKE. PROPERY INSTALLED  AND ADJUSTED DRUM BRAKES WILL STOP YOU JUST AS QUICK.  I HAVE DRIVEN  BUGGIES WITH AND WITOUT THEM.

MY BUGGY HAS DRUM BRAKES AND STOPS ON A DIME. STOP IN FOR A TEST DRIVE, YOU'LL BE GLAD IT HAS SEAT BELTS.

        ALL TIRES MOUNTED WITH MICKEY THOMPSON NAME DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE VALVE STEM AND CENTER CAP LETTERING HORIZONTAL WITH VALVE STEM

Dual pressure relief case!

 This restoration is a verified and authenticated Meyers Manx 1. They are the most desired body style and almost impossible to find.           Body ID tag M2895D915E built April 1969.          Original color Royal Blue Metal Flake.      Authentication Number 107.  Titled as a 1967      VW Beetle, VIN Number 117306822              A 1967 motor vehicle is exempt from emissions testing.

To find out more:

               http://www.meyersmanx.com/realmanx.shtml

Offered for sale in May 2015 for $30,000

REBUILT TRANSAXLE

         TOOL NEEDED TO ALIGN SHIFT FORKS              AND SYNCRONIZERS FOR SMOOTH OPERATION

NEW TORSION ARM STOPS AND AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTERS

STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS

GENERATOR DISASSEMBLED, CHECKED, HOUSING RECONDITIONED, END PLATES PAINTED AND NEW BRUSH CAPS

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS!

Front tires are 26x8.00R15 Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R's

Warrior 15" diameter x 7" wide front wheels

Rear tires are 30x12.00R15 Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R's

Warrior 15" diameter x 10" wide rear wheels

All brand new!

Front axle adjusters to allow designed ride height.

Console installed, a convenient place for your things!

Hurst T-handle shifter provides firm and positive shifts.

No guessing what gear your in!

Rebuilt 1600CC Single Port Engine with Dual Exhaust

Runs perfectly with a deep throaty sound

and does not leak a drop of oil!

New Empi Pict 30 Carburetor, New fuel pressure regulator, VW 009 distributor converted to electronic, no points, Bosch blue coil, New chrome fuel pump

Two things you never see are protective rubber boots on the generator wires or spark plug wire retainers.

New engine belt guard with degreed crank pulley and chrome generator pulley.

       I restore, rebuild and refinish Dune Buggies from the ground up.  Each Manx is completely disassembled, and everything is checked, rebuilt or replaced and refurbished to function and look new again.

      They are painted in Metal Flake, not metallic.  They will look just like they did             when originally made.  Metal flake is unlike the paint used on today's vehicles.                  In the sun, the flakes glisten like you've never seen. 

         I update my Dune Buggies with items from today's vehicles for your safety, convenience and driving pleasure. A tilt and locking steering column is installed and wired to have things like a horn center cap that works, turn signals that shut off after a turn, 4-way emergency flashers, wiper controls on the turn signal lever along with hi and low beam actuation, an under dash interior lamp and all new wiring with a fuse                             box, relays and most importantly, be trouble free!

 I also re-engineer the wiper assembly. The wiper blades now rest to the passenger side, horizontally at the bottom of the windshield. Instead of the drivers side, half way up, and in your line of vision. They have a fast and slow speed. When turned off they always stop at the bottom of the windshield.

Rare to see these features in a Dune Buggy   

CALL  (386) 506-6751   MILO

A must read article by Hot Rod Magazine

Everything, and we do mean everything, you need to know about a Meyers Manx

http://www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/hrdp_1305_everything_you_need_to_know_about_the_meyers_manx/

A VERY COOL VIDEO WITH BRUCE MEYERS:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx0DtW-l5Yc