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Offline Geoff

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3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« on: October 18, 2009, 06:42:47 AM »
Big thx to notchback aka Bruce for riding shotgun on a 3200. Km in 36hr roadtrip.

Here's a small update on the new project.
It's an original June of 1968 Meyers Manx.
It was bought and built in late 68, It has many orig Manx parts, Manx emblems front and rear,ABS Dash, Front and rear bumpers/skid plate,roll bar, hard top(looks to be a manx roof) One of the best things are the extra set of wheels from 1968 (not shown in the pic) 14" wide 5 front smooth steel wheels and 15's in the back with the orig tires! This was towed behind the orig owners RV in the 70's...even has a cool tow bar set up.

A few pic's of how I found it.







« Last Edit: October 23, 2009, 08:35:27 AM by Geoff »
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2009, 07:54:32 AM »
in the astro van? thats crazy  ;D
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2009, 01:06:54 PM »
i think really crazy would be 3200 km in 36 hours in a 36hp kombi
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 02:33:40 PM »
It was a grueling drive there and back but we picked up a little gem that is nice and rare!!!!! Its kinda hard to believe we were in 30 degree weather yesterday!!!!!!! Damn I wanted to stay!!!!
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2009, 05:42:01 PM »
stop teasing

up the pics already!!!!!
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2009, 05:48:57 PM »
Quote from: josh on October 18, 2009, 05:42:01 PM
stop teasing

up the pics already!!!!!

Yeah.. if this was a chick I would have BLXX BaXXs by now.
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2009, 09:11:35 PM »
Geoff will post some when he returns from another trip in a few days
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 10:42:48 AM »
... getting out of the dog house!
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2009, 08:51:47 AM »
Pics added
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2009, 09:20:49 AM »
Sweet!
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2009, 11:15:40 AM »
COOL O0
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2009, 11:45:03 AM »
Nice Geoff...what are the plans for it?


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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2009, 11:45:44 AM »
what # is the body cant read it cause mines a 68 also
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2009, 12:48:23 PM »
M2093f831s

plans will be a stock rebuild to the way it was in 1968
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2009, 03:19:34 PM »
What are the plans Geoff ?
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2009, 04:15:07 PM »
Quote from: Geoff on October 23, 2009, 12:48:23 PM


plans will be a stock rebuild to the way it was in 1968

thats code for the DVKK...... to sell it within 2 years of restoring it   ;D    ...   just kidding of course..

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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2009, 04:19:20 PM »
what is the difference in build locations yours is fountain valley and mine is newport beach and there both 68
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2009, 05:30:31 PM »
mine is m1401b810e
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2009, 05:52:52 PM »
Yours looks to be a feb 1968, made at the old location.
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2009, 06:38:06 PM »
where did you pick it up from, im looking at the last registry that i have and its not on there i found 2091,2092 and 2096
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2009, 06:41:08 PM »
I found it in San Jose Ca. It had been off the road for some time.
Below info taken from the Samba..
Who knows maybe one of these are yours!

"Here's a shot inside the Newport Beach factory. The bodies are stored with the hoods. The other pieces were stored separately. The best way to ensure you get a good color match between the body and hood is to use the same batch of gel coat. "


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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2009, 07:04:36 PM »
as of 2007 it wasnt registered with the manx club
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2009, 12:36:45 AM »
good score geoff!!!!!
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2009, 08:51:20 AM »
Great find Geoff.

Looking forward to the finish product. 8)
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #24 on: October 24, 2009, 12:55:44 PM »
Nice find! Man you are gone so much I wonder if you even live here??? lol
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2009, 06:59:56 PM »
... Looks good, can't wait to see it on the road :laugh:...

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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2009, 07:08:34 PM »
I started the tear down this weekend ;D Orig Manx wheels are blasted and should have it all apart later this week.
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2009, 07:17:11 PM »
.. hey, i hope you post some pics on this buggy build :laugh: ..

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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #28 on: October 28, 2009, 06:47:52 PM »
Awesome find Geoff Can't wait to see the build.
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Re: 3200 km in 36hrs (now with pic's)
« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2009, 08:54:43 AM »
Thanks Guys, I'll be posting a lot of pic's as I go.
It's very original down to the Meyers hardware.... That stuff is a bitch to get off as it's all large flat heads and once they get a little rusty they dont want to come off.

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