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by **tjheller** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 6:52 am

Just want to introduce myself. I'm new to VW's with the exception of a rail I had a year or so ago. It was built for drag racing with a 2110 and that's all it was good for. Tires would catch in the sand and break tie rod ends everytime I went out....no fun at all. Anyways, I just bought a buggy that needs to be put together. Body and pan are in great shape, but it is an early 60's with swing. The wheels sit at a severe angle with so little weight on it, do they make sway bars or something similar to hold 'em in check. Also, at the buggy blast are there typically quite a few buggies for sale. Thanks.

by **Aquabuggy** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 9:23 am

Welcome to the Texas Manx club.

You will need to re-index the torsion bars/swing plates.
http://www.meyersmanx.com/garage/garage_suspend.htm

If my buggy doesn't sell before the blast it will be there & for sale.

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 10:35 am

Welcome to the Club. Generally, there are not a lot of buggies for sale at the Blast, but I would still urge you to make the event. You'll get to meet a lot of nice folks, and come away with loads of information and ideas.

by **Mike & Mel** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 1:21 pm

The Spring Plate Tool is something that you can't do without. The Meyers Manx board tells you how to do it with a floor jack and chain. This tool makes it much less dangerous to relieve the tension from the torsion bar. With this tool, it is also much simpler and quicker. I would NEVER think of doing it without the tool. One end hooks over the spring plate, and the other goes over a bolt head in the body mounting panel hole on the shock tower (you may have to put a bolt there if you are running something without a bug body like a F/G buggy or rail). Then follow the basic instructions as set out by the Meyers thread.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7047

by **mufasa** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 1:50 pm

welcome I am also new. I got my buggy last summer and have been working on it ever since. I just order a set of adjustable spring plates in hopes of being able to adjust my suspension for street and off road use. I also ordered a set of pedals so I will have hydraulic clutch instead of a cable. I am trying for reliablity so I can drive to texas for events down thier and other places so I can off road. We have no blm land in Iowa and public land for off road is restricked to motorcycles. I suppose for safety reasons. good luck with your project. Mufasa

by **David O'** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 4:21 pm

Wecome to all the new members, get ready to have fun and get any help you need! These guys are great to be around!

by **tjheller** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 4:30 pm

Hopefully I'll have this thing done by May and I believe it will go into my toy hauler which means I'll be there. My wife is actually excited about having a buggy,...she'll probably drive it more than I do so I should be able to work on it at nights without too many gripes. Thanks for the info on the suspension, there is a place in a neighboring town (Odessa) that specializes in VW's, surely they can do it.

by **David Head** » 27 Sat Jan, 2007 9:03 pm

If you ever let her drive it, you won't ever see it again. That's what happened to me. Before you know it you will be a two buggy family. His and hers. Good luck and welcome aboard.

by **blackthree4me** » 29 Mon Jan, 2007 1:30 pm

welcom to the site guys
ask away any question is a good one

I would have to say every buggy at the blast is for sale
it just a mater as how much it will set you back LOL
enjoy the site thats what its for
blackthree4me

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