Picked up a new Manx project

A family member we visited over Thanksgiving give me this Manx. I have wanted it for years, and he has finally had enough of it sitting. The motor and trans were rebuilt about 10 years ago, and since has only put 500 miles on it. Tube chassis, IRS. The plan is a full build over the next year. New full tube A-arm chassis, 4x4 rear arms. And keeping it street legal will be the best part. Now to start collecting parts.

You'd love our friend's CA-plated Manx.
Outfront-built Subie turbo motor.
Big suspension, it's a monster.
One of my favorite cars, I'd love to own one.

I stole this pic from his FB page:

That's pretty much why I m making this into, only with an original body. For now I'll keep the VW motor, maybe do a dual carb setup, cams and rockers, and later go bigger. I am a fan of the ecotec motors. I am doing the same suspension as the desert cars I build. Shown here.

Can't wait to see how it turns out.
A well-built Manx is the shizzle...I'd love to own one.

You have skills so it should turn out awesome. Can't wait to follow the build.

I've seen your work, I'm sure it will be killer.. Best thing about my Manx is that it's streel legal and I drive it everywhere? So fun.. Post pics of your progress.. :thumbup:

Subscribing, this is going to be a cool build. Can't wait to see it come together :thumbup:

rivrrts429 said:

Subscribing, this is going to be a cool build. Can't wait to see it come together :thumbup:

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pronstar said:

You'd love our friend's CA-plated Manx.
Outfront-built Subie turbo motor.
Big suspension, it's a monster.
One of my favorite cars, I'd love to own one.

I stole this pic from his FB page:

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I have seen your buddies car over on Glamis Dunes, super cool! Looks simiar to mine....time to change my side panel graphics soon.

Subscribed! Keep the updates coming!

Ballsdeep said:

I have seen your buddies car over on Glamis Dunes, super cool! Looks simiar to mine....time to change my side panel graphics soon.

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I love the Ecotec. Would you mind emailing me some pictures of your car? [email protected]

nordic454 said:

I love the Ecotec. Would you mind emailing me some pictures of your car? [email protected]

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I will email you some pictures later tonight when I get home.

Kinda funny the guy I bought the car from was also a fabricator and had a shop called "Metal Works", see the old graphics on the car.

Ballsdeep said:

I will email you some pictures later tonight when I get home.

Kinda funny the guy I bought the car from was also a fabricator and had a shop called "Metal Works", see the old graphics on the car.

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Was that guy out of Fontana or Rancho Cucamonga area?

Almost had him do my baja back in the day.

rivrrts429 said:

Was that guy out of Fontana or Rancho Cucamonga area?

Almost had him do my baja back in the day.

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Yes, When I bought the car a few years back he was in Yucaipa (SP) but he was into building buggies. Super cool guy also does gates, handrails, etc...

That's funny. Not only similar name, but the same work as well. Mainly off road, but if a gate job comes around- easy money. I will be picking up the car in Feb. this won't be a quick build, but a quality build, that will be strong and last for years to come. Starting to collect parts now. Little at a time. Toying with the idea of selling the Nordic to fund this, since we now have the pontoon. We'll see

If anyone has or will have in the future, VW based parts, let know. I'll be needing seats, belts, exhaust etc... All kinds of stuff

nordic454 said:

If anyone has or will have in the future, VW based parts, let know. I'll be needing seats, belts, exhaust etc... All kinds of stuff

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I am assuming you have looked on the Samba, Race Dezert and Glamis Dunes, their is a ton of stuff in the classifieds.

pronstar said:

You'd love our friend's CA-plated Manx.
Outfront-built Subie turbo motor.
Big suspension, it's a monster.
One of my favorite cars, I'd love to own one.

I stole this pic from his FB page:

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Is that one of the OC sand cars from Lake Forest?

So I have tarted collecting parts for the Manx. Got a killer deal on a set of brand new never ran boxes 3x3 trailing arms, and custom chromoly torsion housing. I also got a billet a-arm rack and pinion.

Nice!! Definitely looking forward to watching this build!!

Looking forward to your build. I have been working on this for going on 2 years now:bash:

Nice. You'll make some good power, but I gotta say, that's the one motor I personally want nothing to do with. Just me. There's soo much stuff to go wrong, I've had bad luck.
In my parts collections quest, I scored a set of Carmen Ghia front disc brakes for $20. Not super great aftermarket, but a good start that's easy to upgrade. Also working on my design for the front bulkhead

Here's a bitchin video I found of a class 1 Manx built by Orange County Sand Cars. This inserted much what I am going for, on an obviously smaller budget.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4N4cxX5uBsM

So I am picking up the Manx over Presidents Day weekend, but in the meantime a buddy of mine picked up a nice little Manx project himself. needs some work as it has been sitting for a few years. He brought it to me to update and fix some stuff. I cut off the roof and back half, rebuilt. Doing new rear shock mounts, fixing a bunch of hoakey thing throught etc...

Awesome fab skills. Cool car.

I got stage 1 of my buddies Manx complete. Next us mounting the body and a few small details. I also picked mine up and am trying to collect my parts so I can do the build.

Very cool. That thing looks great.

Looking good man keep the pix coming!

I have always wanted a manx.....

Something like this would be a blast on/off road.

Cole Trickle said:

I have always wanted a manx.....

Something like this would be a blast on/off road.

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Ballsdeep's Manx is fucking sick. I would totally like to have one done up like his.

djunkie said:

Ballsdeep's Manx is fucking sick. I would totally like to have one done up like his.

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Hell yeah....


I would like to be in less than 10k....lol

Cole Trickle said:

Hell yeah....


I would like to be in less than 10k....lol

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Ya. Right. Lol

This Manx is just about ready for final assembly. Chassis is at powdercoat, and the body just got back from paint. New wheels and tires are on and fitted. New disc brakes. This thing is going to be sick when it's done.

Sick!

Geez, that's so nice. Thanks

Bad ass! What are you doing for a motor?

OutCole'd said:

Bad ass! What are you doing for a motor?

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X2 looks great!! Motor?? Ecotec or Honda V6??!

fro now the motor is staying true to the car. A built 2276 stroker

FINAL ASSEMBLY HAS BEGUN!!!

Looks great! Keep the updates coming!

Ballsdeep said:

Looks great! Keep the updates coming!

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The Metaworx Manx is about 95% completed. Need to finalize wiring, mount throttle cable and fuel pressure regulator, and get the 30" lightbar mounted. This thing has come a hell of a long way in a short amount of time.

Looks great man, nice work! When is the maiden voyage??

looks awesome...nice build

SICK!!!

Desert season is fast approaching where are the updates on your build?? We need pix!

The orange Manx is done. Installed 30" curved LED lightbar, taillight box, spare tire mount and some other small items. Just finalizing some tuning issue that we have been chasing for a little while now. Not knowing anything about the 2276 motor that came with the car, is making it a little more difficult. A soon as it is running as good as it looks, she is off to the desert for a photo shoot and bombing.

Looking good [emoji106][emoji106]

Looks good what light bar is that?