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aorange

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  • danielloach
    danielloach is now friends with aorange.
    • Tue at 9:14 PM
  • aorange
    aorange added 13 photo(s).
    • February 19
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Videos & Media:
    I found a vid from this show.. I hope I can bring one of my own buggies to the IBW one day  
    • February 11
  • aorange
    aorange posted a new classified listing:
    Jamar Hydraulic Pedals
    Jamar Hydraulic Pedals
    I got this for one of my own buggies but had a change of heart and decided to stick with the stock pedal assembly. I bought this off someone on ebay who took it out of the packaging but it has never been fitted as far as I am aware... brand new kit inc...
    • February 3
  • aorange
    aorange added 3 photo(s) to the album Buggy Girls:
    • January 28
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  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Videos & Media:
    Nice buggy and pretty girls...
    • January 28
  • cage
    cage is now friends with aorange.
    • January 12
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    The original headlight switch looks like this, its not a problem if yours is different... we just need to figure out how to connect it.  
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    The dizzy is connected to the negative side of the coil, but take care not to connect this pin on the coil directly to ground. It can be tempting as it is marked "-" but the coil is meant to discharge through the spark plugs.
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    Its a shame you're so far away or I could have simply just popped over and done it for you...
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    Moving onto the headlamps..   The extra green wire is most likely for parking ligts, some cars have these switch-on automatically as soon as the ignition key is turned (same as pin 30 on the headlamp relay).   The black wire should go to ground.
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    The easiest one to begin with is your headlamp relay (the last photo above) Pin 56 - Is the + input from your battery, if you are using the standard beetle switch for your headlights then this pin connects to pin 56 on the switch.   Pin 30 - Is th...  moreThe easiest one to begin with is your headlamp relay (the last photo above) Pin 56 - Is the + input from your battery, if you are using the standard beetle switch for your headlights then this pin connects to pin 56 on the switch.   Pin 30 - Is the + input to the relay itself, it should be on a supply that is turned off when the ignition key is taken out   S - is your change-over signal (low to high beam) and connects to a brown and white cable from the steering column, I must admit that I am a bit confused over this one as you don't seem to have this one and I cannot find a single diagram with a brown cable with a blue stripe, if you are unsure leave this one until last.   Pin 56a - Is the supply to your main beam, white cable in your case.   Pin 56b - is the supply to your dipped beam lamps, it connects to the blue cable on your headlamps  less
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    Right, I got your photos and I am looking through the diagrams.. might take me a couple of minutes but we should be able to figure it out...            
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange posted a new article:
    1971 Super Beetle
    1971 Super Beetle
    VW Type 1/Sedan 113 - From August 1970 (1971 Models)
    • January 8
  • aorange
    aorange replied to a topic in the forum Mechanical/Technical:
    ok... I'll have a look through my diagrams, if you want to you can try and email me the photos on webmaster@beachbuggy.eu and I'll upload them for you
    • January 8
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  • Birthday March 26, 1981
  • Gender Male
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Warrington
  • Agent Orange
    June 6, 2011 - 413 views - 0 comments - 1 like
    wa5 3qd
    This is a build that started YEARS ago and seems to never end for some reason. The body is originally a "Plastfabriken Buggy" which is a Swedish close clone of the American Fiber-Tech Manx. The easiest way to tell them apart is the nose section which e...  moreThis is a build that started YEARS ago and seems to never end for some reason. The body is originally a "Plastfabriken Buggy" which is a Swedish close clone of the American Fiber-Tech Manx. The easiest way to tell them apart is the nose section which ends higher up on the Swedish version (mine has been modified).  
  • Blue Manx
    June 5, 2011 - 344 views - 0 comments - 0 likes
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  • February 11, 2012 1:04:54 PM GMT
    in the topic International Buggy Weekend 2011 in the forum Videos & Media

    I found a vid from this show.. I hope I can bring one of my own buggies to the IBW one day

     

  • January 28, 2012 11:33:15 PM GMT
    in the topic Babes and buggies in the forum Videos & Media

    Nice buggy and pretty girls...

  • January 8, 2012 7:12:33 PM GMT
    in the topic Wiring in the forum Mechanical/Technical

    The original headlight switch looks like this, its not a problem if yours is different... we just need to figure out how to connect it.

     

    This post was edited by aorange at January 8, 2012 7:12:33 PM GMT
  • January 8, 2012 5:33:35 PM GMT
    in the topic Wiring in the forum Mechanical/Technical
    The dizzy is connected to the negative side of the coil, but take care not to connect this pin on the coil directly to ground. It can be tempting as it is marked "-" but the coil is meant to discharge through the spark plugs.
  • January 8, 2012 5:15:02 PM GMT
    in the topic Wiring in the forum Mechanical/Technical
    Its a shame you're so far away or I could have simply just popped over and done it for you...
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  • Buggy Girl­s 3 photos

  • Corvair Re­storation 13 photos

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  • Agent Oran­ge 10 photos

  • VW All Typ­es 2010 23 photos

  • Buggy trip­s 6 photos

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  • Jamar Hydraulic Pedals
    February 3
    I got this for one of my own buggies but had a change of heart and decided to stick with the stock pedal assembly. I bought this off someone on ebay who took it out of the packaging but it has never been fitted as far as I am aware... brand new kit includes Jamar billet accelerator pedal, hydraul...
  • Club Patch Badges
    June 3, 2011
    We now have these beautiful 9cm embroidered patch badges in stock. These are high quality patches featuring our new club logo that can be sewn onto most fabrics. They are only £3 each or two for £5 Postage is £1.00 UK and £2.00 worldwide
  • Bosch 009 distributor for sale
    April 11, 2011
    In good working order, came off my own buggy as I replaced with ACN SVDA unit instead. Comes with nearly new points and rotor but could probably use a new cap. No idea what it's worth so make me an offer, I'll get photos uploaded as soon as possible.
  • 2.7L Chevrolet Corvair Engine
    December 25, 2010
    Bought this engine and transmission recently for a future project but my circumstances have changed unexpectedly and sadly I need to get rid of a lot of parts I have collected over the years. If you are looking at this you probably already know what it is and how rare these engines are, you probably...
  • Bosch injectors
    December 25, 2010
    Used Bosch injectors, perfect for a home made FI system. Bosch number is 0 280 150 035 and a quick search reveals the following details 55 lb/hr (550 cc/min), hose inlet, 2.4Ω, EFI #58-018 Price: £40
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  • 1971 Super Beetle

    • January 8
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    VW Type 1/Sedan 113 - From August 1970 (1971 Models)

  • INSTRUCTION MANUAL GP BEACH BUGGY & GP SUPER BUGGY MK 3

    • December 18, 2011
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    These instructions are provided by GP Buggies as guidance to assist their customers in constructing their own cars.

  • Complete Kit Car Magazine Group Test - Beach Buggies

    • December 17, 2011
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    NO OTHER GENRE of kit car says ‘summer’ like a beach buggy. In their heyday, they summed up a carefree, fun-loving generation – and their popularity is growing once more. Whatever the decade, though, individuality has been a key part of the buggy scene...  moreNO OTHER GENRE of kit car says ‘summer’ like a beach buggy. In their heyday, they summed up a carefree, fun-loving generation – and their popularity is growing once more. Whatever the decade, though, individuality has been a key part of the buggy scene. To prove the point, we brought together six owners of various buggies, from a retro detailed idewinder to another, slammed Sidewinder via a Kango that’s been used as daily transport for 21 years, to an almost mainstream long wheelbase Doon. Each owner has a clear idea of what a beach buggy should be, and each has created their own unique interpretation of the theme. Let’s take a closer look...  less

  • Ken on King Pins (and other Wobbly bits!!)

    • June 5, 2011
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    In my last article I described the procedure for the replacement and adjustment of the wheel bearings. However, even when the wheel bearings are correctly adjusted there is still some movement when you rock the wheel by firmly pushing at the top and bo...

  • REPAIRING FIBREGLASS BODIES - PART 4

    • June 5, 2011
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    Painting GRP is not the same as painting metal and the quicker everybody realises this the better. The preparation required takes far longer as does the painting time so different painting techniques have to be applied. There are literally only a handf...
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  • Slough Swapmeet
    November 11, 2012 9:00:00 AM GMT
    1 guest
    Contact: John Daniel 01628 604254
  • SSVC Autumn Swapmeet
    November 10, 2012 9:00:00 AM GMT
    1 guest
    Contact: Rikki James 07802 884 583
  • Fireworks Frenzy
    November 3, 2012 9:00:00 AM GMT
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    Contact: 01234 782828 or info@santapod.com Website: http://www.santapod.co.uk/e_frenzy.php
  • Flame & Thunder
    October 27, 2012 9:00:00 AM BST
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    Contact: 01234 782828 or info@santapod.com Website: http://www.santapod.co.uk/e_flame.php
  • National Finals (VWDRC Round)
    September 22, 2012 12:00:00 AM BST
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    Contact: 01234 782828 or info@santapod.com Website: http://www.santapod.co.uk/e_nat_finals.php
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  • Winter jobs

    Posted November 10, 2010

    The winter is here and its time to start planning all those little jobs that I never got around to before the "summer" was here, if you can call it summer here in the UK.. I took the interior out on my blue Manx last weekend and the bonnet off to start by turning the steering column the "right" way ...

  • Bug Run 2010 - Sweden

    Posted June 12, 2010

    I have just returned from this year's Bug Run show in Sweden and I must admit, am a little disappointed.. there weren't enough buggies for my taste, the entrance fee keeps increasing despite less cars and entertainment on offer and sadly the weather let us down which meant that we didn...

  • Simple service turned into a full rebuild

    Posted May 6, 2010

    Sadly we ran into a major setback with the Manx project.. I took the head covers off with the intention of adjusting valve clearance prior to firing up the engine for the first time and discovered that both rocker assemblies had failed, which deposited a lot of metal fragments in the engine oil. Ho...

  • New instruments and engine overhaul

    Posted April 4, 2010

    With the electrical system now finished, the new carpet and seats in place and the battery firmly secured, the bonnet could be re-fitted. The use of connector blocks between the instruments attached to the dash and the rest of the car made this a walk in the park. The beautiful Smiths instruments th...

  • Getting the new seats in

    Posted March 16, 2010

    Today was a good day  The pics will speak for themselves, the roll-cage got a coat of fresh paint, the carpet is fitted and now both seats are in firmly in place. But before we could get there, we had to sort some minor details out... like replacing the M6 bolts that were holding sections of t...

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    A group for members of the legendary Twin Peak Boxers club from Sundsvall, Sweden.
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    A group for owners of the legendary original Manx Meyers beach buggy..
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