My 7th Manx - Update 9th Sept '16.

[PatW]

This one has a bit of a military look, but I haven't got a white star decal to go on the bonnet(hood). I've also wrapped the top in a wet spectacle cleaning cloth and waited for it to dry! Also painted matt finish. It doesn't fit perfectly but it's OK!..................................

Edited September 10, 2016 by PatW

[Foxer]

I like the OD paint job ... a real scout.

[PatW]

Thanks Mike, I've yet to improve on the 'Canvas Hood'. I have a few more of the unused tops to try other methods!

[DumpyDan]

7th good for you, think you are getting the hang of it

[slusher]

Nice Manx Pat..

[PatW]

Thanks guys!

[shoopdog]

Looks good.

[Snake45]

Very, very cool! I like it!

In fact, I'd love to photograph it next to my own bits n pieces DB sometime. I wasn't going for a military theme, just a low-budget garage-build DB that had been painted with surplus OD paint, but I think the two of them would look hella cool together.

[PatW]

Thanks Keith.

Yes Richard, I all of a sudden thought of using this 'Nato Green' rattle can. I was initially going to convert this to a six-wheeler, but couldn't decide on the chassis design. I can still do that in the future though.

The tarp is off and due a re-hash after find a 'how to' on another forum!

[Bob Ellis]

On Fort Belvoir , VA the post commander had 1971 Ford Custom painted in shiney olive drab. It was much more dark than an oxidized od. Really looked good considering it had virtually no chrome

[PatW]

Yes Bob, I bet it looked unusual at the time, but over here in the UK at present, people are crying out to have their sportscars matt vinyl wrapped, mainly in black,dark brown & dark grey!

Edited September 7, 2016 by PatW

[PatW]

Due to advice regarding the hood, I have made a new 'Draped Over' Hood taking info from 'How To's' and YouTube and added some decals.

[Dann Tier]

Sweet little dune buggy!! I always love the Military look, couldn't be because I am military. you did another fine job, I especially like the engine and wheels being subdued.

[PatW]

Thanks Dann, I stripped all the chrome, to ensure that the paint stayed on! I fully built the chassis with complete front axle and all the engine /gearbox and suspension and sprayed it in situ. Then attached the screen surround and rear seat, haedlight and rear light bases and sprayed that in one piece and then glued the chassis to the body! 

Edited September 11, 2016 by PatW

[PatW]

I've been around the top today with scissors to make it look more factory fitted rather than just 'thrown over' as before.

 

Edited September 14, 2016 by PatW

[vintagercr]

Cool!

[PatW]

Thanks Stephen.