Jerry Despaltro

Location: 
Frankfort, IL

Car(s): 
Meyers Manx
   

Engine 
Size/Mods: 
1914cc Type1 VW
A.J. Sims heads / DeMello 69mm c/w crankshaft /
Web Cam 86B Cam / Steve Long Racing-modified
Lube-a-lobe lifters / Patrucci Racing straight cut cam gears /
Pauter 1.5:1 roller rockers / Dual Weber 44 IDF carbs / 
C.S.P. bellcrank linkage / C.S.P. 022 distributor
   

Story: 
This buggy was given to me    in lieu of payment for installing and
tuning a set of Weber carbs for a fellow Buggista. The buggy was
just the body on a rolling pan when I recieved it and was sitting
outside for 7 years. I put the buildup of my Signature Manx on hold
to turn this buggy into a driver.  The goal was to complete the buggy 
in time for the 1st Annual Silver Lake Buggy Invasion. The 3 month 
buggy buildup ended at 6pm on Thursday night. The test drive was from 
my house, 1 block to my Parents house where I put it on the trailer for 
its trip to Silver Lake.  The buggy performed flawlessly throught the 9 
days at Silver Lake and has been nothing but fun since.

Jerry's Red Metalflake Manx sn#M3383C010E-2



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