The first attempt was made using a sandrail frame and Honda 500cc power. That's now been put aside for the time being, while I concentrate on the Manx.

Buckland MANX  Page Two

The chassis has been lengthened and the diagonal front support cut back. This is so that I can install a single seat, rather than two side-by-side seats. I have also put in reinforcing diagonals both horizontally and vertically, to strengthen. Tabs have been added for the floor support.

The seat is now in, with three-point harness. Floor is in and new shocks have been installed.  Hoops for the body framework can be seen stacked to the right.

With the seat forward, you can see the frame for the back of the canopy. Also in view is one of the side rails of the cockpit (there will be another on the other side), which runs forward to meet the body framework, see below.

Body framework is now assembled and in. Steering still to be fine-tuned. Note also the lightbar across the tops of the front suspension.

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