Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits?

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Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits? Aug 12, 2023 14:40:52 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by kenny on Aug 12, 2023 14:40:52 GMT -5

Do these two kits share parts? I guess it would be really strange if they didn't share the same chassis and engine. What is different between the kits besides the bodies?

Were the superbug gasser/streetle beetle conceived to get more mileage out of the Meyers manx tooling?

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Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits? Aug 14, 2023 11:16:58 GMT -5 kenny likes this

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Post by jbwelda on Aug 14, 2023 11:16:58 GMT -5

Thats kind of a good question. Since that "gasser" thing is a shortened version of a real bug, it would stand to reason it might be based on the Manx kit (or vice versa) but I have never compared them and I do not have the gasser. But I think PatW has built both, so maybe he can chime in with real-world facts on the matter. I would guess that the only shared parts, if there are any, are the basic engine and the chassis, maybe some interior stuff as well.

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kenny Snaptite Boys, let's make toast Posts: 20	Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits? Aug 14, 2023 13:03:42 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kenny on Aug 14, 2023 13:03:42 GMT -5 I just saw the coca cola shorty bug at Ollie's and the recent Meyers manx is on clearance at hobbylinc.com. I might have to pick them both up and judge for myself.

HotRodTom Skill 3 "im good" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 254	Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits? Aug 14, 2023 21:11:32 GMT -5 via mobile kenny likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Aug 14, 2023 21:11:32 GMT -5 I'm an old bug freak (having owned 7 type 1's in the past), so you got my interest peaked!
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Are the Meyers Manx and Superbug gasser sister kits?

Post by kenny on Aug 12, 2023 14:40:52 GMT -5

Post by jbwelda on Aug 14, 2023 11:16:58 GMT -5

Post by kenny on Aug 14, 2023 13:03:42 GMT -5

Post by HotRodTom on Aug 14, 2023 21:11:32 GMT -5

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