mickappy Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 thats practicly mint[] the worst bit is the roof. all the rest can be fixed by a good welder, the wing rail is still available i think, and did the toothbrush come free with the car[)] omoc member 5918 400r trackday turbo on its way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I remember seeing this on ebay and that the seller stated how the photos made the car look better than it actually is - he certainly was not wrong! As said though, worst part is the roof - best option might be to get a non-sunroof roof skin and replace it completely. David OMOC Member 420 http://www.mantamad.fsnet.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Looks not to bad for a manta........[]The roof looks the worst []. I did a roof repair during my restoration of an exclusive to a 400r in 02 and the first signs of all not being quite well are just starting this year, at least it gave me time to source a non sunroof skin[].If you can get a non sunroof skin / roof "go for it" otherwise this is my take on the problem, I removed the sunroof frame from inside the car to get good access to the sore bits, not something I felt I gained alot from by doing, but I gave it my best shot, I lead filled my roof to avoid welding / distortion removeing all the rotted material first.I did manage to lead fill then normal filler to smooth to shape, I never was a 100% happy with this repair, but at the time it meant having a 400r or not! The area thats filled in your roof needs digging out to find out if lead filling isnt going to end up on your seat. At the moment I have a hatch with about the same rot as yours if not worse, I am hopeing to do some trial repairs / welding to see if I can do it, before disaster(still want to save the hatch). Maybe a plate tacked in then lead load / sealed then filler. The sunroof frame also causes an extra complication..... I belive you can carry out all the repairs, at the end of the day whats the worst you can do? if you save another manta from the scrappys and the roof isnt quite right, you are still driving 1 of approx 1500 in the u.k[][8D][][]. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 It may look bad but at least its still there with holes not just holes with thin strip defining the shape like many Mantas are...I've had a few of them like that....[] Mick OMOC 5924 1980 Black Berlinetta Coupe..On its way to a new home 1981 Manta B will be just as Adam intended when I fix it 1981 Ascona Auto SRi130 engine going in soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis p Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Have just had alook at the link to your astra,fair play looks like you did a cracking job.Don't give up on the manta yet i have seen a few mantas on here start off worse than that and are probably better now than when they left the showroom.You will get plenty of help and advice round here especailly if you become fully paid up member.The only thing you may find compared with the astra is the lack of off the shelf parts and panels but theres ways round that.Good luck with the project the only rules seem to be lots of pictures and updates[]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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