spiney_norman Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Not strictly a Manta, but thought I'd get some pictures up anyway for anyone who might be interested. Bought as a non-runner, someone managed to put the distributor on the wrong way round. Now runs, waiting for some time to fit the manual choke conversion, check the brakes and take it for an MOT. Should be able to get it done over Easter, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Looking good, I hope it all goes well over Easter. It may not be a Manta but it's close enough for me. omoc 5660,Cambridge & The Fens Area Rep. "He who fights and runs away, will live to be thrashed on another day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Load O Cr4p,,,,,,, [}][}] Get a proper Manta like me. Oh, it appears I have one o them as well.[:I][:I][:I] I'm sure the guys n gals on here will make you most welcome. That's not grey, I'm a natural blonde. (5858) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Norm, are you by any chance in Sketty? I recognise the house in the background! Is that the Cav that was on eBay last year? If you need any bits for it there's an absolutely rotten Sportshatch in a house on Fairwood Common - things like wheels and the alloy trim are ok. Get in touch if you want any more details! OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 'another interesting project', 1993 Senator 24v. Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 entwistlecymru - the car's in Gorseinon, parked up next to my Dad's series 1 Opel Senator at the moment. But yes, any info on the Fairwood Common car would certainly be appreciated, do you know if the owner's happy to sell bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Just a quick update, the car is indeed coming along. I've got the manual choke fitted, so it now runs much better than it did. Just waiting to get the carb set up properly. Got a pair of front seats on their way out of a Manta GT/J, should be roughly the same colour and hopefully better than the ripped and worn out seats in mine. Looks like it'll need some welding to the near side rear sill and a tyre or two for the MOT, as long as I can sort out the problems with the wiring earths! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Another update, it's been a long time since I last did this! As some of you may have read in other threads, it was booked in for an MOT a couple of months back, but jumped the teeth on the timing chain. Since then it's been pretty much on standstill while I've been looking for a new engine, but having just picked one up today (thanks Tokyo_Drift!) it should be on it's way soon with any luck. Been quietly accumulating bits over the last couple of months too, so I've got some nice GTE front seats to go in once it's done, as well as other bits and pieces here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Excellent, so you gonna turn up at Tredegar with a car next year then and swell the numbers? Good luck with the engine, oh and please don't leave it so long to give us an update next time!! [][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Might well do, I was hoping to have this car done about 6 months ago, but various circumstances have conspired against me since then. Still need to actually join the club too [:I] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Our next meet should be in Swansea if I have anything to do with it. Will you be around on the 1st weekend in November? OMOC #5826..... 1974 Renault 17 Gordini, 1979 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 1981 SRB coupe - sell or swap?, 1983 Renault 5 Gordini turbo, 1985 Renault 4 Gordini Turbo, 1993 Senator 24v for sale, 1994 Senator 24v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 quote:Originally posted by entwistlecymru Our next meet should be in Swansea if I have anything to do with it. id="quote">id="quote"> ha ha dream on, it'll be Chepstow again![][][][][][)] South Wales Rep OMOC 5643 http://www.trackdayninjas.com http://www.mtb-wales.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 quote:Originally posted by entwistlecymru Our next meet should be in Swansea if I have anything to do with it. Will you be around on the 1st weekend in November? OMOC #5826..... 1974 Renault 17 Gordini, 1979 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 1981 SRB coupe - sell or swap?, 1983 Renault 5 Gordini turbo, 1985 Renault 4 Gordini Turbo, 1993 Senator 24v for sale, 1994 Senator 24v id="quote">id="quote"> Yeah, should be available as far as I know, depends on work really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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