Mick Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 On thursday I'm off on my way to get another Manta, standard F reg Exclusive Coupe with just 23380 miles and one owner from new. A few phone calls to the owner and it sounds to be in pretty good nick just needing a few bits tidying. Its been off the road for 12 months due to illness but still starts and drives and has been kept clean and running throughout its year off. Pics to follow.. Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassMeTheGun Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Good luck with it Mick, is it blue? Cheers for the door BTW, it's now on the car and got its first layer of primer on. [] Get the pics up! Cheers, Pass me the gun and ask me again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Mick Its been off the road for 12 months due to illness but still starts and drives and has been kept clean and running throughout its year off. id="quote">id="quote"> What was the cars illness[] I had one once.. and now I have another! OMOC6044 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Its a manta where do you want to start? seriously tho, good work Mick.[^] South Wales Rep OMOC 5643 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Not a blue one, tis a Red one, cant have everything... will see how it is for metalworm then decide if its a daily runner as is or if its worth sorting it properly as a good one.. Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendy Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sounds alright as far as mileage is concerned anyway, could be a gem[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Was thinking the same Bendy,it still amazes me though sometimes,we here of Manta's with no milage on them,but some of them are like they've done 200,000 miles,strange. Paul Ansell omoc 5963 (Birmingham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Well I went and fetched it, mileage was wrong as its only done 21K [] Bodywork is straight and solid apart from a badly rusted roof [] and a bit on the bonnet and sills which have areas that are still intact but a bit cripsy. Floor chassis rails and the rest of the underside appear to be good with no sign of rot so thats something.. The paint has been touched up here and there but with a good wash and polish it will look far better. Oh and the GMC patch on the back gone too, painted on for some reason. The interior is very good with only a tiny bit of wear on the edge of the drivers seat as you would expect, feels tight and positive to drive, even the standard brakes feel good! Best thing is it goes really well, very responsive and eager unlike most of the ones I have driven. The pics are as it was when I got it before I have cleaned it or anything so it will look better after the weekend... first thing that needs doing, get it lowered even just a bit at the back its like a 4x4! Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Which way you going with it Mick, you sorting it properly or using it for a daily runner http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Just been a washed it and looks a bit better for not having green stuff on it, not sure yet Robbie. I think if I start pulling it to bits it'll be like all of them, needing a load of welding and it'll never get done so I might just get a bonnet, tidy the worst bits and use it, solid base good enough to enjoy driving it. Going to have a proper look over it this afternoon but chassis is good, inner wings good, battery tray washer bottle area and footwells look ok, needs lowering though...[] Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Looks ok apart from the body work. [8D] ------------ Drift on!!!! OMOC 6081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Sutty2006 Looks ok apart from the body work. id="quote">id="quote"> Aint that always the way..[V] Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GTE Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thats how mine looked when i picked it up, its in the project section, once wings and doors removed it was another story[8D] is the milage correct? Still a nice looking exclusive[] ANDY/OMOC-5980F D330 HYU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yeah one owner, 21K, every MOT apart from 2 every tax disc, FSH... means nowt as it looks like every other one...rusty roof and sills [] Spent a few hourswith cutting compound and polish its looking better now, red not pink so thats a start... ex wife likes it, shame she aint gonna dribe it hehe... soirry Im a vbit fdrunk.. the gMc has goner Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I like the old Carmine pink. A classic Manta colour.[] Why not paint it olive green though Mick. It would blend in better with its surroundings then! The 'Combat Manta' perhaps? Two thoughts for tomorrow: 1. To quote good old Oscar Wilde: 'Work is the curse of the drinking classes'. 2. Do not pist when post. You always regret it in the morning....[] Cheers, Joe. Please log into this site from the Home page folks. It helps to keep it as the first Manta site listed on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Finished polishing it today and took some more pics, in real life its red inthe photos due to the sun its still pink [] Going to get a bonnet, paint the doors where the surface rust is (caused by clip on door protectors ironically) and the lower corner, I'll leave the roof for now dont want to open a can of worms... Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frustratedmantagte Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thats not fair - no one should have have two Mantas when I havent even got one boo hoo. Nice cars though neil.manta@googlemail.com OMOC 1482 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Mosto f the background cars are mine too.. The Landrover, the Cortina Estate and the Ascona, well thats sold but still in my care, also have a Citroen ZX as a daily hack [] Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 MK 2 cortina estate Mick,very rare i would have thought now mate,mates dad had 1 when we were young'uns,cracking motor. Paul Ansell omoc 5963 (Birmingham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 yeah not many about, it a 2 owner local car completely standard, will be selling it soon with all the spares needed to sort it out, got no time Mick OMOC 5924 1981 Manta B Coupe 1988 Manta Exclusive GTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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