entwistlecymru Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 OMOC #5826..... 1974 Renault 17 Gordini, 1979 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 1981 SRB coupe - sell or swap?, 1983 Renault 5 Gordini turbo, 1984 Renault 5 Le Car 2 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...
Guest Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 finally the V8 is ready for its MOT, its started off as a 6 month project and became a two year project. firstly this car started as a GTj coupe, the previous owner (to me)cut and shut the engine bay and fitted a fully rebuilt Rover V8 with a few modifications. I thought well what the hell the car has been cut up so might as well alter the body so a 400 wide arch kit was fitted. The car has been i a dusty garage for ages just sitting there waiting for me to finish it, but hey the wife started shouting at me and as usual she wins and I worked on the house instead of the car. I got a chance to work on the car this week as I have been off (the wife dropped our first sprog) so I got board of watching her feed the baby and went to work on the car. The car is booked in for a thursday afternoon MOT after a little fettling/setting up of the carbs. Once there's an MOT on the car it then go's back to the spray shop for a few touch ups and then to another workshop to have its perspex screens made up. Then once all that is done unfortunately the car is going up for sale. Again the wife has won and with a new baby funds are tight. I will keep you posted. Gary 5687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0peli400 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 tidy job of the rear arch's mate![] cheap manta wanted! 07780 937 045 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave arriving safely but rather to skid in sideways beer in hand, chocolate in the other body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "What a Ride!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 wonder how it would look with a low-level, GTE boot spoiler.... OMOC 5885 After another Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 ^^Thats exactly the look id like to go for...nice and smooth/euro but with the width of the 400 kit. Looks good man[8D] Manta-Site.com Looking for a red Coupe!id="red"> OMOC #6042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Gary, long time no hear! Looks great mate, you should keep it and re-join the club![^] all the best mate 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...
Guest Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I would love to keep it but a baby seat wont fit and the wife has spoken. its so ufair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ems Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Put the back seat back in, I used my sportshatch until my son was 2 years old, then my brother borrowed it and promptly blew the engine. OMOC 5768 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 As I have said befor its not really an issue about the car namely the wife has spoken and she must be obeyed or I end up sleeping in the spair room. Just heard back from the garage the beast is running and they are unable to MOT the vehicle without its perspex windows in. I cant get the frames for the windows made untill the car is drivable on the road this is a catch 22 situation. My theory is retrievethe car without MOT drive it to the window makers and hope for the best? I mean whats the worst that could happen, arrested for no insurance no MOT , no tax, pah its only minor points on a licence, I just hope its not more than 6 or I'm banned.... Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 If you are taking it to a place of repair for work required for the MOT you can drive it there. On another note, I think the club should be looking at getting some manta-fit baby seats designed. Then the wimmen folk have no reason to demand our mantas go! [] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OMOC #5988 hmackay at opel-manta.com Be the change you want to see in the world - Gandhi, India Quit whining and shift yer **** - Shug, Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 get a transporter they aint dear to hire might save you a lot of money and agro in the end [] 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...
greg Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Gary I've sent you a couple of emails. Did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ems Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hi Gary Just checked this site it doesn't mention side or rear windows only the windscreen, shouldn't make a difference as many kit cars don't have windows http://www.motester.co.uk/mot-cog.html#testdetails OMOC 5768 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 That's right, your MOT testers having a laugh mate and careful with the no insurance thing as you could get 6 points for that and a manta V8 is a bit noticeable. Mind you at least you have plenty of power for a good cop chase! Wooo hoooooo! Lovely looking Manta from the outside this must be the first manta coupe with no spoiler I like the look of as I think all (face-lift or GTE kitted) mantas B's should have them, this has changed my mind! But WTF happened to the engine bay? Who put the brake servo there? Don't get me wrong, it all looks better fitted than my first attempt but with an outside appearence as good as this you'd expect some engine dressing. CHECKOUT MY V8 VIDEO HERE http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Djuq2xoCp1E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Anyway enough of my waffle. How much would you be looking to sell it for? [^] CHECKOUT MY V8 VIDEO HERE http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Djuq2xoCp1E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy18s Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 You need to be Really carefull over the no insurance. If stopped you WILL have the car seized there and then!! You will ONLY get it back once you produce MOT AND INSURANCE details within 2 weeks,and as you won't be able to get mot 'cos car is impounded, YOU WILL LOSE IT ! Def not worth the risk. Andy Member 6094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy18s Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Plus of course 6 points £200 spot fine Min £12 per day storage Plus whatever the storage yard decide to add on... Andy Member 6094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Gary's a copper so he'll probably worm his way out of it. Jammy git OMOC #5826..... 1974 Renault 17 Gordini, 1979 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 1981 SRB coupe - sell or swap?, 1983 Renault 5 Gordini turbo, 1984 Renault 5 Le Car 2 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...
Guest Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Sorry for the delay there have been a few questions and advice I will try and answer them in this one reply. I spoke with the MOT man and apparently as the car originally had side windows and as there are frames around the window then there needs to be a window fitted for an MOT. I suggested cutting the roof off then thought again.... I brought up the Westfield and Seven debate re no screens and he went off on one... I really like the Idea of a manta child seat. Sorry about not reading the emails sent but I have been dealing with the screaming child of mine, she screams from the time she is awake to the time I manage to get her to sleep, my wife is playing on the "I had a C section and the nurse said I need my rest", and when not running around after her and the child my wife wants things done around the house. Do they not understand I have a car to get MOT'd I don’t care about the broken drain pipe, or the overgrown trees. Cheers everyone about the advice and I agree a trailer/ car carrier would be of benefit and the funny thing is I do actually have one however my mate has it in his garage and again as with everything mechanical it also needs slight repair/finishing off. The car will be offers around £3k. It will be fully MOT'd, fully rebuilt V8, fiberglass doors, bonnet and body kit(wings), Perspex windows on new door frames, brand new revolutions wheels and tyres, Fully stripped of all excess weight (sound deadening, door cards, roof lining, etc etc.)all excess material weighs around the 80kg, freshly painted car, and some other spares like two rover V8 Manifolds, K&N filter and carbs, and all other general Manta bits and bobs. The brake servo was already fitted in its position when I brought the car and as they say if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. I am now going to listen to that advice and learn. No more 400 kit fitting ever. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 MOT tester sounds like an idiot. Ask him what exactly they could fail on were they fitted? - better still avoid the hassle and get somebody else to test it - maybe one of the people who collect your car and then deliver it back - They would be able to drive it as long as they have trade plates. 1980 GT/J 2.0 SEH Road Car (soon to be 16V) 1978 Berlinetta 16V Rally car Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Mantastic MOT tester sounds like an idiot id="quote">id="quote"> That's because he is an idiot. How do people like this be allowed to become testers when they don't seem to have a clue about what they're looking at? I too, would suggest taking it to a decent MOT testing station and avoid this silly sod.. That's a lot of car for £3K but it's a bit out of my price range. Hopefully a club member will buy it as it'd be nice to see some more V8 mantas in the flesh. CHECKOUT MY V8 VIDEO HERE http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Djuq2xoCp1E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Since you are the Law Gary, why not arrest him for obstructing it![][][][][][] hope it gets sorted for you. Shame this car will almost certainly be leaving the area[] Probably off to Ireland before you can say "2 pints of guiness please" 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...
Guest Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 The V8 lives and I just heard back from the garage and they seem to say that the manta is solid underneath and seems that they were wrong about the windows.... they are running the manta throught he MOT test now and shall call back shortly with a result. Time for one last blast/ manta meet befor a sale. There has been some interest for this car over the pond. I would prefer to keep the car in gods land (wales) but england would do. will update shortly Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Gary5687 but england would do. id="quote">id="quote"> [] My thoughts on my next holiday Glad to hear you sorted out those so called MOT testers, they're certainly very testing! I imagine they fail convertibles for having no roof [] I hope whoever buys it is local to me so I can sniff around for some ideas for my V8 and look at how the engine, gearbox is mounted, propshaft length, clutch setup (is it hydraulic or cable?) and I've just got to see what's happening with the brake servo, it either remote or it had one very long pin[]. Very nice looking car you've sorted there Gary, hope you sell it without a hitch, now hurry up with that housework![] CHECKOUT MY V8 VIDEO HERE http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Djuq2xoCp1E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 ia amazed and bewilded, fantastic car, cant believe its only 3k compared to rust buckets that people are selling for 1500, how much of a pain was it fitting the kit am thinking of doing the same for upcoming project ??? where abouts in wales are u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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