Manta Nut Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Hi All, My manta has been off the road for about a year now and I am getting withdrawal symptoms. Missed Billing 2007 and will be missing Billing 2008 as I will be getting married (should have checked the dates first), am moving house and loosing the garage temporarily. So I thought what could I do to the car next. Those of you, who know me, know that I like to do things differently. I needed the car to be away for a while so I brought some bits and shipped it off to a mates body shop (saved on storage costs) and got some work done. Here are some photos of my manta at Billing 2006 And some now: Been at the body shop for 7 months. Should be sprayed soon!!! Then just the TV/DVD systems, wheels and new engine mods to go. At least l have until Billing 2009 to finish the car and build a house!! (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 another kitted hatch[] cant wait to see the end result[] omoc member 5918 (leeds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hi Manta Nut, looking good. What are you doing with the old wheels? Will you be selling as I'd be interested? They look like Fox 6's. I've got 15" versions on my car, what are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh Yes! Can't wait to see this with paint on it [][] Shiny bits http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Gotta say that I love the hatch's with those bodykits on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 love it[^] , always said hatches rule , REALLY looking forward to seeing this completed[] based in crewe , cheshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Nice car,...... I've liked the look of hatch with the kit i240/400 fitted, since Mickappy (i240) kitted his hatch. How hard is it to fit the Mk3 Cavailer dash and electrics. I quite like it even though I will probably stick with the original. Rob robah at btinternet dot com (Nr, Inverness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Ive seen that manta before with the mk3 cav dash in it. Very nice indeed. ------------ Drift on!!!! OMOC 6081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks for all the comments. Looked great before it went to the body shop but now I am not too sure the insurers would pay £5000 for it? 400 kits look great. Had to sort the filler cap as this sits lower on a hatch than the coupe it is intended for. Kit is a pain in the Ar** to fit. It’s been off more than on and only got bonded on this week after 6 months of fitting, cutting, filling, shaping etc. The dash took a month to fit a couple of years ago. Was never happy where it sat in relation to the gear stick. So it is now in the process of being moved further towards the screen (more cutting and shaping). Also have fitted the adjustable steering column and all the dash switches, dials, indicator stalk, washer stalk and heater controls. From memory I had to solder about 150 wires by connecting the manta wiring to the cavalier it came from. Probably would not try doing it again as it was a major rewire? Roy probably will sell the wheels, you are right they are fox 6, with 215 17" tyres and some spacers for the correct offset. Need the wheels at present for a rolling shell. Don’t think the standard wheels would fit as I have willwood callipers on the front. Will update shortly with more photos. (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter-Life-Crisis Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 You'll not be needing that black front splitter anymore then? Will that be for sale or can you reveal what its from originally and how well it fits. Those white front indicators wont be any use either then also i assume.[] Looks good, nice to see someone who likes working on their car. Many Thanks 1986 C STEEL GREY GT/E HATCH - LINCOLN LN6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 quote:original posted by Manta Nut Thanks for all the comments. Looked great before it went to the body shop id="quote">id="quote"> If you mean by before the bodykit, then I have to agree with that aswell [] [] Rob robah at btinternet dot com (Nr, Inverness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 This one looked very cool last time I saw it at Billing last year and looked like a lot of work was put into it. Obviously a labour of love as you're doing it all again! We'll look forward to Billing 2009 then [8D] Building a house will seem easy work compared to that bodykit I'm sure [] CHECKOUT MY V8 VIDEO HERE http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Djuq2xoCp1E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Cool Manta Nut, drop me a line when your ready to sell the wheels. I've got a set of 15's but 17's will look so much better... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Quarter-life-crisis: The front bumper is presently hanging in my garage. I will be looking to sell off the whole bumper as the splitter is fixed to it with about 40 screws. I have also glued a trim between the splitter and the bumper to tidy it up. Think it came from a Seat. I had to extend it to fit the bumpers profile correctly, which took ages. If you won't to PM me a offer and pick it up, as I will be loosing the garage before Christmas. (Moving) Roy: Wheels will be available around January time. Car has only driven about 200 miles on them (billing a couple of times) so are brand new with no wear on them. Think they cost about £650 so PM me an offer. Anyone won't to buy my custom rear boot spoiler (think the ends got mashed), as I will be going this time for a smooth back end!!!! I will post more pic's next week (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Just a quick update. The car now has some paint on it (all but primer) Also removed and refitted the dashboard to give more clearance for the gear stick. It's a lot easier without the windscreen in this time! (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Love the 400 kit on your hatch mate, nice work. Gets my vote at billing all the time. Very very nice. Long live the hatch[^] Kev Many A Night Tinkering About OMOC 4076 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Hi all Some more photos as of this week. Paint now starting to go back on the car at last. Bodywork being flattened over Christmas and the remaing parts of the car sprayed in the new year. [][] (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 It’s been a while since I last updated this post, so here are some more photos. Car now has paint on it, which was being flattened and cut when I turned up. then the polish will really bring out the colour. Just waiting for the trimmer to put in the new headlining in, refit all the panels, glass, interior and trim, and then it’s off to Simon P. (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It is coming on really well by the looks of things keep it up. Midasmesh giving it rear wheel action in the Staffordshire Moorlands. omoc 5285 Based in Leek near to Alton Towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Another fine looking car coming together, the bonnet looks interesting, did you do it yourself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 hi, bonnet is a custom build. outer vents are Astra GTE and the central one is a Subaru vent turned so it faces the wrong way with a new vent cut into the front. (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Must say i do like the custom front grill, arn't they the GSI vents from the astra.[?] They do look good thou. Midasmesh giving it rear wheel action in the Staffordshire Moorlands. omoc 5285 Based in Leek near to Alton Towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Adi (manta nut) delivered the new (GM) engine to me this week, i've stripped for inspection and it will be going back together soon with some nice "additions" not sure if i can say what it is yet though. All i can say is there is ALOT of pipework involved and a rather large intercooler!!. Suffolk County Mantas. Engine conversions,Customs, Full restorations, paintwork. http://www.suffolkcountymantas.co.uk call 07720 288928] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Just an update. Roof micro blistered so has been taken back to bare metal again. Appears to have had a reaction. Brian (spray shop man) was not happy and did not won't it to go without redoing the whole roof again. Car will then be sent to Simon P for the 16v engine to be removed and a new gm engine put back in with some unusual modifications, which have not been done before! (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Car is now going back together. Its funny when you find bits of the car you forgot you had? More wiring to do and more polishing. New headlining to be fitted this Saturday. Will soon be with you Simon. unfortunately just found out my pending house move is happening in a weeks time, so won't be able to spend as much time on the car as I thought. (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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