Guest Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thats looking LUSH!!! Can I ask where you got a new headlining from please? Cheers[] OMOC Member 6144 1982 1800 Manta Berlinetta Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter-Life-Crisis Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That'll be an interesting first trip tho the petrol pumps. Practice your upside-down petrol dispensing now.[] Looks very very good, paint looks like a decent job too. Someone who knows what they're doing. Takes real balls to start cutting up a really good car to get a better one. Wish my house move was next week, i cant wait to get the house im supposed to buying. Bought primarily especially for the double garage and space on the side to build a workshop. Dont let her indoors find out or there'll be hell to pay.[xx(] Many Thanks 1986 C STEEL GREY GT/E HATCH - LINCOLN LN6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_gjikas Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Mantanut,great car. You have it only for Billing etc or you use it also like a road car? Also could you suggest me a good newspaper to use when i will paint my Manta??[][]Daily mirror or Sun??[] God created Adam Opel and Adam Opel created Manta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks for the comments, Johnny5 - headlining is a custom order, trimmer removed the old headlining and used as a template to make a new one. Quarter-Life-Crisis - ford bronco forgot to see that. Will learn to stand on my head to fill the car with petrol! [8D] House move has been on and off for the last 3 months, then just when I need to spend time on the car in order to get it to Simon P am informed that we are moving next week! g_gjikas - Use it like a road car, but its been off the road in the body shop for 7 months and after Simon P has it, should get it back in July. Already had 4 engines, all of which i have blown up except for this one [}] Definitely think the Daily Mail is the best newspaper to use when spraying the manta as it keeps you awake on the job!!!! (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeanodd Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 nice rear lights dude[] shiney..i like shiney!!! omoc membership 6116 i'm near wolverhampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Looks more like the Sun to me! 1987 Exclusive coupe membership no.3613 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Headlining fitted Saturday. I thought that in order to get the car to a condition I could transport it I would take today off work. Fitted all the interior, majority of dash and stereo install. Just need to fit the central locking, electric window motors and door cars, and then make a new centre dash panel with new gauges / switches. Anyway more photos attached. car is a bit dusty. Rear light are a 'one off' custom, made by me, with 'AA' rear lights and drain pipes!! (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Get some pics of the headlining please[] Does it look standard or is it as wild as the rest of the car? OMOC Member 6144 1982 1800 Manta Berlinetta Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Johnny5 healining is a breathable black (lots of little holes). Will get some photos when I do the remaing work on the car.id="Arial"> (Sittingbourne, Kent) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Cant wait to see it [] OMOC Member 6144 1982 1800 Manta Berlinetta Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Adrian mate that is looking so damn cool. Been meaning to contact you regarding screen seal, it had got stored badly and has been left out lying flat to see if it would recover, BUT it fooked mate. sorry mate http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Will be at billing Saturday, you should see the engine . However, it won,t be running though. We were let down by the rolling road, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 did see the engine, had a chat with the young lad with the car. how did rolling road go ,what gearbox is it running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Manta man thats 1 wicked job. lesser men would have kept it the way it was and that was a super job.. I really like the idea of the smooth back end. very slick looking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Yep have to say saw it at billing and was impressed with the engine nice had a good drool over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hi, engine now running in set up mode. will be rolling roaded to set the turbos and engine management properly in a couple of weeks, so should know the bhp soon. anyhow just a few more pictures at billing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That engine took my breath away at Billing, crazy, i like What power are you getting and is that a Swedish style cosworth inlet manifold!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 and is that a Swedish style cosworth inlet manifold!? , we're hoping for around 620 BHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hi all, After considering the conversion with the two turbos, i decided that i would go in a different direction to upgrade the car further for Billing this year!! So this is what it currently looks like. Unfortunately there was not enough room for the bigger engine, well not enough room to fit it in the best position! Will be at billing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Just a update Engine has been met with the long awaited gearbox! Fire wall back in place and gearbox tunnel will be fabricated this coming week, together with a mock up of all the parts in position. Then off to paint the week after and back together Also moved the petrol tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Car is now at the spray shop, painting the engine bay. The car should then be rebuilt when it returns. Photo below shows the new gearbox tunnel partly welded up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Small block chev'?????????? Damo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 That's the one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Will be at Billing. More polishing and adjusting. Went out in it today and it scared the crap out of me and I could only go up to 4000 rpm ! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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