james Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Work has began on WLD 182X. Pics are a little blurred ( too close with my cheap camera ! ) As you can see the sunroof is badly scratched from catching on blown metal on the roof skin The rear edge of sunroof aperture Glass out to remove headlining Revealed some hidden horrible things under the glass seals Work starts on prepping the replacement skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 If you have the whole replacement roof I would recommend completely getting rid of the old one. The rot around the aperture of the sunroof is just the start. Eventually it will spread back following the frame of the sunroof. Mine was just starting to bubble about 3/4 way back the roof skin! If you remove the whole sunroof framework I guess this might stop this from happening but then you would need to weld in the strengthening bar from a non sunroof car as well. I would like to say that I was undertaking this work myself but time and lack of welding skills prevents me. My mate owns a garage and employs a real ' old school ' guy taking care of bodywork side of things. Apparently, in answer to your question, the screen came out with no major probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Get your trimmer to vinyl-edge a new piece of black carpet for your parcel shelf while he's making the headliner [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The pics of the rusty screen surrounds is typical of the places the B series and Asconas go, my ascona was really bad all along the bottom of the back window and just starting to go around the front, luckily I removed the rear screen to sort out the small bubbles i could see, once ground out it was quite bad, so i decided a look at the front screen surround was a good idea. I have successfully removed a sunroof cassette and welded in the non sunroof bars in the past but if like James you have a whole roof skin then this is certainly the best way to go. Convoy to Billing again this year chaps? you can navigate or we will get Sat nav this time !!! "Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Yes to convoy, YES to sat-nav! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Damn right! I can join in this year - 3 black bumpered Bs in convoy [] OMOC #5826..... 1974 Renault 17 Gordini, 1979 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 1981 SRB 2.2 coupe, 1983 Renault 5 Gordini turbo, 1984 Renault 5 Le Car 2 Turbo 1985 Renault 4 Gordini Turbo, 1993 Senator 24v for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 This is looking like a hell of a convoy, My V8, Ascona and possibly A series if i get a rocket up my A**e, James C in what ever he brings (might need another couple of drivers for his collection if this car buying carrys on) and The lovely Black B of James S plus now Chris T and his car. Hmm, might start a thread soon in Billing section. "Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Paul,don't forget the loyal old Astramax. James,hope it all goes to plan mate. Paul Ansell omoc 5963 (Erdington Birmingham) 10 year manta project - NEARLY DONE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 The great Southwest Convoy lives on!! [8D] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 If i can get someone to drive the Astramax up as well then it will be coming !! most years its come full of spares and gone home full of different spares. [8D] "Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Headlining now removed but destroyed in the process. Revealed just how bad the rot was. This is the sunroof cassette looking towards the rear screen. Front edge of sunroof from underneath Work continues on the replacement skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Convertable manta anyone? Sunroof roof skin for sale, complete with cassette etc. Any marks should t-cut out no probs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 New roof is now on the car. Yeah! Support braces welded inside ( its black mastic you can see not a hole in the roof! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Primer was applied today. No more rust here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 NICE!!! Not long till thats doneded[] OMOC Member 6144 1982 1800 Manta Berlinetta Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Excellent James, look forward to seeing this car again all finished. 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...
james Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks Darren. Shouldn't be much longer now. Off to the trimmers tomorow for new Headlining. Paint applied today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Looking good, but the bodyshop must be p*ssed of with you, you must be in there more than his staff!!! Cant wait to see it finished, it is great to see your own car progressing day by day without having to do the graft yourself. Only problem is the invoice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 All finished now complete with new windscreen inserts. Word of advice! If anyone plans to fit new inserts to their manta - buy the proper tool for this job! I didn't and it took me half a day! New Headlining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Very, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It does look very good indeed, top job there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunman Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 That is georgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 look's money well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 James,cracking job mate,always loved your car,your head lining looks very smart,looks almost like velvet.I remember saying to you somewhere that i paid a bit less to have mine made,tbh,yours looks a heck of a lot better than my white one!! Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I've got the trim inserting tool here! Sorry, didn't even think of that when you were here! Sorry to be hyper-critical but are the chrome corner pieces fitted now, can't see them in the photos? What you need now is a set of tin snips and a nice cheapo pop-up sunroof to finish the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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