upk Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Just one word "Awesome" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Excellent attention to detail, just like you'd expect from a proper GT/J anorak such as yourself. Looking awesome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks guys, this is the best part cause every job makes the car look better. I've got a picture in my mind of how it's going to look and it's coming together perfectly but slowly. Trying to avoid the temptation to rush!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel1900 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 More bits done. Apart from the fiddly detail bits The stuff you can see includes:- Finishing the deadening on the floors. Prepping the crossmember and front of legs for satin black and spraying the chin Fitting the Webasto Topslider sunroof (Must tidy the garage-jeez what a mess!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 nice sunroof real 80s classic hope we can see the car at billing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I can't wait to show it off and you will see the car at Billing but not until 2016 I'm afraid, I have given myself lots of stress before by doing these things to deadlines. I have so much still to do I think that even if I did want to do it flat out I wouldn't have time to source and finish anyway. I still have no headliner made which holds up the glass and all of the inner trim and the wheels need to come off and be blasted and refinished. I need a clear glass windscreen to match the rest of the car, bonnet stay, heater matrix, brake proportionimg valve, wheel centre caps....... That is just the stuff I can think of quickly! Best to plod through it and get it right. I keep threatening that I'm retiring after this one so, if this is my last one, I might as well make it last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I might have a spare clear windscreen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Looking great there James, black on white looks classy and in keeping with the year. Let me know what bits you need as might have matrix and brake valve plus other bits I didn't fit back to my V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hiya James - do you have a source for the sunroof ? I've been looking around for one without any luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hiya James - do you have a source for the sunroof ? I've been looking around for one without any luck ! Mine was an ebay job, you need to keep lurking! If you want one quicker they are for sale on eBay.de. I can't remember the German for sunroof but you can search Hollandia 300 because they have changed the branding. If you are replacing a rotten factory roof you will need a topslider Large model. They are about 300 quid if I recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Stripped, cleaned and painted the headlamps. They were in very good nick but needed a damn good clean. Refitted those along with the rubbers and installed the nose trim. Found a correct badge and repainted that. Second coated the chin intake which looks superb now, just need to source a good black plastic bumper Meanwhile, new boot rubber, fitted the felt sound insulation back in and have laid the carpets 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Looking good James - nice detailing. Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Update:- I don't see to have anything fantastic to photograph but I have been working through all of the little jobs that are needed Fitted throttle cable Bonnet latch and release cable New washer pipes and jets fitted Cleaned the wash bottle, got to paint the bracket Bonnet light Painted window surrounds and fitted Foam for headliner glued in Starting the engine bay brake pipes now And all this includes finding it, cleaning it up etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Can never have enough photos, its all these wee bits that count. More pics please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 The slow progress continues slowly. I am at the point where I am preparing, painting and fitting little bits and bobs so that I spend 2 hours in the garage and the car looks exactly the same as before. Fitted the window glass rubbers, painted some more window trim, the heater ducts and cleaned and fitted the dash crash pad. Been searching the loft and boxes and have found some more parts I will need but there are a lot of things missing (must post a wanted ad!!) EMS sent me the decals arms they arrived today. Even though there are far more important things I should be doing I couldnt resist fitting those so spent a blissful evening tinkering with this. The quality and cut is superb 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 So nearly two weeks later and this seems to be taking for ever! Some shots of the engine bay. It was covered in overspray so had to be polished with rubbing compound to make it gleam. We now have a master cylinder fitted, new reservoir, brave vale bracket painted, brake limiter and new copper pipes made up flared and fitted. Crossmember cleaned and will now be painted. Got some new omega clips for the wiring loom Ems is working on the side stripes as we have got a correct scan for the front wing now and having trouble getting the curve into the rear wing. Meanwhile, here is a pic of the door decal and I had to put one Englemann on for the look! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 James you have the patience of a saint and the attention to detail is outstanding, it will be a real credit to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 James you have the patience of a saint and the attention to detail is outstanding, it will be a real credit to you. Thankyou. That means a lot when I have just spent an hour repairing the mangled indicator wiring with salvaged original terminals and covers using the correct colour coded wiring so it looks factory even though no one will ever know. I love pottering away and getting it as perfect as I am capable of. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 looking mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Tidy bay love it! Whats the green sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Hi Stradacab is this any help to you? http://www.copeparts.nl/en/shop/manta-b-ascona-b/sub,2/pid,1875 Brand new and they will take Paypal and post to uk if you email them to arrange. They are great to deal with. Edited May 20, 2015 by CRAZYDAVE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Tidy bay love it! Whats the green sticker? It's the original type approval sticker that I saved and refitted- hair dryer job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 What about wheels, some ideas! Dont shoot, just some ideas! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/ROSTYLE-8-4X100.jpg https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqbQrAqHwf9gTVTsx2JQTL7vchs5pZcPek1PLlMceXybDMn0SYWQ http://www.bbclassics.co.uk/images/wheels/ford13x8white.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/2vtehjn.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The banded Rostyles fit in well. The BBS style would work The ATS like ones look a bit too wide and for some reason i can't put a finger on some how don't fit with the Manta. The white wheels would not look good, on a GTE that is totally white then your on to a winner but a car with chrome and black trim you'll be backed a looser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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