mantadoc Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Deleted Edited October 2, 2017 by mantadoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 No problem manta doc,i think i have sussed it.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That car is looking realy good, stick with it and good luck with the rest of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 some good work gone into the car look foward to your next update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo16v Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 must say alan,, you are doing real well on repairing the exclusive,,, i think ive seen that car a few times in hull a few years back,,,,i must say even when i saw it it looked worse for wear...! where are you from? ,keep up the good work..... ste ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for the comments on leads rd in hull mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 I managed a few hours in the garage yesterday and thought i would post the picks of my progress.Some how i managed to fit a door and mock op the front end ready for the nose cone to be welded on,another reason for mocking up was i needed to replace a large section of bonnet landing strip as most of it had turned to dust.All the return flanges on the front end a repaired now so come monday i can start welding it all together.I now have only the rear part of the sills,part of the nearside inner sill,the lower rear panel and rear edge of the boot floor to repair now.I am hoping to have this all done within the next six weeks then it will be on with the filler. Hopefully i have go the hang of this image posting now,hope so cheers al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Well its update time again ,its been a few weeks and i have been hard at it in the cold of my garage.Over the last few weeks i have replaced the lower rear panel,repaired the boot floor,repaired the corners that the boot seal fits on to,removed the spoiler corners to repair where they bolt through and rot outwards.And now on to the sills.I left these while last as it had had skin sills fitted before i bought it and was not sure how badly they had been fitted.As you will see from the photos the inner sills had rotted about 1" upward and inward including the inner bracing section.I got the idea from snowys cav project thread to just drill out the spot welds and work out wards and find this the best option,it looks as if it could be hard to remove but just takes 10 min with a good spot weld drill. any how hope you enjoy keep up the good work everyone al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I got the idea from snowys cav project thread to just drill out the spot welds and work out wards and find this the best option,it looks as if it could be hard to remove but just takes 10 min with a good spot weld drill. Glad i could help. Not sure why i see so many mantas/cavs with the rear inner sill bodged by people trying to weld patches on when this panel is so easy to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 by thats a good lot of work you done looking good how far you off finish ta matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 2 sills to fit.Ive just finished the inner sill on the near side and same to do on the off side, once i have fitted the outer sill back on the near side.Then front wings to repair,windscreen out for scuttle repair and on with the filler.Hopefully 8 weeks to paint stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 2 sills to fit.Ive just finished the inner sill on the near side and same to do on the off side, once i have fitted the outer sill back on the near side.Then front wings to repair,windscreen out for scuttle repair and on with the filler.Hopefully 8 weeks to paint stage. theres a good few hours work there good luck with it all be good to see when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ang Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm really impressed with the dedication, time and effort gone into that restoration, it looks great and another one saved from the scrap. Well done, don't feel we were that mad doing ours now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Whilst most would stare with amazement I can at least feel some empathy with you. Yours is pretty much the same condition as we started with and if you need any inspiration then give us a shout. Good luck with it all Looks like you intend to make a truly solid one again Jay n Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 thanks for the inspiration guys,as i need it at the mo.Major balls up last week with the sills.I fitted the near side and broke my own golden rule, not offering up the door up for a trile fitting as i was by my self.Result is the door over hangs over the sill.Looks like its going to have to come back off.I have a mate who is coming round who was a classic car restorer who is going to give me some help before it comes to chopping it off.Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 thanks for the inspiration guys,as i need it at the mo.Major balls up last week with the sills.I fitted the near side and broke my own golden rule, not offering up the door up for a trile fitting as i was by my self.Result is the door over hangs over the sill.Looks like its going to have to come back off.I have a mate who is coming round who was a classic car restorer who is going to give me some help before it comes to chopping it off.Wish me luck. thats all you need alan you think you are getting somewere and after the hard work you find out your not hope you get it all sorted good luck matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Well guys made a major mile stone this week.All the major welding on the main body finnished at last .Its taken over a year and finally there,the balls up the other week with the sills was rectified with the use of a rather large hammer and a bit of brute force.My friend the car restorer had it sorted in 10 min.The off side sill i did this week and had the door on and off a least 5 times,i cant stress to any one how much this helps if you are about to do sills for the first time.As you will see from the following photos this side was as bad as the other in the rott department I can't believe that these sills were replaced 2 years ago,Just goes to show how much you need a decent cavity wax Nice to see it out in the day light after a year in the garage,seems to be coming together now thank fully. I am just glad too see it out in the open so i can tidy out the garage,see you soon al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well guys made a major mile stone this week.All the major welding on the main body finnished at last .Its taken over a year and finally there,the balls up the other week with the sills was rectified with the use of a rather large hammer and a bit of brute force.My friend the car restorer had it sorted in 10 min.The off side sill i did this week and had the door on and off a least 5 times,i cant stress to any one how much this helps if you are about to do sills for the first time.As you will see from the following photos this side was as bad as the other in the rott department I can't believe that these sills were replaced 2 years ago,Just goes to show how much you need a decent cavity wax Nice to see it out in the day light after a year in the garage,seems to be coming together now thank fully. I am just glad too see it out in the open so i can tidy out the garage,see you soon al good to hear its coming on allan looks like they was some majour work there, is it the body shop for you next be good to see it when its done keep up the good work.matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well guys time for an up date,all sills finnished back arches prepped and primed,only needed a new set of wings to go on but missed out on some on e bay.There was only one thing for it,repair the old.I have been reading practical classics for a while and been watching there how to guides,so decided to have a go.I cheated a bit and had my friend the car restorer help make up the wing bottoms and went from there.The way i looked at it was the wings where buggerd so it was a learning curve.Its was not as hard as i thought just needed to offer up lots of times. Also any one like the new planter in the garden Its been there that long its becoming at one with its surroundings.Hope you like the update al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Brillant job on the wing Alan Might be worth the effort to scrap the GM underseal crap off! It loves, hiding the nasty tin rot. Coming on great Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 A braw job,und will be worth it when yur trundling doon thi road wi yon big grin on yur face, planter yul need tae dae awe bit owe pruning or yul nae see oot yur winday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 cheers rab,had alan tichmarsh hanging around the garden this morning,i might of started a new trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well wur awe supposed tae bi turning green wi oor motors tae help thi environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 hi alan if id of known i have a couple of spair wings in my shed looks a good bit of work you have done to yours though.iv got mine back on the road now went down to burton constable show a couple of weeks ago the only manta there it was a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 I was going there but was put off by the weather,but went to east park for the east coast run.was a good turn out including 3 mantas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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