alan Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Just a quick update of project shed.Its been a few months since my last up date but seem to be spending loads of hours in the garage but going no where.Not sure what you think but i hope you enjoy the up date.The most rewarding has been watching my friend remove the large dints in the drivers side door,i job he managed with out dollying the inside of the door and just his own home made slide hammer and 30 or so years practice.I still am awstruck with this guys skill.Any how i had to replace the bottom 4" of the door skin on my own, a job tasked to my self as a bit of a challenge by my mate.I have also trile fitted the front wings to see the panel fit of which i am quite pleased,and also painted the floor and repaired the seat frames on both sides as they were well and truly rotten. Any how hope you enjoy cheers al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 This is coming along really nicely Alan, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 looking good alan a lot of work you have done there be worth while when shes all done credit to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85_GT/E Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 WOW just read through the hole topic on the exclusive, what a resto project, i was worried that my Manta was a bit rusty but seeing yours has got me excited again to do a bit more welding on mine. Think you deserve a medal for saving this manta, a big well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the posts but it all nearly turned sour the other day.There was a small patch on the nearside inner wheel arch that was bugging me and decided that as all the welding was done i would also do this leaving only the sun roof to sort.All was going well until the mig blow of its gas pipe.lucky it did as i had forgot i had left the front carpet in the boot and it was well and truly alight.All i could do was dive in and pull it out,burnt my hands a bit but was not going to let 18 months work go up in flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ouch.... i may have a spare front carpet,if you need one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Cheers gary i am putting a list together of things i am gonna need.so will let you know,i know i will need a front carpet and front windscreen for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Well after weeks of seemingly getting no where i decided to get some paint on the roof and rear end before the weather changed for the worse,i figured that all the other parts wings ect i can do separetley.But before that had to get it running again as i had removed the fuel pump assembly.My theory was to take it off and de rust it using the washing soda method as seen on utube.The problem was once it was removed there was not a lot left of it so i had to make a new mounting rail using 3mm steel plate.The method it self is quite streght forward and is amazing how good the results are,i would recomend it to any one. I also had to replace the rubber mountings of which i replaced with renault ones for £1.50 each from a motor factors.Once that was all replaced she fired up first time and finally saw some paint.This is the first time i have painted with 2 pack and concidering i have managed it in a single garage i am well happy with the results. Any how hope you enjoy the update.cheers al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hi it,s been a while since my last update and things are slowly coming on now.since the last update i have painted the sills,wings,door posts and doors. And just after christmas stripped the engine bay and painted that,i could of spent ages cleaning up under the bonnet.Cleaning up the welds and filling but cant see why when it will never be concourse standard 6 Now i have set upon the front bushes and arms.These i have been cleaning the same way as the fuel pump rail and are getting great results.The only problem i have had as been getting some of the bolts out of the top wish bones and getting some powerflex bushes as they have had a fire at there ware house destroying all there stock.I know i can get other makes but am doing things to a budget. As you can see this photo was taken 5 min after going in the bath and you can see the rust making its way to the positive terminal. And these 2 were taken at 24 and 48 hour intervals.As you can see all the rust gone.Any how that,s all for now.Cheers al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Great results there Alan, might have to try that myself if I ever get back on the 400r... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 You should be nearly there on the 400 shouldnt you devil fish,or is it like any one else skint just after xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Well guys after 2 years the shed is no longer a shed just about finished apart from some stone chip and waxioil treatment.Hopefully mot in the next fortnight then on the road for my birthday in april.I must say i have enjoyed the restoration and hopefully it will stay on the roads for a few more years.I was stuck for a while getting clips for the fuel lines but came across some on some bears noses in a sawing shop believe it or not.Any way hope you enjoy the picks.Cheers al. URL=http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/dingdangdoogarlicbread/?action=view¤t=DSC00925.jpg] And lastly thanks for the support on those dark winter days in the garage to all you out there who have been watching the posts.And also matt (manta crazy22)for the 400 bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congrats Alan, looks lovely! Welldone for keeping on it and getting it finished. Hopefully see it at billing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Looks like you have done a great job there mate Ready for the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 nice job alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Well after much head scratching over my oil problems its all finnished and today was issued with its 1st MOT in 3 years today."yippey". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 BIG, BIG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo16v Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Superb job Al,, looking very nice! Will You be going to the East Park show in it in June?? I,ve got an entry form if you wanna meet up? You need to get to Billing too!!! Catch you soon dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Yes mate will be doing the east coast run and maybe the classic car show at fort paull later this month.If you have an entry form i would be most greatfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo16v Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 ok.. i will try and drop 1 down in the next week or two,,,, catch you soon!! Ste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Just nearly beat ten bells out of a polski.Was sat behind a bmw waiting for him to move when he suddenly banged it in to reverse right into me.I was thinking the worst,luckly no visable damage.But the misses had to stop me belting him.I have is insurance details just in case so will have a better look tom.The funny thing is a merc vito reversed into my other car causing a grands worth of damage 10 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi guys,just had to sorn the car over winter and was thinking of maybe putting her up for sale.Getting a bit bored with having nothing much to do over winter.The only things the car could do with is a set of discs as you can feel them a bit at speed,a spiggot ring for one of the alloys and new windscreen plastic insert.I have an idea of what i would like just wondering what you think it is worth.Cheers al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 hi al hows it going long time no speak lost your number,cant believe your thinking of getting rid after all that hard graft,whats next in the pipe line good luck with it shes worth a few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveopel Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 She looks superb i do like the red and the alloys dont half finish it off. i wouldnt think of selling if you have space to keep her, 6 months time and back on the road again im lucky in respect i tax her all year round so any decent days im out and about i even ended up out in the snow back in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Well done sir!! :thumbup I think a lot of people would have reached for the razor blades about half way through that project!! Impressed with your perseverance! Another Manta saved Fair play 2 ya Edited November 18, 2010 by Retro Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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