paul Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 This is my 3rd Manta, a 1987 Exclusive Hatchback GTE which I've had for the last 17 years. It's only been really run in the summer and has never been welded or re-sprayed. Only non standard part is a stainless exhaust Found the site very helpful whilst trying to sort out fuse box query (my Haynes manual is wrong!) Always wondered what if anything was fitted originally above the rear number plate. It had a refective plate which said 'MANTA' when I originally bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Paul, nice car there You should have a centre garnish between the rear lights. Like this........... But without the word OPEL. The standard ones are just plain black plastic and show up on ebay from time to time. Alternatively post up in the "Parts Wanted" section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 that's one very nice hatchback welcome to the forum p.s there are two sizes of infill panel,am sure the hatch one is smaller than the coupe's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Welcome to the forum Very nice looking hatch back you have As for rear plate, remember to make sure the replacement is for a hatchback and not a coupe (as their slightly different in size). [edit] sorry Gary has already pointed that out [edit] I've checked Gary the hatch is longer by about 5mils either-side. (I think) I'll need to check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 As per Johnny5 ... The Exclusives had a Centre infill panel between the rear light clusters. Basically these were a satin black plastic moulding which followed the moulding profile of the rear lights and extended the profile over from one set of rear lights to the other. The item that Johnny5 has shown is what I'm prety sure is a fibreglass aftermarket item, which apart from being very nice, would also be very scarce to source to. Edit: By the way.... Damn nice Hatch you have there Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Paul,welcome to the club mate,what a cracking looking motor you have sir!! Love that colour,car looks totally mint.Good to have another hatch on side.(Great name you have as well mate lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thanks Guys for all the info on the infill panel. I will keep my eye out for one. I didn't think the reflective 'Manta' panal was original and looked pretty naff in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 alrayt paul ime from west yorkshire anarl near pontefract where abarts is tha nice hatch mate looka a guden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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