Goose Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Started on my first project hopefully shown below as this is also my first attempt to post pictures. Looked ok when I bought it but a fair bit of rust under the skin Probably an easy fix for the more experienced Manta nuts. Have now removed the interior and will post more pics if I can get this to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkysmanta Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 looks very clean, is this the one that was on ebay a few weeks ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyRules Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 It does look very clean Goose There is something about White Manta's! Any other car and I would hate the colour, but Manta's always look fantastic! Looks like a nice little project... So what lurks underneath then? Is there much weldong to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Another white '84 GTE hatch One year on and still lovin' it! Have a look at viewtopic.php?f=40&t=6412 for some of the horrors you might find (or hope you don't find). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 looks very clean, is this the one that was on ebay a few weeks ago Looks like it, I was going to look at that one and then I found my blue Exclusive and plumped for that instead. She looks very clean, what's the damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Aye and its just roond thi corner fae ma hoose, popped in tae see Bruce thi night. A little TLC and wan braw Hatch noo two Mantas in Dunblane WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yes it twas the one on e-bay a few time but I bought direct from seller. Cheers to Rab for coming round last night and giving it the once over and me a few pointers. It will be a wee while before its in as good nick as his - top motor Goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Nae probs Goose mi man any help jist shout roond thi corner, how`s yur neighbors for the grinder going at 10pm thats when you find out if you have good next door neighbors or not awe gid fun. rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Got the Manta down to my mates Garage and up on the ramps for a proper look underneath. Good news lots of welding previously done to a pretty good standard so nothing required from below. Have left the car with him to sort the other welding bits in the pictures. Only other problem was an oil leak from the seal at the back end of the gearbox where the driveshaft connects. Didn't look difficult to replace the seal any advice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That don't look too bad to me, fairly standard stuff and not too far gone to end up with a really nice car when it's done. Crack on with it and enjoy!! P.S. White is the best colour for a GTE, closely followed by silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Update on my project. Still at my mates garage undergoing major surgery now. Passenger side has been welded/repaired but had to fit new sill as although the car looked ok on closer inspection it was held together by fibreglass Probably going to be laid up over winter while he does the othes side and fits new wings front panel etc. Keen to get cracking with puting it back on the road but now aiming for next spring as a likely target. Goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Drivers side now had cills and floor replaced. Both Front wings have now been removed and revealed a couple of rust pockets at the inner wing base near the doors but pretty solid otherwise. replacement parts still to fit which are all rust free - Driver and passenger doors, both front wings, and bonnet. One of the replacement wings an indicator one does not trying to decide if I should add or remove an indicator. Also have twin headlights which I like on other Mantas but not sure if I should keep my car standard. Will post pics later this week. Urgently require front valance as rust has got to the part where the valance connects to the front wings - can anyone help???? Cheers Goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyswallox Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Looks a nice Hatch Goose . You will find the rust in the usual places ... Check around he sun-roof . & ............. In fact , You wont need any advice . you have your very own Manta Guru beside you ' RAB ' who could need any more help than that ... throw away your 'Haynnes' manual & get in the "GlenFiddich" You'll av awe braw mota in naw tyme !!!! All the best with it Betty........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwart Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Rear bearing seal on gearbox is simple enough to do. Bearing obtainable from : http.//www.Bearingkits.co.uk for a few quid. (Manta 5 speed gearbox seals). They are obtainable from Vauxhall - but at silly money. First get the kit & gearbox oil, drain gearbox - then release propshaft (split at rubber coupling) & slide out - remove old bearing - replace with new , I used a hammer & large socket once the bearing was in place & 'true - refit propshaft. That simple (if your're lucky - I was). Replace oil. I didn't use any sealant on my bearing though some people use the green gunk available from your local Vx dealer. If you're really lucky the propshaft bearing end will not be scored - if it is then you may (or will) get a slight leak after a few hundred miles again - but usually only the odd drip. Good luck with the car, hope it's on the road soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I have found the old project page for my Manta! I am the current owner of this and it looks brilliant now, just needs a few trim bits to finish it which are on the way Here are a few photos of how it is now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Got to love a happy ending and theres not enough of them where Mantas are concerned at times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks Dave I have got myself my perfect Manta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Nice chequers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Good find, both the car and the old thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice chequers Thanks Paul I am getting some seat covers to protect them since they are so nice Good find, both the car and the old thread. I am very blessed to own the Manta I do Mine will never leave my ownership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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