Devil Fish Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) I'm sure that was a later addition when the Exclusives came out with them... The original early 400's had the set up I'm going for (i.e. license plate above bumper)... http://www.simonpanton.co.uk/FoS06/images/r-400-IMG_2257_jpg.jpg Since the 400r is a 'C' reg, I wanted to go the old look... also in-keeping with my i200 aswell, which is also a 'C' reg. Well thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Edited October 2, 2009 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You mention this may stay off the track now, are you still keeping with the rollcage and I'm guessing stipped out rally interior or perhaps going for the comfy option? Expect you're all exited now with only today to go! This must have cost a shedload (well worth it of course) so best get a decent insurer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Comfy option. I'll be finding another Manta to turn into a track car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Oh jesus... I didn't realise you had moved on so much with the 400r mate. Looks absolutely stunning in that colour, love it! Hurry up and finish it so you can let me know when to pick it up. Top work, what colour are you going on the wheels then? Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 heh heh, funnily enough James is popping over tomorrow and we are planning on blitzing it to get it all fitted up again.... but it won't be complete as I'm going to spend the winter cleaning every bolt, subframe etc... Going to leave the Borbets silver for now, see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Daz? I agree with you It would be criminal to use it as a track car! The only thing is m8? If you get a track Manta? wot are you going to do with 'all' these Mantas you own? 'first dibs on the i200' Looking forward to updates Cheers, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Note: front bumper only loosely on at the moment... but we managed to get the front and rear screens in, the kit on and the back all built up, along with the engine wiring etc all back in place... need to seal the rear arches, screens and well, there's also a heck of a lot of other stuff to do... but it's finally taking shape! Obviously it still needs all the new suspension/lowering springs etc fitting... Also spent the evening coating the inside of the sills and rear arches in dynax. Edited October 22, 2009 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Oh man...Looks awesome How about flat center caps and colour coded centers? Really, reallly quick photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Yep, I may end up going that way... need to get it fully built, lowered etc before deciding...hmmm maybe I should get another set of 9X16's and 10X17's so I have one set silver and another painted.. Need to grind the wheels nuts down a bit too for the front wheels... as they are fouling the centre cover plate. Edited October 22, 2009 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Awe nither BRAW motor ti bi seeing awt Billing nixt year. Hard part noo workin roond awe yon finished paint und nae gittin oni marks,on yur tip i toes from noo on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! C'mon guy's, been a while since any new pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Been decorating the lounge and hallway so been v.busy. Darrens been chasing me for a hand (which I will do) Then there's the small matter of the effing weather- Daz's garage is a modern single and that 400 is a wide b*stard so you've got to roll it out to get on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Haha...all good fun Can't wait to see more progress lads Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagcar Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 looks like i top job on the welding i wish i could weld half as good as that. Nice looking car tho mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Yeah, unfortunately the weather has stopped any further progress as James says you've got to get it out of the garage to do anything on it...coupled with being very busy at work and now the run-up to crimbo... I've managed to rust proof most of it now, the sills, rear arches, and front of chassis are now completely flooded with dynax! Made a right old mess of my garage floor! I've also sourced everything I need to build a complete front axle assembly so I'l be carrying on with that in the New Year...getting it all cleaned, painted, and then off to a garage for bushes etc and reassembly... There's no point rushing it now as I won't be driving it until its sunny and dry again and all the salt has disappeared off the roads! Edited December 4, 2009 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Splendid job dude's, i only wish my progress was a quarter as quick as yours. Damo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Put some photo's up Damo, it's been a while since we saw it. Surely you must have made some inroads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Ha, ha, yeah she's comming along 'sssllloowwwwwlllllyyyyy'! Actually got her back on her wheels for d'first time in bout 4 months yesterday. Floors, outriggers, flitches, all sorted now tho so quite chuffed. Can't put any pics up though, otherwise i'd have to kill everyone..............................................................and i don't know how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fermanta Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Put some photo's up Damo, it's been a while since we saw it. Surely you must have made some inroads! What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 What he said! Ha, ha! Cheers for the interest Dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) Hey, baggur orf and use your own thread! I keep thinking James has snuck into my garage at night and finished me car off for me and posted up some new pics... Edited March 16, 2010 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falk5150 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Wot?!...............You mean he hasn't??!! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbopel Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 hey there just looked at your project same model same rust just had the paint done on mine like buses i guess lol looks like yours is gonna be spot on keep it up andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Finally with some decent weather I could get the car out and get on it... Painted the floors with hammerite, and then installed the dynamat...also couldn't resist sticking the "400r" decal on it that myself and Emyr designed/came up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Fitted the doors back up, (what a pleasant job that was rebuilding the winding mechanisms, refitting the glass etc...), been painting the trim to freshen it up, dynamat on the doors and copious amounts of Dynax in the doors... also glad I bought some of Clive's custom solutions when I did... think they subtley finish off the doors nicely... (at least it says "Manta" now somewhere on the car!) Somehow it took all day to do both doors, oh well, very pleasant in the sun with a beer...happy days! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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