stradacab Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 great to see it all coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Do they have any experience finishing fibre glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Do they have any experience finishing fibre glass? Yes they do! If you want a chat, call James on 07919 213313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Looks great mate - can't wait to see the finished job. Going to be a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 And I thought it was damn good before all this work! Can't wait to see this when it's done, I reckon it'll be one of the best out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 lovely job done their, bet its costly too!! any contacts for the re chroming? you got done. Are you keeping it standard? love the look of these with period wide alloy wheels, something like 8 inch ATS classics or minilites. What is she, 1.6, 1.9 or 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 It will be standard looking but not standard under the skin. Wheels are standard but spaced out 15mm, A ) to clear the front calipers and B ) to fill the arches a bit more. Engine has a Kent cam and Weber, Spax shocks and springs bla bla. Nothing drastic but they should make it a bit more fun! I had thought of banding the Rostyles but I'm keeping it standard for the forseeable future. I used S&T plating in Bristol. I still haven't seen the results yet but when I collect the bits from Stradacab this weekend I'll get some pics up and you can make up your own mind! They better be good cos it cost me more than I paid for the bloody car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Top work. That'll look great when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 It's been a long time so I thought I should update. She came back from the bodyshop a few months ago and since then work has been slow but steady. I've cleaned and refitted all the trim, the new bumpers are on, I found a pair of brand new shrouded headlamps so they're fitted and looking good! The Rostyles have been refurbed and fitted with period Michelins and rechromed trim rings. Underneath has had another coat of white paint and the front subframe and axle have been painted black. The interior is in, just got the windows to adjust and the centre console to fit after the modified 5 speed linkage is sorted. It should be back on 4 wheels tonight when the bottom arms are back together - photos to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Great news Mr T, can't wait to see it all fitted up and back on the road... Got to be the cleanest/lowest mileage B out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Right ho. Slowly but surely my Manta is getting there! I took these pics a week or two ago on the last warm day of the year. I've just got the interior to finish and get it running then it'll be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Also found some new, early style headlamps. They cost me nearly as much as the car did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Very Very nice Chris, so good in fact that the worry is now when, and how often, to take it out and only limited use on sunny days I guess. One point I noticed, it does not have the chrome sill covers, or, were they never fitted to the Opels and only reserved for the top of the range Vx's, only noticed 'cos I have them on the Sportshatch GLS and my 4-dr GL. I'm glad you got the non-shrouded lights, they will look just right on the motor (and quietly pleased on the price part 'cos I have a new pair in the garage for my 4-dr Cav, mine cost £35 for the pr ) Good work as alway Chris Cheers, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 No I just haven't fitted the trims yet Colin - they'll be fitted soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I presume you are chuffed with the chrome work, sure looks well in the pics, now get these sill covers on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifterkid Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I've just joined the forum and have been trawling through it and when I found this my jaw fell slack...!!! Do you still have this magnificent Manta and if so how's it going...?! I would love to see some more pictures of this minty fresh motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Its done, he missed billing this year by a day as couldn't get it mot'd in time... should be out and about soon though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark morris Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Did the car come from morriston ? My mum had a shop in morriston in the 80's and i remember seeing a white b every now and again round there Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Yes Mark it was a Morriston car until I bought it. Its probably the same one you saw! As a small update its all up and running but I've decided to repaint underneath as I wasn't happy with the result. The fast road cam has gone in place of a new standard one as the idle was too lumpy for a motor that was otherwise healthy sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary6303 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 great great work and what a find,lovely car, they are out their just have to be at the right time and place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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