MANTA ROB 69 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi Guys Well I'm finally here after many years of mk1/mk2 Escorts my next intended mark is a 87 D Plate Manta GTE Exclusive, with any luck I will have my stead first week in February and will post pic's and spec then until then may I thank you all in anticipation of a warm welcome. Ps can anyone tell me if the cloth for the front recaro's is still available Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Welcome to the fold, and what a great choice Which recaros do you have,- chicago grey, yellowy check, or black check? Not that it makes much difference, cos I'm pretty sure you can't get it anywhere, but you may find someone selling the same type of seat in better condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Many thanks Devil Fish I feared as much they only started reproducing the Beta cloth for the old escorts a few years back, the one's in the car are not terrible but not great, so if that is the case I may have to go for a later recaro from dare i say a ford and get the door cards and rear seat retrimmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 It shouldn't be too hard finding second hand replacements as all plus '86 GTEs would have the same interior as your exclusive and if it's just the front, then the hatch/coupe is irrelevant. How long have you had the exclusive mate and if you don't mind me asking, did you pay a lot for it? Certainly a valuable and appreciating model to have if it's very good to mint PS Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 HI Ricky and thank you 4 the welcome The front drivers seat is the only thing that i belive lets the car down a wee bit she has a wonderfull body (better than mrs ) 2 wee spots of rust both smaller than me small finger nail (sunroof and bonnet) resprayed in 2006 bored to 2.2 145bhp on dyno, gas spats all round lowered 25mm, wilwood rear disc convertion with slotted and drilled front discs and billet 4 pot calapers, a set of retro 15inch wheels by irmscher due to the front disc convertion apart from that she is great nick and standard !!!! I go to see and collect if right next saturday, so fingers x'ed she is as good as she look's and bobs your uncle fannie's your auntie i'll be the new daddy Cannot say any more at the mo but if and when she is mine ill tell all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi mate and a warm welcome. The OMOC are a great crowd - you won't go far wrong here with help and advice. Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yes hello and a warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 hello and welcome ,look foward to pictures when you collect the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thank all for the welcome A little bit about me 40 year's old, East end boy now living in Essex, "Please dont hold this against me". Sold my last MK2 just before Christmas, had withdrawal within 2 weeks and Son aged 12 demarnded that i by a car that we can still go to show's and meeting's with, so not being a man that wishes to disapoint a child . Im buying a Manta Is there any other Manta boy's and girl's in the essex east/north london area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm in Braintree. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Welcome mate, good luck with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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