superchargedfool Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thought I should start a thread on my car. Really tidy 84 hatch 2.0 gte The car. I know the front boy racer lights are not original but they are period and I think I will leave them on?: The interior is very nice with the drivers seat being so nearly perfect: I don't know if the wheel is standard or not but I suspect its not, but I like it: Engine bay is lovely, all I have done is given it a quick clean: Rear skirt I know isn't original but I think it suits it well and it is in good condition. The rear valance under the skirt is also excellent. I like the period boy racer stripes and am leaving them on, they are so period.: Rear spoiler I know is added, I don't know what make it is but again I like it and it will stay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks very nice and I wish I had one of those higher spoilers myself. Your steering wheel is from an exclusive and from the looks of things has been re-covered, also someone has changed your clocks/instruments which is also from a later manta or exclusive. Only small shame are the side repeaters fitted to what looks like good solid and straight wings, you don't need them on an '84 so I've never understood why they get retrofitted?! All in all very nice, any plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 All in all very nice, any plans? Thanks . As for plans, just mint it up and use it lots. I can't see the point in modding it because its nice and tidy and it would never be as quick as my minor without some serious mods and money, and I think it looks very cool as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Like that and its period add-ons. Considered puting a stripe on my hatch and this has got me thinking again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Superchargedfool - I see you made it over here from the MMOC forum Nice hatch you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It is a nice looking hatch you have there. Must say i have not seen the side repeaters at the front of the wing before, they are usaully between the wheel and the door, but they don't look out of place at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi Superchargedfool - I see you made it over here from the MMOC forum I use the same name on a few forums. The mmoc one is a very knowledgable forum and very free with the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I use the same name on a few forums. The mmoc one is a very knowledgable forum and very free with the advice. Sure is I am MGFmad on there, only joined last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Sure is I am MGFmad on there, only joined last year. So you are into mgf's, manta's, moggy's your tastes are nearly as wide and varied as mine. Another piccy of rear hatch spoiler because it seems to be intersting to some of you: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Well I am chuffed. Took manta for its MOt the first since buying it and it sailed through with nothing more than having to change the front sidelight bulbs because previous owner had fitted blue ones. I knew it was perfect but it is always nice to have the MOT man tell you it is. I may even have to treat it to a new tax disc this week as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 This is a nice motor, the period stripes really suit it especially with the car being white. I have seen this manta at billing a few years ago,prob with its previous owner. enjoy and be proud of her i would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 yes it did go to billing a few times about 5 years ago with its previous owner. As for your comment of enjoying and be proud of it I am. I have never been into vaux or opels before but I have to admit I like this old girl. It's close to being the most perfectly useable and lovely classic I have ever owner and I have had most of them over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Glad it's got another ticket. Looked really nice when I looked the other week, I'll try and get round for a chat sometime when you're not just closing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchargedfool Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Glad it's got another ticket. Looked really nice when I looked the other week, I'll try and get round for a chat sometime when you're not just closing up! feel free. I did spot you but couldn't get away from the customers to come and talk. I did have someone trying to buy it the other day having seen it on the fourcourt but I sent him away with a "sorry its not for sale". I may have a 1991 astra gte 16v coming soon in mint condition as well to go next to the manta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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