Oakie Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm currently building a Manta B track car. Three months ago the car was delivered to a local garage to have the floor welded up. Last week it was returned. I nearly killed the man- he has destroyed my shell! so now I need to cut out the floor entirely and replace with new panels- trouble is I can't find anybody who makes them. Do you guys know anywhere? Dr Manta can't help. Thanks for your help. Oakie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but as far as i know no one makes floor panels any more unless some one knows any different, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Only a thought, have a look at other manufacturers/suppliers of panels for more popular models ie ford escort mk2, which could be modified to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Wonder if Cav Mk2 or 3 could be modified to suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 mantadoc is getting some panels manufactured and i'm sure floor panels were on the list. Have a look in the members section, general discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The standard of welding coming out of some allegedly professional garages is bloody awful I hope you didn't actually pay them to do that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 There is floor panels but they are for the Kadett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackskygtr Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Holy crap !!!! Thats the worst bodgery i have ever seen from a "garage" Half those spot welds wont hold and a lot of them dont even seem to have penetration. Where exactly is that a shot of? I keep thinking of starting on my own in restoration business and if thats the standard of what is coming out of some garages then i will be minted before long LOL Good luck with the replacement For the record the 200 sx floor fits with some persuasion Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks fellas, that is actually a pic of the footwell, inner wheel arch. Nice work eh? Here are some more shots of his quality work. And no, he hasn't been paid, the car was delivered to my house on Friday, I have spent all weekend trying to undo what he has messed up. Still trying to stop myself going round his house and lamping him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Fecking shocking! It seems as tho, he can't weld, his mig is fecked and he has a very shaky hand! probably a bad drink problem. The only good thing! is you should be able to cut all the crap out, and going by the pictures, he's plated on top, of the panels! so you'll still have the orignial shape. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Nice to see how pleased he was with his work by signing it.Hope you get it sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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