upk Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Well I have managed to make some progress on the re assembly. Not as much as I would have hoped but the dreaded man flu took hold!! I am rally pleased with the bronze metallic paintwork and cream leather trim I have a choice with the dash, for the most it's all flocked in black but I was wondering about using the leather clad binnacle?? What's opinions on this one?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Doesn't work for me. The paint scheme is pretty much one of my options for the A series build, good taste that man! Interior is looking very plush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The leather seats look brill No from me on the leather binnacle tho. FLOCK IT! (I swear I can smell the leather when I look at the pic!) Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Doesn't work for me. The paint scheme is pretty much one of my options for the A series build, good taste that man! Interior is looking very plush. I used the same colour scheme on my old A series and liked it that much I decided to use it again. Of course getting hold of the cream leather interior did support that decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 The leather seats look brill No from me on the leather binnacle tho. FLOCK IT! (I swear I can smell the leather when I look at the pic!) Tony I was in 2 minds over the binnacle but I have a flocked one so will go with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Love the colour scheme and the interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 That interior look familiar, or did you have it made ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 That interior look familiar, or did you have it made ? It was purchased by me from a fellow manta owner out near Bridlington but I guess it's the very one in your picture! Top job mind still in great condition. What's the history on it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Thought it looked familiar ! I helped build a V8 Manta when I was about 20 (20 years ago ! ) that belonged to someone I met at a Manta club pub meet down here in Cornwall back in the days the cars were more common and there was a good manta scene here. We became firm friends as we worked on the car. A few years ago he decided to move to France and I bought the V8 off him, it came with the cream leather interior you now have. I always thought it looked nice but did not suit the car it was in, I had a blitz interior and that got fitted. I sold the interior to Chris in Wales and then lost track of it until tonight ! Edited January 1, 2015 by paulmanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) cheers for the info Paul, considering it's been around for many years it still looks pristine so must have been well made at the time. Also just to clarify its now back home in Wales! Lol Regards Kev Edited January 1, 2015 by upk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) A little more progress this weekend. Edited January 18, 2015 by upk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bit more progress this weekend means it's now time to commission all the electrics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bit more progress this weekend means it's now time to commission all the electrics. Do you still want the windscreen seal I have? The one without all the sticky black stuff?? £15 and it is yours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi snowy, Yes please! Completely forgot about that tbh. Will you pm me your number and I will call you to arrange pick up. Maybe we can meet up one night after work? Ta Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Starting to look very, very good. Not long till we see C132 CTC back on the road? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 No James, not long now just one major decision still outstanding:- Wheels? Or rather which wheels?? 17" I am thinking to fill out the arches. If I go for 17" what offset can I use. Want to get a deep dish old Skool look. Any suggestions anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That looks gorgeous well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Have a look at whats available for the e30 bmw. They have a -20 et You may be able to push the dish and offset using split rims Edit, I love BBS splits Edited January 30, 2015 by Kevin Abbott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Last 3 parts back from paint shop today ready for weekend fitting All lights etc checked out last weekend so nearly there now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 She looks beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Not a good day today! Started out by fitting the rad and hoses so I could fire it up. Ran nicely for a while and now it won't bloody start. Got a strong spark on no1 plug but suspect fuel may have gone off as plugs a bit wet! Will drain it all out and go for a fresh gallon to see what happens. Cheered myself up by fitting infill panel and graphics to same. Plan of action:- 1. Drain fuel and replenish 2. Confirm timing belt not slipped 3. Confirm spark on all 4 plugs Try again, if no good throw whatever's in my hand up the drive to eleviate frustration. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Last 3 parts back from paint shop today ready for weekend fitting All lights etc checked out last weekend so nearly there now! Nice quilt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Come on, not far to go now. I'm sure the starting problem will be easily sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Come on, not far to go now. I'm sure the starting problem will be easily sorted Don't panic James, I am not beaten that easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECARDO Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Real nice car mate, making a grand job of it. Nice touch with the in fill panel looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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