manta88 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Just bought the car today from a former club member who has too many projects ,it turns out the car was only a few miles from me, thanks to Simon Peckham who put me in touch with the former owner. A few pic's from today. Loaded up at Steves house. Thanks to Joe the Plumber for the use of his v6 Mondeo and his time. Back safely back to my house. Ready for a wash and quick polish. Sometime later. Under the carport for now. I also saw a name i recognisze on the logbook ,i wonder if he will show himself. Thats all for now ,i am sure there will be a few more posts from me when the welding starts. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czwh42 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Very nice Mick. Bodywork looks in excellent condition. Couldn't stay away from the A series then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Looks nice on the drive next to the B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Been looking for a long time for the right one, the body works not too bad but i think it will need some welding for the MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85_GT/E Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) Very nice looking A series, The Exclusive looks sweet too!!!!! Edited June 19, 2010 by 85_GT/E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Looks a good one. Ready for Billing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Looking good Mick, you seem to have done alright there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Looks well that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 That's nice, I'm beginning to like these Manta A's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nice car Mick, is it staying standard or cant you help yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Thanks for all the good comments ,not sure about Billing yet until i get an MOT,there is abit of work to do under the car. I am thinking of keeping it fairly standard Mick but you know me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Well done Mick, glad i could help, however, i'm a bit annoyed now. I should have got my backside up to look at it myself, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 nice that, not far from me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Did you Photoshop my hair out Mick? I'm sure I'm not that bald! Shiny! Cheers, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO A Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hi Mick Looks familiar........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 one of yours russ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irmscher Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 that car is lovely i need one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 one of yours russ? I phoned Russ and he owned the car for 11 years and i think he said it was his first A series and he could not believe his eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Nice one Mick, you have been on the hunt for a long time with the hankering for the Manta A It;s in good hands now and knowing you it will end up pulled apart and rebuilt to your standards over time, does look really well on the outside at the moment, I'll take a guess and you'll do some mods Good luck and health to enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I phoned Russ and he owned the car for 11 years and i think he said it was his first A series and he could not believe his eyes. testament to his enthusiasm for the marque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwart Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Nice one Mick, I wonder how long the auto box will last. You have the luck of the devil finding something that good at the back of a garage. Best of luck with the work & welding. We must also sort summat out with Joe for a meet at the waterhole soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter-Life-Crisis Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Not many good looking green cars. That was definitely worth the wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Hey Mick, thats a cracker, can't believe it was local?! Look forward to seeing it out and about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Dan it was too close not to go and have a look at (Blaby) 3 miles from me. I have spent alot of time trying to sort out the dodgy electrics, just got the front lights and front indicators replaced and working and replaced the battery cable. there is still a long list of things that don't work :- Hazard light switch not working ,headlamp flash dead, fast speed on wipers dead ,rev counter dead ,o and the hole in the sill. I hope to get the car on the road in the next couple of months Hope to see you at Billing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwart Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Not only that - I saw a post from Joe (Bald Eagle) the plumber !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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