rally bred Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Quality especially those last three photos Mick which are epic! The transformation from the first photo to the third - wow! Quote
manta88 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Looking good. My oh my those sills were crispy... They are crisper on the inside because at some point in it's long life the sills were filled with grease that blocked the drainage holes and completely killed the bits above the front and rear jacking points. Quote
manta88 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Quality especially those last three photos Mick which are epic! The transformation from the first photo to the third - wow! Thanks Neil, it takes a lot of time and effort when it's that bad. 1 Quote
Scribe of Lincoln Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 They are crisper on the inside because at some point in it's long life the sills were filled with grease that blocked the drainage holes and completely killed the bits above the front and rear jacking points. The opposite of a Crispy Pancake then. Talking of grease and blocked drainage holes, when's the next carvery due?? 1 Quote
manta88 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 The opposite of a Crispy Pancake then. Talking of grease and blocked drainage holes, when's the next carvery due?? It should be the 9th of March, think I can make it . Quote
Dan W Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Excellent work Mick, nice fabrication! 9th should work for me. 1 Quote
droop snoot hp firenza Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Love the colour of your manta, i really like the A series manta, I went in one when they first came out, my friend from school, there parents had one, brand new I was only around 7 years old, but I can still remember it we'll, the car was just so cool when it came out, Your car looked so tidy from the outside, nice work your doing there, the car will live on for ever with the work you are doing, 2 Quote
manta88 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 Love the colour of your manta, i really like the A series manta, I went in one when they first came out, my friend from school, there parents had one, brand new I was only around 7 years old, but I can still remember it we'll, the car was just so cool when it came out, Your car looked so tidy from the outside, nice work your doing there, the car will live on for ever with the work you are doing, I've never been sure on the colour and still have not made my mind up what colour it will end up. Thanks for the comments ,hope to get the sill on and jacking point done this weekend. Quote
manta88 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 A bit more progress on the A . Next job is the sill. 1 Quote
1900SR Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Looking really good, it'll be on the road before you know it. Quote
manta88 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) It's been a while since the last update, so here are a few photo's of the slow progress. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Found some accident damage under 3 layers of green paint, i guess it happened many years ago Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited January 3, 2016 by manta88 2 Quote
manta88 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Posted March 5, 2018 A few pics of the work I did on the a last year, will crack on when the weather gets better. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Next job is the bottom of the doors. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote
Rapierdave Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 Just been reading the project thread on this A & the work you have carried out so far is excellent. Have you thought about what colour its going to be when finished ? Quote
IanMc Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Rapierdave said: Have you thought about what colour its going to be when finished ? I do love that Green, I think it suits the shape of an A really well. As has already been said, great work Sir! Quote
Monaco Blue Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 On 19/06/2010 at 18:07, manta88 said: I spent yesterday's lunchtime reading through the rebuild thread myself. Another vote here for the OEM light green metallic. It's a lovely shade and very much of the era. 1 Quote
manta88 Posted March 7, 2018 Author Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks for all your comments ,i wasn't sure on the colour but over time i think i've decided to stay with the Green so there will be another Green one Dave nocking around the shows. 2 Quote
mantaray Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Graham Taylor also has a green A, but would not dare think about if that will ever see the road again. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote
twigsr2.0 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Wow!!! What a cracking looking A! I love the colour. Looks in really great condition. Chrome looks brilliant too. Seems a good purchase Mick. Quote
manta88 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 It's been a while now, going to try and remember how this lot goes back together🙄 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote
manta88 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Posted April 19, 2020 I've spent a few days on the a and it's now on its wheels, it's not seen them for 10 years. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 8 Quote
Jessopia74 Posted April 19, 2020 Posted April 19, 2020 What a massive milestone to be back on its boots 😎 1 Quote
¢ordy$hine Posted April 19, 2020 Posted April 19, 2020 Now that's some classy driveway machinery you have there mate. 1 Quote
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