mantadog Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 love thoes mk1 gtes, only problem i had with mine was i found the steering wheel to close to my legs !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Excellent work dude, nice one and saving a berlinetta too... not like some of the scumbags on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Wee update,front end welded on,now started to sort out the inner wings , using bits of the repair panels to replace the rotten bits that have been cut out . only a couple off pics ,ran out off gas for the mig ,and ended up in A&E with a bit off metal in my eye DOOH,the joy,s of car restoration will get more done at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper1483 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 This could end up a race, hows the eye, been there loads of times the best bit is when they put that stuff in that makes your eye go numb it stops hurting instantly then its the yellow stuff, wierd Good progress on the manta though and a big WOW for the v nice mk 1 astra, like its just left the shop, sweet ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 about time i updated this thread , Due to various reasons ,one being a friend passing away ,i kind off got disheartend with the project ,but iv'e managed to get my arse in gear and done some more work on the coupe. It's now stripped ,just the suspension to remove tommorow and i'll get it on the rollover jig . The front end is now welded and the inner wings repaired at the front ,stripped the tar stuff off the floor and discovered some nice rot there !!! some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85_GT/E Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Love the MK1 Astra mate if the Manta ends up half as good as that you will have a very special and rare car, looking forward to see the car on the spit mate iv got one for my Hatch but just bought another Manta so goin that at the mo ready for Billing Keep it up mate, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Well after 3hrs off much swearing and a grinder and a chassis rail disintergrating the front suspension finally came off . also fixed the mounts for the roll over jig ,was going to take the rear axle off as well but mr strongbow won over lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 finally got the rear axle off ,its now mounted on the rollover jig ,it works really well being the first one i've made, well pleased Getting some glass beads delivered tomorrow to blast it at the weekend ,that should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Hi Brian, good speaking to you thi day look forward to seeing when car finished, see what you meant aboot front panel und plimsole line roond wi rusted areas. cheers rab. Edited May 15, 2011 by Rab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Brilliant project, keep going at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi Brian, good speaking to you thi day look forward to seeing when car finished, see what you meant aboot front panel und plimsole line roond wi rusted areas. cheers rab. Aye was good to meet you to mate ,will need to meet up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Looking very good! Nice to see an 1800 coupe come back to life, and that astra is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 some more work done ,as o/s A panels are hard to come by made my own ,still a bit off fettling to get it to fit right before welding ,a new section will be let in on the A piller once it's in place some pics you get the idea ,not perfect but trying to repair it as near factory as i can 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 That looks great! Nice bit of fabrication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 did you beat it over the old panel to get the shapes m8? very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 did you beat it over the old panel to get the shapes m8? very nice work no mate marked it out and did it free hand over a dolly and a round headed panel hammer in the vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 geezo brian!!thats some awsome metal work!well impressed bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Oh dear hadn't realised it's been so long since I last updated this thread,been slowly chipping away at it as is with projects life gets in the way family work etc, Anyway all welding now done,underneath all painted and undersealed, brake and fuel pipes done,front and rear suspension rebuilt polybushed with supapro bushes, new bolts,springs,shocks,brake drums,shoes,bearings,cylinders, Front brakes will be calibra turbo calipers, cossie 285 discs. Engine will be c20ne block,seh pistons,18e head and cam, twin 45's, 4 branch tubular exhaust manifold, wheels are 15"x8" front 15"x8.5"rear banded steel wheels, It's on standard gte springs at the minute, but think they will be swapped for lowering springs later, any mods done can be reversed in the future. Some pics from yesterday http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0410.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=7 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0409.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=6 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0408.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=5 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0407.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=4 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0377.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=3 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0366.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2 http://s240.photobucket.com/user/bmorrison/media/KIERA-PC/Pictures/manta%20project/DSC_0234.jpg.html?filters[user]=57104483&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0 Body work done Sills inner and outer,jacking points,a panel,chassis legs,swanecks,inner wing repairs,nose panel and crossmember,wings,o/s door replaced,n/s door reskinned,both floor pass repaired, both rear arches, inners repaired,various small repairs. So hopefully going to rabs (energy) to get painted soon, Edited March 12, 2015 by brianm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Cracking job you're doing there Brian, Swanecks look immaculate Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Off to the painters afew weeks ago Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. In primer Bay done Body done Polished Rear mocked up colour is audi rs daytona grey Thanks to rab(energy) and kieth at RMbodywork for doing an amazing job:) 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Wow, looking awesome! Can't wait to see some pics of that one out in daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Some progress, headlining in, seatbelts in, wiring loom sorted, rear seats in, rear window in, new speakers wired and fitted, back end done minus bumper cause I dropped it and fecked it:( 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Bit more progress today n/s door built up,door trims fitted side quarter glass in,englemans fitted to both doors, boot lock fitted and lined up,ignore the wheels and ride height,there both being changed 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Bit of a land mark moment last night engine and box back in:) 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Very nice, not many 1800 coupes left now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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