Manta again Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I agree there not my first choice, but for the money £80 plus I already have tyres to fit they will do for now to keep the car mobile while money is spent else where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ok, a while since the last update. The engine has now been rebuilt by people who knew what they were doing. So whilst it was an unexpected expenditure of the thick end of £700, at least now when its up and running there won't be any worries about it going bang. Whilst the car is away we have decided to also have it resprayed as there are one or two small areas that need attention. Last time it was resprayed we kept the car the same colour but this time we fancy a change so current thinking is to go for the colour below which is basically Lotus Exige Orange 1520(The one without the pearl). Have always loved the look of an Orange A series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 The strip down of the A for its new paint has started, with the main result being that Simon found the long lost £37 in my wife's purse which had been missing since 2003. Overall there has been very little rot discovered so far which is a relief, any how here's some pics of how she is now. We keep changing our minds on the colour at the moment choices are stay the same, orange or Kawaski Green?????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-pat mike Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 green!!!!!!! i agree though they look good in orange too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 It's good to see another a getting sorted ,green and orange are my favourite colours for an a series as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Keep thinking that maybe a baby blue colour would also look really good. Time is running out to decide. Deceisions decisions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I've got a thing for baby blue and black wheels lol, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Not green Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Time is running out. Starting to bare metal it on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) The blue in Simons sig looks stunning IMO. That would look great with silver wheels. Tony Edited February 8, 2014 by tony g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 The blue in Simons sig looks stunning IMO. That would look great with silver wheels. Tony Sorry to hijack your thread a bit Richard, Glad you like it tony, It does have chrome wheels, full feature in Total Vauxhall soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Sorry to hijack your thread a bit Richard, Glad you like it tony, It does have chrome wheels, full feature in Total Vauxhall soon. Look forward to seeing that Simon, I keep a pic of that car on my phone with the engine out and the smooth look under the bonnet. Gives me inspiration Tony Edited February 10, 2014 by tony g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) This is the colour we want to go for.... Edited February 12, 2014 by Manta again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Colour updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 aahhh yes the old hole puncher blue, that will be nice seriously i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you like this Colour take a look at the Genuine Vauxhall/Opel Colours Helios Blue & Frost Blue, both light metalic blue & in my opion sit easier on a car than a solid light blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 No changed our minds again, going to go back to the Orange we have already picked. Just as well theres not been any paint put on the car yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Will you be having gte style stripes too? That would look great Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Long time since the last update but life has been busy and Simon has been working hard on getting the A ready. The body work was in pretty good order as most of the panels were repaired in 2000. However there was a bit of a shocker when it came to the doors. Last time the car was resprayed it wasn't taken back to bare metal so this little beauty wasn't discovered. Here's a little taster of how the car looks in paint, can't wait to see the car in the flesh but I just know I'm going to be blown away. There maybe some of you out there think I have taken the easy route to getting our A done but in reality I would never of been able to find the time to carryout the work and the thought of another A becoming an unfinished project just wasn't on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 fantastic Richard, love the colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 the chrome will sit well on that colour too, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-pat mike Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Bit more of an update, its really starting to come together now, thanks to all Simons effort. Its amazing how many parts you suddenly need to get hold of to finish things off. Especially when you buy a complete unassembled engine, only to find out its not very complete.!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-pat mike Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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