taylorblue5 Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Im looking at a brake upgrade, iv got 2 pots on the front already but want vented discs as i dont want to die just yet, lol. Looking at volvo 4 pots front, what options have i got for rear discs and calipers? Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Back from sea after 4 months, feels like iv never been away..... still bloody raining. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 At last the end is in sight. All my bodywork is completed and no more welding needed!! Drivers sill, from this..... Roooooooof..... from this. Currently awaiting paint. Arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Holy shit! Who's been a busy boy then??? Well in Scott looking superb there mate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Well, im happy to report that my cars all finished and away for paint, hopefully collecting tomorrow but until then heres some pics. De spoilered and awaiting final prep. Rubbed down and etch primed. Bar coat to seal awaiting primer, will be smooth as silk for paint coat as continuously rubbed down between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve price Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 i can smell the vapours through the pc lol doin well in such a short time keep it up steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks Steve, Not far to go now before mot. lol. just hope i get to drive it before the snow comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
399Road Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I can't believe how fast you've turned this car around... You only bought it at the end of May and it's welded up, de sunroofed and almost painted. My Manta was painted five years ago and I've still not finished it. After reading what you've achieved in such a short amount of time, I went outside yesterday, pulled my finger out and had a good day on the Manta. I got loads of those crappy little jobs done that I've been putting off for ages. Keep up the good work and I'll look forward to seeing it painted. Well done..... Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Top work scott, cannee believe what you have achieved, so glad it's going to be coming back to life mate!!! A+++++++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanx for the kind words lads! Its come a long way, i wish i had taken more pics of the welding before and afters etc but i live in Scotland n didnt have time to stop in case the heavens opened! lol. Dont know wot im goin to do when its finished apart from dodge tree's n fields! lol. Want to swap cars Gaz? haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz the stig Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 amazing work! bet you cant wait to get out in it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 I really cant Adz! Cant wait to see it all painted. Been busy today building my fuel system. Im re-routing my brake and fuel pipes thru the car, not only for beneficial reasons but to give the area where the rear seats were some character. The system has 3 fuel pumps with a swirl pot 2 hi flow filters and an adjustable regulator. Iv used braided hoses to give it a bit of shiney shiney! Im not sure where to route the fuel pipes, most prob down the trans tunnel tho. Shiney fuel pumps, i got two standard bosch Manta ones very very cheap rather than buy a walbro etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0peli400 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 wow what a difference! i've got a old coupe shell, i've not been to check on it for a few years but seeing yours makes me think i'll go and check what its like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Did you still want that bootlid hinge mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 No thanks Rob, iv more or less sorted it now. Wish i had space for ur Cav tho. lol. wow what a difference! i've got a old coupe shell, i've not been to check on it for a few years but seeing yours makes me think i'll go and check what its like! I love the sound of having somethin tucked away, goin to see it after years and its all covered in dust etc. Send it up to me, im bored now! lol. K.O iv still got a few bits to keep me busy, Wiring for a kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well gents lots of work has gone on in between serving at sea at her majesty's pleasure and I'm pleased that E36 GRN has a new mot on her. She's not totally finished but what car ever is. Some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Major work finished ready for respray. During paint, note my blended bonnet vents, has anyone seen this before?? Few days after paint, got it out on a big run through the Trossachs mountains. Fantastic experience after so much work. beside my mates mint 1600 ghia. Cant remember how long itseen since i started this project but id have like to have done more posting on here bt i just didnt have the time. i'v since got a unit to store and build cars so im going to put my new skills and tools to good use and build another project. would love a mk1 2 door cav. keepng an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Goin to buy some clear protective vinyl for the stone chip prone areas i.e the lower quarters. Hopefully be home to do some more work soon, got a power steering unit to fit cheers Mantasrme, I'd happily recommend this. Also got my front Volvo 4 pots to fit. Now I've got a workshop I'd like to drop the front subframe and Axle for cleaning and painting, nothing worse than having to rush due to my leave schedule and weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Top work Scott looks spot on again now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 that looks the dogs bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Cheers guys, didnt think id ever see the day haha. Still got a lot to do but shes alive again lol. Got power steering, 4pots, bike carbs and megajolt system to go in yet but im happy the major work is complete and i can spend time on one job rather than rushing to complete 8 different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice, you can't beat a nice white Manta Good to see a finished project on here as it's a rare sight. What offset are those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorblue5 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanx Kev, Like I said it's a bigger project than I ever imagined but if you dont throw yourself in you'l never learn anything. Obviously got the bits that I'd like to go over again to get perfect such as the bootlid, doesn't sit properly and has a rust patch comin thru that I missed and I've still got some leak hunting to do. The wheels were a find away my mate got them for a 5 stud golf.... Tit, lol. I got them for 50 quid with tyres and they were better than the steelies that graced her before. They are splitrim bbs 16's but that's all I know. I'll eventually get and to a set of Revolutions or compomotives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.