opelmantagsi Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 you might be interested in this http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/35582-manta-b-adjustable-panhard-rod/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) sun was out today.... soooooooo close to finish.. will be fitting 4 cibie spots snd 400 decals next Edited June 4, 2014 by mickappy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 cant wait for the next photo update, this is getting very car porno now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Good god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Just spent the past half an hour going through this thread, this looks really awesome, I can't believe how many projects are happening and the quality of work that goes into them. There's loads of 400 reps about so it's great how each one is different now, not too long ago all people did was have a white 400 kitted and decal'ed coupe with a standard red top in it, certainly nothing wrong with that but like seeing how all these new ideas have developed. Just like the 'i240' hatch of yours, I like how it's got that great combination of a car that would not only wow people at modified and classic car shows, it would be as equally impressive on a track, not only looking the part but in performance too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 cheers rick, glad u like the thread. it will be at billing this year and that scares me ) its not a 30-40k pro build but a proper diy job and I know its gunna get pulled to bits by people ... but I love it. and it will evolve over the next few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I doubt it, all the best ones are DIY, plus like I said, I think people want to see some new ideas and you won't get that spending a fortune getting an engineering company to do half the work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 If anyone pulls it to bits they will be jealous ass holes. You have done a really nice job nd you should be proud of the car and yourself 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice work Mick It looked the nuts when I came over to see it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Great project Looks very pro well done. Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 you should be proud Mick ,looks awesome in the flesh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 cheers rick, glad u like the thread. it will be at billing this year and that scares me ) its not a 30-40k pro build but a proper diy job and I know its gunna get pulled to bits by people ... but I love it. and it will evolve over the next few years. Don't do yourself an injustice mate you have done a cracking job and some of those so called pro builders out there are rip off merchants . The manta looks fantastic and you did it all yourself and to all those folk who don't like just tell them to keep on walking by ..................... you'll probably find the most picky don't have a car on show Looking forward to billing again this year and seeing this in the flesh . Well done bud a great build thread and a stunning car . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Can't wait to see it up at billing.... we'll have to form a sub group "the non white 400r with forced induction club" or demand a special category or something Edited March 6, 2014 by Devil Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 im afraid these pro restorers have raised the bar:-) the likes of retro power are just tooo good. but for us lot who like to get r hands dirty and treat it like a real hobbie its hard to keep up the standard as we usually run out of skill:-/. mines only left the garage to have a custom exhaust made... everything else has been done under my garage roof. i really hope people like it:-() anyway the garage that does my mot is opening up especially on sunday to set my brakes and mot it.. it will pass:-))))) i hope... and i can have my 1st blast around his carpark .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) yeah your right, the likes of Retropower have set the standard extremely high, but from what I can see you have risen to the challenge and proved that it can be done. I look at what you and others have done (including retropower) - its absolutely inspirational. I am no mechanic, panel beater or car painter, but do have the motivation and determination to give it a go and attempt to get to the standards set by yourself and others. The cost of setting up and buying parts for a project such as this is huge and often underestimated, its probably fair to say its not a good investment but I also look at it as a hobby, all be it an expensive one..... I wont take anything away from Retropower or the folks that commission them to do a project, these people are passionate enough to dig deep and spend the money and we all know quality is never cheap. Not sure what your background is but its clear to me that you have the skills and ability and this shows in the stunning example you have created, I hope that when its finished it brings you all the joy and satisfaction you deserve. I am sure you will receive lots of compliments and praise from others, the car is a real head turner and I would be very happy to have it sitting in my garage :-) Edited March 6, 2014 by opelmantagsi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcliff Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Mick car looks mint chin up mate and enjoy it . Hope mine turns out as nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) mot passed:-) a good shot of the underside Edited June 4, 2014 by mickappy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcliff Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Get in and drive it .and enjoy it mate ?? Ps stop smelling to much you will get flys in your gob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcliff Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Get in and drive it .and enjoy it mate ?? Ps stop smelling to much you will get flys in your gob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bet it's fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 not really opened it up yet... it best be mate.. I plan some more upgrades when its run in properly.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Meh some people pay a lot of money to have cars modified to a high standard by workshops yet have dubious taste which in the end ruins the final product. I love this and your previous hatch, infact I used to use your hatch as an example of a manta when trying to describe them to mates over here before I bought one, as it was the best example and closest to my tastes I could find Infact infact I also had a young guy come over from UK about 5 years ago, his mum lived next door to me, turns out he was in the OMOC, and knew you! Can't for the life of me remember his name, but took him for spin in my GTR and went go karting with him, think he may have had a purple manta with rover V8? Anyway I digress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks absolutely fantastic mate! Keep up the good work and enjoy, I'm sure as hell you will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Well done on the MOT pass 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.