robah Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi All Should be getting my GTE Exclusive Shell back tomorrow, sporting a 400R kit and a fresh coat of paint. It's been worked on for some time now, by the guys at Wizbang Fabrications (as and when to keep the cost down ) Here are some of the pictures I received this week of it 10 Months to go for Billing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 awesome mate:) i love monaco blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 looks nice , they seem to do some good work , one of the lads from the chevette owners group just got his car back at that looks superb as well . good luck with the rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Nice, not a lot of monaco blue 400 around and they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Looks nice mate, they've done a good job. Looks like you're gonna need some rims to fill them arches now!! Edited August 22, 2011 by smiffy220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 looking good,how have the arches been finished on outside,between panel+arch? colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Ooooo can't wait to see this at billing next year!!! What boots are you going to put on it??? GAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 awesome mate:) i love monaco blue. Is that going to be the colour of your new project aswell, I was inspired by your hatch R1 looks nice , they seem to do some good work , one of the lads from the chevette owners group just got his car back at that looks superb as well . good luck with the rebuild Yeh they are top blokes, it was Steve Titmus (Titson) that told me about them. Nice, not a lot of monaco blue 400 around and they look great I was thinking of Astro Silver as I love that colour (as well as monaco blue), but my missus reminded me when I bought it was that I always loved that blue Looks nice mate, they've done a good job. Looks like you're gonna need some rims to fill them arches now!! Like most others the 15" Revolutions are on my shopping list (Black and Silver) looking good,how have the arches been finished on outside,between panel+arch? colin If you are refering to the rears, the arches were cut back and plating and fibre glass was used to fill in the gap. I hope to get some more photos up soon. Ooooo can't wait to see this at billing next year!!! What boots are you going to put on it??? GAZ A lot of work now, just working out where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 not 100% set on a colour yet, i was thinking white, but then red. then now i have no idea:) way off that anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Been slowly getting all my parts together and to the garage the car is now stored in to work on. I haven't got much done to it this week, as every time I start people keep coming up to me and saying how they like Manta's, and how you don't see many now. In no way is it a complaint, I find it great that people still remember them and like them. Anyhow here are some more pictures of the shell How the rear arches are filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 looking tidy,arch infills look good,15"wheels fill arches? 16"s at least? colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 looking tidy,arch infills look good,15"wheels fill arches? 16"s at least? colin If I go down the Revolution Wheels route (99.99% I am) the biggest they do is 15". I do have 40mm Lowering springs which well hopefully help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 ive got 16" revos. not sure if they still make em tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 ive got 16" revos. not sure if they still make em tho Nice wheels I think they still make them in 9 x 16", but I am after the ones in the picture (above), have always been a favourite of mine since my mate had some on his SRB in 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Roll on Billing 2012 and seeing another great looking Manta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Roll on Billing 2012 and seeing another great looking Manta. Cheers Rab, 2012 Billing is what I am aiming for. I have got a few of the guys from the base whom are willing to assist. One has a Yellow Manta A 16V Which is going to be great when fitting my 16V. Got myself a metal framed gazebo with canvas sides, to which I will use to camp at Billing in 2012. With it being same weekend as F1, I don't think I will get a cheap B&B as I would have had last year. (R.I.P. Kath). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Nice to see this finally coming together dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I like it I reckon the paint work would double as a shaving mirror It's looking grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Nice to see this finally coming together dude! I like it I reckon the paint work would double as a shaving mirror It's looking grand Thanks guys, hope to get some work done on it tomorrow. I have had my spare front axle beam and most of the components powdercoated, hope to start on that tomorrow. Was hoping to get the rear axle back this weekend, but it aint ready. The guy has only had it 5-6 Months Still got loads to do, but loads of inspiration from all you guys and posts. Just need to spend more time on the car and less time on here (only allowed ten emoticons). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Got booked in Travellodge Northampton / Wootton down A45 for next year 3 nights £145.90. and discount ask thi wife! got for £120.00. sorted, worth a try. Gazbo, a few year back ended putting it over the `i` and me for awe bit owe shade roastin that year. cheers rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 This post and car progression had been on the back burner for the last two months, with moving home. I will be back on to it next week with some help from guys who work on the base. Got my roof lining from Lenk (Carbon Car) Tuning, and other items from guys of the forum (sutty, kev and colin), while I have been of the project. Still haven't got my rear axle yet from powdercoating There is one problem though, I have had to move in to a B&B, which is Pub, I will have to be strong will'd and sober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 God I am not very good at keeping updated on this project. Pictures are not the best, new smart phone 19-20th Oct Rebuilt Front Axle, with Superpro bushes, new upper and lower ball joints. Hubs fitted (Mick). Top axle to chassis rail mounts in a solution of Deox-C. 23rd Oct. Removed FWD sump and oil pump feeder pipe. Cut the baffle pipe to fit RWD (1.8 Sump). Fitted 1.8 oil pump feeder pipe. Rubber gasket and sump. Engine mounts, bolts, and block threads cleaned up and fitted. Top Axle to Chassis rail mounts cleaned of and painted black, ready to be fitted. 24th Oct. Stripped brake servo and master cylinder, master cylinder corroded. Car loom unravelled and loosely fitted to the car. Needs a lot of attention. 25th Oct. Master servo, cleaned up and fresh paint applied. Flywheel cleaned up. 12 and 13th Nov. Removed old front axle and anti-roll bar. What a mess that is in Lower wishbone bent and a few of the bolts going in to shear. I will get round to blasting ang cleaning up at a later date. Bought loads of Waxoyl to spray in the wheel wells etc. before I fit my front axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That looks well smart cant wait to see it up close and personal stick in there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 That looks well smart cant wait to see it up close and personal stick in there mate. Thanks for comment, I am looking (hoping ) at March/April 2012 to get it rolling under it's own steam. Glad I have got most of my bits now, as the pennies are getting tight, especially with xmas on it's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 I had a bit of a diary going on my old laptop RIP before I broke it, and was going to copy and paste on to here, including photos. I will have to try and recover it all at a later date. To top it off my camera on the phone is playing up. Quick update. 1. Front Axle refitted poly bushed (thanks TJM for the kits) 2. Clutch fitted engine and gearbox mated and fitted in to the car, now needs plumbing in. (thanks Kev for the clutch kit) 3. Should get my rear axle back from powdercoating next week (only 12 months ) 4. Should get Silicon hoses manufactured this week. 5. I have refitted original wing mirrors due to money and time restraints, will change at a later date. 6. Fuel Tank coated internally with Slosh Tank seal kit. (very messy, and went off quicker than expected ) 7. Replacement loom fitted (thanks Snapper09). I will try and get some photos up of the progress ASAP. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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