rayman Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks for that Johnboy,looking forward to getting the Kadett done hopefully for Billing .See if you can get some pics up of Chevette.Always interested in seeing how others do theres to help me along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) what a fantastic pair! Good luck with the Kaddy, it'll be awesome if your A-series is anything to go by! Edited October 14, 2011 by Devil Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 what a fantastic pair! Good luck with the Kaddy, it'll be awesome if your A-series is anything to go by! Thanks for that,spelling ok on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Quick update and there is more rust than metal........ No floor Hate the brown crumbly stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Are you replacing the floorpan or going to fabricate one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Got new front and rear pans,door jambs,battery panel,window bottom,rear lower quarters and sills on the way here plus a new bottle of gas,several rolls of wire,a large jar of Nescafe and a couple of pot noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 And don't forget a barrel of patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Got new front and rear pans,door jambs,battery panel,window bottom,rear lower quarters and sills on the way here plus a new bottle of gas,several rolls of wire,a large jar of Nescafe and a couple of pot noodles Sounds like there is a bit more available than for Mantas. Makes like much easier...... Looking forward to seeing this one come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 And don't forget a barrel of patience Can only get that in 1ltr tins Sounds like there is a bit more available than for Mantas. Makes like much easier...... Looking forward to seeing this one come together Think i bought all thats available and have got some serious fabrication still to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Can only get that in 1ltr tins Think i bought all thats available and have got some serious fabrication still to do You can get everything for the A pillars, windscreen bottoms, inner sills, floor, outer sills, inner arches, outer arches etc. Just don't take too much out as once or you will end up with a swiss cheese, over faced and never finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 You can get everything for the A pillars, windscreen bottoms, inner sills, floor, outer sills, inner arches, outer arches etc. Just don't take too much out as once or you will end up with a swiss cheese, over faced and never finish. Where can you get inner sills from as not seen them anywhere yet,going to remake edge of inner arch as only bad towards sill end ...cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray70 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Quick update and there is more rust than metal........ No floor Hate the brown crumbly stuff Hi Mick, When I saw these pics Bear's arse sprung to mind, but I'm sure you'll sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 fookin ell!, thought my A was bad. i really dont want to be negative, but that would be even too much work for me to contemplate. more of a man than i am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Quick update with slow progress Really slow going as so afraid it will bend in two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Liking your work so far and I've always wanted a Kadett Coupe. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray70 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Its looking good Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Just a couple more pics .Decided to call it his and hers.She can have a Manta when there is dirt under her nails Manta shape still better by far Hid all the rusty bits behind the Manta too make the Kadett look good (sorry better) Where did you get the sticker (sign) thats in the window what is the complete message.....Want one. Love the Manta and colour, good luck with the Kadett. If you get it like Drew's it will be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Got it from ebay ..Says Opel like a vauxhall....but better. Will be a long winded project on the Kadett as its just rotten. Its looking good Mick cheers Ray if your stuck for something to do can always find you a wire brush Liking your work so far and I've always wanted a Kadett Coupe. Keep it up. Cheers so did i till this one ..bloody ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Another update of ongoing rust conversion project rebuilt headlight surround still got a good door gap after all that metal/rust being cut out Well worked out that its took 6 week to do from drivers side ,inner wing and across to o/s headlight surround ....sh*t got some time to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 If you are interested i have a mate that can deliver all Group5 parts for a Kadett GTE Race lookalike like this one (flares and frontspoiler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Another update on the rot box project.Many lumps of steel and a new welder later I know its not a Manta but by the time i put axle,engine ,box ,brakes and seats it might as well be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 core blimey thats like a lump of iron ore. good show plugging on with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Keep on keeping on!! It's coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 To be honest I thought this one had the look of death about it, but you are proving me wrong!!!!! Keep it up, a post and a panel areas are the hardest bit, it gets easier from now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for your support ,think i need to start an eight day week so i can carry on welding and fitting work in around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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