MB15 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) This is my little project that i bought last year , Edited November 23, 2011 by opeldvd11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 last year?whats it look like now,or is this u getting round to it now where in scotland colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf21 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have one of these in the garage getting welding done and another coming sunday for spares.Cant wait to get stuck in to mine. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 im in inverness mate , where you at? The car is futher on now these were the pics when i got it, Ill post more pics 2moro , andyf21 - get sum pics of ur motor up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 down near forfar,130mls from u colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Ar eyou keeping the std engine in or doing the swap that everyone seems to be doing nowadays. I had the same rear spoiler on mine for years, but took it off. Good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Nut Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I love the skirts on the bottom of the rear wings. Never seen those before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I`ve put in a C20XE as the car was bought with engine and box removed, She had been liein in a shed for 4/5 years or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 After all the welding was done (or so i thot at the time) One of my first jobs was to prep and paint the engine bay ready for C20xe conversion, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 This was the flywheel getting sent away to be Lightened , Spare Head to Port/Polish The top hats were just rotten as you can see from the pic - The Bottom of the filler cap was rotten thru , here`s it plated then recut to size The n/s/r wheel arch was rotten thru as well so had a bash at putting in a new one I used a Joggler to shape the panel before sinking in the new arch (hadrian panels) Turned out okay for first time but to much heat in one place when welding led to metal distortion (Warping) Which led to more filler being used later on to shape the arch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf21 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Will get pics of mine on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 First pictures of engine in place Sitting carbs in place to check clearance between trumpets and the servo Slowly things are coming together Wings in primer and "new" bonnet painted underneath This is pretty much how the car is sitting today , Skirts and front apron/bumper is now on ( Pictures tommorow) Few more things to check before booking an Mot , (hopefully next week or so) Body Prep and topcoat to be done once motted , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Here`s a few mantas of mine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 MOT PASS TODAY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Love that Cavalier Actually my first car was a Cavalier like yours in dark metal blue. It was a 1600S and had the "real" side trim between the windows where it said "sports-hatch" with white letters at the bottom. Great great car, and i miss it alot from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Love that Cavalier Actually my first car was a Cavalier like yours in dark metal blue. It was a 1600S and had the "real" side trim between the windows where it said "sports-hatch" with white letters at the bottom. Great great car, and i miss it alot from time to time Get yourself another 1? rep of your first motor, Mine is stored away for the winter now - just need to paint her when it warms up a bit , so just been working away on th hatch , its all welded Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 love it!,,same colour as my saloon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Storeage over winter , can`t wait to paint her! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 As many on this forum know, I'm not a fan of the Cav's But must say that I'm really liking this. Love those sideskirts coupled with that front airdam to bits, and a superb set of wheels too, always found the Manta or in this case the Cav a car that has to have a correct set of wheels to set it off nicely, and you're never gonna go wrong with a deep dish 5 spoke on these vehicles. Looking really good mate, the finished article is already there for us all to see even though it is not in paint yet, I'm guessing you may be keeping it the original yellowy colour??? Nice thread with some good pics there, look forward to seeing the progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 like clive says looking very good in a subtle , less is more kind of way , nothing jumps out at you you have to study to appreciate the car and take in the low key enhancements , just for the record, I LIKE CAVS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm liking this, new wheels look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporthatch Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Cracking project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Getting the hatch ready for a test , welding done , (paint needed0 Hoping for mot in the next month or so .. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Blimey its morphed into a Manta, where 's the Cav 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Aye the Cavy is keeping warm over the winter , Need to respray both of them , ready for the summer (If we get one) Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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