jarkle1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Afternoon all, my name's Jamie and I thought it about time I popped in and said hello. (I've met a few of you at various shows over the last three years, mainly the Retro Rides Gathering) I don't have a Manta (much as I'd dearly love one), but I do have a Mk1 facelift Carlton, so not exactly a million miles away anyway. Here's how it looks at the moment... I've met the owner of the orange Manta a number of times, I'm sure he's on here somewhere... I just agreed to buy the XE above, and I'm hoping to have it in the Carlton before the weather gets rubbish. The fact mine's a 1.8 means, as far as I can work out, the swap should be simpler than other , larger engined cars. One question to you all, I realise this car is very, very similar to the 1.8 engined Manta B, but are parts like the lower arms and suspension bushes interchangeable? The bushes on mine have certainly seen better days and I want to fit something tougher and aftermarket, but the chances of finding a set for the Carlton are slim to non-existent. (I've had a brief look on eBay.de for Rekord E2 ones but have yet to see anything) Anyway, hello all, glad to be on the forum. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hello Jamie and welcome. Wheels really suit your Carlton with that stance. Cant answer the specific questions but hello anyway Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi Jamie, we met at Queens Square a while back, I own the blue Ascona. Rapierdave is your man who owned the orange Manta. Welcome, you'll get good advice here about your conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarkle1 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hello all, thanks for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Nice Carlton mate! To answer your question about lower arms I'm not sure if the bushes are interchangeable but the arms are definitely very different. Mantas run a twin wishbone setup while the Carlton's got struts on the front, hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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