mripkis1 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) hey there as it says above iv just bought a 1976 mk1 cavalier I know its not a manta but my mate said to come on here as I might be able to source some help or find parts the car is in need of a lot of work its been sat in a garden for about 3 years so as you can imagine its gonna need welding il up load pics shortly Edited May 22, 2013 by mripkis1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 hi and welcome to the forum, look forward to your pictures , they do reckon mk1 cavalier rust less than mantas so you maybe lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 lol well I know of 2 holes on the passanger side floor and im in need of 2 wings and a front valance haha so its a start so hopefully not to much more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mripkis1 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 car has been lowered on gmax shock and springs last pic shows how low compared to my dads car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Looks good! Got a soft spot for Cavs myself. That looks a sensible height, any lower and I find them a bit hard to live with. Keep us updated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Welcome to the club & the Forum. There is a lot of us on here who like and have the Opel Manta & MK1 Cavalier. Sounds a bit like me! Whats your plans for the Motor? after it's had a wash of coarse. lols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Welcome Craig glad you took my advice mate! Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 hey cheers guys well car has now had a wash its actually has a wee shine to it lol first of I need both wings front valance a radiator passenger sil and holes on passenger floor so that's about my plans so far that's more than enough to keep me going oh and I need seats so if anyone has or knows where I can source any of these parts be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Get posting in the wanted section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Make sure you save the brightwork, it's getting pretty hard to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 God im having trouble finding things already lol i need an exhaust need to see if the manta one fits but not any hurry for tht yet got loadsa welding to do haha rear chrome bumber id cracked but rest of chrome is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 You are very welcome here, that will probably look quite good with a massive clean. The welding is another story, but if it needs welding, chances are you can get great advice on here. Check Your Projects and see how other members have tackled the same problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Had a look at a few mate jst need to find wat other parts fit the old cavaliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yep, the exhaust for the Manta B coupe is the same as a Cav saloon. Should be able to get the middle and rear boxes on ebay, only bit you may struggle with is the front pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Someone has put a 4 branch manifold on it anyway lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 When it comes to exhausts you might consider getting a stainless steel one made if you are keeping the car. Mild steel ones getting expensive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Lol might be an idea like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 looks awsome.was that the one on gumtree for 600quid in fife? i was tempeted as its the same colour etc as one of mines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 It sure was didnt pay all tht tho lol needs a fair bit welding almost finished one inner wing lol im looking for 2 black seats to fit mine if u have any spare lol have you got pics of urs would love to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mripkis1 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 It sure was didnt pay all tht tho lol needs a fair bit welding almost finished one inner wing lol im looking for 2 black seats to fit mine if u have any spare lol have you got pics of urs would love to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mripkis1 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 well that looks super cool like I have a set of they wheels but there all silver pretty standard looking I wont be using tho they just came with the car tbh im guessing yours has the beige interior?? mine is all black would love a set of black old school buckets in the front of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 yup tan tastic seats lol.im just keeping this one standard.i have an orange one il mod a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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