calmk3gt Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 right where to start! i bought the manta off rapierdave from this forum around april i think and well she was a dream and didnt miss a beat apart from the speedo working but that still isnt working and im not too bothered! but then the crankseal decided to spit its guts so that was it for driving her like a mentalist! so since then shes had new gearbox seals, new crank seals and a fresh tune on the rolling road and its been smiles for days getting her sweet backside out and drinking the juice! well anyway onto the pictures! sorry for the dust and dirt on her but shes seen a few lanes and country roads lately well thats a few rattled out! if any of you knew the car before then you can see ive removed the tints and sprayed the bonnet back to black and i feel this gives her that old school kick again! im hoping to get to a show as soon as possible so if anythings around the corner then im more than happy! thanks callum! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 hi Callum and welcome nice motor BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looking good Callum Why did you remove the Manta SR decal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very tidy car. Have you considered continuing the black bonnet down across the grille, in GT/E fashion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Callum,Dave, think it might be correct without the SR decal, i have a R-reg and it's only a 'S' i think the 'SR' branding started in 1977. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Callum, hope to see you out and about at the shows we attend in South Wales/Bristol etc. Great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Callum,Dave, think it might be correct without the SR decal, i have a R-reg and it's only a 'S' i think the 'SR' branding started in 1977. Your right Ian the correct badge should read MANTA S Mick the original owner of Hovis fitted the SR decal after the respray because the boot lid looked a bit bare without any thing. Callum are you getting the emails that Martin Meadon the South Wales OMOC rep sends out ref meets & shows? The next big meet for us Wales & West guys is Sunday August 18th at Retro Rides Prescott Hill near Cheltenham Gloucestershire. It is a good day out your welcome to join us. http://www.retroridesgathering.com/ Edited July 23, 2013 by Rapierdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper1483 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Doesn't she look well, not sure on the shiny bonnet though, it was defo a 1.9 S as I removed the original badges, but looked better with the SR, if you didn't know the full resto is on here that I did to it, the crack in the rear boot spoiler was caused when it was fitted to another SR I had in 1990 when an old fart rear ended me, never seen one fitted to another, keep putting that Dynax into the swans and all the other nooks and crannies and Hovis will live for quite some time, :-) Edited July 23, 2013 by casper1483 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ah, so that's Hovis. p.m me your address I have something that will suit her nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmk3gt Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 thank you all for the comments! and i really am enjoying the car! dave the manta sticker started to peel so i admitted defeat and removed it completely! and yes dave i'm also getting the emails. also the gte look could be something for the future but i'm also toying with the idea of it totally colour matched yes any shows i'm more than interested and any local meets, count me in! im also looking for a cav chin spoiler too if anyone knows of any?? taa v much! callum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Cav chin spoilers are like rocking horse poo, it would look good with the chin spoiler though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very nice looking car that. Good to hear you're enjoying it mate. Nice to know it's history through the club too I imagine. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Did you get your package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmk3gt Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 yeah buddy! thanks for it, did chuckle when i opened it! will have to get some pics up with it on around the car and pop to the shows in it! house purchase may force sale shortly but not too sure so if anyones intrested give me a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmk3gt Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 will be bringing her to retrorides prescott hill! just wondering if anyones traveling up and is there a group stand or anything like that? cheeeeers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan9770 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Nice car Callum,did I see you coming out of G.E the other day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yep, there will be a few of us at the Gathering in Prescott, might even be space on the stand with us if you're interested. I'll find out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmk3gt Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yep that would be me popping out from work And yes that would be brilliant I'm up for whatever thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi Callum I'll text you the details of where to meet up with us before we get to Prescott on Sunday 18th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hi Callum We have a spare pass for the club stand at the Retro Rides meet at Prescott on Sunday 18th August if you fancy joining the convoy up from South Wales & Bristol here are the details. Daniel, Rob and Martin will meet up with Darren at the Home base Chepstow postcode NP16 5TY just off junction 2 of the M48 at 7.25 for the short run over the old bridge to Jame's aiming to leave Jame's with Dave between 7.45 & 8:00. This should get us to the McDonald in Cheltenham GL51 9PX, (Kingsditch Retail Park) at about 8.45, which is where we met Mike & Ade last year. We'll then get to Prescott around 9.00am. The retail park is just off the A4019 Tewkesbury Rd., by "Swindon Village" and on the way to Prescott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Really looking forward to this show even though I won't be in manta, hope the weather holds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmk3gt Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 hello dave! thanks for the reply and i'm totally game to go now but will probably be shooting up with the missus a bit later on so will just have to meet you guys there! may not be able to make it in the manta though as I've been having problems with the alternator! is basically not charging the batt atall and when i'm using a few electric items it really isn't too happy! you've gotta try really hard to keep it revving! so going to have to source a new alternator and also the electric fuel pump seems to have packed in so will need a new one of those the alternator is the bugger though! I've got a delco-remy one on there with a part number of 002-5-26-8-45A but I'm not too sure what amp alternator i need!? and any good ones on ebay floating about? any light!!? cheeeeers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Have you checked all connections (these can be a bit pants), earths etc... I'll see if I can dig out any spare altenators from the garage and bring with me on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sounds like the carbon brushes on the slip rings are worn on the alternator. Replacement alternators are available on Flea Bay. Not sure about the fuel pump as Mick fitted it when he modified the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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