smiffy220 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Anyone fancy a get together this Sunday evening on the 18th, say 6pm at the Halfway House on the A127 near Brentwood? Worked well as a venue back in June, but not managed to get a date together since then, and I'll be busy through to end of September after this weekend, so can anyone make it? Even a quick yes or know would be good, so I don't drive a 70 mile round trip to be Billy No Mates!! Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Heah i could be up for that one if i get the wiring sorted in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Heah i could be up for that one if i get the wiring sorted in time! Give you something to aim at getting it done Dom!! Anyone else about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm a strong maybe! I might b away but won't know till towards the end of the week. I'll let you know What u wiring up then Dom ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Oh not much, just re-wiring the front quarter because the car decided to spontaniously combust overnight! http://www.flickr.com/photos/94651856@N04/9498811595/ Not happy that it happened! But really apppreciate my luck! If the bonnet was closed i recon the whole car would have gone up in flames! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think you we're lucky. Looks like that got rather hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Blimey Dom, you were lucky. How did that happen? You got to the cause? Not so much interest for a meet again chaps? Everyone Manta'd out for 2013 now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yeah I know im lucky, The fire started at an old immobilizer relay in the front corner, went along the bonnet release cable and some how stopped at either end! Bit of paint damage under the bonnet and some re-wiring to do! Anymore interest on Sunadays meet? Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yeah I know im lucky, The fire started at an old immobilizer relay in the front corner, went along the bonnet release cable and some how stopped at either end! Bit of paint damage under the bonnet and some re-wiring to do! Anymore interest on Sunadays meet? Dom Not really Dom, I have texted Paul P, MarkB1, Rob Hipwell and Simon P. Simon might make it, and MarkB1 can't as he's working. Not heard from Paul or Rob. And nothing on here from Karl. could be people are away. I've also PM'd one or two other local members, but I guess it's just holiday season. Up to you if you want to meet or leave it mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris gte Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi guys sorry I've not been on here much still on nights (4 months and still going) but off for two weeks at the end of the week put me down for Sunday all I have to do is get my brake replaced and two new front tyres as melted them as not had the manta out since I done a trackday at senetterton last week See you all Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not going away now so should be there now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not had chance to get on here been a bit busy. Not really sure what ive got on at the moment for this weekend so wont commit myself to saying I shall def come. I shall just say that I hope too but at the moment don't know whats going to come up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not had chance to get on here been a bit busy. Not really sure what ive got on at the moment for this weekend so wont commit myself to saying I shall def come. I shall just say that I hope too but at the moment don't know whats going to come up . No worries Paul, hope to see you there if you can make it. Can you let Barry know for me too mate? Starting to look like should be a few cars there then, look forward to seeing you all. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Looks like me, Dom, Brian, Karl and John as should be there's. Paul and Simon as possible's, Mark B1 as definately not and unknowns of Barry, Stuart and Rob H. Fingers crossed for a good evening chaps! I've also posted something on the Essex-Classics site, so might be a couple of other classics turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Well we managed a grand total of 2 of us at the pub last night. Shame more couldn't make it, but Karl and I managed to put the world to rights!! We will probably only have one more opportunity for a grand get together this year, so I will add a post soon about something around the weekend of 20th-22nd Sept!! There are at least 10-11 of us in the area, would be great to see all the cars together. I'll work on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Sorry for not being there last night, got stuck in Swansea and didnt get back home till 11! Will deff have the manta up and running, and be there for the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Sorry for not being there last night, got stuck in Swansea and didnt get back home till 11! Will deff have the manta up and running, and be there for the next one! No worries Dom, I think Brian had a long day down to Herefordshire too and didn't make it back. I've now tracked down about 13-14 members in the South East area! I will have one last crack at setting up a big meet around the weekend of 20th/22nd Sept I think. I'll put a post up shortly. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yeah apologies for not making it. I was on my way but was running late Would have been fun to turn up especially as it was not a manta that I had on my trailer. Idiot get home till after 10pm as it was ! I promise it will be an opel I appear I'm at the next one !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yeah apologies for not making it. I was on my way but was running late Would have been fun to turn up especially as it was not a manta that I had on my trailer. Idiot get home till after 10pm as it was ! I promise it will be an opel I appear I'm at the next one !!! I was looking forward to seeing the Escort Brian, as an ex-rally driver! Don't suppose you'd be brave enough to post some pics up of it on the Manta sight?? Are you going to use this for rally crossing, or going to do up and sell for a profit to get what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Ok here it goes please don't shoot me down. I'm only doing it cause dave made me do it ! Haha I'm in two minds what to do with it at the minute. All though it is mot'ed and taxed I wouldn't want to use it as it is The wiring is shocking. Looks like a bonfire waiting to happen. The cut kill switch does not even cut the engine out ! And fuel pump is wired on a switch with a separate permanent live. It was on eBay reserve not met. It did reach £5500 but then we all now how crazy escort prices are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks alright though Brian. Get the wiring etc sorted, if its a good strong shell and engine, you could easily get £12k-£15k for a ready to race escort. Reckon you got a bargain there. What lump is in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) It's a pinto It's is a flat front rs2000 and as far as I can tell with my limited escort knowledge it is a genuine one. Its not msa log booked Paint is crap up close and there is a fair bit of gob round it But the floor and chassis although welded are sound. Edited August 20, 2013 by davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris gte Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Let me be the first one to say I like it if you can afford to keep it I think you should I want one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 hi dave yes and sorry for not being able to get down ,but unpaid work commitments got in the way .in the shape of trying to sort out the caravan. I had hoed to get sorted and get down but by the I had realised the time it was to late. meaning I still had to get home (caravan is stored away from home) and then get changed and come in a dirty manta or stay dirty myself and wash the manta neither of which I really had time for so thought it best to sit this one out. soz mate. But deffo next time yes be great to have a big one maybe incorporate something into the battlesbridge show? I shall be going as its prob the last local show of the season. hope all good with you and the green peril dave . chers paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I was thinking of the weekend before Battlesbridge, but Battlesbridge itself is an idea Paul. If anyone wants to enter this, it's free, but you'll need to try and enter this week and hope it's not over subscribed. Link here:- http://www.battlesbridge.com/event/September/2013/27th_Annual_Grand_Motorbilia_Day_2013 You'll need to download the vehicle entry form and send it off with a SAE and you should get an entry posted back to you. They do not allow cars in without this entry pass, so if you don't get one, I wouldn't try and turn up! I spoke to Karl about it Sunday, so use this link folks and be good to see more Manta's there. There is also the Colchester Castle Park, Colchester Lions Vehicle Show event on 8th September I'm going to if anyone fancies it? You'll need to email this guy for an entry form again:- englishfam69@btinternet.com A couple of ideas chaps! I'll be at both! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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