Moonhead Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Good afternoon, I'm a new owner of a Manta. It's been in storage for 15 years, everything appears dry, no rot in the arches/sills, etc. There is a large rat's nest in the engine bay though! It's getting dropped off tomorrow - I can't wait! I'll post some pics this weekend. Alas, there are no keys. Can I ask a possibly dimwitted question - do mk1 Mantas have steering locks? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yes but you can remove the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Welcome to the club. Nice to have another A series being saved :-) The steering lock as a sheer off bolt that you can remove and then take the lock out to get a key made. If you get stuck I can take a picture of the lock as have new one waiting to go on mine. Also shout if you get stuck with anything else on the A I know where to get most bits for an A now :-) A few parts links on my blog www.theopelproject.com that might help you out. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Nice to see some pictures of it when you get time :-) What color is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 It's that orangey-red sort of colour, although that's under years worth of dust and crud. Yep, I'll take a few good pics this weekend. Going back to what was mentioned about the steering lock shear-off bolt - surely these bolts are unable to be loosened, only tightened or they'll just shear off the contact points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 you are correct, the bolt will have had the top sheared. You will need to use a center punch or sharp chisel/screw driver to undo the bolt but is not hard to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. Great to hear of another A being saved. There are quite a few members on here that have carried every job imaginable. So if you get stuck just ask. Would highly recommend becoming a full member if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi again - Manta delivered safe and sound, I've posted a slideshow in 'Your Project' section. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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