Moonhead Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi guys, Here's my Manta I just had delivered - it hasn't ran for 15 years or so I believe. It appears to be pretty sound, arches, sills, doors, etc. Just gotta clean the rat's nest and droppings out of the engine bay - the little blighters haven't made it into the cockpit, thankfully. The car as a whole has stunk out my entire garage. From what I can see, it's gonna need new panels. What're the panel called that are under the front and rear bumpers? Then it's onto extensive recomissioning. Can someone please let me know if the below slideshow deosn't work? Thanks http://s394.photobucket.com/user/moonhead_csa/slideshow/Manta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I saw it while it was up for sale, it was a couple of miles up the road from me. Nice solid looking project you've got! The parts you're after are called valances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Aha yes, that's the word I was scrambling ineptly for, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Mal Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Moonhead, Nice to see another Manta A, surface for restoration, guess there are not many more to be found out there? Thats a serious rats nest! Had one under my A's rear seat, but not on that scale, just a few chewed up bags. The slideshow works fine, Looks in fair condition, from what can be seen on the body panels and chrome. Have you had a close look under the floor, sills, inner arches and at the chassis rails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi Moonhead As Manta Mal says, nice to see another A series and also have a good poke around chassis rails etc.. as they usually go up near the bolt that secures the front cross member. Once you poke about you usually find more bits on a A that need sorting :-) If your in need of parts i have been trying to add good places to get them from on my blog as i restore mine, which might help you out. www.theopelproject.com What's the plan for the car?? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi and Welcome. Great to see another A comeing back to the road. Unfortunatly parts in the uk are hard to find, but I would strongly recomend joining the club as club members do seem to have parts they may be willing to sell and you will get a welth of info on the car. Most body panels can be got from germany just have a look on German Ebay, also have a good look through the Project section on the forum as it will give you a good idia of what to look for when checking your car over. Good luck and please keep us updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yep, looks ok. I imagine a massive clean will have it looking a whole lot better, but it look like a solid and complete place to start from. If you are Swindon based, we aren't to far down the road in Bristol if ever you wanna catch up for some meets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi again, Just a little update for any interested parties. I had planned to have it done by now! I got as far as getting the engine out until getting knocked off my motorbike at reasonably high speed, which has put paid to any progress over the last 7 months. Damn multiple injuries! Anyway, the car has now finally gone out to have all structural welding on it done, the motor rebuilt and all the brake system recommisioned. I was wondering though - can anyone tell me of where the chassis number is stamped? I never had the V5 through and now have to reapply with no previous owner info. Is it on the driver's sill (I can't physically check now as the car is at a workshop, but I'm going there tomorrow to check on its pogress so will look when I can)? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzi Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 chassis no should be on an alloy plate on the inner wing bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Sorry to hear about the bike injuries. Mine was stamped just below the wipers in that groove under the bonnet on the right side and on top of the left front wheel arch under the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) On mine it was stamped just under the carpet by the drivers seat, between the seat and the drivers door there is a little flap in the carpet, lift that and the number is stamped in the floor pan. Edited June 12, 2014 by Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 On the A it will be on the alloy plate on the drivers side inner wing, and stamped into the bonnet slam panel as Di Marco says, just in front of the drivers windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated. Hopefully, all the recommissioning work will be completed within a month and an MOT undertaken. On another note, I have a Chevy 350 engine and tranny (from a Buick Skylark) for sale, if anyone's interested (before I ebay it). I was gonna get it put into the Manta, but it's gonna be too expensive as I had plenty of time off work following my afformentioned bike crash (self employed, no injury protection insurance, what a dimwit!) and loss of earnings. I guess I should head on over to the 'parts for sale section'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 are that is a real shit buddy. I would still say put it in the manta then we will have another V8 a series its all about the V8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If it helps, I know the previous owner and I can probably get some details from him to aid your V5 application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for all the advice, guys. Got the VIN just fine - it was indeed in a little channel in the slam panel. The completed V62 is now winging its way to the DVLA. Only another 3 weeks (I'm told) until it should be somewhere near roadworthy... @spiney_norman; if there's any sort of issue with the V5, I'll give you a PM regarding the previous owner, if that's okay? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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