NEIL W Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Just a quick one as I have just driven down the 250 miles from Glasgow to York after buying Kenny Dock's old Manta. Being a ex Pat Scot myself - the car will still have tartan it it's blood. Plans for the car are to carry on the great work Kenny started & see if I can add some more original parts back onto the car so the wants / have you got one / where do you get these will no doubt start on the forum. Had a mk2 Cavalier Convertible a few years ago so will be back to Germany for parts. Pressed the 'Join the Club' button at 3pm so hope to get down to Billing in July to meet up with other Manta Owners for advise etc. Still have a TR7 DHC in the garage which will be up for sale soon, so hoping for some dry weather for the next few weeks as the Manta will be outside - although a Storm Force Cover is on it's way to keep her wrapped up at night for the time being. Insurance for the day has just ran out so will be shopping for quotes tomorrow then out on the road but may give her a wash / polish to get rid of the splattered flies on her nose first ! Neil Edited June 22, 2014 by NEIL W 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hello Neil, welcome to the club! Very nice Manta you have there, is it the one that was for sale on the Car and Classic website? If so I did notice this one and was wondering why it wasn't advertised on the club. You should be really pleased with your Manta and I hope you enjoy the club and come along to Billing. I booked myself for the full weekend (3 nights) and will be meeting some Manta nuts like myself. I am still on the hunt for my first Manta and my insurance isn't that bad to say I'm still young. Cheers, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEDZ Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome. Looks a nice motor you've got your self and a lovely colour too. I was hoping to get to Billing for the sat/sun but something in my plans have changed so may just have to do fri/sat traveling from Hull. Hope to see you about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicsManta Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 welcome to the OMOC Neil. Very clean looking b series. enjoy the club and the ownership of one of these briliant cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Neil. Lovely car. It's good to see new faces joining up . Hopefully see you at billing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi and welcome, If you need any help with insurance please feel free to drop me a line. If you wanted to Private Message me your details I'd be happy to arrange for one of my quotes team to give you a call back. Regards, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Adrian flux were the most competitive - so you got my business 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicgm Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi Neil, love the Manta and hope you get down to Billing. The Yorkshire region meet is held in Copmanthorpe so not too far for you but the next one isn't till September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hoping to go down on the Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicgm Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Very good, will be there sat/sun. Mine is the Yellow A Series. Have a good drive down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Howdy, notice its a V reg, undoubtedly the BEST year........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very nice looking car, lovely colour. Welcome to the club. I'd like to say I'll see you at Billing on the Sunday, but I don't know yet if I'll be able to. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicgm Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Fingers crossed Dave, I would like to photograph your car in the daylight. It was a bit difficult in the NEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kby100 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 hi neal ,big kev hear, im in york , where abouts are you matey, crakin manta that gromit , do you know of any more members in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Hello Neil, welcome to the club! Very nice Manta you have there, is it the one that was for sale on the Car and Classic website? If so I did notice this one and was wondering why it wasn't advertised on the club. You should be really pleased with your Manta and I hope you enjoy the club and come along to Billing. I booked myself for the full weekend (3 nights) and will be meeting some Manta nuts like myself. I am still on the hunt for my first Manta and my insurance isn't that bad to say I'm still young. Cheers, Jack. Hi Jack read this thread from August 2013 it was offered to on the ads for sale on the forum & could have been had for probably as little as £4500 I hope kenny got close to the £5000 he originally wanted for the car. http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/34445-manta-b-20-sr-berlinetta-1980-v-23000-miles/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) hi neal ,big kev hear, im in york , where abouts are you matey, crakin manta that gromit , do you know of any more members in the area. Hi Kev, I am near Pocklington & not sure of any other OMOC Members in the area. Where in York are you & have you a Manta ? Going to Sledmere House NEPWA Show on Sunday to fly the Manta flag. http://www.necpwayork.org.uk/sledmere.html Neil Edited June 28, 2014 by NEIL W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hi Jack read this thread from August 2013 it was offered to on the ads for sale on the forum & could have been had for probably as little as £4500 I hope kenny got close to the £5000 he originally wanted for the car. http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/34445-manta-b-20-sr-berlinetta-1980-v-23000-miles/ Yes he did get the price he was asking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Looking forward to seeing the car at Billing Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 This is a great car and Kenny is a proper nice bloke Just had a long chat with him and a good look round the car at the Strathallan Classic Car Show a few weeks back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny dock Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I hope Niel enjoys the car. He will undoubtedly improve it, Niel get some pics of the TR7 on!!!! Immaculate car. I had to see sence and let go, I was spending way more than the car was worth. I Do feel proud of my work over two years. Car was going in the bin when I bought it, and I knew nothing at all about mantas, and I mean nil. I'm now in the hunt for a GTE. And wait for it...I've picked up a ford for the time being (sorry guys) lol 1988 all original Orion Ghia 1.6i 40k. Thanks for the support with NGA789V. This site is invaluable to owners. I will be getting another. Watch this space. Kenny dock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I hope Niel enjoys the car. He will undoubtedly improve it, Niel get some pics of the TR7 on!!!! Immaculate car. I had to see sence and let go, I was spending way more than the car was worth. I Do feel proud of my work over two years. Car was going in the bin when I bought it, and I knew nothing at all about mantas, and I mean nil. I'm now in the hunt for a GTE. And wait for it...I've picked up a ford for the time being (sorry guys) lol 1988 all original Orion Ghia 1.6i 40k. Thanks for the support with NGA789V. This site is invaluable to owners. I will be getting another. Watch this space. Kenny dock Hi Kenny Good luck on the search for a GTE Cheers Dave Edited July 1, 2014 by CRAZYDAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Kenny - I have already started spending money on the car ( like you it can get compulsive ! ) The Spare alloy wheel has been blasted & powder coated ( back in the boot within 3 days ) shod with a matching new tyre. Spare new GM decal for the change of boot lid has come from a fellow club member & hoping to pick up the boot at Billing form another member. New Interior light is winging it's way from Germany too. Will start a another thread on the forum as i start to powder coat the suspension & renew other bits & bobs. Car has had 3 coats of wax & another 200 miles on the clock last weekend so is getting out & about. Good luck wight he Orion. The last project which i just sold this week http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/TRIUMPHTR7DHC/library/PUD404W?sort=6&page=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Very nice, i don't suppose the TR7 just needed a quick wash & polish to get it in that condiion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Very nice, i don't suppose the TR7 just needed a quick wash & polish to get it in that condiion. The TR7 had it's original paint & the underneath was a 'tinkering' job in the winter months - I sold it as using it was a nightmare & the thought of putting mileage / mud / rain / stone chips kept it locked away - the Manta will get the same treatment over the next few winters - luckily I work 3 months abroad then 3 month home so can get a lot done in a small space of time ( and garage ! ). Best of all I broke my virginity last week end & picked up my first stone chip on the Manta & I didn't do a Victor Meldrew much to my wives surprise so Billing & M1 here we come. As my other posts suggest I like keeping cars original & improving it's fabric condition when spare parts come up. So far this Club Site & it's members have been a great help 10 days into owning the car. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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