davo Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Ok like most of us on here I didn't really need another car but what the hell !!!!!!! So after a 12 hour round trip I've now got this back at my place. Short term plans are to get the car mot'ed and just smoke it about for this summer. As long as I don't find no nasties,and I've no reason to think I will, hopefully it will be on the road for billing. Unfortunately I'm only going to be there on the Sunday(so I'll say sorry now cause if I go in a soft top it's bound to rain !!!!!) I've sorted some electrical gremlins out tonight. My mrs has done me proud n give it a good clean inside and out today whilst I was at work. So hopefully an hour or two with the welder and we will be on the road. Will put some more pictures up hopefully tomorrow. 4 Quote
MANTAMAN Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 My mrs has done me proud n give it a good clean inside and out today whilst I was at work. So hopefully an hour or two with the welder and we will be on the road. WOW !! your Mrs can weld Manta's, if i brought some of mine round could she do them ? Quote
davo Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 Unfortunately she is not a welder!!!!! I spose I could sign her up for a course but I think that would be pushing it !!!! Quote
davo Posted June 24, 2014 Author Posted June 24, 2014 Hers some pics I took tonite before the rain came down Whilst the paint is not perfect the car has cleaned up well,and is more than presentable. Would like to find some early style bumpers for it.let me know if anyone's got some ! 1 Quote
Snowy Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I have a set of chrome bumpers from a hatch that I wont be needed for much longer. PM me if you are interested. Thanks Quote
gt/e paul Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 hi brian wow that's lovely mate. I have always liked a centaur. what is the long term plan mate. going to have a full do up ? nice to see it still has the original campagnolio wheels or what ever they are called its something like that and I doubt I have spelt it right. lol. be great to see this in the flesh. all the best with it mate. regards paul 1 Quote
MANTAMAN Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I have a set of chrome bumpers from a hatch that I wont be needed for much longer. The rear bumper for a Hatch is wider than a Coupe, so it won't fit this Centaur. Quote
davo Posted June 24, 2014 Author Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the kind words Long term plans,although no set in stone, are to get it back to looking right for its age so thinking of an early Gte style look. Going to get the wheels refurbed. I don't think it's going to be easy to get it looking totally original due to the lack of availability of early trim parts. Also on initial inspection the car is in pretty good condition so I've got no plans to give it a full strip down at the moment. I'm a great believer in keeping a road worthy car on the road and using it. Too many cars get taken off the road n end up staying unfinished In garages due to unforeseen circumstances. Edited June 24, 2014 by davo 1 Quote
davo Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 Fitted early front and rear bumpers,square lights,rear fog and for the first time in 21 years it's got a MOT and back on the road !!! Will try and get some better photos later this week if the weather behaves !! 9 Quote
1900SR Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Looking better, always think quads look wrong on a Cav. Quote
smiffy220 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Looking so much better Brian, great bumpers!! You need that 2 slot nosecone now, paint it orange and you'll be there mate. You coming in that next Sunday evening?? Dave Quote
davo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Posted August 19, 2014 Cheers dave, Yeah bumpers look good don't they! Have you checked yours are still on your car !!!! If weathers good will bring this one up at end of the month Quote
davo Posted August 19, 2014 Author Posted August 19, 2014 Hers some better pictures. Just got in after a midweek meet with local car club Sorry about the Capri in the background !!! Sunset over Margate harbour,with dark clouds looming!! 3 Quote
davo Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 Small update on the centaur End of last summer had problem with engine. Turned out to be a cam lobe worn away! So dropped another lump in over the winter. Now fitted black door handles,later black edge rear lights,front chin spoiler,Daytona front seats(waiting to collect rears),lowered springs all round,sr steering wheel & finally treated it to some new boots wrapped around a set of 5 spoke revos. Just waiting for some new wheel nuts to arrive & I'm ready for drive it day on Sunday. Hopefully get some better pics over the weekend weather permitting !! 4 Quote
spiney_norman Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Whatever you do, hang onto the original wheels. Proper rocking horse poop. Looking good! Quote
Volksdevil Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Loving all the touches you have made, looks spot on. Quote
davo Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Whatever you do, hang onto the original wheels. Proper rocking horse poop. Looking good! Yeah know how rare those wheels are, I'm going to get them refurbed as one has been painted silver badly. Its the white wall on the tyres I didn't like ! Edited April 24, 2015 by davo Quote
davo Posted April 25, 2015 Author Posted April 25, 2015 Well despite the forecast weather was great today so got some pics done. 8 Quote
smiffy220 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Looking great Brian, looking forward to seeing it tomorrow. Quote
jim nolan Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 ohhh god thats nice !!! good colour combo on it ,and the daytona check finishes it off nicely ... Quote
Sutty2006 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 lovely. those wheels are a good choise. id love a set of those on mine! Quote
turbo16n Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Whats the colour ? Is it sienna red? Quote
davo Posted September 2, 2015 Author Posted September 2, 2015 I'm not sure what the colour is called. Ive sent u a pm with the vin plate details Quote
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