paul691 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi I've decided to sell my V8 project car due to lack of free time to get it finished. It is an unfinished project, but theres not a huge amount to finish. It was my intention to us it as a fun track day car, but I doubt I'll ever get it finished due to work commitments. No MOT and its SORN. I'm not too sure about the mileage, I'd have to see what the last MOT cert says as I dont think the the clocks are the originals. The car used to have a (rotten) sunroof, this has been removed and plated with aluminium sheet. As it was going to be a track day car I wasnt bothered about appearance. Chassis is pretty solid! A little about the car: I bought it locally about 6 years ago with the v8 already fitted. A lot of welding work had been done including a new 2 slot front end and a widened transmission tunnel. The engine had an autobox and was mounted a little too far backwards and touched the bulkhead. I decided to remove the engine in order to remount it. I rebuilt the engine after finding damage on the pistons. The engine has had: New pistons (all) Crank regrind and balance Uprated push rods Valves reseated All new gaskets Modified sump (big wing) I refitted the engine with an LT77 5 speed manual box with a shortened gear leaver remote. It has a modified cable operated clutch (still needs final adjustment). I had an adapter made to fit the Rover propshaft to the Manta's. It has a 4 barrel carb fitted with Edelbrock inlet manifold (needs tuning). Also Edelbrock chrome rocker covers & air filter fitted. Engine still needs a little work, I've not started it in a while but I have been able to drive the car. Like I say, its a project car so some finishing off is required. Front and rear axles are poly bushed except rear ARB (Powerflex). 1800 rear axle Bilstein shocks Apex springs Battery relocated to boot New(ish) Bosch battery included Copper brake & fuel lines routed inside the car Quaife quick rack & 2x uprated UJ's (Flaming River) Volvo 4 pot front brakes (hoses need finishing off) Astra MK4 rear discs with Astra handbrake cable (brand new pads & handbrake cable) Bolt in roll cage, welded in mounting points but needs final fitting to the bulkhead & rear arches Custom exhaust with balance pipe & cherry bomb back boxes Red top fuel pump & filter king Polo blower motor V8 rad fitted Electric coolant fan & electronic controller Remote brake servo Quad headlights 17" Alloys (need new tyres) Hydraulic handbrake with plumbed in pressure guages Rear arches replaced but need body filler Repairs carried out to right hand sill + inner Has tubes welded into sills for sill stands (stands not included) Various V8 spare will be included The car is located in South Manchester but I'm currently working on the Isle of Wight but I do make regular trips home. £1500 Would consider breaking for spares....... (TIM GAUGES NOT INCLUDED) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Im very Interested I'm me with contact number I'll ring you thanks peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityManta Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) That sir is an absolute bargain!!! Edited September 17, 2014 by SteelCityManta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 pm sent dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul691 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Deposit taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillbrom Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Im intrested if it doesnt sell pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 is the manta still for sale cash waiting thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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