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Never really known much about Vinyl roofs on the SR Mantas. Can they be as much work as a GT/E sunroof? I am guessing not because when the sunroof needs to be taken out of a GT/E it is a massive job. I like the look of the exhaust on the SR as well, they way it looks like an original oval tip. Doesnt seem to need much only little things like refurbing the wheels although the roof seems to be the biggest job?

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My first manta was a 1900 SR, lovely car from 1976/7 on a 'P' plate. LYT941P, bet she's not around anymore though.

Never been without a Manta or a GT since.

 

Vinyl roofs are generally not a problem, look great when fitted properly and looked after.

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Looks a good original early Manta SR that just needs a new vinyl roof & the original front seats putting back in.

Auto box will put some people off

It would be nice if this one stayed largely original, be interesting to see what it makes i'd guess perhaps £1500 - £2000

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Never really known much about Vinyl roofs on the SR Mantas. Can they be as much work as a GT/E sunroof? I am guessing not because when the sunroof needs to be taken out of a GT/E it is a massive job. I like the look of the exhaust on the SR as well, they way it looks like an original oval tip. Doesnt seem to need much only little things like refurbing the wheels although the roof seems to be the biggest job?

Not anywhere near as bad as a sunroof but it all depends how well the vinyl roof is fitted. I took a vinyl roof off a B years ago and the water had crept under the vinyl and had caused pitting and pin holes everywhere! :mellow: Slightly concerned by that one incase its the same owing to that lumpy bit :(

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That roof is actually a problem, had the same issue myself, where those lumps are there will be holes when you take the vinyl off but it can be repaired, otherwise apart from the latter front seats it appears a nice original Manta.

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You'd be looking at around £180 to have a replacement vinyl roof made.  As Ian says the expensive bit is stripping the roof back to bare metal, repairing, repainting and then getting it fitted.  To get a nice tight fit it helps to fit the roof in the warmth of the body shop oven, so that you can get a good stretch on it!  Not an easy job to do properly - cheaper to take the screens out, repair, repaint and forget about the vinyl, which was an option when the car was new.

 

Don't be put off by the auto-box - they've usually had an easier life....

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