TheRealExile Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I don't really want a hatch to be honest but this looks like it has had tons done already and comes with loads of bits to finish and I'm currently trying to get back in to Manta on a budget. Does this belong to anyone on here? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-manta-project-/151885487120?hash=item235d149c10:g:ZdkAAOSwT5tWG2PZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nice Diff and wheels. A valver would go well in that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It's just up the road from me, was considering going to look at it as its so local. But I might get tempted to buy it, and 2's enough especially when one needs a load of work! So I've been staying away. Can go to look if anyone's interested but too far away themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The only issue i would raise is why is it an unfinished project ? has there been a serious problem encountered with the independant rear suspension meaning that anyone taking this Manta on would have start again at the rear ? like has the floor been altered that much it would not pass a MOT so would then have to be put through a SVA test ? If it really is a case of just bolting this one together then this could be an easy & cheap route to Manta ownership, all the hard, expensive work has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 I'd be okay putting a standard lump back in it, but looks a bit much for me putting the c20let in.... I'm okay if I have taken something to bits myself ...mostly No experience in anything other than standard with Manta's... I'm okay with wiring, most welding and re-routing pipes etc...at that price even though it's a hatch it might be a good cheap project for me, any more experienced members give me the low down on what I'd need to do as anything I buy I'll be trying my best to do the lot myself (no fun otherwise) I did manage to squeeze (with a fibreglass front end mind) an allegro engine in a mini a few years back with my mate, put in the adjustable suspension cones... proper little go kart that was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I did manage to squeeze (with a fibreglass front end mind) an allegro engine in a mini if you can do that then putting a standard engine into this Manta should not be any trouble. Putting a LET ( or ZLET ) would be different when it came to the turbo and what to do with the engine mounting, but this would only be the same level of challange as the Minillegro As i mentioned above, take a good look at how the rear suspension is joined with the car, if there has been a lot of floor chopping meaning it would not pass a standard MOT then you could be buying into a whole world of pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Unless the MOT bloke doesn't know his arse from his elbow when it comes to manta axles if the conversion has been done correctly. Most MOT places I've ever used have to ask me about the manta so I don't think they would know what is original. A XE engine would go in easy but would cost about £1500 for a good one with the bits to suit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Cheers, Will ask the seller if he can get a few pics of the axel/rear suspension setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If the conversion is done with little alteration and blended into the floor then yes, most MOT examiners won't know that it is not original Manta. If it has a frame made of box section for support which is filled in with falt sheet then it will be obvious that it has had sections of the original structure chopped out and replaced by a fabricated arrangement, this would be spotted by a MOT examiner and possibly be failed as being a substantial modification to the cars original structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Had a reply as below, waiting on the more detailed pics. yeah wont need sva and it will pass an mot no probs il get some more pics later today and send them to you either via email or sms, dont know where your based but best bet would be come have a look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis p Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Get it bought ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm going past his place on saturday so i have arranged to pop in and have a look at it (seemed rude not to) So i will report back afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Nice one... doesn't end til Sunday as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Just been sent these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just back from seeing this, review posted in members only section. Oh and TheRealExile you have PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Cheers, appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So did anyone on here buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 was out at a kids party and missed the end went for a bit more than I expected without all the bits included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 And also whilst at said flipping kids party the red one ended at 880...I'd have stretched to that and the white one with the roof panel for £590 .... any one off here get the white one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 And also whilst at said flipping kids party the red one ended at 880...I'd have stretched to that and the white one with the roof panel for £590 .... any one off here get the white one? if you check again they went for more than that ! Red one at £1550 , white one at £1030 ..... im collecting the white one later in the week :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 oops must have been cached on blinking chrome.... 1550 still a lot for that red one, white one looks decent as comes with the roof panel..hope it's not too bad once you start digging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I saw a comment on facebook that someone had traveled a 100miles for the red one, then a 100miles home without it as it was no-where near as good as he thought. Not sure if that was this sale or the last time it sold only to be relisted. At least everytime that happens it sells for less the next time. It might eventually sell for the right sort of money that someone will take it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'll have it for £500 right now... have to see if re-appears again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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