TheRealExile Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Slowly, too cold for my rust proofing to cure properly did manage to get an inner wing proofed with the help of the 8 year old whilst the temperature was ok. Going to coat the inner wings and pretty much everything underneath in 2pk black next. Going to get some dough together hopefully to get someone to do those rear quarters for me as it's holding everything up. Maybe if I start drilling the spot welds out I'll get going and cut the rear quarters off, I know what I'm like once I finally get started on stuff 1 Quote
CRAZYDAVE Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, TheRealExile said: Slowly, too cold for my rust proofing to cure properly did manage to get an inner wing proofed with the help of the 8 year old whilst the temperature was ok. Going to coat the inner wings and pretty much everything underneath in 2pk black next. Going to get some dough together hopefully to get someone to do those rear quarters for me as it's holding everything up. Maybe if I start drilling the spot welds out I'll get going and cut the rear quarters off, I know what I'm like once I finally get started on stuff You’ll get there🙂 I’ve found a power file and some sharp panel splitters very good for removing spot welds without damaging or holing the panel below which you want to weld to allowing you to neatly plug weld the new panel on if no access to a spot welder 🙂 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Cheers I'll give that a go, still got a little bit of unspent money stashed from my Birthday back in April Also noticed a load of bog inside both doors that seems to have seeped through holes made for that mantzel kit, also lots on the outside where they blended it in, gonna knock it off the outside of the doors and see what I'm left with 1 Quote
Mike. Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 Speaking about your doors, is it just me but look carefully at your first picture of your manta on the trailer, have you seen the “face” or “person” on your passenger door? 1 Quote
CRAZYDAVE Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike. said: Speaking about your doors, is it just me but look carefully at your first picture of your manta on the trailer, have you seen the “face” or “person” on your passenger door? It looks like the Skull Crusher sweets i used to get in my 10p mixture at school! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Mike. said: Speaking about your doors, is it just me but look carefully at your first picture of your manta on the trailer, have you seen the “face” or “person” on your passenger door? Not til Now! 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted December 25, 2018 Author Posted December 25, 2018 No excuses for me now....My lads have bought me a mig for Christmas! And the Mrs has bought me a shiny new tool box Bought myself the powerfile and panel splitter too. Moving house (again) on the 4th and will finally have a decent size garage where I can actually get around the sides and have space to work. Can anyone advise as where is best for welding supplies these days? I need some gloves and a helmet for starters and some sheet steel to have a go at the section near the rear of the sill. If it looks crap after finishing I'll buy a full panel but Ian's recent efforts have inspired me that it can be done. 1 Quote
IanMc Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Nice one Terry, fantastic pressies. By the way it was of course Santa that got you the MIG welder and the toolbox! Good luck with the move! Quote
H-400 Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 A Mig! Thats a Christmas gift! I had a small bottle of rustconvertor. But I'm also happy with that. I can advice to buy a mask with automatic darkening glass, use it also. 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted December 26, 2018 Author Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) What thickness steel should I be using? The 2 areas for patching are a small hole inner wheel arch and rear o/s sill. Edited December 26, 2018 by TheRealExile Grrr predictive text Quote
IanMc Posted December 26, 2018 Posted December 26, 2018 48 minutes ago, TheRealExile said: What thickness steel should I be using? The 2 areas for patching are a small hole inner wheel arch and rear o/s will. Minimum of 1.2 mm thick, but 1.5 mm if it’s readily available to you. Enjoy! 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Manta on the move and now nestled in new house with bigger garage, I can actually get to both sides now Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. test... why are my pictures side on.... hmmmm How odd, this one shows sideways on the PC with MS Photo editor, the ones above were the right way on the PC Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote
®evo03 Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 You have to have the weirdest photos, thought this was a airbrush jobbie! Skull on the door, it is weird! Is it there in real? Spooky! 1 Quote
robah Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 On 01/01/2018 at 18:12, CRAZYDAVE said: You’ll get there🙂 I’ve found a power file and some sharp panel splitters very good for removing spot welds without damaging or holing the panel below which you want to weld to allowing you to neatly plug weld the new panel on if no access to a spot welder 🙂 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Good old DynaFile we had fun using these on Aircraft Structures, they were air/compressor powered as not allowed to use electrical type. I have one of these B&D in my shed, never start a project without it. Quote
TheRealExile Posted January 27, 2019 Author Posted January 27, 2019 Got me a power file and panel splitter now hoping to get some time next weekend to get to work. Spent all day plastering a blinking wall at the old house and doing tip runs 😞 2 days to get it finished to hand over to the new owners, tons of blown halogen bulbs to replace, one more tip run, last of our crap to bring and then the big clean..... whilst trying to do the day job, can see me there midnight on Tuesday Quote
TheRealExile Posted March 29, 2019 Author Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Wirebrush, Bilt Hamber then thick black chassis paint. More Bilt Hamber being applied today and then more paint if the Bilt Hamber cures... temp should be up to 14 so should be fine! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited March 29, 2019 by TheRealExile can't spell 3 Quote
IanMc Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Nice one Terry, its great to see you moving ahead with your project. 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted March 29, 2019 Author Posted March 29, 2019 Other side done this Afternoon, also many bits wire brushed, Bilt Hamber and painted that the eye will never see but best to get them done. I found out that Bilt Hamber turns red/white hair black I think I'll invest in a cap! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote
TheRealExile Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 Least of my worries right now but whilst underneath I noticed both CV boots are perished and also the track rod end rubbers, are both freely available? Quote
Mike. Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) FSG4002 part number for CV boot £8.77 FTR4061 part number for Tie rod end outer £14.54 both available from any decent motor factor, great to see you now pushing on with your Manta 👍 Edited March 30, 2019 by Mike. 1 Quote
TheRealExile Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 Cheers, I shall go shopping 👍 Last CV boot I swapped was on a Maxi that's how long ago it was ! Quote
TheRealExile Posted April 5, 2019 Author Posted April 5, 2019 Rack gaiters are also perished, bought these and were told they will fit. Does the part number look correct? Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote
Mike. Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 Part numbers come up with Manta b from 1977-1988, looks good to me, I’m sure it will fit perfectly. 👍 1 Quote
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