IanMc Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Great photos Mike, looks and sounds like a fantastic day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Looking very nice indeed 🙂 You should get some of that clear film to protect the paint work, will make it much easier to get the bugs off 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Is that the 3M stuff, I thought about that for the rear Lower quarters to save the stone chips as I don’t have mud flaps. Have you used this stuff? Where can you buy it from and what size of sheets? Sounds good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Out for a run last night about 9pm, parked up at the Asco base at Peterhead Lido for a few photos, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. you can see the bronze glass in the second photo, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. From September there is going to be big changes for me, at the moment I am a plumbing lecturer teaching the apprentices their SVQ3 Domestic Plumbing and train them up in order for them to complete a Managed Learning Gas Portfolio then ACS Assessment. The company I work for is introducing cost cutting measures and I have opted for the voluntary redundancy option. I see this as an opportunity and I’m away to become self employed running my own Plumbing company, it’s a lot of work at the moment setting up, registering as self employed, setting up trade accounts, public liability insurance, etc. Exciting times ahead. Edited August 9, 2020 by Mike. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 55 minutes ago, Mike. said: Out for a run last night about 9pm, parked up at the Asco base at Peterhead Lido for a few photos, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. you can see the bronze glass in the second photo, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. From September there is going to be big changes for me, at the moment I am a plumbing lecturer teaching the apprentices their SVQ3 Domestic Plumbing and train them up in order for them to complete a Managed Learning Gas Portfolio then ACS Assessment. The company I work for is introducing cost cutting measures and I have opted for the voluntary redundancy option. I see this as an opportunity and I’m away to become self employed running my own Plumbing company, it’s a lot of work at the moment setting up, registering as self employed, setting up trade accounts, public liability insurance, etc. Exciting times ahead. Good for you! Changes & challenges present opportunities, if you’re as meticulous in your planning as you’ve been with the Manta I have no doubt it’s a success in the making. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Good luck Mike! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I also wish you GOOD LUCK Mike. I have a Grandson who started his own business as plumber three years ago, tough going to start with, mostly wit having to chase people for his money, but has got it under control now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Nice to see a finished car...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Out for a run on a beautiful sunny day, other people must have the same idea, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. spoke with this lad for a while, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. we certainly got looks and comments in the car park, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Both beautiful cars. The width of those parking bays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, IanMc said: Both beautiful cars. The width of those parking bays! Small cars mate. It is quite surprising how much wider modern vehicles are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Car looks awesome mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 27/07/2020 at 21:49, Mike. said: Is that the 3M stuff, I thought about that for the rear Lower quarters to save the stone chips as I don’t have mud flaps. Have you used this stuff? Where can you buy it from and what size of sheets? Sounds good 👍 Yep, 3M stuff. You should be able to get it on eBay or setup a trade account with these guys now you have your own business 🙂 https://www.williamsmith.co.uk/ No used the clear one but used the 3M air release vinyl before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 I’m out in the Manta every opportunity I can get, have any of you guys noticed that the nights are getting shorter, by 8.30pm it’s getting quite dark, took these photos just before I parked her up for the night, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. For a 35 year old Manta the lights are pretty decent, but the dash binnacle lights are pretty poor, but I can put up with that, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. the rear number plate light is the original bulb that came with the Manta, it really lights up the rear and the lip spoiler, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That looks like a 21w bulb 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 That is one nice car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 11 hours ago, Mike. said: For a 35 year old Manta the lights are pretty decent, but the dash binnacle lights are pretty poor, but I can put up with that, Mike! If you look to where the binnacle light comes from! They are front lit, You can pull out the two bulb holders, there are small white pieces of plastic, you can remove these pieces, brightens the clocks, or better to fit LED bulbs, think i fitted blues to one of mine, its different, gives an almost white blueish took, only thing the holders them selves are a little of centre, from memory they dont light the 4 gauges on the left, but thats opel fault. Maybe LED strip lighting could be fitted! Never tried. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ®evo03 said: Mike! If you look to where the binnacle light comes from! They are front lit, You can pull out the two bulb holders, there are small white pieces of plastic, you can remove these pieces, brightens the clocks, or better to fit LED bulbs, think i fitted blues to one of mine, its different, gives an almost white blueish took, only thing the holders them selves are a little of centre, from memory they dont light the 4 gauges on the left, but thats opel fault. Maybe LED strip lighting could be fitted! Never tried. It’s the first thing I do in a Manta is remove that STUPID white filter over the bulb. Who thought that was a good idea!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Yeh white filter, think the idea was to soften the spread of light.They can be kept safe in a sealed bag, and put back in place. Originality and all that. On a retro note, started a manta up at the weekend, when i was waiting for it to heat up, had a play with the radio, didnt want to extend the silly ariel, so was looking a tape cassette, could i find one, not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffShaw Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 03/07/2019 at 21:16, Mike. said: Both drivers and passengers door glass fitted tonight,Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. it took me ages to get my bearings with arms, slides, bolts, adjustments and sitting right with the rubbers every time you close the door but eventually got there in the end,Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. everything fell into place with the passenger side as I knew where everything went and what I was looking to achieve, was able to do it in half the time. Both doors now seal perfectly with the glass rubbers every time I close the doors, quite happy with the results tonight. Having a mare getting mine to seal right !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 This is a job That can’t be rushed, trial and error with lots of patience and perseverance. first door was time consuming, second door was easier as I knew what I was looking for and to achieve. I did buy new Reprotec rubber glass guides that fit on the door top to keep the glass firm and reduce wind noise. I cleaned and grease all Window winder Mechanisms for a smoother operation. its the top window stop guides that you need to get right to get the glass to close into the rubber seals plus there is also a glass tilt adjustment to get right, definitely a case of trial and error. When you get the adjustment right you can see when you close the door the rubber seal seems to fold down over the top of the glass giving a good seal and tight fit. If you close the door slowly and on the first latch the glass looks short of the rubber, second latch and the rubber folds down and over the top of the glass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 This year I have been busy running in my Manta, listening to engine noise, watching temperature and oil pressure gauge’s, rattles, squeaks, wind noise etc and just getting to know her and how she operates after being totally stripped and re built, ironing out little issues that cropped up along the way, had to replace my heater motor with a VW Golf one, trace some little wiring and earth issues for gauges to read correctly etc, nothing major so now I’m looking to plan for next year, here you see I have been running with a blanking plate in the dash where a stereo would go next to the VDO Clock which I still need to wire up, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I have been able to source a black plastic extension for my Alpine CD Player which I purchased back in 1993 and still have it, so now it’s time to fit it back in, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I’m pleased with how it fits into the Manta dash, I know they stick out because of the heater ducting but the black plastic extension really blends in well and tidies it all up, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. not wired up yet, speakers still to fit but that’s for another day, obviously I’ll be concealing cables as best as I can, I won’t be cutting holes for speakers on rear shelf, I have period Sony XS-700 speakers, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I have to make brackets to hold them in place as I don’t want to put holes in the rear parcel shelf, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Something to keep me busy over the winter months, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. should be good once it’s all in and working. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 A small addition to my garage today, an original 1988 Hysteria tour poster. These lads was my soundtrack of 1988 and Hysteria still my favourite album of all time. Soon as I get my CD player fitted I’ll be listening to Hysteria and Adrenalize again, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Who said mantas aren’t “ rock and roll “ . I was really into Marillion in the 80’s and saw them loads of times but most memorably at the ‘Monsters of Rock ’ at Donnington. What an experience. I’m going to have to dig out all my rock mix tapes. Thanks for jogging some cool memories 👌 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Most of my mates that was into Mantas was also into metal music 🤔 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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