Mike. Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 Yes, the light comes on when I turn on my headlights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 do the a series have a mercury switch to measure bonnet open ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 hi Mike, as regards your under tray: I dont recall ever seeing one anywhere in all the time I've owned Mantas, and i cant find anything online; I think Sean400 had these made up in the long distant past. I think a lot of members would like one of these for their cars, and with this in mind, can you take measurements of your one along with close up photos, with the idea that a batch of these can be 3D printed for us to buy. this is because trying to keep the engine bay clean has always been a nightmare for our cars. what do others on here think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Here is photos of the tray before I fitted it, 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 22/04/2023 at 10:49, H-400 said: thought it lit when you turn on the lights, that's why I disconnected it. Mine works with side lights, thought it was broken until one day I popped the bonnet with side lights on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 11 hours ago, execman said: hi Mike, as regards your under tray: I dont recall ever seeing one anywhere in all the time I've owned Mantas, and i cant find anything online; I think Sean400 had these made up in the long distant past. I think a lot of members would like one of these for their cars, and with this in mind, can you take measurements of your one along with close up photos, with the idea that a batch of these can be 3D printed for us to buy. this is because trying to keep the engine bay clean has always been a nightmare for our cars. what do others on here think? pretty sure these were standard fitment on the 1.9. cav. certainly were on the 2 i had. most originals probably rotted away now thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 ok, so these were steel not plastic? I couldn't tell from the photos. its just a real pain trying to keep the engine bay clean. my exclusive is currently undergoing major mechanical work, and I'm having the car fully repainted afterwards, so I'm looking of any way to keep the engine bay clean, post works. the car will only be used in the summer months which will help, but as its having its bright yellow paint renewed, road dirt will be very visible, a bit like your white colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 Yes, the drip tray is made of steel and I did see some OEM numbers on it before I fitted it, so I believe it to be a genuine part, possibly from the 1.9 Cavalier, it just bolts on without any modifications to existing holes with bolts from the anti roll bar and the earth strap on the inner rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 can I have the OEM part number please, so that I can do an online search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 sorry, I meant if you made a note of the OEM part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I've got one of these waiting to be cleaned up for my own car. The only number I can see on mine is either 23 5 or 25 5. I can't see any other numbers although it is covered in sanding dust at the moment. Happy to take some measurements and photos if you think you can copy it. Probably easy with one on front of you but more difficult from photos etc. I would have thought. K. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) It would definitely be easier to measure up or scan being off the car, quite difficult to measure properly with all the curves and stepped heights. is there a scan option for re manufacturing? I’m away to remove my alloys to give them a good clean and clean up the inner wings etc, I’ll check on part numbers when I’m in there and post them up 👍 Edited April 26, 2023 by Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Probably better to get a mould of it, would fibreglass be suitable? Plastic would be better, kevlar would be better or carbon fibre. I've a contact that makes carbon fibre roof skins, and not overly expensive now. Or maybe steel or alloy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 35 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Probably better to get a mould of it, would fibreglass be suitable? Plastic would be better, kevlar would be better or carbon fibre. I've a contact that makes carbon fibre roof skins, and not overly expensive now. Or maybe steel or alloy? I think it would depend on how many were needed. If someone just wanted one that looked similar and did the job I think it could be copied in steel or aluminium quite easily. It looks complicated but it's just three flatish panels spot welded together. If you wanted to make a few then a fibreglass mould would be the way forward I guess. If the club wanted to copy this one they could but I'd need it back in due course. Not sure how you would move it around as it's pretty heavy and awkward in shape. What about some paper templates if I could think of away to scan them in and upload them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 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. here’s the numbers on the drip tray, 25 5 23 1 as far as I can make out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 18 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Probably better to get a mould of it, would fibreglass be suitable? Plastic would be better, kevlar would be better or carbon fibre. I've a contact that makes carbon fibre roof skins, and not overly expensive now. Or maybe steel or alloy? A tube frame and composite would be nice. So the subframe can be left in place and just remove the composite parts for access as per modern ones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Think I still have 1 left in stock somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 how much would you want for it Sean? thanks for the additional pic Niklev2525. can this be transferred to a large paper sized template? a page each for the base and one of the sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 On 27/04/2023 at 13:56, execman said: how much would you want for it Sean? thanks for the additional pic Niklev2525. can this be transferred to a large paper sized template? a page each for the base and one of the sides? Happy to try and make some templates up. Do you just want them sent to you in the post? I'm not sure how you would go about scanning something that big in. I'll have a play this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Would it be possible for a template also? Paper is fine. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Would it be possible for a template also? Paper is fine. 👍 And I was wondering what I was going to do this weekend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 A1 size paper should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 I attended the Grampian Transport Museum’s car show How Many Left today up in Alford, I was lucky enough to win Best in Show, 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. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 And very well deserved. There were a lot of lovely cars there, but the Manta was certainly the cream of the crop. Well done Mike. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) Grats! and we’ll deserved 😎👍 Edited May 7, 2023 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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