A18FRU Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hello. I'm Archie, From Ayrshire. I'm 28, Motor Mechanic by Trade but i work in Aerospace now. Been driving just over 10 years, Owned around 60 cars, Mostly Vauxhall or Honda, Variety is the spice of life and all that. My Dad had a couple of Mantas when i was a boy, Probably about 23 years ago. Always said i'd get one, And i just happened to win a nice GTE on eBay. Probably wont get started on it for a few months, Just happy to have found one eventually. Also have a Corsa B shell i'm doing a buildup and running a Focus RS as a daily. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hi Archie welcome to manta ownership it's always good news to hear of another manta in Scotland, I was keeping an eye on the nice red gte coupe D reg on e bay looks a great starting point and apart from the roof it looks fresh from the showroom going by the photos, is this the one you now own? You will need to post up photos I never get tired of seeing manta's. like your choice of daily driver! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A18FRU Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yes mate thats the one ! Personally i think it takes a good picture and i'm expecting it to need a lot of work. I've had Nova's and Corsa GSI's in the past that have been rotboxes so i'm no stranger to hunting for rot All going well she'll be with me come next weekend, Probably just gonna give it a clean and fire it up then cover it up in the garage, Might stick it in for an MOT to give me and idea of what i'm getting into. Expecting it will need brake lines, fuel lines and some welding at the very least. It'd be nice to get some use out of it for a month or two before i start to restore it however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hi and welcome to Manta Ownership, I am sure someone on here is selling a solid none sunroof coupe roof for approx. £150. I have seen it on the Facebook site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A18FRU Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 4 hours ago, robah said: Hi and welcome to Manta Ownership, I am sure someone on here is selling a solid none sunroof coupe roof for approx. £150. I have seen it on the Facebook site. Thanks mate i did see that, Would like to keep the car in its original spec but i'll look at that one again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 15/07/2016 at 19:47, A18FRU said: Thanks mate i did see that, Would like to keep the car in its original spec but i'll look at that one again. You will need a new roof, fixing a rotten one is a pretty major task, check out the threads on here. And, good luck of course, welcome to Bedlam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny dock Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 In Paisley if you need anything 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Welcome Archie ,where about in ayrshire are you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A18FRU Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 18 July 2016 at 14:08, plumster said: You will need a new roof, fixing a rotten one is a pretty major task, check out the threads on here. And, good luck of course, welcome to Bedlam. Hi mate, Car got delivered yesterday and being honest its nowhere near as bad as it looked in the photos. The painter/panelbeater i use should have a walk in the park with it. On 18 July 2016 at 22:53, kenny dock said: In Paisley if you need anything 😊 Cheers mate appreciated. On 18 July 2016 at 23:36, brianm said: Welcome Archie ,where about in ayrshire are you ... Ayr mate, Yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hi Archie I live in Springside near Irvine , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Archie I got a job lot of spare with mine if your looking for anything. I'm likley to be getting shot of some of it including; 2 bonnets Headlights (2 sets. standard and quad style) Bronze driver and passager glass Steering rack Front bumper with spoiler Rear spoiler (3 piece) And a few other bits and bobs Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A18FRU Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 On 23 July 2016 at 20:23, Bonga said: Archie I got a job lot of spare with mine if your looking for anything. I'm likley to be getting shot of some of it including; 2 bonnets Headlights (2 sets. standard and quad style) Bronze driver and passager glass Steering rack Front bumper with spoiler Rear spoiler (3 piece) And a few other bits and bobs Billy Ideal, Let me know whats all there and i'll probably take some of it off you. Spares are always handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebishop Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hi Archie I'm looking for a set of quad headlights and a 3 piece spoiler, any price in mind? I'm based in Ireland so would need to organise a courier. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A18FRU Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 On 27 July 2016 at 22:59, Thebishop said: Hi Archie I'm looking for a set of quad headlights and a 3 piece spoiler, any price in mind? I'm based in Ireland so would need to organise a courier. Regards I believe its Bonga who has the spare parts for sale mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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