Monaco Blue Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-GTE-1987-3-door-hatchback-/142157310835?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 well worth buying for someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Nice car that, I would have to sort the grill out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C1964 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hi Guys, I may be being a bit dumb but what is that grill? is it a standard fit or limited edition or aftermarket part? cheers Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Frank C1964 said: Hi Guys, I may be being a bit dumb but what is that grill? is it a standard fit or limited edition or aftermarket part? cheers Frank It's a 4 slot nose cone with the centre pieces cut out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, Frank C1964 said: Hi Guys, I may be being a bit dumb but what is that grill? is it a standard fit or limited edition or aftermarket part? cheers Frank On that one frank it looks like the slots have been cut out from a standard grill as you can see where it has been treated afterwards.(as robah says) Apparently a one slot fiberglass nose cone was available at some point though. 20 hours ago, Danny D114BCW said: Nice car that, I would have to sort the grill out. Danny you could just put a vertical piece in the centre then you would have a 2 slot albeit a big 2 slot. Edited October 26, 2016 by evo3000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Sorry but Manta's need four slot grills. (runs and hides behind sofa 👀) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I can't tell obviously, but are those swan necks covered in sealant or something, or hammerited over crusty rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, plumster said: I can't tell obviously, but are those swan necks covered in sealant or something, or hammerited over crusty rust? No! all the rot was cut out and replaced with fresh steel. of course I've then applied a rust preventing coating designed for the underside of a vehicle. Great to see the manta club at it's best You couldn't even be bothered to click on the link to the project to see with your own eyes. It's comments that are unjustified like this that costs sales. Edited October 27, 2016 by Snowy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 7 hours ago, plumster said: I can't tell obviously, but are those swan necks covered in sealant or something, or hammerited over crusty rust? The swan necks look fine and he says in the advert they are all new and been done correctly? Nice car for somebody, great colour too. Just needs finishing off paint wise and will make a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Snowy said: No! all the rot was cut out and replaced with fresh steel. of course I've then applied a rust preventing coating designed for the underside of a vehicle. Great to see the manta club at it's best You couldn't even be bothered to click on the link to the project to see with your own eyes. It's comments that are unjustified like this that costs sales. I think you're getting a bit touchy Snowy. This is one member of the Manta Club, not the whole club. Also, he's asked a question, which has been answered. All you had to say was your first sentence, maybe also mentioning that you'd said that in the listing. Good luck with the sale anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Looks good, you have done all the hard work Snowy! A bit of paint and someone has a very presentable hatch. Hope it fetches a good price for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Cor blimey, keep yer pants on........ good luck with the sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 9 hours ago, plumster said: Cor blimey, keep yer pants on........ good luck with the sale. Haha 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 On 26/10/2016 at 22:05, Danny D114BCW said: Sorry but Manta's need four slot grills. (runs and hides behind sofa 👀) No two slots are better................................ ( puts tin helmet on & waits for abuse from younger members) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No slots are better... Mind if I join you under that helmet Dave? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 59 minutes ago, spiney_norman said: No slots are better... Mind if I join you under that helmet Dave? Note to self to not read posts quickly when busy I thought you called him 'helmet dave' that's clearly me for reading the post wrong Anyway back on topic it's a good properly prepared car with great potential 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 looks a really great car for someone to enter manta ownership with as all the problem areas have been dealt with.. I was offered this car myself sometime last year but due to lack of room I had to decline... seems to be making good money , makes me wonder what my own steel grey hatch is worth.. ... oh hang on ... nope not as much it's auto ha ha ha and no one wants one of those lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I love the 2 slots, probably as my first Manta was one. One day when I get the dosh I'll be hunting for a 2 slot auto for the Mrs much better than any modern rubbish to replace her Corsa, I'm too good to her I know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The two slot people are ganging up on me, haha 👍🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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