Mantacol Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well after a very long time I have at last got some cash to finish the 400r . Took it out for a wash last weekend after it standing for 3 years . new s/s/ exhaust , bonnet diamonds to fit and a quick paint work blow over , then off to be tuned and some fun to be had . Thanks once again to all the club members for the advise ,parts and words of encouragement with this my first project . Col video-1489597757.mp4 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...
s11nmg Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very nice they look well in black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
399 road Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Wow! That looks stunning. Dead jealous matey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 That's fantastic, my black Coupe is still a jigsaw but that's inspiring 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Cool, are you putting some graphics or colour sections on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Excellent news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I would like 400r above the rear No plate between the lights . I don't know what else open to ideas pls link photos col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
399 road Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just put 400 on it. I reckon the R would spoil it. Paint looks deep on that one so it doesn't need stripes taking your attention away from that paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Mantacol said: I would like 400r above the rear No plate between the lights . I don't know what else open to ideas pls link photos col I have a 400 decal in Yellow 20" x 4" if that is any use to you (depending on your colour code). I was going to fit on mine but I have kept the decals red on my car. It might need a little TLC to straighten but very useable, it has been in my shed for some time. If your interested PM me and I will send some photos, all it will cost is P&P as I was given it years back by another member 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 On 22/03/2017 at 19:30, robah said: I have a 400 decal in Yellow 20" x 4" if that is any use to you (depending on your colour code). I was going to fit on mine but I have kept the decals red on my car. It might need a little TLC to straighten but very useable, it has been in my shed for some time. If your interested PM me and I will send some photos, all it will cost is P&P as I was given it years back by another member Thanks Rob for the offer I was thinking of silver decals for the 400 on the rear, and on the front wings down the doors. I will have to scroll the internet for some photos and ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Thunder Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Beautiful car. Looks like one over here (see pic on page 2 of "favourite 400 rally pics", might give you an idea). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 where do I find this ?/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Thunder Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 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...
Mantacol Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 I DO LIKE THAT ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Paint orderd today. I have gone for opel shwartz black . Quick blow over this weekend steel 400 bonnet finishe'd. And rapture to be done on the inner arches and underneath. 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...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Great work. I'll hopefully see you in a few weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Car rubbed down with 800 then 1200 .mask off in the morning and quick respray in opel black . All this cos I wanted diamonds in my bonnet. Pmsl will I ever learn .big thanks to Mr abbbbooottt sun roof came out a dream and NO RUST ..will post some more tomorrow once done . Farm yard resprays it's the way forward lol. 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I love the green glass with the black although it is totally wasted on you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Update. .as AC/DC said Black is Black. I did get 2 small runs but they should polish out. 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. 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Black is difficult colour, it shows all the little imperfections, but i gather that your intensions for this Manta are not polishing and taking to shows, Your going to use it for blatting about, something i thoroughly approve of ! I think it needs the Shell Oils graphics now........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 It is most definitely not a show car . I will take it to some but only as a means of getting there. This is /has been built to have fun and cure a teenage obsession. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Started putting bits back on and 1st coat polish on some of the panels. Still can't make up my mind on silver or satin black mesh ? 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. 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I love it Colin, great work.... I'd forgotten about the mesh, will be taking a trip to get some soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 That looks very smart!!!! I love it! so glad its going to be used as nature intended! really nice car! Love the green glass too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 12 hours ago, Mantacol said: Started putting bits back on and 1st coat polish on some of the panels. Still can't make up my mind on silver or satin black mesh ? Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Tricky one. Both look good however, I'd be tempted by the silver. It sort of depends whether you want subtle or a contrast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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