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bris jas Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Not sure if you can buy a battery tray for rhd car, i did find one but it was for a left hand drive car so obviously wouldn't fit as on other side of car. If you can get them please let me know for next time. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Onto the wing rail next. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As other side i over lapped new panel by 10 mm allowing me to weld by sides.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. 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. Edited October 10, 2017 by bris jas 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 OMG that is one rotten Manta but the repairs you are carrying out look great. As has been mentioned earlier, a few years ago this Manta would have been scrapped but due to rising values especially of coupes then its worth saving. If it turns out as good as your Droop Snoot Firenza then it will be stunning when finished. See you soon Jas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 That is great work, wish you were local as I'd be mithering for help with replacing my rear quarter panels, can't find anyone so I'm going to have to get my backside in gear and cutter out I know I'm asking a lot but I'm worried about where to start cutting, if I drill the spot welds out and post some pictures will anyone just confirm my theories as to where to cut etc? Chèers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great work mate, be careful with the roller. My Brothers manta hit the floor upside down due to the rollers going under it. It was the back one and nearly ripped the back panel off, the roof got a bang too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great work! loving this build, its nice to see other peoples hard work, love and commitment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Terry i'm sure we can help with where to cut etc once you post up some pic's, i have the 2 ends of the spit tied together Kev so they won't come apart, i also fitted wheels with brakes on so it can't wonder around. Second car on there with no concerns so far touch wood! So on to the N/S/R Arch.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I clamped over the new arch and draw a line around so i could see how much i could remove if needed. As the inner arch was in much better condition than the O/S i managed to drill out a lot of the spot welds around the outer to inner arch. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I was then able to cut off the rotten section of arch, i carried out a couple of repairs to the lip of the inner arch so i had good metal to weld to. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. New arch trimmed to fit and welded in. If you do fit one of these always spot weld (mig) around first in different places or atleast couple of inches apart to stop the panel distorting because the heat from the mig can cause this and could runion a decent job! Next was to sort out a rusty piece to the rear of the 1/4 panel 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. All the rot cut out so i fabricated 2x pieces to make the shape, first the bottom piece that would spot weld to the flange and form the flat bottom and large piece to form the main section, funny old piece this as it curves different was so a little persuasion was needed! 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. Next was the spare wheel well. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Firstly i cleaned off all the paint etc to see how much rot there was, then i drilled off the tow eye bracket as this was good. Then removed again all rotten metal. For some reason i didn't take a picture of the hole but you can see in the finished pic how much was removed/replaced Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. And then towing eye welded back on. I had a perfect bonnet from my V8 i am using as that has a 400 bonnet on it, i managed to pick up 2x good wings last week. Both will be taken back to bare metal for examination but should be good. With these good panels i could now to a trail fit of the front end and weld in a new lower front panelProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I hadn't had to repair any of the boot aperature but a trial fit there just for piece of mind Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As mentioned in my other thread, next and final rusty job is the roof! TBC 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zublet Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Gonna be a beauty mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Quality work going on here. Battery trays were available back in the day but they was LHD ones so you had to flip them and it made depressions for water to pool into so I never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Amazing build! Really really great workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Blimey can't believe i haven't updated this thread since October, where does the time go! Ok so onto the roof Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. . firstly i removed the paint so i could have a good look at the rusted areas, both sides were rotten but only a few spots across the rear of the aperture. I went about cutting out both sides and carefully weld in new sections 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. Now all the corrosion on the car is gone i decided to get the underneath finished before i start on the preperation of the panels to primer. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. So i decided to use Upol Raptor tintable but firstly sprayed a layer of Upol stonechip, this way i could thin slightly the Raptor to get a more even coat 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. The engine bay was prepared and painted in 2k, then it was on to preparing both the rear 1/4's, cills and front panel outer sections so i could get these primed Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Forgot to mention i painted the floor aswell Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. the complete front and rear panels will be prepared and primed once the car is off the spit. Next i will prepare and prime the roof and sort a few bits in side the boot area before dropping the car off the spit. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Stunning work, I’m very jealous of your skills and equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 This is just brilliant! One of the best builds i have seen i a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantacol Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 06/10/2017 at 23:56, Kevin Abbott said: Most coupes now are worth restoring no matter the condition. Good ones are selling for 10k and will only go up in value. That is why my brother and I do not sell cars as projects anymore I despair at the coupes I have cut up in the past or stood upon in scrapyards Hindsight would make me a rich man You are 😂😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Danny D114BCW said: This is just brilliant! One of the best builds i have seen i a long time! I second that Danny, that guy is a real craftsman. Can't praise him enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 An enjoyable read! Envious of the skills being employed in the restoration. It's interesting that you have welded in plates to the roof rather than going down the more common route of fitting a larger sunroof or a replacement non-sunroof skin. Presumably the rust wasn't as bad as some. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks for the kind praise guys. The reason i went for repairing the roof as i think i may of mentioned earlier, is i want the car to stay as oringinal as possible apart from maybe a couple of tweeks to the suspension to improve the ride, and maybe a new set of wheels at the end although the originals will be refurbed and kept with the car. Ok so finished the roof and now in primerProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Onto next major stage, taking it off the spit and onto axle stands, i padded these with carpet as i don't want the fresh under side paint getting marked Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I can now get the front and rear panels prepped and in primer, then onto the inside of the boot area to make good after repair works and get painted back into matt black. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Fantastic work going on there, especially with the delicate work around the sunroof, your making this Manta restoration look easy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Of course this is cheating, not only have you got a nice, spacious, well lit workshop, you haven't got piles of bits cluttering everywnere up... Seriously, TOP WORK ! well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Luckily i have a large shed for all the bits! So much nicer working in space with some light, back in the day i'd be climbing under the cars kicking parts and stuff as i went. Front and back panels in primer now and also the boot preped and painted in matt black.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. Took me a few hours to get the sound deadening in and looking nice, the pads were cold so kept cracking. Bit of heat and patients, happy with the results. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. All the sections needed are painted now to allow me to start thinking about fitting the axle, front suspension etc back in. I started to prep the axle and bits today using a wire wheel in my grinder, blimey suprising the amount of crap that comes off these bits, i was covered! I had most of the front axle and trailing arms etc powered coated.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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I was going to make a comment here, but I am lost for words, I don't know what to say!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Awesome build just like your Droop Snoot Firenza Jason. I knew you'd listened when i said original was best but repairing the sunroof back to factory spec now that's going the extra mile See you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 That reminds me Dave, must make those V8 engine mounts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Axles all painted up now and both put back into car. Always fun trying not to scratch the paint! New springs and shocks all round and super pro bushes.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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Er... that's pretty tidy stuff, rather spiffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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