Danny D114BCW Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looking great. You have made great progress on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Excellent work 🙂 what is your preferred method for dressing welds and blending them nice and smooth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Impressive welding, did you brace anything, when you cut out large sections. Welding is really enjoyable, and making sections from scratch. When making the battery tray, did you manage to shape the bonnet release, or did you just keep it flat? Did you ever try polishing the metal before welding? Try it next time, its a different effect! When i say polish, its as clean as clean can be without actual polish. You are on the right side of your project now, its all forward from here. Its really enjoyable doing something for yourself and no one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Thanks again for the comments guys, 2 hours ago, CRAZYDAVE said: Excellent work 🙂 what is your preferred method for dressing welds and blending them nice and smooth? Main thing is to make sure everything is as clean as can be, after using mig for the weld i grind first (making sure it doesn't get to hot) before finishing with 80 grit flap disc. This will leave a nice smooth finish, it then takes filler to finish off to a complete smooth finish before primer, then fine stopper, flatting this before priming again. 1 hour ago, ®evo03 said: Impressive welding, did you brace anything, when you cut out large sections. Welding is really enjoyable, and making sections from scratch. When making the battery tray, did you manage to shape the bonnet release, or did you just keep it flat? Did you ever try polishing the metal before welding? Try it next time, its a different effect! When i say polish, its as clean as clean can be without actual polish. You are on the right side of your project now, its all forward from here. Its really enjoyable doing something for yourself and no one else. I did brace the front of the car before removing a chassis leg and to make sure everything is square, this can take time but must be done to avoid any issues later with panels etc not fitting correctly. this car was exceptionally bad as both legs were gone so this made the front that much weaker. I do clean the metal to a nice smooth finish before welding, its just something i have always done. Yes i did shape the bonnet release hole as close as i could, i think there is a picture of this earlier in the build. Edited February 3, 2018 by bris jas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Yes better look at picture now, didnt know i could zoom in, how did you make that? Top work, was it a section of tube cut at an angle. Im sure you know about the sound deading around sunroof and to not refit it, you can also extend you sunroof drain pipes out through the sills, keeps all your good hard work free from when water. Golf outer seal fits also! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Great build thread, brightened up my morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 19 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Yes better look at picture now, didnt know i could zoom in, how did you make that? Top work, was it a section of tube cut at an angle. Im sure you know about the sound deading around sunroof and to not refit it, you can also extend you sunroof drain pipes out through the sills, keeps all your good hard work free from when water. Golf outer seal fits also! I didn't have the correct size tube to hand so i bent some metal around the correct size washer which would form the hole for the grommet, welded these together then trimmed the metal until i was happy with the angle and then welded it in place. I have removed the foam from the sunroof/roof which tends to get wet and partially cause the rot, so hopefully this will help. I had to think about the drain pipes as i thought you were on about the rears which go through grommets in the floor, of course the fronts i will look at that though as sound like a good idea. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Jason are you working to a timescale to get this one finished for the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Not really Dave, just cracking on when i can. Nice to be finished for the summer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Just on your rear drain pipes, you can extend them underneath to the lowest part of the car, opel exited them pretty high. You can extend the front by buying 6mm plastic joint, 8mm grommets, this means drilling you new sills, but better than destroying new sills. Im sure there are plenty of original pipe kept by members who scrap them. Golf mk2 seals fit, also check your pipes are clean, if they are blocked, your gonna have a flood above your head. Cracking project, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Ok, i've been busy on the car over the last couple of weeks. I got the front calipers back from Big Red, new goodridge brake hoses all round. I went for the retro looking ones(matt black). Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Excuse the dust! Brake system fully bled and working, new rear drums etc and front discs also master cylinder. Once i had fitted the engine block and gearbox back in to the car i then started to prep the body for paint.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Firstly a 2k primerProject 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. This was flatted using 600grit wet and dry. Then remasked ready for the top coat, i also masked the garage walls etc. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I left it a couple of days to harden as no baking facility here and then flat and polished the panels 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. I could then start to fit some body trim once i had painted the rear 1/4 window and top of door aperature in satin black Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I had loads of bits back from the metal finishers this week so have been able to start fitting the car back up Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Dash is back in now along with drip rail mouldings and door rubbers, next step is to rebuild the engine and try and get her running. Once this is achieved i will then prep and paint the other panels. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Getting componants redone in the original plating is going the whole 9 yards, this Manta really is goung to be something special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Stunning work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Any info on the metal finishers, what the provide, types of finishes and an idea of cost, ta, Oh, well done, great restoration, car well saved, keep em photos coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Cheers guys. The metal finishers are at www.bryonymetaltreatments.mfbiz.com based here in Bristol. I had 2 tubs worth of bits done, including the above for £50.00 which i thought was a bargain. Took them 2 months so next time i'll get bits to them once the car is stipped as they are very busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Awesome work Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Yep this car will be stunning once finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Lately i have been concentrating on getting the engine built up, takes so much time cleaning every part and replacing what i can ie, water pump head gasket etc. 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. Bit of fun with the exhaust manifold, painted it with exhaust high temp paint but it won't set properly until the exhaust gets hot so plastic gloves were needed handling that as got fed up with silver hands! Goods news though engine built up rad in water oil etc turn the key turns over but didn't start, i had it running before strip down but then i remembered another topic on here that mentioned the fuel pressure regulator is wrong in the Haynes manual that i had followed, checked this and yep i had it wrong. Anyway put the pipes the right way around and it fired up, tweaked the timing a little to get it sounding right and ticking over, left to get hot so well happy there. I will give it a proper tune up once finished. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I polished the inlet manifold with a wire wheel in a drill and using different grades of wheel, took some time but happy with the result. Painted some more panels and have refitted the front wings, bonnet, boot and doorsProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Back end is almost complete, just need a couple of bulbs and number plate.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Earlier i fitted the headlamps, wiper motors and horn. Once the side skirts are painted and fitted i will push the car outside and wax oil everywhere before i start putting the interior back in.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I have loved this build, its bloody brilliant! If i was you i would (unless you already have) fill the back arches, chassis legs, doors and sills with Waxoyl before you fit the skirts as it can run all over and sometimes you cannot clean it off, also leave the doors open when you do it as it will run out onto the skirts. great build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the comments again guys! I have started to fit up the interior now, on the rear shelf are the original box speakers. I want to keep the original look but have speakers that i can hear so i went about searching for a modern 3 way speaker that i could make fit in the boxes. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I found these speakers, Pioneer TS-A4633i 6" x 4" 3-Way. I had to cut the front of the box to make these fit and also the back a bit for the cables Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Then just drop the speaker in Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. You can see how much larger it is than the original. Next i reinstalled the rear shelf and fitted the boxes, i think it looks a treat! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I have fitted the stereo in and they sound pretty good so well happy with them. After getting the nuts for the front section of the rear arch trim, i could fit the rear quarter inner trims and rear seat, i have also chosen to fit 3 point rear static belts Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited May 23, 2018 by bris jas 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Quick pic of the wheels after i'd painted themProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Painted them inside and out. Car is now finished and today drove it on the road to the MOT station, drove really well with no issues While the car was on the ramp other mechanics kept walking over to it and the tester kept pointing at things, made me a bit nervous what he was pointing at, seemed like ages and he came back into reception to see me with a smile on his face and said!!!!!!!! i've had to fail it as it hasn't got the original radio, i then explained it was at home and will be kept with car, had a bit of banter and he handed me my new MOT well happy. Boss came out and asked what it was worth and loads of questions, before he asked i mentioned it wasn't for sale, the garage used to sell them back in the day and he remembered them and always fancied one. I will be valeting the car over the next few days before i post up the finished Pic's 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Fresh mot and the summer in front of you, what a fantastic place to be, well done, sounds like it sailed through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Can't wait to see the finished car Jason, Do you reckon you might be able to bring it to the Bristol Classic Car show over the weekend 16th - 17th June or failing that are you going to bring it to Powderham Castle over the weekend 7th - 8th July ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Wonderful news, many congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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