Mickfrad Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Seems a lot of money at £2500 Probably depends on the amount and quality of spares. Opel manta gte project as seen in pictures Car is now a bare shell that requires a lot of welding Car comes with lots of spares including numerous body panels, glass, repair panels, exclusive bumpers, South African bonnet, etc Tons of spares!!!!! Axle is a Salisbury 4HA with jag locker diff (cost nearly £1000 alone) No engine or interior Price is £2500 for cat with all parts Edited November 25, 2017 by Mickfrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I've been speaking to the owner of this and offered a fair amount, he is talking retail money for bulk buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I heard about this sale over a week ago and even then it was keen price wise. The car was saved by myself and Carl years ago. It was sold as a project and went to a unit with some 'interesting cars' in it. Now here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickfrad Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 eBay add now ended. looked to be perfect for you guys to stock up on parts. Will have to wait and see if it turns up somewhere. Getting to the point where cars in this state are worth saving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We have enough to be honest Ha Ha, currently breaking X2 hatchbacks and getting a GTE hatch running and driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickfrad Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) Back on at £2000 No mention of the axle this time though https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272980120509 Edited December 12, 2017 by Mickfrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 What's a South African bonnet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 It’s a bit hotter than a Scotch Bonnet I think.... I’ll get my coat.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I think the bonnets had a bulge in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Danny D114BCW said: I think the bonnets had a bulge in them? Is that what they called " The power bulge " on the 3.0 crape? Edited December 13, 2017 by Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Unless there was a special/limited edition with a thumping V8 in it like the awesome firenza for the south African market. Only 100 of those made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) From talking to other members about these i believe its similar to the Ascona B Diesel bonnet but i cant find or have ever seen pictures of the Manta one. Personally i think its a bit 'fugly' and would ruin the lines of a beautiful car like the Manta Edited December 14, 2017 by CRAZYDAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I have touched the aforementioned manta b power bulge bonnet, kneel before me 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 So I gather that this bulge was just for show and it was not packing anymore meat then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 The bulge on all the opel diesel bonnets i've ever seen is to allow for the fact the diesel CIH engines are extra tall compared to a petrol CIH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 35 minutes ago, mantasrme said: The bulge on all the opel diesel bonnets i've ever seen is to allow for the fact the diesel CIH engines are extra tall compared to a petrol CIH Maybe its an Ascona diesel bonnet that the seller has then without realising it .....maybe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, evo3000 said: Maybe its an Ascona diesel bonnet that the seller has then without realising it .....maybe.. That did cross my mind....... 8 hours ago, Kevin Abbott said: I have touched the aforementioned manta b power bulge bonnet, kneel before me Spill the beans then was it Manta and horrid or just horrid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 It was a manta diesel bonnet leaning against the wall. From a South African car. Car long gone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, Kevin Abbott said: It was a manta diesel bonnet leaning against the wall. From a South African car. Car long gone So they exist then 🙂 not for me though I like standard 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I have been doing some research into the origins of this bonnet after its ended up in my possession I believe it is from south africa but isn't from a manta as such. Its from a mk1 cavalier that was sold by GM in SA with teh manta nosecone under the Chevrolet brand and was called a Chevair its also refered to as Vauxhall U car for some reason. Didn't have a diesel engine but did have a 2300cc petrol engine that originated as a 6 cylinder chevy engine that they redesigned as a 4 cylinder. Must have been a bit tall for the standard bonnet hence the slight bulge to accommodate it. More info on this site HERE you can't see much of a bulge in the pictures it is there but very subtle. When looking at it next to a genuine manta bonnet it is much more noticeable 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAA Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Does the bonnet have four parallel slots in the internal cross-bracing instead of the irregular/tapered ones on a Manta? If you put a straight-edge across the underside, how much taller is it at the highest point compared to a standard Manta bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 18 hours ago, KAA said: Does the bonnet have four parallel slots in the internal cross-bracing instead of the irregular/tapered ones on a Manta? If you put a straight-edge across the underside, how much taller is it at the highest point compared to a standard Manta bonnet? Yes it does, I'll post pics later. It's a little hard to measure but I make it about 12mm at front and 16mm at the highest further back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fermanta Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/20/2018 at 21:56, mantasrme said: I have been doing some research into the origins of this bonnet after its ended up in my possession More info on this site HERE you can't see much of a bulge in the pictures it is there but very subtle. When looking at it next to a genuine manta bonnet it is much more noticeable Fantastic link Mantas, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 i bought the axle from him when it first went on ebay its now converted to discs and ready to fit as a floating axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAA Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/20/2018 at 21:56, mantasrme said: More info on this site HERE you can't see much of a bulge in the pictures it is there but very subtle. When looking at it next to a genuine manta bonnet it is much more noticeable Here are some photographs showing the Chevair bonnet as original fitment on the Manta 400 road cars. You can see the slightly raised profile in the side view of the white car. The silver 400 shows the different top profile. On a standard Manta bonnet the central crease line runs nearly the full length of the bonnet and only blends out approx. 200mm from the rear. On a Chevair/400 bonnet the crease line disappears about 400mm from the front, with the main central bonnet area being higher and flatter. All quite subtle but noticeable when you look closely. You can see it quite well in the silver car picture. All done on the 400 to give extra clearance for the intake plenum and tracts cast into the cam cover, plus the crankcase breather pipe routed over the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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