Paul Barrett Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Itching to get on the road in the morning and pickup this rare little beast. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 SUB ZERO !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Was that the one on EBay a short time ago? Regardless, great shape and as you say incredibly rare. Good luck and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 That’s the best comment you’ve ever given ian on here haha 2 hours ago, IanMc said: Was that the one on EBay a short time ago? Regardless, great shape and as you say incredibly rare. Good luck and enjoy! Yes Ian it is. I’ve let go one of my A’s to have this . I think it’s a worthy trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Sorry Paul, that comment wasn’t meant as a negative- just that I thought I had seen it somewhere. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 I was referring to mr virco haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 So how is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) After a faff yesterday with my trailer not being fixed managed to borrow from friends brothers body shop A trouble free day after a 7am set off to dropping the car at it’s short term home at the farm with reasonable weather too. The ascona In a lot better state than the pictures show, All usual areas gone but totally saveable and I’m well pleased. It’s probably the best A series I’ve had so far in an original state. And to boot had a load of panels and spares thrown in for a deal. 4 new wings (5 I have now!) x2 new front bumpers a top front panel another boot lid with a good top half. A rotted out door but with glass all the trims are there an ascona A coupe door full rear quarter(which I’ll sell on to recoup for anyone interested) x4 4 spoke revolutions has a set of lowering springs on it. very happy. 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 March 24, 2018 by Paul Barrett 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 So, what are the plans for it Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Full strip down and blasting the shell where needed on the lowers body. Underside raptor coated body colour. hopefully all original interior and body as is just cleaned up and tarted where needed. The drivers seat is in a bad way but I’m hoping I can get a match. The interior is blue. It will be an original car bar something different for the engine (which I have) The engine in it is not original 1600 but a manta 2ltr with a Weber which will be up for sale in a few weeks once removed. It will be done in a manner so it can have a 1600 and matching axle if it ever has to be sold. As modified it won’t be worth what it should, value wise I was going to speak to you for the insurance too steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 No progress to report but I found a cool sticker to go in the back window Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 What the plans, modified, original or both? Never seen one before, rare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Bit of both. But a must is that it can be easily made original if required , body to not be modified in anyway. All factory interior too. No tunnel mods etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Looking forward too seeing this develop Paul, I'm also looking forward to taking the A on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Hello matt, me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 How’s this little baby coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Not seen it since I dropped it at the farm. im deperate to get all buts transferred from the black Manta A I have up there as that shell is sold. Itl get done hopefully next week. As I’m away this weekend. Other sore time has been spent on the grey Manta to get it going for Coventry motor fest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Picked up some wheels. Been on this lads lads for 2 months, will see if they suit the voyager. May be a tad large, but for the power plant that’s going I’ll need a bit more rubber in touch with the tarmac and to fit the brakes in. 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...
Paul Barrett Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Busy afternoon, started stripping down the voyage. Well namely for the front axle to be thrown on the A series that’s being picked up on Friday. But it’s gets it started and to see what’s needed up front.......a lot of new metal lol but all A’s expected. Only had one bolt sheer off for the front under guard. 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Don't forget to get a pic of the tailgate striker plate and latch for me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Will do, I have to currently climb in it to open the tailgate and it’s full of panels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Had a result. located 2 new rear lenses in Germany, bit of google translate (thank god for the internet!) and now just sorting a deal with postage. Thought that may take me some time to locate even a second hand drivers one, but to find a new pair is a score. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 M reg, is that a '73 Paul? Just looking at the engine and front sub frame assembly, not that much changed for 20 odd years for GM in that area did it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Yes 73, no it did not across the board for GM stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I’m really looking forward to watching this project, there is something really appealing about an old style estate. The shape of the front of yours really suits the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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