Bonga Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 I've got the full kit Jess. It's from strong flex don't know what it'll be like but it was nearly half that price of the one there but it doesn't have the sock bushes included. I don't think the super pro one does either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Ah, sorry Miss understood 🤦🏻♂️ At least you know the bolts are available anyway, but you might be able to get one and serrated washer off Carl/Dan anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I usually get my Superpro bushes through Tim at TJM Motorsport, he can supply full suspension kits or just what you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Changed task tonight and sanded the body down for primer using a new DA I bought a few weeks ago. Had it coupled up to my little extraction hoover I use for work. Worked well next to no dust at all. Still got bonnet boot and doors to do should manage them this week. 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...
IanMc Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 19:07, Bonga said: I've got the full kit Jess. It's from strong flex don't know what it'll be like but it was nearly half that price of the one there but it doesn't have the sock bushes included. I don't think the super pro one does either. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-B-Series-GTE-Front-Suspension-Upper-Arm-Bolts-Good-Clean-Condition/293568160028 Might be useful to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 13 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-B-Series-GTE-Front-Suspension-Upper-Arm-Bolts-Good-Clean-Condition/293568160028 Might be useful to you Nice find Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, Bonga said: Nice find Jess Carl’s 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Back axle cleaned up with a wire wheel today. A coat of anti rust primer and a top coat of Matt black. Happy with the result. Have to say thats the 1st I've heard of rustoleum and it seemed pretty good. 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...
Jessopia74 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Good stuff, but the original used to be red-lead so was a bit nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Today I had another shot at getting the long bolts off the wishbone. This time had success. Used oil, wd and some heat and a big hammer. Actually went not too bad today considering the last time they never moved. Got all the bushes off the front end now. New bushes look to be easy enough the fit one the painting is done. Ordered another 2 tins of rustoleum. Satin black this time as Matt was out of stock. Don't think there will be much difference. All's good. Edited May 6, 2020 by Bonga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bonga said: Today I had another shot at getting the long bolts off the wishbone. This time had success. Used oil, wd and some heat and a big hammer. Actually went not too bad today considering the last time they never moved. Got all the bushes off the front end now. New bushes look to be easy enough the fit one the painting is done. Ordered another 2 tins of rustoleum. Satin black this time as Matt was out of stock. Don't think there will be much difference. All's good. They can be stubborn little mofo’s, but persistence and a big hammer wins 😁 Yeah, satin is fine, tiny sheen but not high gloss, that is a look I also am not fond of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonga Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Got a few hours in over the weekend and managed to get the last of the bushes removed from the front suspension arms. They were a c#*t. Thanks for the tips from other members on this. Got the top wishbones prepped up and painted black. Need to get some more paint and before I can get the subframe painted. Looking forward to getting the new polybushes in and finishing the front end off now. Pictures to follow next time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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