Paul Barrett Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 As some of you will be aware Im the new owner of Loobie’s exclusive coupe. Really pleased I bought it. Had no intention of buying another manta, but when an opportunity arises and you have the money it has to be done! The car is great, drives so well and smooth, such a difference to the A series of mine which is pretty raw to say the least! IT just needs cosmetics to improve it further. Biggest job is a new roof. Which Mick threw in as part of the deal! It has a clip sunroof mod but deserves some attention as do the lower pillars around the screen where there is bubbling. A wing which was also grown in. rear arches need a little attention but haven’t gone, a hole in the boot floor needs patching up. Plan for paint is to do in sections when spare funds arise and doesn’t keep it off the toad for any length of time as this will be the backup car when the A series is off the road Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. A little thing that I’m sorting, the steering wheel. Sourced a replacement irmscher centre pad, it’s jot mint but cleans up well. and I’m going to attempt to recover it, have the kit which was dirt cheap, but I think will give the wheel a new lease of life and make it that bit chunkier for my fat hands! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Well done on your purchase, what a lovely coupe, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Forgot to add have some different wheels lined up too. No TSW venoms or any such Gash things. But I think they will fill the arches nicely And need to fix the blower too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Great back up car! First model, car, colour i owned..... nice memories, exclusive are light big, soft comfy bmws of the same age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Interested to see how you get on recovering that steering wheel. I got quoted around £500+vat to do a wheel by a company that coverts all our Merc vitos to leather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 10:27, Sutty2006 said: Interested to see how you get on recovering that steering wheel. I got quoted around £500+vat to do a wheel by a company that coverts all our Merc vitos to leather! £500!! Crikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Yeah needless to say I didn’t get a card from him lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 11:09, Paul Barrett said: Sourced a replacement irmscher centre pad, it’s jot mint but cleans up well. and I’m going to attempt to recover it, have the kit which was dirt cheap, but I think will give the wheel a new lease of life and make it that bit chunkier for my fat hands! Out of interest, how is the steering wheel cover attached? Do you stitch it or is it glued in place? Before doing that, it might be worth attacking both the centre pad and rim with some black shoe polish (Cherry or Kiwi as was) have used this on a well worn leather jacket and it made a hell of a difference! Only problem would be if the existing stitching is red. It won't be afterwards! 😊 BTW, well done on your purchase! Not sure I agree with you about changing the alloys, but I dare say you will be keeping the Ronals safe and sound for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Just stitched. Will be keeping the Ronals. But I want to lower the rear slightly to match the front too, in doing so need a bit more height to clear the speed bumps round here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 If i can offer some advice Paul, don't paint it in stages as it will be a nightmare to match shades. Save up and have it done in one go Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 It’s more to keep it on the road Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 eBay cheapest here but for £12, Bluetooth music and phone, small unit. Basic looking too. 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...
Jessopia74 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul Barrett said: eBay cheapest here but for £12, Bluetooth music and phone, small unit. Basic looking too. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. That is really good for that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 If it works 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Wheels painted! Move chose not have the lip in silver though. Which is what I was going to have much like the Ronals 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...
IanMc Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Very nice Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 stereo In, works well! And looks great I think 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...
TheRealExile Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Looks the part, doesn't stick out....spot on for the money!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Wheels on. Need longer bolts for centre caps I may go for some chunkier tyres though to fill arches more. The rear is going slightly lower. Also the callipers and drums need a lick of some go faster paint as they are looking scabby behind the spangly paint. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 What sizes currently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 195/45/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Yeah, should be 50 profiles at that width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Was thinking more 205/215 with a 50 profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) Yeah about an extra 40mm on diameter with the 215/50, so that would help filling the arches. i can’t remember what my new cars 17s are , but they don’t fill properly. Possibly the profile is too low again. i think around 600mm diameter. Edited July 25, 2019 by Jessopia74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 24/07/2019 at 11:49, Paul Barrett said: stereo In, works well! And looks great I think Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Got one about 4 years ago,still in the garage somewhere,will have dig it out and fit it to sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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