hoobby Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Should have started this last year but didn't think there would be so much to do on a car that sat around for 11 years and maybe this will help some of you out there.so today's make and mend is the fuel tank cover panel first soaked in water and layed on a flat surface and piled paving slabs on it and left to dry to remove all the distortion very pleased with the result.top fixing edge was torn and very weakProject 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.at work there are always cardboard box edge protectors kicking aboutProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. a bit of cleaning and contact adhesive Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. torn fixing hole repair used an old store card cut to shape and sanded 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.you may have noticed the bottom fixing edge has disappeared if anyone can send a pic I'm sure I can fabricate something up.once I'm happy will resray black and have a friend who is a draughtsman and fantastic at free hand drawing do some design graphics on it .....and now got to clean up the kitchen (inside garage) as " it's NOT a bloody garage !" bless her. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 This is the type of thing that is really good, The rear trim on the manta was looking a bit sad, Glued some car carpet on the trim and looking like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Graeme, this is a fantastic fix and guess what I have to do on mine soon - yes, exactly this!! Top man, great ideas, I'm going to copy all of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 this is why were classic enthusiasts. we can fix owt ! the modern brigade in their plastic euroboxes dont understand us but thats ok ,we dont understand them either ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just now, cam.in.head said: this is why were classic enthusiasts. we can fix owt ! the modern brigade in their plastic euroboxes dont understand us but thats ok ,we dont understand them either ! What he says ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.radiator tray now this one is really bad what genius thought this type of material would be perfect for the job. kitchen now clean so it had a hot bath and outside drying using the same technique but with wood cut to size underneath so it doesn't get crushed.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. things considered I feel it's a waste on time refitting this so just getting it good enough as a template and have one made in stainless and again graphics.may I just state don't let it soak for too long as I feel the black layer will start to separate on edges and damaged areas . Edited July 19, 2019 by hoobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I made one a few years ago its In the garage somewhere ,if l find it will post photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Fantastic is it for sale by any chance? If not could you give accurate measurements and angles I'm guessing all 90 degree bends? Will help making a new one. Edited July 19, 2019 by hoobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Couldn't sleep that's night work for you so checked the rad tray and has flattened out well now to get the sides unpright again should have done it this way the first time.oh well off to bed I go...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I can see it but can’t get to it at this time as l an painting sticky this weekend Will get to it when l get a chance 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...
hoobby Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) 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. Wayne no hurry.well it's a big improvement tho the surface finish is terrible once it's dried out completely contact adhesive on the bottom of the bends can see where it has torn away then going to try sanding got to be careful as this material is very fiberrous and finnished in Matt black in an attempt to obscure any imperfections. Edited July 20, 2019 by hoobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Hopefully l get to it on Monday as have painted sticky today,Turned out quite well Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 16 hours ago, hoobby said: Fantastic is it for sale by any chance? If not could you give accurate measurements and angles I'm guessing all 90 degree bends? Will help making a new one. If you like it just pay for postage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Ok thanks Wayne to be honest think I'm flogging a dead horse with this one just removed the soggy now 3 piece rad surround it's crumbling away not even sure what shape the bottom bit should be may have something made up but can't really see the point as not seen.this truly is a poor choice of material for this job.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited July 20, 2019 by hoobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Obviously a matter of originality or personal taste. Early mantas and cavs didn't have them anyway so not realy necessary.cant see what it actually does bar maybee direct a bit of air better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, cam.in.head said: Obviously a matter of originality or personal taste. Early mantas and cavs didn't have them anyway so not realy necessary.cant see what it actually does bar maybee direct a bit of air better ? Yeah it was to force the air through the core of the rad front of the car rather then let it circulate hot engine bar air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Hi hoody have not forgotten about you just getting the time to dig it out .I am off tomorrow afternoon l will get and take photos.Sorry for the delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) No problem I'm in no hurry by the way sticky looks much better now it's sticky less wish you all the luck with it.as for all that trim round the radiator....I have a cunning plan. Edited July 26, 2019 by hoobby Cunning plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Could a damaged rear tank trim be used to create a better radiator air tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) On 26/07/2019 at 21:53, ®evo03 said: Could a damaged rear tank trim be used to create a better radiator air tray. I don't see why not It's made of the same material the only problem will be bending as the inside of bend will compress and buckle and the outside will stretch and tear.i have ordered a sample 3mm sheet of greyboard and going to experiment with it to see what it can do.also got a couple of lengths of 60mm box edge protectors for the lower rad trim just have to cut to length and shape.will update my results but won't be for a while as it's all out to get a mot as it's our wedding anniversary on Saturday though it would be a nice touch to go out for a meal with the manta...err....hmmm...err...oh and the wife can come to. Edited July 28, 2019 by hoobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 This was a mock-up of one l made a few years ago Have got the cover down,Here’s so photos if you what let me know,we’ll send for the cost of post Will have to find a box as well 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 It's ok Wayne I can use my old tray as a template.just one thing is that long edge supposed to bend the other way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) I had lots of badly corroded electrical block connectors tried using a needle file but was hopeless but found this on YouTube.as an example used the badly corroded 3-way from the rear brakes.Dissolve of much salt as you can into distilled vinegar and allow to soak for a few hours in a cup in this case overnight.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 September 1, 2019 by hoobby 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thats a great result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 For copper or brass with a high copper content, don't forget the power of original Coke @ Cola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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