1200bandit Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 28/07/2019 at 20:52, hoobby said: 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? As far that l can remember it’s bent the correct way, but l may be incorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Ok back to the radiator tray so what happens when you bend 3mm thick grey board tried it dry,wet and steam.inside of bend not too bad but not very good.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. of bend....well errr......disaster!!! To be honest already had a good idea it would end this wayProject images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.oh well back too the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 That looks like a kind of fibre board Graeme, which by the nature of its construction/manufacture will always be very difficult to bend or cut with any precision. Have you thought about another type of material? What about a thin sheet Plastic (that you could try to heat form) or Steel for example? I have a sheet Steel bender you are welcome to borrow, or you can pop round and we can bend it here. The max bed length on the bender is 765 mm (around 30"). Unfortunately, I dont have that much Steel left though to make it out of - sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) Thanks Ian that's a great offer and will take you up on it one day over winter but what I really could do with is your magic holy hands to place upon my manta,chant those magic words demon's be gone or bloody work you ****** and remove the curse (brakeim nonus stoperati) 😈. Edited September 3, 2019 by hoobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I made mine from some scrap ally I found at work and it was already white which was handy! A couple of small brackets to hold it on and some bling.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...
hoobby Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Yes one of the fixings for the boot spoiler corroded away the others are not far behind it straightened up found a bolt to fit a dug all the loose rust out epoxy resin and cross fingers.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Don't worry I will fix it properly in the near future and as I'm x-ray trained going to get some pics and see where best to cut to get the old frame out new one probably be stainless steel end of problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. all fixing areas rust treated,painted and sealed up with rtv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Gap seems far better, but still is that right? still seems a little big, but I can’t remember what they looked like on my old cars as it had been so long 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Gap seems far better, but still is that right? still seems a little big, but I can’t remember what they looked like on my old cars as it had been so long 🤦🏻♂️ Yes it's no as good as it should be but really really think if I bend it around much more something's going to break so not perfect but won't see it in the mirror bending out above 50mph or worse coming off all the boot spoilers will need re-framing then I can bend them to my hearts content.pic of the other side Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Mikes thread reminded me I had some box protectors 60x60 so I went for it considering I have the artist talent and patients of a Neanderthal didn't come out too bad just need to use some acrylic paint to colour and seal.🐒.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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 12/04/2020 at 14:39, hoobby said: Yes it's no as good as it should be but really really think if I bend it around much more something's going to break so not perfect but won't see it in the mirror bending out above 50mph or worse coming off all the boot spoilers will need re-framing then I can bend them to my hearts content.pic of the other side Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. If you have a look at the photos of the 1800KM Exclusive currently up for grabs there are some decent photos showing the gap when new. Best viewed on a tablet as you can zoom in to the details much better than on a PC. https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/opel-manta-b-gsi-exclusiv-neuwagen/1397845926-216-8154?utm_source=copyToPasteboard&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_medium=social&utm_content=app_ios 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Removed and broke the rev needle I think the uv's had made it very brittle.....that's my excuse anyway. Went for jb weld for strength and plenty of time to get things straight tho waited 24hrs before doing the next bit. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Things went from bad to worse the needle shaft just broke up in my hand. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. One tooth pick latter 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. Yes way too much jb weld and yes I did manage to break the rear heal off needle as well . Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. A bit of fine filler and a little paint don't think anyone would notice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Had a really bad day with the manta over the weekend boot hinge snapped and two of the fixings broke on the boot side spoiler (rust what else) going to replace the steel frame not going to bond the spoiler back on as will lose it if it comes loose and the rot just going to keep expanding the foam until it splits. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Two hours later 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...
Sutty2006 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Would something like this help you out? They are ERF rear mud flap retaining brackets ive had in my shed for years, NOS. I can’t sell them, none of the classic truck lads want them. They have 6mm threads (10mm nut) on them. You could cut it down to suit maybe? 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...
hoobby Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Cheers Steve but I'm going with replica frame as I've cut just enough foam to get the old frame out it's like a mold in there ready for the new frame just thought best way to get it right. Boot hinge arrived today (cheers mantasrme) drilled the splayed rivet can't get square on but kept drilling at an angle and rotating it a couple of taps with a punch and out. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Drilled a 8mm hole straight through the fixing this way I keep the bush and ground flat at the back 8mm nut and bolt job done Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Now the new bracket is painted thought I would see how badly the old one was bent 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. Never could get the boot to line up properly now I know why. Edited June 13, 2021 by hoobby 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Great work, and fixes! Any luck with shark fins! Have you ever used this!, its great for stuff like this 95% stuck, 5% flexability, can be tidied with a dremel and overpainted. https://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-asus-rev&biw=602&bih=964&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=upol+tiger+seal&oq=upol+tiger+seal&aqs=mobile-gws-lite..0l5#imgrc=CVbui7Hgh73QgM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) On 13/06/2021 at 21:28, ®evo03 said: Any luck with shark fins! Have ordered up 2 meters of 5mm 304 s/steel rod for the frame (need just under 1 meter per fin) and 1 meter of M6 304 threaded rod for the fixings will look around for someone to weld it up on Monday also got some tiger seal and tried it out on two pieces that I had cut out then after 24 hrs pull the two apart took some force and only came apart cos the rubber foam ripped. I have been looking at the main spoiler (which I plan to reframe during the winter) on the boot there will be 3 small frames with two fixings but got a feeling the frame will run across the full length joining the 3 frames together possibly front and back if anyone has one of these spoilers off could you put an ohm meter on the fixings far left and right to see if it gets a circuit or a stud finder to track the frame see where it goes not going to remove mine yet as think a lot of the fixings will break if I undo them.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Not good at all only a matter of time until it splits. Edited June 23, 2021 by hoobby Tiger seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 11/04/2020 at 19:39, hoobby said: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Yes one of the fixings for the boot spoiler corroded away the others are not far behind it straightened up found a bolt to fit a dug all the loose rust out epoxy resin and cross fingers.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Don't worry I will fix it properly in the near future and as I'm x-ray trained going to get some pics and see where best to cut to get the old frame out new one probably be stainless steel end of problem. Well that came back to haunt me absolute pig to get out!. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Stated on the offside fin had to stop as dum dum cut his right middle finger down to the bone last month hit a few important things in there luckily the bone stopped the glass cutting right through anything I new there was a reason why I hate DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 'Tis but a scratch Ouch! 🩹 Bet there were a few choice words used. Hope you're ok now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Exclusive Opel said: few choice words used. not sure how many of them are in the dictionary after 4 weeks can close my hand now and grip things lightly had to wear a splint to allow the tendon and sheath to heal but looks like everything still works if not painfully. Edited July 27, 2021 by hoobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just a bit of info I found digging about on the forum thought may be useful thanks to hermam. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, hoobby said: Just a bit of info I found digging about on the forum thought may be useful thanks to hermam. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 400, i200, i240, exclusive, and irmscher, 400 spolier may has different mounts, as there are differences! Caution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Off side now out and both dropped off for copying in stainless the foam is still waterlogged after 2 months of being in the house so in bags in the sun with a moisture trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 That us really useful info, it's definitely worth pulling the rods out and replacing in SS for sure. What you using to bond them back in once done mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: That us really useful info, it's definitely worth pulling the rods out and replacing in SS for sure. What you using to bond them back in once done mate? Going for tiger seal for flexible and bonding already tried out on two bits of off cuts 24hrs later only got them apart because the foam failed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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