Pcrosss35 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Well seen as it was a nice day I thought I'd spend some time looking at the manta. I'm actually surprised how good the car is. The chassis looks solid as it's been waxoiled. There is some scabs and rust on the doors and sills but nothing major. The worst is the nose cone. Really looking forward to getting it back on the road. I've started stripping the engine down to remove it and rebuild it hence why there is no front bumper. Here's some pictures 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. 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. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Looks pretty good doesn’t it, how long has it been off the road? Good luck with the recommissioning project! Edited July 20, 2019 by IanMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcrosss35 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thank you! I've had it since 2001 but the tax ran out in July 2000 so I'd say 19 years. It's been stored in a garage for 18 years then had to move it because the garages were being renovated. Ideally I need to get it back in there before winter sets in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 If you are going to repaint this use k2 paint,l have never used before today Its so easy to use and covered very well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcrosss35 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 8 hours ago, 1200bandit said: If you are going to repaint this use k2 paint,l have never used before today Its so easy to use and covered very well Thanks for the information. Hopefully a friend is popping up this week to take a look at the paint work. Do you have any idea of the cost of a respray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I got 2 litres of paint,1 litre of harder ,and that com to £96.00 You will a small amount of thinners l already wasted £65.00 by getting the incorrect colour, but it done as a base coat lf you get stuck can give the phone number of the paint shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcrosss35 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 hours ago, 1200bandit said: I got 2 litres of paint,1 litre of harder ,and that com to £96.00 You will a small amount of thinners l already wasted £65.00 by getting the incorrect colour, but it done as a base coat lf you get stuck can give the phone number of the paint shop That sounds like a good price to be fair. If you could give me the details of the paint shop as I see your only in Liverpool so not far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hi Paul The address is CARPAINT 209 GREEN LANE LIVERPOOL Phone number is 0151 259 8484 They are getting the shop refurbished and have a bit of trouble with the phone Very helpful telling me how to use the paint 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...
Pcrosss35 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Hi Paul The address is CARPAINT 209 GREEN LANE LIVERPOOL Phone number is 0151 259 8484 They are getting the shop refurbished and have a bit of trouble with the phone Very helpful telling me how to use the paint Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Thanks for the info Wayne. I just need to find my paint code now. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 It’s on the vin plate at the bottom 1 letter 3 numbers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Don’t use this as is crap ,l think this is why l am getting the reaction 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...
Pcrosss35 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Don’t use this as is crap ,l think this is why l am getting the reaction Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Oh no! Well hopefully I'll be leaving it to my friend to sort out as I'd probably make a mess of it. I still need to get the colour code. I'm taking the engine out tomorrow so I'll have a look then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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