droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 just got it back home so really pleased set out st 2.00 in the morning got home 3.30 in the afternoon. real hard drive .but i have got it home. great good news is. its very good underside swan necks great loads of wax oil underneath so im very lucky. copper pipes been done look good body work way better than i was expecting arches spot on. wings good and inner wings great got the original bill of sale the car cost £6800 new. i have got original service book with lots of history. loads more history i have not looked through yet. problem areas. really need a front grill as mine is shot. car is turning over so thats good. but got to drain the fuel before i go any further on that. did not here the fuel pump running. with the ignition on.. are the gte decals available. here are some photos its getting a bit dark so i will add better photos in the morning 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. also rear springs to high 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) It looks good, the decals are available through the club shop but I'd order them well in advance if I were you. Edited August 3, 2019 by 1900SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Good to hear🥂 having a solid underside to work off is great news. i am sure a nose will come available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) original sales invoice traded his silver green cav 1.6 s got £3500 good deal i say it says under special bodywork and factory fitted accessories (two coats mettallic paint) Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited August 3, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Looks like you were spotted, this pic was on the classic cars spotted Facebook page. 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...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) yes the miles that i driven it would have been a miracle if i was not spoted. 13 hours solid driving has anyone got a front grill from a cav that i could cut and weld to repair my grill. does not matter if its rough i only need the top bit.. also has anyone got the paint code for the gold manta Edited August 3, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickfrad Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Think it was mentioned before but may be worth messaging or ringing this guy. The listing has ended but may not have sold. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-GTE-PARTS-AND-PANELS-/133119823675?ul_noapp=true&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Ftype%3D4%26campId%3D5336876772%26toolId%3D10001%26customId%3Djyw2lo14vs000lwv00003%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F133119823675%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2063765563143%26rvr_ts%3D5976126216c0a4d05927c9befffad3c0&nma=true&si=nEzVaDlsXtbbX0UGAEFNGEMpALg%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 It’s really nice to hear of a car that isn’t as bad as it could be and that the new owner got a nice surprise. I agree that the Gold suits the car too. Best of luck with the restoration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I think you can get a fibreglass 4 slot panel, not sure if that would work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Great to hear the under side is pretty solid, thought that might of been the case with how good the arches looked etc. Good luck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 With the exception of the grill, it doesn't look too bad at all! It's had an interior swap at some point in the past as the White Gold GTE's came with the beige Daytona Recaro's. Personally, I prefer the darker seats as fitted. They give more of a contrast against the gold paintwork. You might find this of interest: https://www.flickr.com/photos/61090099@N04/sets/72157647634744261/with/15527540556/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Ty Martin, that help me too. Dint suppose there is one for the exclusives too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 This is the interieur of an Exclusive: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Typical red/grey colours as I always knew. Was surprised there was also a serie made for the UK with the GSI interieur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, H-400 said: Typical red/grey colours as I always knew. Was surprised there was also a serie made for the UK with the GSI interieur. Yes, those seats never ever made it to the UK. A pity as they are pretty smart. The UK GTE Exclusives had the Chicago Grey velour Recaro's. Red or Orange piping depending on whether the original 87MY batch or later 88MY batch. 7 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Dint suppose there is one for the exclusives too? Here you go: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited August 4, 2019 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Ah! Thanks for that, I always wondered about piping colours difference. Was Blitz special order then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Was Blitz special order then? Came with the Manta 400's and was also fitted into the i200's & i240's. May have been an option on them however. There is fabric available from Turkey if you fancy the Blitz seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Yeah I would love the blitz, have you got a link for that please ? i still need a recommendation for someone to redo the seats and panels if the club has any friends in this industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 43 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Yeah I would love the blitz, have you got a link for that please ? i still need a recommendation for someone to redo the seats and panels if the club has any friends in this industry. You would need to join the Facebook group to get further info: There are a couple of recent GTE restorations on here that have had their seats re-trimmed. Mikes White GTE and Jon Ayres Red GTE hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I don’t use FB out of principle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: I don’t use FB out of principle Likewise, but it does have it's uses. Private groups such as the Opel Manta UK Fan Club being one of them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7372544390/?ref=bookmarks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I don't even have an account mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, IanMc said: It’s really nice to hear of a car that isn’t as bad as it could be and that the new owner got a nice surprise. I agree that the Gold suits the car too. Best of luck with the restoration. 9 hours ago, bris jas said: Great to hear the under side is pretty solid, thought that might of been the case with how good the arches looked etc. Good luck with the build thanks 6 hours ago, Monaco Blue said: With the exception of the grill, it doesn't look too bad at all! It's had an interior swap at some point in the past as the White Gold GTE's came with the beige Daytona Recaro's. Personally, I prefer the darker seats as fitted. They give more of a contrast against the gold paintwork. You might find this of interest: https://www.flickr.com/photos/61090099@N04/sets/72157647634744261/with/15527540556/ thanks for your knowledge its a real rare find then unique even. i had the same seats in my gun metal grey gte loved the colour then ( do you no if my seats in my old gun metal grey gte was the original seat colour ?) but always wanted a gold gte coupe its the car ive wanted all my life so chuffed. i also like the beige recaros. but like my seats with the bronze tinted windows and gold paint. more cleaning and oiling hinges and locks and things today 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 August 4, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Seats do look rather clean, so that’s one less job of having them recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, droop snoot hp firenza said: thanks for your knowledge its a real rare find then unique even. i had the same seats in my gun metal grey gte loved the colour then ( do you no if my seats in my old gun metal grey gte was the original seat colour ?) No problem. I'm pretty sure the gunmetal (actually called Anthracite) GTE's came with the darker seats. Looking again at the seats in your gold GTE, I notice the vinyl on the seats is black. Pretty sure that most GTE's came with grey vinyl apart from those with the beige Chicago velour interior. I'm sure somebody will be along to correct me if not. Could be that they have been painted/stained black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAA Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 23 hours ago, droop snoot hp firenza said: also has anyone got the paint code for the gold manta Paint code for White Gold is E421. You should be able to check this on the aluminium VIN plate riveted to the front panel - bottom row of stamping. A White Gold Manta with beige Daytona check seats will also have trim-code 308 stamped bottom-right of the plate. I cannot remember the grey Daytona check code at the moment but if your car is not showing 308 then the grey seats are probably original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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