IanMc Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Looks very nice. How did you cope with the side decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, IanMc said: Looks very nice. How did you cope with the side decals? hi got them of ebay £15 a set great few extra in the pack so really pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Did you get a new nose cone in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 That's coming along nicely! Going to look lovely once it's all done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Did you get a new nose cone in the end? hi i have got tons of sheet steel angle just sitting around in my garage in lots of diffrent sizes .So i can just cut the rust out. and weld in new quite easly its only really the top that has gone. i will add photos soon, im trying to get all the body work done befrore the cold weather comes. Edited August 27, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 That does make sense if you have material available and the rot is only localised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 front end done there is a few mistskes on the bonnet thst i have got to go over again. the nose cone came out great happy with that.. theres a few other bits i have got to tidy up. got new head light set from ebay £40 with dome glass not quite as domed as my originals but still ok. 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Coming along nicely though 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Coming along very well,you make it look so easy,the front panel is looking really really well you putting some of us to shame,As l am doing nothing tonight,Han a hard day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Great work again! They do look nice in that colour. Whats wrong with the bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, IanMc said: Great work again! They do look nice in that colour. Whats wrong with the bonnet? the bonnet i had a drip of the gun. and i did not get enough gold paint on i used a high powerd lamp to look close at the coverage of gold before i top coated. but when you stand back the primer is still showing through. i can repaint just that section but im going to wait for it to dry good first. also got a few marks here and there. but the body work on the front was really rough so i can not be to upset.. i have now sold my car so the manta is now going to be my everyday car. so really trying to get it on the road asap. so i do not have to keep using my wifes car Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited September 2, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Blimey! That's quite a transformation, and amazingly quick as well considering you had to fix the grill! You been taking speed lessons from IanMc?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 02/09/2019 at 13:56, droop snoot hp firenza said: front end done there is a few mistskes on the bonnet thst i have got to go over again. the nose cone came out great happy with that.. theres a few other bits i have got to tidy up. got new head light set from ebay £40 with dome glass not quite as domed as my originals but still ok. 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. I'm glad the car is as good as i was hoping, your cracking on well with it. Which seller on Ebay did you get the lamps from and do you know if they sell the adjuster screws as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 hi i used my back plates and adjusters. here is the ebay add. he may sell adjusters 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...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) last bit of paintwork done.i will leave it a week then give it a polish. also got to paint under the bonnet just got to get ready for mot.. go through the brakes new handbrake cable pads gaitors. fitted new tyres.. got the lights all working fixed heater fan. 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 8, 2019 by droop snoot hp firenza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Looking very nice,you have repaired the manta very quick indeed You should be well pleased with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 You certainly have made a great job of repairing and painting this Manta. The gold paint really suits the coupe, I like it a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Superb - great work. Good luck with the MOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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