TheRealExile Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Very nice work 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 You fab that with an English Wheel Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 42 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: You fab that with an English Wheel Andy? No hole saw, ballpein hammer and coupe of old sockets in the vice lol 2 hours ago, TheRealExile said: Very nice work 👍 Thanks mate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Trial fit of the doors and wing. Seems to all line vmback up 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle pattinson Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 aweome andy! wish I had these skills mate! cant wait to see the i240s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 58 minutes ago, Kyle pattinson said: aweome andy! wish I had these skills mate! cant wait to see the i240s! Thanks mate. I cant wait for this one to be done. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Really romping home with this one Andy, very quick going but with excellent quality of repair. 🍻 With the kit did they modify the standard arches underneath ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Really romping home with this one Andy, very quick going but with excellent quality of repair. 🍻 With the kit did they modify the standard arches underneath ? The kit just bolts straight on with no modifications to front or rear arches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I'v got a lot of respect for the work, but most respect for your motivation! Since I am a month retired looks my motivation is also... Scanned some pages of an original Irmscher catalogue that a dealer gave me in Germany in the eighties. Remember it as it was yesterday, they were always happy to see us, we in the military could buy new cars without taxes: 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. It is in German but you can see the kit of Dave is the "Manta Road" kit, enjoy the pics. Have a nice weekend! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 7 hours ago, H-400 said: I'v got a lot of respect for the work, but most respect for your motivation! Since I am a month retired looks my motivation is also... Scanned some pages of an original Irmscher catalogue that a dealer gave me in Germany in the eighties. Remember it as it was yesterday, they were always happy to see us, we in the military could buy new cars without taxes: 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. It is in German but you can see the kit of Dave is the "Manta Road" kit, enjoy the pics. Have a nice weekend! Great info herman, and thanks for sharing. I must admit, my motivation has taken a hit the past couple of weeks. I've just had to give my head a wobble and make myself push on with it. I really dont think all this doom and gloom with the virus thing has helped mentally. And my business has taken a hit because of it also. But we will get through it, and come out the other side swinging 🙂 So today's job was to get the sill fitted. So sill placed on and self tappers used to hold it in place while we offered up the door and wing and the i240 sill cover/side skirt. I had also taken some measurements from the old sill to door aperture, but offered up the panels to make sure it was 100% correct. It all lined up well and clearance for the sill cover was spot on with no fouling. I marked up around the sill with the scribe and then removed the replacement sill which is a genuine Vauxhall nos part,I also notched the sill into the A post cover. I then trimmed up around the sill and cleaned up ready to weld in place. Inside of sill was keyed with scotch brite oad then treated in zink rich primer. Holes punched in to spot the sill on as my spot welder has gone missing 🙄 all welded in and dressed back. Worked out well, just still s little fettleing to do, but happy with the result. 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. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle pattinson Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 21 hours ago, ANDY ABBOTT said: Thanks mate. I cant wait for this one to be done. Lol will have to have a manta meet after lockdown 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Kyle pattinson said: will have to have a manta meet after lockdown 😃 Too right mate, even if its snowing 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 cant wait to see this finished, this is probably my most favourite Manta of all in the club. Always loved it when Sean and Mark owned it, so glad you managed to save it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 21 hours ago, chrisb said: cant wait to see this finished, this is probably my most favourite Manta of all in the club. Always loved it when Sean and Mark owned it, so glad you managed to save it. Thanks mate, I feel the same way about it too 🙂 So with the passenger side A post, floor, chassis, inner and outer sills done, it's time to jump back over the the drivers side. Got A post cover on drivers side after a little reshaping and re slotting of the door hinge holes. Removed old sill and started the repairs to inner sill. Having to jump on and off this inbetween paid truck work, so it's a bit of a juggling act at the moment. 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 20 hours ago, ANDY ABBOTT said: Thanks mate, I feel the same way about it too 🙂 So with the passenger side A post, floor, chassis, inner and outer sills done, it's time to jump back over the the drivers side. Got A post cover on drivers side after a little reshaping and re slotting of the door hinge holes. Removed old sill and started the repairs to inner sill. Having to jump on and off this inbetween paid truck work, so it's a bit of a juggling act at the moment. 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. The repairs look superb, you definately cought it just in time to save. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Got the inner sill repairs finished today, and also repaired the inner section of the lower rear quarter which was pretty bad. Progress is a little slow today, as I wasnt really in the mood, but had a quiet couple of hours while awaiting parts for a truck to arrive, do thought I'd do a little on it. No more pics too add but I'll update again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 New A post covers are quite an annoying fit. Both sides are the same, and leave a gap between new sill cover and new A post cover. I'm having to lay in a couple of small pieces to fill the gaps. Anyone else experience the same issues, or is it just I've got a bad pair ? 🙄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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Oh that is annoying mate, If I get chance will look at the ones I have Edited May 15, 2020 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Got the A post sorted and a little filler piece welded in to bridge the gap between A post and sill. Inner sill repairs finished and inner sill top flange repaired. All inner sill treated with built hamber hydrate 80, zink rich primer and satin black. Outer sill fitted and welded in place. Welds dressed back, but want a final fettleing. Got drivers side swan neck cover removed, and chassis rail removed. The drivers side inner is completely solid so that's a bonus. Inner and floor above chassis rail treated with built hamber. That's it for today, but it's all ready to get the chassis in tomorrow, then its onto the drivers side floor repairs. After that I'll work my way into the rear arches and rear quarter repairs. Slowly getting there. 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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Today's progress on i240. Got chassis rail in, swan neck in, made a one piece patch for drivers floor and welded that in, jacking point welded in and all welds dressed back,including the plug welds on sills I'd not flared back from the last sesh. Feels like I'm getting somewhere now. 🙂 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 With the front section, and sills done I'm Moving on into the rear arch,and lower rear quarter area 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...
Jessopia74 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 That has needed so much work, and you are blasting through this mate. Hope you still love her at the end 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: That has needed so much work, and you are blasting through this mate. Hope you still love her at the end 👍 I'm sure I will mate, I've done worse lol. Gutted VBOA is cancelled but I should have a few cars to take next year lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, ANDY ABBOTT said: I'm sure I will mate, I've done worse lol. Gutted VBOA is cancelled but I should have a few cars to take next year lol. Car transporter next in your list of buys? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Car transporter next in your list of buys? 😎 No I have a lot of friends and they will all be road worthy 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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