stumpy Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 new to mantas previously had escorts and minis wich panels are plentyfull for but as above can you get inner wing repair panels rear valence front valence rear arches and outer cills ?? also if fitting a manta 400 body kit how much of the front panel do you leave in tact does it go over or in place of the lower front valance ive not got the kit yet but it appears you get the 4 slot nose the front valance and the wings and the twin headlight bezels thanks lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I know rear arches are available. Inner wings not so much but second hand ones crop up every now and again. Welcome to manta ownership by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 For a 400 kit, Front panel, you need the inner piece intact. Where the bonnet catch is, and flat outer parts above headlights. Outer section where the grill slots are can be left as metal or replaced by fibreglass grill. Or lamp pod, usually four. Twin headlight bezels are available. You are better with a gte bumper bar to fix your 400 style front bumper spoiler too. Lower panel section can be removed as you dont see it, as it bolts to standard wings. This does not exist on the kit, as the lower sections of wings fix to front spolier corners. Lower sections can be supported back to the chassis of car to stop vibration. Rear 400 arches need standard rear arches cut to allow for 15inch or bigger rims. As for metal parts, what was available, roof skins, door skins, quarter panels, rear panels, bootlids, wings, bonnets, grills, lower panel, chassis legs, chassis sections, jacking points, spring supports, outer sills, a post covers, floor panels, Believe it or not the manta on the shelf is a mockup of panels. The panels are there, if you look deep enough, but you are buting hens teeth, and they are ££££££, escort and mini panels are on every street corner. Best bet is to join the club, very helpful bunch of members here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) amazing info thank you yes i will be joining for sure..ive been offered a 400kit it appears that the front wings attach half or 3/4 up the steel front wing its the complete kit minus the bonnet it was bought from mc rallying years ago ive never seen a front manta 400 wing that fits to the steel i always tought they were a complete wing attached the same as the original has anyone fitted this type of kit and whats the opinions pic below what would this kit be worth has previously fitted Edited June 2, 2020 by stumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jessopia74 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 You do not have to swap to a 4slot front grill if you want the early 400 look and don’t want to mess chopping up the nose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 my nose is rotten anyway the whole panel has new been cut off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 You might need a whole nose cone, check once you get bumper off. I Think Shaun400r has another decent one as I looked at it when I collected some bits a while back. In fact he is one if the guys that will have a lot if stuff to help you for reclaimed panels, think he’s got a roof skin too. Along with Danny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 definitely will the whole section was scrap its off already will get a few pics today of work so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Never seen a arch kit for standard wing, thats new. Still dont need anything below kit line. You can also use a front section from cavalier, and fit your outer four slot. Rear arches look extra wide too! Nice find. 1.8 too, easy to convert to redtop xe engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) ide never seen the arches that fit to steel wings either i know you could get them for a capri but i thought only full wings for the manta he had them from mc rallying back in the day Edited June 2, 2020 by stumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 You will need capri indicators! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Those triangles panels in front of A post that you ask about in the Wanted thread are not available atm. A guy on FB group is trying to get a pair of pattern panels so he can have them made for a group buy. Will let you know if we hear anything about those. http://dr-manta-shop.de/epages/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5/Categories/408b7c8ad06e4d9954fa2d948a01f508/1785e4fe917e7273d76faa0b8e0ab6ef As an example, but there are lots of sellers in NL too. Limit bits from a uk co. that I have used for some panels. https://www.tjmotorsport.co.uk/products.php?cat=1790 Edited June 3, 2020 by Jessopia74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) thats cool thanks for that and theyre only down the road from me in bridgend to there are a few bits available then thank god Edited June 4, 2020 by stumpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) could someone tell me if this is the inner front windscreen a pillar inner panel on a manta its listed for an ascona B Edited June 10, 2020 by stumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 anybody in the ukor any member here have the manta B A post cover panels surplus to requirements pm me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 You can find them also here: https://www.ebay.nl/str/opelleidingertuning/Blech-Karosserieteile/_i.html?_storecat=15800032015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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