ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Saved this for a scrap dealer/breaker today. They said they had collected it from wigan. I'd be very keen to know if anyone knows of the car and any history behind it. I think I'll go 400 route with this one. Always fancied an ascona 400 🙂 first impressions are it's very rusty, but we will see what's hiding once I've got it stripped down. 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. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thought you might grab that 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I was tempted when i first seen it for sale, don't see many of these come up for sale in any condition, good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 I viewed it as soon as it came for sale, but walked away. I slept on it and it was niggling away at me. I ended up going back the next day and bought it lol 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I'm thinking full Rothmans rep with a red top engine..🤑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Had a poke about it today, it's very rotten but very much savable. It be one of the worst if not the worst lol have done to date ! 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Good Luck, in the salvage of this project, I take it you will need to make a full body jig before removing any metal (that is left)? Manta/Ascona shells were fully recyclable well before it became a trend in modern cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) On 24/08/2020 at 09:56, robah said: Good Luck, in the salvage of this project, I take it you will need to make a full body jig before removing any metal (that is left)? Manta/Ascona shells were fully recyclable well before it became a trend in modern cars. Yes I have a jig already made up to put in place of the front crossmember to keep the fixing bolt locations. I'll also be framing up the shell before it goes on the spit Edited August 27, 2020 by ANDY ABBOTT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Now at home and ready to be fully stripped to go on the spit. But first I'll have to weld in some braces as it's seriously in a bad way. Can it even be done ? I've got to admit, this one scares me but I do like a challenge and give me that extra motivation to make it happen. 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. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Always the option of tubular chasis 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Its clearly suffered a little over time, but the fact that it still stands on its wheels means that its entirely savable. Good luck and enjoy! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 The challenge is a fight or flight moment, it starts the adrenaline rush and attacks our emotions, this is when you know your true self. This is why this forum has become more special to us as members, as this chassis was definitely made to keep the heart pumping and the mind wondering, on how far we would go as a community to save such vehicles. The names may change over the years but the desire stays with the community, as the knowledge is generously past down through the decades. I do have some documentation on the full factory setup of the Opel Ascona Rally car with pictures if you are interested? PM me for details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 30/08/2020 at 11:19, robah said: The challenge is a fight or flight moment, it starts the adrenaline rush and attacks our emotions, this is when you know your true self. This is why this forum has become more special to us as members, as this chassis was definitely made to keep the heart pumping and the mind wondering, on how far we would go as a community to save such vehicles. The names may change over the years but the desire stays with the community, as the knowledge is generously past down through the decades. I do have some documentation on the full factory setup of the Opel Ascona Rally car with pictures if you are interested? PM me for details. Is it pictures of this car you have ? It are you referring to a 400 ? Cheers Bit done today. Got a bit of a frame made up to support it when on the spit but I've a bit more to add on to this test. I managed to remove the old rear panel, fit the replacement one and started on some boot floor repairs. I've sourced a full manta floor pan thanks to dan and carl, so I can remove the sections I need for this one. It's always good to use one car to save another. 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. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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