andyinv Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Bought this when I was 18yo, and it's been off the road for..... ever? Late 90s I think... Usual story, chassis rot. Lots of work involved, so thought I'd better subscribe and hopefully get a bit of knowledge from the folks that know these things inside out! First step is to get it stripped - hopefully engine coming out next week - and then get the chassis rails to a state where it's safe to go up on Ade's rotisserie thing! I did toy with the idea of strapping it to the bulkhead so I could perhaps rotate it just a little to make life easier with getting to the swan necks, dunno if anyone's tried that before? Obviously it won't go far round, but even a few degrees would help with access. Also, the wing tops are pretty much gone (but inner wings pretty good). Current ideas being tossed around are going the spaceframe/flip-front route, or somehow getting some new wing tops in the right place. All ideas buzzing around anyway, am sure you'll see more of this lunacy as the weeks go by ! Cheers! A 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the asylum! TJM Motorsport have wing tops in stock and there are quite a few places that stock the main problem areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 If I was religious I would pray for you!!! But there again Ian Mac done it, as did many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyinv Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks both - I think some full replacement chassis rails might be the first port of call ! Will check out TJM too, cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, andyinv said: Thanks both - I think some full replacement chassis rails might be the first port of call ! Will check out TJM too, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyinv Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks Danny, I was looking at those last night. Looks like some superb work there, so will see if he can post out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome to the club 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Seen these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-Front-Panel-complete-Front-end/203090407216?hash=item2f4921af30:g:FCMAAOSw3N9fTsuc 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thought id list replacement new panels that i know of exist or did exist, any missed or new or redundant, im sure someone will update. Front panel, 4 slot, just grill section. Wing rail repairs, chassis legs, jacking points, inner guard A post, sills, rear panels, quarter repair sections rear, arches, think thats the lot, oh, front valance Where available new, door skins, roof skins, wings, inner guards, quarters. Do come up from time to time, also you do get breakers from time to time, Welcome! And enjoy, atleast the wielding will heat the shed coming into bitter season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Klockerholm spare wheel wells and replacement floor pans are also readily available from TJMotorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 18 hours ago, andyinv said: Thanks Danny, I was looking at those last night. Looks like some superb work there, so will see if he can post out. I have used them on mine, way better than the originals and way better than the others out there. They cost more but you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi Andy, welcome here. The place to be for Manta/Ascona owners. Waiting to see pictures of your rebuild, succes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 08/10/2020 at 08:02, Danny D114BCW said: I have used them on mine, way better than the originals and way better than the others out there. They cost more but you get what you pay for. Just ordered a set. Should be here in 3 weeks. I'll let you know what they are like. Though tbh I've only ever heard good reviews of his work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyinv Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Thanks all. Engine n gearbox came out on Saturday, got a mate coming over to help with glass and dash/trim this weekend. Then to see what's what with the bodywork, and see if I can work out what the hell I'm doing! Current plan is to get it strong enough to go up on the rotisserie. Rear is fine, but front not looking bonny. However, was pleased to see some actually decent metal lurking around in the chassis rails. Albeit in the minority... Edited October 13, 2020 by andyinv 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 any updates mate ime all for a flip front manta lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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