Jessopia74 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 54 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: When giving a wash, spotted a very slight water leak from the rear window The window opening type, the clip the goes into the “B” post is insecure What glue is best to use. One step forward 2 steps back You need to use the UV cure stuff for best results. Can be done with a uv lamp or a nice sunny day. And preparation is key to getting a good bond Mate, needs all crap taking off and a good clean up. Edited March 25, 2022 by Jessopia74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Was hopefully going to use this in the summer, but it not going to happen. It’s all the little jobs that are adding up So l have decided to look at summer 2023 (12/14 months) before it’s back on the road. That way ( hopefully) l will get it right. Will post the little things that get done ( May be a bit boring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Here’s a boring bit,So last night found some paint,it has ant rust?.but go’s on ok Will,paint the inner wing (top and bottom) in Monaco blue 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...
1200bandit Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Today decided to a bit on the manta Go the fog lights fitted and working Made a boot mat Trimmed the kick panels 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...
®evo03 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 27/03/2022 at 17:24, 1200bandit said: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. That has to be 1 of the nicest rear ends, (manta) that I've seen! Now doing go spoiling it with a number plate! It's a shame that numberplate are so ugly, no matter what you do with em. About time they became invisible, QR code tech, could take care of that. Doesn't even need to be on display. Perfect balance anyway, fogs, rear infill, irmscher graphic, back box, height. Deserves a photo shoot. Soon..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: That has to be 1 of the nicest rear ends, (manta) that I've seen! Now doing go spoiling it with a number plate! It's a shame that numberplate are so ugly, no matter what you do with em. About time they became invisible, QR code tech, could take care of that. Doesn't even need to be on display. Perfect balance anyway, fogs, rear infill, irmscher graphic, back box, height. Deserves a photo shoot. Soon..... Careful what you wish for! What you have described there is a black box of sorts in every car, with automatic debited fines or your biometrics no longer functioning to drive the car if you are banned. I for one are looking forwards to welcoming illustrious AI overlords 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 It's not my number plate, it's there's! Same as a lost V5 they wanted £25 quid for, that is theirs also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Has been raining,so some time to play with the manta Removed the battery and the trim on the bulk head The battery tray in excellent condition, even has the original paint there Removed the shocker give a good clean,What colour should it be,yellow,red ,black Fitted bonnet struts work well Time to replace the brake fluid as it is black 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 hours ago, ®evo03 said: That has to be 1 of the nicest rear ends, (manta) that I've seen! Now doing go spoiling it with a number plate! It's a shame that numberplate are so ugly, no matter what you do with em. About time they became invisible, QR code tech, could take care of that. Doesn't even need to be on display. Perfect balance anyway, fogs, rear infill, irmscher graphic, back box, height. Deserves a photo shoot. Soon..... I did think long and hard about the fog lights, So l though just get it done,lt did longer to get it right.l think it looks really good, the exhaust is loud ,but as loud as the bandit was Edited March 31, 2022 by 1200bandit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 I really should not go poking about, l think l was a keen on the battery tray post So tonight was having a look at the xs sealer on the battery tray Had a poke about and one thing lead to another, and all this is what happens. But on the plus side,the wing is off ,xs to the inner wing,battery tray is brilliant,looks like a easy repair Going to flush out the old brake fluid 500 mm per corner Also going to fit lower, top ball joints, drop links,track rod ends . Going to remove the road springs clean, paint,same colour as the shocks Can anyone tell me what height the standard road springs are on the front The is lowered springs on the rear ?? 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 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Well them holes go a bit bigger Went to do so work outside.started to rain, so in to play with the manta Cut back to solid metal , Stop raining so back outside Made some plates and welded 2 of 3 plates in Turned out well so far it had quite a bit of body filler in there,don’t understand why you do this as the welding has been done in 2 hours so far. 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 April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Some ppl are just stupid Wayne and will put filler everywhere they can. At least it’s not stuffed full of cardboard like cars in the 80s 😀 I remember my mate buying an XR3 that had more cardboard and filler in sills than steel, poor Sod wasted so much on that car. But he would not be told to walk away from it by our very competent mutual friend that was a car dealer 🤔 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 It must have taken a good few hours to cock it , still go to remove all the cocky from inside which is no where near the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 You'r doing nice Wayne, I remember when I was just a kid my Dad used so much filler on his old Merc he had to use chicken wire to fill the hole he cutted out 😁. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 A few goodies have shown up this week Should keep me busy for some time Hopefully Will not need the mig wire ( but there as not so confident now ) 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...
®evo03 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Any links 2 parts suppliers, might need uppers and lowers soon. Tried the flux cored wire, couldn't get on with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Got all this from eBay the cost is about £60/70 This is the first time ( serious attempt at welding) as l was going to get someone else to do it All though the N/S inner wing,battery tray is in reasonable condition, was not expecting the body filler l found, but that is all gone and solid metal will be welded in and sealed.Hopefully Will not need the welding wire Did find it hard to welded with this welder but l think l have got it sorted Its a cheep welder was not expecting much but it works ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Yes great effort on the welding, it is difficult to get the hang of, had to buy a smaller welder as I was borrowing on and had to basically turn it off to stop it burning holes. Sorted now, but only good for up to 5mm plate. Can't weld without gas, tried it, and no not for me. As I say to anyone, practice is key, prob best to clean up two strips and weld em on the floor, butt weld. Also help to have metal as clean as possible! Run one of those sanding pads over it, makes a major difference. Any way, great guns, works going well, getting better by the day, and most important saving another one for the road. Tip, a welders magnetic angle will find filler, just don't try welding it, the heat will create fumes, that will.... Prob be the worst fumes ever experienced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) Today was raining first thing,so played with the manta ALL THE WELDING DONE ON THE N/S at last Sealed the welding as the was very small holes when l put a light on the inside of the manta (they were very very small but water will get in) Going to fit a plastic tray under the battery and run a breather pipe from the battery to somewhere If l get a chance tomorrow will paint and under seal inside and the wheel arch. Then stripped the upper and lower suspension arms off anit roll bar The drop links come off very easy was expected to be sized Going to replace the ball joints weld some plates in the lower arms A very positive day for a change 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. Edited April 9, 2022 by 1200bandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Quick question, have you only spot welded those in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 No have try to join up the welds most are seamless, but did not wish to blow holes bigger ,cut out all the thin,corrosion bits But l am very pleased with the results Now getting on with the stuff which l know about as l do most days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: No have try to join up the welds most are seamless, but did not wish to blow holes bigger ,cut out all the thin,corrosion bits But l am very pleased with the results Now getting on with the stuff which l know about as l do most days Yeah sounds like best way. Your right, it’s difficult with mig on some panels, especially on the shockingly thin steel used on the later shells 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) Is this the standard height of a front road springs Had a look on Google not very clear on height The wooden blocks are solid 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 April 11, 2022 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Have done a bit under sealed the inner wing ( underside) Welded in some plates in the lower The suspension turned out ok Primed the inner wing ( topside) 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...
TheRealExile Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Nice work, putting me to shame sat on my rump, I did do some bilt hamber application yesterday to ready my Manta funding project for the bodyshop but need to get more done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Remove the suspension on Monday, put the 2 washers from the suspension arm in a safe place Yes you guessed it,l can’t find them Has any one got them kicking about and post to Liverpool Need them ASAP as l have to get back moving 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...
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