1200bandit Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Tonight refit the seat base and N/S seat Wax oiled the N/S chassis leg , waxed oiled the inside 1/4 by the bonnet pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Today is the time to start the O/S front Remove the wing , wing in excellent condition no rot or rust Removed the wing with a bit of dread was expected to full of rust The front of the inner wing had be cocked up removed the fibre glass not bad really,the top of the inner wing has only a bit of rust so just a small bit of welding on that the rest is like new. Got to welded the inner wing by the headlight and little bit on the inner wing by the a pillar.Should only take a few hours to welded Quite happy with that Removed the front upper and lower suspension arms ,will clean,paint ,replace upper,lower ball joints Only on it about 4 hours .This Manta is a bit strange . Looks like is has been stored in garage,barns for a few years, Someone in th past as done a some work on in the past as bolts,nut have copper slip on them ,which is way so easy to pull apart.Also the normal cut on the hand Some photos of the stuff done. l the garden now drinking beer 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Remove the old ball jiont, welded some plates in lower suspension arm Cleaned , first coat of paint on 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Second coat of paint done this morning Going to give a short brake maybe start the welding at the weekend 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 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Second coat of paint done this morning This is the crap l have cut out don’t understand why is done Going to give a short brake maybe start the welding at the weekend 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Second coat of paint done this morning Going to give a short brake maybe start the welding at the weekend Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Looking good on the arms and stubs, but I see some more unearthed to weld, looks a bit nasty that, but kept it protected I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Was thinking about the headlight adjustment mechanism Come across this on eBay Was going to try and see if l could make one out of this Cut a slot in the plastic square so it fits onto the brackets on the headlights Then drill and tap so the treaded rod locks onto the bracket Thinking of possible 6 mm square to hook onto the brackets Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Sounds like it could work, would it need to be plastic? What about a metal rod, or small diameter pipe. Great thinking 💭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Sounds like it could work, would it need to be plastic? What about a metal rod, or small diameter pipe. Great thinking 💭 Good idea! Brass tube (moddlers) and use small wire blade in coping saw to cut the hook. Then solder on flat washer for spring seat, and threaded rod into the tube for adjuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Good idea! Brass tube (moddlers) and use small wire blade in coping saw to cut the hook. Then solder on flat washer for spring seat, and threaded rod into the tube for adjuster This was the way l was thinking,this will be my 5 th attempt at this 46 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Sounds like it could work, would it need to be plastic? What about a metal rod, or small diameter pipe. Great thinking 💭 Using plastic as l think it will be easier to work with,and will not rust way like the rest of the manta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Got my ares into gear today All the welding done on the o/s front Did take a bit longer than l thought ( 3 hours) Got to clean up the welding tomorrow then seal everything Bit of body filler on the inner wing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Done some tiding up of the welding painted the underside of the inner wing,inside of the front wing Some rust converter on the chassis leg ( only light rust) 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...
Jessopia74 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Coming along nicely Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Getting there slowly as l have some work on the house Tonight put under seal on underside of the inner wing 17 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Coming along nicely Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 All ready for the o/s front suspension to start on Monday evening And did not lose any bits ( 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: All ready for the o/s front suspension to start on Monday evening And did not lose any bits ( 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. If you want to replace this bolt when you refix the subframe let me know - I still have about 50 new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 All the bolts are ok. In the past the bolts have been copper slip on them so very easy to come apart. hopefully all go back as easy as it come apart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Bit more done tonight The ain’t roll bar was a bit of pig to refit as the n/ s wheel was on Looking ok 100% improvements 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...
1200bandit Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 The brake pads do over hang the front discs ( not a lot ) the a gap between the discs and the pad carrier about 1/2 inch Will Audi discs fit with the brake callipers ( what Audi discs are they if they will fit) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 12 hours ago, 1200bandit said: The brake pads do over hang the front discs ( not a lot ) the a gap between the discs and the pad carrier about 1/2 inch Will Audi discs fit with the brake callipers ( what Audi discs are they if they will fit) Yes they fit, but need to be re-drilled, CB opened up a little. Just buy them done, not much more than std discs already modded. Probably good for Q-years with the miles we all do in our cars 😂 Best setup for the cost imo. @mantasrme is your man I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Not going to change the discs yet as the is still more work to carry out This is not going to be a show car , just looking to get it nice and safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) Remove the master clylinder no problem, cleaned ready to paint Removeing the servo to clean and paint the inner wing,servo The is a big arse spring on the brake pedal servo pin .it is possible that it is sized, Working in a gap of about 18 inches ( the door will not open any more as it hitting the wall) Going to remove the o/s front seat ( hopefully will come out though o/s door with the window open) going to lay down and work that way So the question what is the best ,easy way to remove and refit the big arse spring Only had a quick look ,l think this is going to be one of them things you think “ why the f##k did l start this Edited August 12, 2022 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Take the clip off the yoke pin and it should push out . However, on my Ascona A that is essentially the same setup, it was stuck in the yoke (Clevis) with a bit of surface corrosion. Good dose of WD40 and a slight tap wit drift+hammer it came out. Unless yours is worn and has a step, then that would be a bitch to get out. What I would do then is remove the Booster stud nuts to unload the clevis pin, and get some grips on it (or monkey wrench) ro turn it through 90-180deg, so the step is opposite to where the natural pressure on the clevis/pedal is, then try to knock it out. However, I have never seen this pin worn that it has a ridge even on really old cars, trucks yes, not cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 To hot to work in the garage Had a go at the front bumper (is been there in the background for to long) Flatten the bumper put the first coat of primer on Got to sort some little bits out then paint Befor and after photos 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...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: To hot to work in the garage Had a go at the front bumper (is been there in the background for to long) Flatten the bumper put the first coat of primer on Got to sort some little bits out then paint Befor and after photos 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. Looks good! I do have one question - how come your grass is so green? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Most of it weeds .we had some rain recently.but is unknown why is very green Was in the pool cooling off just after l done the front bumper 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...
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