1200bandit Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 We have little work in ,so remove the starter motor give a good clean, Will paint the body and leave the alloy bit shiny Will clean the engine block before l refit it 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 September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 All the floor bungs are missing,did get 3 for £8.plus Found some different ones £3.53 for 10 ,have tried one a bit snug ,not as thick but they will just as well for a fraction of the price 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 September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Bit more of a update Starter clean up nicely, bit of paint, lacquer looks ok Under seal the floor Put some insulation on the o/s ( got to fit this better this time) Refitted the seat base and seat Has not been started for some time fired up first time Start’s quicker than the Honda Civic 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...
1200bandit Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Got the dash back in radio works,got to do the contact speaker wiring Removed the rear seat to run the speaker wiring The rear in excellent condition,will paint the tank, under seal the arches Then is onto the rear underside bits 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 September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 7 mm copper pipe arrived today Made a headlight adjust,this may just work 6 mm pipe to attach to the headlight, 7 mm pipe attached to 6 mm pipe Fit washer before fitting the pipe Cut a 7 mm thread , fit a 7 mm rod to the pipe , fit springs Will need a bit of feting 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 September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Have spent a good few hours on the headlights ,building it up checking that the adjustment works Did find that if they are 3 1/2 to 4 inches they do look right, don’t know about the headlight aim Got the radio CD player working, got to make box’s for the speakers 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 September 14, 2022 by 1200bandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hate when I see the lights stick out, looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 When l look at the photos was showing about 2 1/2 inches So made them at 2 1/2 inches,headlights stick out That’s why it was a good few hours trying to get it right ,hopefully can adjust the headlights 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 September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Made 6 more today,hopefully they will all adjust the headlights If anyone is stuck and interested in making the adjusts Here’s some photos,if anyone needs more information happy to help 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 September 15, 2022 by 1200bandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Nice work mate, still would have gone with the brass tube myself and M5. You can also buy silver solder rods if you wish to solder the connection to thread with something a little better then pipe solder, but you will need MAPP gas as it’s working temp is hotter. It’s half way to a braised joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 The cost of doing the adjusted this way was about £45.00 and quick to do Plus l only had solder in the garage ( this is the 5 attempt at this,have spent £50/60 on things that did not work) Used 7 mm rod as the fixing holes are 8 mm the headlight body The 6 mm copper pipe is very secure to the headlights 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 The oil light on the dash not working,oil pressure is okay Does the pressure reg under the exhaust manifold work the oil light The light was working,have not checked the wiring yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 4 hours ago, 1200bandit said: The oil light on the dash not working,oil pressure is okay Does the pressure reg under the exhaust manifold work the oil light The light was working,have not checked the wiring yet It does both, two terminals mate. Usually it’s heat damage to the wiring from the heat makes it very brittle, possibly broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Just l thought have already got some sleeving which is heat proof,will check the wiring before l remove the exhaust manifold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Some more done as off work with covid All headlights back in ,just hope they can be adjusted properly Speaker box’s made,covered and fitted Front bumper painted ind,s number plate fitted, not the best paint job ok for a garden paint job. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 When l removed the front wings,the wiring to wing indicator was just hanging down ( sum’s up this manta) Have put the wiring though into the inside,where does the indicator wiring go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 9 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Some more done as off work with covid All headlights back in ,just hope they can be adjusted properly Speaker box’s made,covered and fitted Front bumper painted ind,s number plate fitted, not the best paint job ok for a garden paint job. 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. Alpine speakers, very nice..used to be my speaker of choice as a youngster now I just want to hear the engine, funny how times change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 They where in garage been there for years I did buy speaker box years ago,had to cut the box up to make them fit So this time l made my own ones Today replaced the wiring to the front indicators, fitted day time running lights.work brilliant. removed the inner rear trim’s checked for any rot , all very clean no rot , waxed the inner wings refitted trim’s rear seat Put the front bumper back together all bits looking good,went to put on the manta, l have only got the wrong bumper, the side of the bumper is to long come past the wing centre air scupper thing jammed on the lower panel. I think it’s of a F reg manta,did get it from Rob ( FOC ) ,but sold the one that was on the car , did think to check as l though they are all the same . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Should be easy enough to pick up an original bumper to fit, at least you have your paint and an expert at spraying front bumpers. Great effort so far, it’s coming along nicely 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Today had a go at finding out way it will not fit Found that the fixing brackets on the side’s move backwards and it was twisted when l tried to fit it.they lineup when in the right place(been a long day) put up some photos to show where it catching on .Hitting the lower panel and the chassis legs Was thinking cut the air scupper thing hopefully it will fit 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...
1200bandit Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Today had a go at finding out way it will not fit Found that the fixing brackets on the side’s move backwards and it was twisted when l tried to fit it.they lineup when in the right place(been a long day) put up some photos to show where it catching on .Hitting the lower panel and the chassis legs Was thinking cut the air scupper thing hopefully it will fit Had a look on eBay (no exclusive bumper) ,all the bumpers are the same one l have got . Has anyone got a front bumper from a exclusive of the car and take a photo, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 looks like it's too low. Only difference between an exclusive bumper and a GTE one is the washer jets for the headlights. You sure you've got the mounting brackets on the correct side (not got the left bracket on the RHS)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 That was my first thought did not take the chassis brackets of so l though l put it on upside down. The bumper bar will only fit on one way But l will check on the chassis brackets ,good though l never thought of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just gone in the garage, swapped over the chassis brackets ( O/S to N/S) did not work put the bumper lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 21 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Just gone in the garage, swapped over the chassis brackets ( O/S to N/S) did not work put the bumper lower Must have the wrong brackets then I guess. Maybe they are chrome bumper ones you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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