TheRealExile Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, paulmanta said: Depends on the type of lens used. I replace all of mine with new hella 1L300 2850-06 units. I put 4 in, so you get 4 sidelights as it looks better, I wire up the dip as outside and main as inside but use a front fog lamp switch to have the outer mains come on if I want. Simple stainless threaded bar and little hooks put on the end made from the stainless inserts you get in windscreen wipers along with new stainless compression type springs hold them in. You can use the original plastic nuts to adjust if you use the right threaded bar. Apologies if you already have posted one but any chance of a picture of the threaded bar setup if you get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, TheRealExile said: Apologies if you already have posted one but any chance of a picture of the threaded bar setup if you get chance. Whoud like to see that as well give me a direction to go in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: The headlights are bounded in . Will have to remove the lights and make my own ones Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Yeah, someone stood and held them into the right position whilst they set 🙈 it's M6 stud and Dremmel the hook in to fit the brackets on the lamp unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Yeah, someone stood and held them into the right position whilst they set 🙈 it's M6 stud and Dremmel the hook in to fit the brackets on the lamp unit Was told about the headlights so it whoud pass a MOT . I knew that needed work,but it’s not major work but a lot of small stuff that adds up ,The Manta Will not be back on the road until spring so no rush and an going to enjoy doing the bits and bobs The inner wing did have fibreglass on them so when removed the alarm the inner wing were the alarm was fitted fell to bits Removed the fibreglass expecting the worst not that bad at all. Some welding required but a lot better than l thought . Was a bit dubious about posting the inner wing. Got some carpet ( from eBay,have used before and not bad) so going to the boot over the next couple of days ( Looking after the granddaughter) 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...
paulmanta Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Bonding the headlamps is a bit of a poor idea, they get hot and the glue may fail but the bigger issue is its not possible to adjust them at all. I worked as a testers assistant and those would have failed, the beam testing machines are proper accurate and all have to match, it's simply not possible to calibrate bonded lamps. I will pop a pic up of the home made adjusters when I get 5 mins. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 That would be worth doing, finding out who did it and show them how to do a proper job! Worth doing a bit of searching on here, see what others have done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Thanks Evo Had a look on here and found some photos,information will order some stud rod.springs and have a go next mouth Got the central locking kit today Will fit that in the next coupe of mouths Did fit a central locking kit to the red manta and worked rellywell 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 August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 How whoud the bolts be secured to the headlights 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...
Jessopia74 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Dremel slots in them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Was thinking of of putting in slot in the bolts then soldering the bolts to the headlights, Unsure if it will work?? If someone has a better idea please post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 They need to have articulated joint on the lamp, if you dremmel the slot, the spring with a washer will keep it pressed into position. Lamp can't move enough in the housing, so all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 A. It more done Remove the headlights from the headlight body Clean the lights and body,will need a repaint Cut and glued the carpet into the boot area,looking very good Going to have a gray boot carpet, Will get a Kadjar rubber boot mat and see if l can cut and fit into the boot,then glue the gray carpet to 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. 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...
®evo03 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Tidy job on the carpet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Only takes about 2/3 hours and the difference is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Did a bit more today. The T piece did start to leak , had to remove it a redo it . Run engine hot looking okay no leaks Fitted the clear indicator leans today.Looking well Got some Clio steel wheels 16 inch checked to see if they fit They fit and look well . Dont know if l will use them yet. Will have to find out what size tyres that will be the same size as a standard tyres Made a repair panel for the inner wing .It fits very well.the welding looks like dog shit. But it fits well 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. Just now, 1200bandit said: Did a bit more today. The T piece did start to leak , had to remove it a redo it . Run engine hot looking okay no leaks Fitted the clear indicator leans today.Looking well Got some Clio steel wheels 16 inch checked to see if they fit They fit and look well . Dont know if l will use them yet. Will have to find out what size tyres that will be the same size as a standard tyres Made a repair panel for the inner wing .It fits very well.the welding looks like dog shit. But it fits well 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...
®evo03 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Strong jacking points! Yep, great wee mods, liking the wheel choice and clear lenses. Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 I just thought l check before painting them Monaco Blue Just to figure out what size tyres to fit so it’s the same diameter so the speedo reading is the same as 14 inch rims The jacking points are solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 205/45R16 is closest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Only had time to a bit on the manta Cut out all rot from the n/s inner wing The is nice shiny metal in there Just go to make plates them got it welded,and painted 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 I think this is the one thing l was really considered about.If had ox,acc it whoud be a 30/40 minute job. Hate mig welding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) That's 15mins with MIG mate. Best way to go it so you don't end up with slugs or blow through is chain spot welds, takes a bit longer, but easier to get a good result without any worry of buckling. Gas welding is great for adding metal into rust 😎 not done any for 25years! (Excluding a bit of brazing ). Edited August 27, 2021 by Jessopia74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Used to love welding,the local body shop set up the body panels, then after work l go in a weld the panels in to place ( oxide, acc ) .That was back in the day when l worked until 10/11 o’clock at night. Used to buy and sale many Capris, cortina ,escorts ,vivas . Made a lot of money but no time to spend it so give up on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Used to love welding,the local body shop set up the body panels, then after work l go in a weld the panels in to place ( oxide, acc ) .That was back in the day when l worked until 10/11 o’clock at night. Used to buy and sale many Capris, cortina ,escorts ,vivas . Made a lot of money but no time to spend it so give up on it Get a pack for home? Although don't think I woukd fancy storing it in my home garage, never mind what the insurance would think 😬 TBH we don't even have it down the Commercial garage as it's a bit of nightmare for insurance and the college (apprentice ). But I miss not having it to hand for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 only got a little bit of welding to do .One of the lads in work is going to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Did a little bit today l started to fit the central locking kit. Worked out where the motor will fit Not hitting the window going or down.Did a quick test working as it should The short video shows it working,will need slight adjustment But the sun is out and beer to drink Checked the door for rot . Not rot or even rust inside the door, IMG_1751.MOV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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