Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Last time Ifecked about with CL , just used the fronts from an Orion. The Fords are as simple a kit as possible and cheap (well was). You going for Electric windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 No old school for the windows. The kit was only £10.50 and very easy to fit . l am going to take the dash out , and check the wiring out as it looks like it been cocked up at one time and to sort the wiring out for the radio, cigarette lighter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: No old school for the windows. The kit was only £10.50 and very easy to fit . l am going to take the dash out , and check the wiring out as it looks like it been cocked up at one time and to sort the wiring out for the radio, cigarette lighter. That is cheap indeed 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Trying to do at reusable cost without blowing the cash pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Just been looking at cavalier 1 . Don’t think l will get my manta anyway close to the finish of this cavalier. It’s looking 100% finish lan keep the cav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Got the dash clock out this morning,found some wiring behind the clocks Anyone what it for 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...
mantasrme Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 9 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Got the dash clock out this morning,found some wiring behind the clocks Anyone what it for Its the wiring for the optional front driving/fog lights. Rather than having to add it they put it in all looms, the forward ends are taped inside the loom infront of the radiator. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Thanks for information, going to put running lights on as the when driving the red manta no one could see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 That’s the central locking fitted,a bit hit a miss on fitting it .But all Woking now . Check the clock that works, repaired the wiring behind the dash clocks Solwy getting there 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 18/08/2021 at 20:58, Jessopia74 said: 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 The house sale did not happen,so staying put.Will be doing some work on the house so the work on the manta will that a back seat for a bit Have been trying to work out what is the best way to secure the bolts to the headlights. Have tried a few things did not work Got some brake pipe ,flattened it out and secured a nut to the brake pipe It worked out okay, will secure the studs on the nuts when Dont look very pretty but are solid on the brake pipe What will be the length of the spring 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: The house sale did not happen,so staying put.Will be doing some work on the house so the work on the manta will that a back seat for a bit Have been trying to work out what is the best way to secure the bolts to the headlights. Have tried a few things did not work Got some brake pipe ,flattened it out and secured a nut to the brake pipe It worked out okay, will secure the studs on the nuts when Dont look very pretty but are solid on the brake pipe What will be the length of the spring 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 the is to much play in the adjustment studs will screw into the headlight brackets to remove the xs play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Got no oil light working. Have swap it for another working bulb. Still not working any one know what direction to go. Not really arse about the light as the pressure. clock works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Try the switch or the loom connection, is it connected right way round, connections clean, think from memory there are two wires, that connect to main loom, around bulkhead area. Its either the switch, wiring or dash. U could power the dash to test bulb, and test switch. Look in haynes manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Have switched the bulb for that one that works.was thinking that the circuit inside the dash clock not connected to the bulb holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 if you unplug the oil pressure sender plug from the loom ( if its still there) join both wires to earth. the light should be on and the guage should read zero. if all ok suggests loose wire on sender unit. if still not on suggests wiring to dash ,dash connector or bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Had to spend some time in the garage today So started up the manta ( about 4 weeks last time it got started) Turn over a bit slow but started okay.let it run got it up to temperature Running sweet.Hopefully will get back to doing more work on the manta in the new year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 So after 4/5 months got the log book and reg number, put the front number plate on . Trying to sort out the headlights slow going but will get there Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Just now, 1200bandit said: So after 4/5 months got the log book and reg number, put the front number plate on . Trying to sort out the headlights slow going but will get there Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Also to today got the new garage door fitted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Had a bit of time yesterday to have a quick look at the headlights When l got it the headlights where bonded in the housing,have removed all bonding and made adapters work they have movement on the headlights,but when try to fit into the headlight housing the bolts don’t line up Are the headlights sided ,l have got the correct headlights Can anyone tell me what l doing wrong 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...
Vince Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I might be wrong but it looks like you are trying to fit the outer light to the inner hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Are the headlights different for outer and inner . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: Are the headlights different for outer and inner . Can only speak for mine but yes & I think it was pretty standard on various manufacturers ‘70’s & ‘80’s cars that the outsides were dipped beam with a sidelight too, the inner ones are spotlights. The position of the raised bits that you’ve attached the threaded rod to are in different places on the dip vs the spots. Edited October 28, 2021 by Trooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 The last time l worked on the manta was 04/09/2021 Got the house to sort out before l can get to the manta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just quick update.nothing done but l still have it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) Had a few hours tonight, refitted the dash ,heater cables where a pig to fit So l fitted so LED bulbs in the dash a big difference this was in very dark garage The wiring to the rear heated screen has been cut. Does anyone know what which way they go on to the switch one is brown, one is brown with a white strap 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 December 17, 2021 by 1200bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I like the LED upgrade, where did you purchase them from and what’s the details of them 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Got the bulbs from eBay T5 LED dashboard lights 10 bulbs cost is £4.59 from high perform_uk Sorry don’t know how put the page on hear Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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