1200bandit Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 That’s headlight l have ,all 4 are the same Will get better photos tomorrow evening 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 February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 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 February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Yea found that one,did look to see if the fitting on the headlights work,but no photos of the rear of the headlights where the adjuster is fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I know its not quite the same but these are BMW lights in my A series. From E36 i think. Don't know if its of any help? https://www.theopelproject.com/fitting-bmw-angel-eyes-to-a-manta-the-adaptors/ https://www.theopelproject.com/opel-manta-a-series-fitted-with-bmw-e30-halo-angel-eye-lights/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, 611 said: I know its not quite the same but these are BMW lights in my A series. From E36 i think. Don't know if its of any help? https://www.theopelproject.com/fitting-bmw-angel-eyes-to-a-manta-the-adaptors/ https://www.theopelproject.com/opel-manta-a-series-fitted-with-bmw-e30-halo-angel-eye-lights/ They look really really good. Think is a different set up on my manta,but l need all the help l can get I think l need to see the rear of a original headlight from a twin headlight manta as the lights l have may not be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: They look really really good. Think is a different set up on my manta,but l need all the help l can get I think l need to see the rear of a original headlight from a twin headlight manta as the lights l have may not be correct. Thought it was worth a try just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Much appreciate Andy Made a pattern from the brackets,/ little tabs on the headlights as you can see the holes don’t line up when placed on headlight housing l can get to fit into the housing but don’t seat right And the headlights are pointing into the air This is why l think headlights are incorrect 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 February 21, 2022 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 I am quite surprised the headlights have not been lashed yet Had a look at them tonight, Not got any further really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) On 20/02/2022 at 20:51, ®evo03 said: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. There has to be better images on some of the project build threads, something with quad light fitted. I haven't touched quad lights in over fifteen, twenty years. Or longer for the type you have, irmscher type. I think if you have the cassette to load the lens into, as the cassette will hopefully line up with the holes in the quad light setup. Try searching cibie headlight retaining ring. 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 February 24, 2022 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) 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. Some interesting variations, like the mix in the standard light with the quad contained inside, it's different. Try searching for cibie headlight retaining ring. Plenty of years worth of hassle on here if you search, nothing has changed, but pic show I was right! I'm amazed I can ever remember, cassette, Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited February 25, 2022 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Not long done the one for PEE, I made new front bezels to slide over the plastic cassette, new stainless bolts, springs from a 3D printer bed and some thumb turns 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...
Danny D114BCW Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Have any of you recently bought new lamp units as i am struggling to find any as my usual suppliers have non in still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Danny D114BCW said: Have any of you recently bought new lamp units as i am struggling to find any as my usual suppliers have non in still. I got mine from German eBay (uk spec though) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Had some time today Put the headlights into the boot,will revisit them at a later time Got a front bumper of Rob . So made a start on it day ( not raining) The bumper has come up very well, not damage or cracks, still got more to do on the bumper 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...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 For the headlights visit our monaco blue exclusive restoration thread on here or the secret project by Kevin Abbott. Both show how to make and fit the headlamp adjusters in detail. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Got some stuff done today Removed the o/ s wing ( the lower bolts where a bit sized) to carry out the welding to the inner wing Found the the top of the inner wing a little bit rotted Made a repair panel welded it in , has not turned out to bad Cut of the rot on the inner wing , made some repair bits It was the easiest repair to do Got to finish rubbing down the front bumper, then rub down the rear bumper As it’s getting warmer will be able the paint Hers some 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. 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 March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 07:19, ANDY ABBOTT said: For the headlights visit our monaco blue exclusive restoration thread on here or the secret project by Kevin Abbott. Both show how to make and fit the headlamp adjusters in detail. Had a look for your thread can not find it . Can you remember what date you posted it as it will be easy ( hopefully) to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Carried out some welding today. Well pleased the way it turned out Put rust converter on ,some sealer on to cover the pin holes Got to prepare the inner wing (inside and the under side) for paint This was a lot easier than l thought Just hope the o/s is just as easy 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 March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Have started the cleaning the underside of the inner wing. What are the thoughts on the painting the underside of the inner wing I am going to Underseal the underside,do l paint it a oil base black paint or paint it Monaco blue, also the inside of the front wing do l Underseal,paint it or just Underseal 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Raptor, it can be tinted to a very similar base blue mate, or painted over if you wish. Edited March 12, 2022 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I covered mine in bilt hamber followed by thick black chassis paint that dries rock hard, really tough stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 bilt hamber stuff is very good and to be honest probably the best. ive done many a car detailed and painted underneath but they dont stay like that for long so you need the toughest hardest wearing stuff you can or youl be doin most of the repairs again in another 10 years or so . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 This is what l started with This is the first time l used this welder ( it’s a cheep one,only good fro small bits of welding) It works ok when you get used to it Only used a very small amount of body filler A bit of primer will let it dry for a few days,nib it off primer it again Very pleased with the repair This repair was not that hard ( whoud have been a lot easier with a good welder) ,so don’t understand why it was done probably 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...
1200bandit Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Had to clean the garage today. Has not been run for about 5 weeks, refit the battery lead started up instantly runs sweet.Give it a good wash, give the inner wing a good clean, inner wing is very solid .Still waiting on some unseal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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