Bruce Hockley Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi everyone, My name is Bruce from Westbury Wiltshire and I have just agreed to purchase a pair of South African 1972 Manta A's. One is a running driving car, the other is a bit more of a parts car. I don't have any pics yet but plan on taking lots of pics or even videoing the lives of these cars. I used to own a Manta B lhd 1.3 engined GT/J when I lived in Germany in the early 2000s which I upgraded to a 1.8 and 5 speed box before its untimely demise in an accident. I plan to use all the best bits to keep the runner at its best and maybe turn the parts car into a restomod as it has soooo many original parts missing. Any help and advice will be gratefully received. I am a mechanic of over 30 years and now teach mechanics to the military so I know my way around a workshop but not the Manta A specifically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Bruce Hockley said: Hi everyone, My name is Bruce from Westbury Wiltshire and I have just agreed to purchase a pair of South African 1972 Manta A's. One is a running driving car, the other is a bit more of a parts car. I don't have any pics yet but plan on taking lots of pics or even videoing the lives of these cars. I used to own a Manta B lhd 1.3 engined GT/J when I lived in Germany in the early 2000s which I upgraded to a 1.8 and 5 speed box before its untimely demise in an accident. I plan to use all the best bits to keep the runner at its best and maybe turn the parts car into a restomod as it has soooo many original parts missing. Any help and advice will be gratefully received. I am a mechanic of over 30 years and now teach mechanics to the military so I know my way around a workshop but not the Manta A specifically. Welcome Bruce. If you have 30 years experience as a mechanic I will be coming to you for help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Welcome to the club.the information on will good and correct.Looking forward to seeing some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ems Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 hours ago, Bruce Hockley said: Any help and advice will be gratefully received. I am a mechanic of over 30 years and now teach mechanics to the military so I know my way around a workshop but not the Manta A specifically. Welcome to the club. Do you teach in Lynham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hockley Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Ems said: Welcome to the club. Do you teach in Lynham? Yes mate. Initial VM Heavy section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Welcome Bruce, good to have you here. I’m sure you will find some folks that are willing to help out with any technical queries that crop up. They are simple cars by today’s standards but sourcing parts can sometimes be tricky but this is where the members can out too. There are some good suppliers in Germany and The Netherlands, if you know where to look. Good luck with the Resto’s ……and don’t forget to post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Welcome along Bruce! Looking forward to seeing your projects both on here and at future events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hi Bruce Welcome to the OMOC, i see you live not far from me. We have a few active members in the Bristol area & some just over the bridge in South Wales. We try & meet up about once a month so if you would like to join us then let me know. Look forward to seeing some pics of your cars once you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Great to see another new member 👍 Welcome back to Manta ownership and the club 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hockley Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Got the first car home today. Drove off the trailer and onto the drive. Moments later a young woman asked if she could take a picture of it as it was "Cool, not seen one of them before!" On 14/09/2021 at 11:35, Rapierdave said: Hi Bruce Welcome to the OMOC, i see you live not far from me. We have a few active members in the Bristol area & some just over the bridge in South Wales. We try & meet up about once a month so if you would like to join us then let me know. Look forward to seeing some pics of your cars once you get them. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hockley Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Got the 2nd car home today. Bit rougher but still a solid car. Is the Twin choke webber a standard item or aftermarket? Also facet fuel pump which is bypassing std pump I guess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Welcome back to Manta ownership Bruce, as Dave mentioned above a few of us are local to you so hopefully meet up one day soon. Are you fitting the bonnet scoop to the silver one?😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hockley Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Thanks Jas, I am not planning on modifying the silver one as such. Just want it driveable as had too many unusable projects in the past. Bronze car is going bare metal upwards restomod so it can donate parts to keep silver going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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