Paul Barrett Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Haven’t added much content for some time to the forum so I’ll add the latest Opel to grace my list. Bought last year in june from the north of the country from a guy known to a few from the club. He had passed away and the car had changed hands to a collector/dealer that I purchased from. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Sywell 2021 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Looks completely original Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Looks completely original Paul? It would be if it wasn’t painted in a BMW silver. Few bits not quite right on it But it’s a good base 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Nice looking car By any chance does it have red lights on the door when you open them ? It looks like one I saw along with a matching silver hatch belonging to a lovely old guy called Derek ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 40 minutes ago, Shaun400r said: Nice looking car By any chance does it have red lights on the door when you open them ? It looks like one I saw along with a matching silver hatch belonging to a lovely old guy called Derek ? Yes it was dereks car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 That’s a shame he’s passed away I spent almost a full day with him while buying a van full of parts he loved silver for his cars I saw the coupe was a very clean car 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Shaun400r said: That’s a shame he’s passed away I spent almost a full day with him while buying a van full of parts he loved silver for his cars I saw the coupe was a very clean car 👍 It looks good and is good solid base for a manta hence why I bought it, but is full of filler in areas. But it has survived well. I did understand it was his pride and joy. there was a lot of hassle after I purchased the vehicle with people claiming it was a stolen car and all sorts. But the bottom line was that some local to him were trying to lay claim to the vehicle. I eventually received all the paperwork for the car int the end form the solicitors dealing with estate which was nice as it adds history to the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 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. 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. Wings were full of filler. I have NOS so fitted. The roof was starting to go as they all do. Previous repairs were questionable so cut the sunroof out. I have used a cav mk1 4 door skin flipped round as the profile is pretty much there. Bonded with 3m panel adhesive. Very pleased how that came out. I still have the arches to sort before paint next month. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 The spoiler has so much paint on it it has peeled off mostly (with a lot of effort). Have strengthened it up with some some steel flat bar and epoxy resin set into the tapered ends. 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. The painted quads rebuilt with new lamps. 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. And the wheels…… 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. Bucket loads of hours in these. Not perfect but I’m happy with my current limited workshop facilities. 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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul Barrett said: The spoiler has so much paint on it it has peeled off mostly (with a lot of effort). Have strengthened it up with some some steel flat bar and epoxy resin set into the tapered ends. 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. The painted quads rebuilt with new lamps. 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. And the wheels…… 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. Bucket loads of hours in these. Not perfect but I’m happy with my current limited workshop facilities. 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. How many hours on the wheels - they look fantastic. Did the behave on the wheel balancing machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Bumper and bonnet have been painted already, as have the skirts. Bootlid and rear bumper this weekend I’ve been told. 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. Infill panel I’ve repainted too but it reacted. Got a feeling it’s had a lot of bumper shine thrown on it over the years. So I’ll have to mega degrease it and knock it back with 120grit then seal it. driver handle source from mr Meadon, thank you mate! Repainted with halfrauds finest bumper paint. picked up a 2.4 from our new chairman Lewis recently too, thank you again sir. This may go into this car or may not. I have a 3.0 inlet to cut down for it and Itl need a cam (and a rebuild everyone tells me, but I’ll risk it for a biscuit and just tart it up) had a dabble at tinting some rear lights too. Did this to a few novas 20 odd years ago and loved it then. Not everyone’s cup of tea but do I care…… lol. 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. Bumper built up now with new indicators and new plate. the correct steering wheel sourced and refurbished, aka black boot polish. Cheers mick maher for the swaps! Top man for digging it out of his Aladdin’s cave of manta heaven. 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 March 4, 2022 by Paul Barrett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Great work on the spoiler and I love the red tint lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 04/03/2022 at 22:07, Paul Barrett said: Repainted with halfrauds finest bumper paint You'r doing fine, love those rims. About that rattle can: Got identical door handles but the previous owner was a smoker so it is stained with tabacco residu. Can't get them clean again. So you painted the handle with ordinary grey bumper spray? Does not crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, H-400 said: You'r doing fine, love those rims. About that rattle can: Got identical door handles but the previous owner was a smoker so it is stained with tabacco residu. Can't get them clean again. So you painted the handle with ordinary grey bumper spray? Does not crack? Thanks. no cracking it’s good stuff, slightly flexible for painting direct to plastic. I’ve used it a few times. degrease the handles like mad, I use bug and tar remover solvent, then a couple of light coats of the bumper spray. Edited March 7, 2022 by Paul Barrett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Thanks for the tip👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Paul, would you consider banding the standard GTE alloys for other manta folk...could be a nice little sideline😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, evo3000 said: Paul, would you consider banding the standard GTE alloys for other manta folk...could be a nice little sideline😎 I did not do the actualise banding work. Pawl from sunny north wales threw them in his lathe and did his magic. My work was making them look pretty again. he is doing a few members wheels currently. Mine have been the first set. Tyres on and balanced, one needed quite a bit of weight hut at least it has worked 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 March 9, 2022 by Paul Barrett 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Ok thats useful to know thanks..they do look fab though😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 What front lamps have you used paul? I’m desperate for a full set for my Irmscher bezels, people keep saying they can get them but don’t say where from 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 I sourced from eBay uk, but came from Germany. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-TRAFFIC-headlights-Opel-Manta-Irmscher-Vauxhall-headlamp-2000-GSI-/282676689326?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I’ve seen these cheaper from a uk supplier, but I can’t think where Spent the day stripping the interior out today and various other bits whilst the sun was shining. found a kill switch in the rear ashtray I never knew was there lol. 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. Fitted a new passenger wing and then gave it clean up as he lots of small rust haze and the primer was god know how old. Then cog of zinc rich primer I need to ge the rear arches repaired still. Time is ticking as the punter wants it now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Thanks for the link. Did you just swap the plastic black trims over to the new lights then? I have never been able to get them off without damaging them 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Used to be a company called bolt on bits on eBay and they have the 3 tabs on rear for the spring fixings unsure if there still going though Edited March 12, 2022 by Shaun400r Wrong name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 theyre still going. there in birkenshaw..uk west yorkshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: Thanks for the link. Did you just swap the plastic black trims over to the new lights then? I have never been able to get them off without damaging them 🤣 Yes swapped over. But have used a metal mgb light bezel that I had to cut down for a slip fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 Some progress happening- 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. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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