john man Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Hi all Joined the group a while back, after purchasing a Manta that needs a full restoration. Car is a an original Irish registered Car, Manta GT Coupe '84 1.8s. Car came with no engine of box but came with an extra helping of rust and holes. 🙂 Lots of panels needed... 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. Few more phots after striping it down 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. Edited February 3, 2023 by john man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 A bit scabby, but not bad! No sunroof to contend with, so that is a huge positive. Obviously was robbed of its gearbox/engine for an XE conversion parts in the past. Issue is getting hold of them now too. looking forwards to seeing your progress. 👍😎😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john man Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 So as you can see the first 18" at the front, is main concern and would say the most expensive with the cost of front panels from what I can see online, wow. So if anyone knows of a front panel, give me a DM. If I could get a cut of a front that would make mylife a lot easier. Until the next update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, john man said: So as you can see the first 18" at the front, is main concern and would say the most expensive with the cost of front panels from what I can see online, wow. So if anyone knows of a front panel, give me a DM. If I could get a cut of a front that would make mylife a lot easier. Until the next update. All those panels are available now. Hand made, but guy does craft them . Swans ofc, you better strip outer skin first to check inners before you commit to buying anything. But again, available albeit from Continent for those. Edited February 3, 2023 by Jessopia74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Succes with the restoration, the advantage of having no engine/gearbox is you can fit whatever you want. Don't have to be Manta, the Opel Omega is a possibility. Or any rwd car 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Have a front panel here. Also both sections behind headlights. NI too. Pm if interested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Looks a good base, all achievable to make a good manga there. As said ko sunroof absolute boon. Get on it! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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