Dominik Stchnij Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hi , im from poland but live in south england, around surrey, and im a fabricator. my story with the opel starts a looong time ago in my 20s , 1997. I bought my first car, which was an opel ascona 2 door. I loved this car so much, but i gave it to borrow for my dad, and he crashed it🤦♂️Btw hes ok🤣Time went by and I always thought to get some old school opel again and recently i found opel manta a rallye and of course i had to buy it. It was being stored for a few years and now i began working on it. It definetly needs LOTS of welding and upgrades so im looking for some technical support, inspiration advice and motivation🤣 to make it road worthy! Many thanks Dominik 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Welcome Dom. Get a project thread started buddy, great to see the progression of restorations 👍😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Welcome along Dominik!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hey Dominik, welcome over here. Lot of info to find over here👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Being a fabricator will come in very handy Dominik. Can’t wait to see some photos and hear your plans. Good Luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Stchnij Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Thanks all for the feedback,some people said i was born with angle grinder in one hand and welder in another🤣🤣👍😁there is only one thing which slows me down, finding the time😅😅 i will update soon with photos!😁thanks to my daughter whos writing this for me since grammar is a problem🤣 she gets too bored so I appreciate it 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hi Dominik and daughter, welcome to the Club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Welcome to the club Dominik, good to have another Manta A owner around. I look forward to seeing the photos of your car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hi and welcome all was good to get new blood in the club You will find people will help and give a lot of support when needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome onboard, the forum is a great source of information and knowledge Good luck😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Any plans on finish ? Original, modified, remember you have Google translate, lots of manta A owners here too, some nice cars, look for Manta A hotrod in US. Happy building, plenty of advice, parts, banter and craic on here, and welcome 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartek Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hello from Eastbourne :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Stchnij Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) Hi evo03 .I'd like to stay with the original look. red color with black stripes. slightly wider rims. engine change to red top. my engine is ok so for now it stays. lowered suspension. I don't know what to use yet. There is a lot of welding. everything rotten. but slowly moving forward. Edited February 22, 2023 by Dominik Stchnij 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Stchnij Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hi Bartek. You from Poland to? What is your project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hi fellow A series man. you are in the right place. get a project thread started. PS if you need new chassis rails I have a set of the best ones made available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Stchnij Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 hi Paul. I see . thanks for that. I already bought, very poor only 1mm thickness. on ebay. So I made a new one with thicker sheet metal and reinforcing inserts. just need to install them. I will need jack points brakets. Not sure of what quality on ebay one😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal001 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Welcome to the club I can tell you from experience this is a great place for advice and information. Lot of knowledgable people on here who are only too happy to help. ps Don’t forget to join the Facebook pages as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 17 hours ago, Dominik Stchnij said: hi Paul. I see . thanks for that. I already bought, very poor only 1mm thickness. on ebay. So I made a new one with thicker sheet metal and reinforcing inserts. just need to install them. I will need jack points brakets. Not sure of what quality on ebay one😁 I have one A series jacking point, B series can be made to fit but are different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Stchnij Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Ok . That’s good, my one is A series. can you send me pictures please. They aftermarket one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenyaIngram Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Hello everyone, how are you doing? Edited February 28, 2023 by KenyaIngram 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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