74TXManta Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Hey everybody, A little bit about me and my Manta: I am currently restoring a 1974 Manta Luxus here in Fort Worth, Texas. The original owner was a lawyer in Arlington, Texas, and it was his first car. My late father mowed lawns the summer he turned 16 to buy the car off the original owner. Since my father passed, it's now mine and boy is it a project. I'm in my mid 20's and I have mechanical know-how, but resources often seem scarce and I'm hoping this forum can be of some use to help me as I encounter issues or seek solutions. This week, I dropped the fuel tank for cleaning, put in a new battery, cleaned out the interior, and started removing exterior parts such as wiper blades, lighting assemblies, etc. The electrics work, but I am having some issues with certain functions. I'll add pictures to this thread once I get the chance. Looking forward to digging through the forum and finding helpful tips, and following along with others. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 74TXManta said: Hey everybody, A little bit about me and my Manta: I am currently restoring a 1974 Manta Luxus here in Fort Worth, Texas. The original owner was a lawyer in Arlington, Texas, and it was his first car. My late father mowed lawns the summer he turned 16 to buy the car off the original owner. Since my father passed, it's now mine and boy is it a project. I'm in my mid 20's and I have mechanical know-how, but resources often seem scarce and I'm hoping this forum can be of some use to help me as I encounter issues or seek solutions. This week, I dropped the fuel tank for cleaning, put in a new battery, cleaned out the interior, and started removing exterior parts such as wiper blades, lighting assemblies, etc. The electrics work, but I am having some issues with certain functions. I'll add pictures to this thread once I get the chance. Looking forward to digging through the forum and finding helpful tips, and following along with others. Welcome mate 🍻 looking forward to seeing what your getting on with the A when you have time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hi and welcome, spent a bit of time working in Addison in a previous job. Texas is a nice state, best of luck with your project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Welcome along our American cousin. Get some pictures up for us! I have a huge lust for American cars, having owned an 89 grand marquis and really regret selling it. One day I’ll have a later crown vic or when I hit my midlife crisis I’ll buy an f250 with a power stroke diesel motor. Who knows. Oh and country music is great. I should really emigrate……. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hi and welcome you will get any question answered on here ( l have full confidence someone Will know hopefully) Post some photos of work carried out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hey, nice to see another A series owner. Opel GT source over on your side have a fair few parts that fit the A series as quite a bit used on the GT is the same as the A series mechanical wise. I have a little blog that might help out with A series related things like links and workshop sections etc..., so hopefully it will be of some use to you as you go through your A series restoration journey. https://www.theopelproject.com/ Looking foreword to some pics of the A Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Welcome, good to have another A series fan. get yourself signed up as a member will give you access to the archive of technical section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Hi Logan, welcome. Lot of info on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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