Opeloutbacks Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just wanted to say hi. Great to be tinkering with a Manta again. I have just started recommissioning an 83 Manta Hatch having been off the road for many years. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Welcome, the anoraks on here will be a great help if you need any help or info..😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal001 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Welcome to the club From experience it’s a great source of information and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Welcome! Any pics? Hatches are great, much better than coupes (runs and hides) 🤣🤣 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeloutbacks Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 How does one upload pictures? My first Manta was a coupe, so I'm now in both camps, Would have liked another, but was hard to find one. Happy with the hatch. I've never seen a hatch as a rally car though, which is why I hankered after the first one. Used to watch the Lombard RAC a lot back in the day. The first Manta I had was 8years old when I had it and the rear sills had rusted out by then, so swapped it for an Astra 🫣. This one is fantastic underneath, very happy. Now need to preserve it and get the garage cleared out for its new home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Think there is a video on OMOC channel, YouTube, now to load photos. You need to be a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Yeah I think uploading photos is a member only option. It’s early days yet but being a club member has a lot of benefits that folk tend not to see. For example, we have a deal going with CVI insurance. I renewed my manta insurance and added a 1986 Carlton 2.2 for an extra tenner. The saving on that has payed for my membership for the next 10 years! but yeah, love a hatch.. they handle fine and are practical at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Good evening and welcome, good to have you in the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeloutbacks Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thanks for the welcome everyone. I'll get some pictures up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Hi and welcome,been on/ off this club from 1996 ,lots of interest,information on this club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Late to the reply as I’m away with work and our communication out here is dire lol. So welcome to the forum and congrats on the ownership again 👍🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis p Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen pye Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Good luck with the restoration , I wish I had the facilties to do the same having owned a gte coupe and a 1.8 sports hatch in the late 80s, have an empty garage and some funds but need something roadworthy for shows and weekend drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Stephen pye said: Good luck with the restoration , I wish I had the facilties to do the same having owned a gte coupe and a 1.8 sports hatch in the late 80s, have an empty garage and some funds but need something roadworthy for shows and weekend drives. There are a few belters on Ebay but you need ridiculously deep pockets. There is the gold hatch but it needs LPG removal and seems to have passed hands a few times and of course is double what it is probably worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen pye Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Thanks for the info I've seen those. Unfortunately my budget is a little limited, however I'm going to shows most weekends they seem to be a good place to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeloutbacks Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Okay, I have a a picture now after the car now being roadworthy and being able to drive 'her' to her new home. 7 months after first picking her up, from Mathewsons. Full brake system overhaul. Reconditioned the calipers, replaced rear cylinders. New coppers pipes where needed. Reconditioned ATE master cylinder, new internals from a BMW e21, and restored the servo after master cylinder had leaked. Engine flushed out, sorted overheating. Timing was out by a tooth on distributer. Replaced gearbox output seal and oil, replaced diff gasket and oil. No more leaks 😉 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Good stuff, 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Excellent, nice to see another 1.8 hatch on the road! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Excellent that you have her back on the road , well done. I've been slowly recommissioning an '84 hatch over the last couple of years too after having a B reg Hatch back in the early 90's. So many of the 1.8's met their maker getting stripped for parts for XE conversions, the ones that are left are definitely worth saving as they are so rare. And - Sutty is quite correct in that Hatches are so much better! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, Irmscher Man said: Excellent that you have her back on the road , well done. I've been slowly recommissioning an '84 hatch over the last couple of years too after having a B reg Hatch back in the early 90's. So many of the 1.8's met their maker getting stripped for parts for XE conversions, the ones that are left are definitely worth saving as they are so rare. And - Sutty is quite correct in that Hatches are so much better! I didn’t quite say it, but you know me too well 🤣🤣👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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