Opeloutbacks Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 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. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 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 Share Posted July 30 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 Share Posted July 30 Welcome! Any pics? Hatches are great, much better than coupes (runs and hides) 🤣🤣 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeloutbacks Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 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 Share Posted July 30 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 Share Posted July 30 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 Share Posted July 30 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 Author Share Posted July 31 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 Share Posted July 31 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 Share Posted July 31 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 Share Posted August 6 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen pye Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 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 Share Posted August 18 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 Share Posted August 18 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...
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