not a manta 400 Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Hi everyone, I haven't posted any updates in a while but i didnt want to post anything without knowing if the stuff i made actually worked. but everything does work so here is the update Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. first, continuing where i left last time, the digi dash. I needed to add a lot of plastic filler to make the top of the cover flat and look somewhat oem ... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. this is what it looked like after sanding... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and this is after the first layer of paint and more sanding. 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. more interior parts needed to be modified, needed to close the vents in the middle since im not going to need them anymore with the heater im using (more about that later) 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. the part underneath the dash had some holes drilled into it (idk why) so i filled them with plastic filler and painted the whole thing after Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. also got all the wiring done Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. also installed some new seatbelts Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. the heater i was talking about earlier Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. it fits perfectly in a manta, but i did have to flip the blower around 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. covered the air duct in the fire wall with a plate and made an adapter to connect the heater to the rest of the hvac system Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. as you might have noticed already, the heater doesnt have coolant connections. instead it uses electricity to heat the air Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. i put two holes in the part thats mounted under the dash, one for the fan switch and one for the heating switch. after that i painted it matt black Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. ive also mounted most of the dashboard parts (all parts are painted black)... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and the digi dash Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. this is what the car looks like right now Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. next will be the windows, my dad has tinted the rear side windows already but i dont have the rubbers yet. i will also be finishing all the brake stuff once i have the front brakes so that will probably be what the next update is about 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Love that OEM look it’s produced, great job 👍 Only concern I ever have with those blowers is the air it such a in can potentially include oil, petrol or exhaust fumes. I know if it’s not a daily driver then it can be parked to correct, but still needs something to address it. I will be going similar heater unit btw, but I am hoping to have a duct that can suck in through the original scuttle panel vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a manta 400 Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jessopia74 said: Love that OEM look it’s produced, great job 👍 Only concern I ever have with those blowers is the air it such a in can potentially include oil, petrol or exhaust fumes. I know if it’s not a daily driver then it can be parked to correct, but still needs something to address it. I will be going similar heater unit btw, but I am hoping to have a duct that can suck in through the original scuttle panel vent. i know about the fumes and heat problems with taking air from the engine bay so i will indeed need to make something so it can suck in air from the original location, only problem i need to solve is that, when driving in rain or snow, id have to separate the water from the air since water could damage the electric heater (already have an idea but idk if it works yet), so i cant just use a straight tube and id have to figure out a way to connect the water separator to the blower and the scuttle panel also, if you wanna use the electric heater im using here is the link: 12v 1000w Ducted Electric Cab Heater T7Design E26-ABF-0DD Available for next day delivery from T7Design Edited May 11 by not a manta 400 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a manta 400 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 new update on the Manta. 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. i finally got the front brake calipers last week Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. custom adapters Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. i also finished the rear panels. Had to moddify them so they work with the seatbelts because the panels were originally from a manta without seatbelts. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and i finished the roof Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. after that i was able to mount the side windows and everything around them Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. last layer of floor insulation Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and after that the carpets and parking brake Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. i had to get a new parking brake light switch because mine didnt like sitting outside for ages, this is a picture of the part number in case anybody needs one as well Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. also bought a steering wheel Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and i finished the wiring on the radio Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. also mounted the license plate Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. final thing of this update. i got the center console finished it will probably be a long time (yes, longer than usual) until the next update because i first have find a front window and find a way to tint the rear window, so next update will probably be about that and maybe also the front and rear seats but that all depends on how soon i find all the parts i need 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 very nice, like the Caliper upgrades. Not a big fan of the welded adapters myself, prefer one piece machined but ofc you need a drawing and extra money for those. Windscreen you can get pretty easy new. Heritage Pilkington (https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/automotive/classic-cars-home/makes-and-models/all-makes-and-models?make=opel ) still make them now and then, or second hand market I guess. However this might be of interest to you? https://www.heatedwindscreen.com/products/opel-manta-b-heated-windscreen If you message him, he will custom make a tint too for an additional fee. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Very impressive, and very different. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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