john hibbert Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Hi all got my Manta A on the spit roast last week and discovered that its had some repair work carried out previously and not the best, has anyone else had to deal with this area Top mounting area above rear coil. no reproduction sections made that I can find. thanks John 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I would clean that section till bare metal and than you can find out what parts to repair, those parts are very expensive: https://opel-shop.com/produkt/neu-original-opel-manta-a-ascona-a-rahmentraeger-laengstraeger-rahmen/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hibbert Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 5 minutes ago, H-400 said: I would clean that section till bare metal and than you can find out what parts to repair, those parts are very expensive: https://opel-shop.com/produkt/neu-original-opel-manta-a-ascona-a-rahmentraeger-laengstraeger-rahmen/ Hi yes did find this section in Germany not from this site this one is cheaper thanks Herman have been looking at the Kaddett C repair section very similar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Have one side as a repair panel for a manta B. Are they completely different. Can't find other side. Can photograph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 If you are looking for chassisrails in German webshops google "Längsträger Manta A/B" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 rails are one thing but most times repairs / fabrication is easier and the damage is limited . this area rarely rusts on the b series ( in my experience anyway) and similar spring mount area rot on other cars usually starts due to the double skinned construction around it how bad are yours ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hibbert Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 18 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Have one side as a repair panel for a manta B. Are they completely different. Can't find other side. Can photograph. Evening if you could post a photo of your repair section that would help thanksl 8 hours ago, cam.in.head said: rails are one thing but most times repairs / fabrication is easier and the damage is limited . this area rarely rusts on the b series ( in my experience anyway) and similar spring mount area rot on other cars usually starts due to the double skinned construction around it how bad are yours ? going to strip it back this week and remove the old repair see whats beneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 11/03/2024 at 21:58, H-400 said: I would clean that section till bare metal and than you can find out what parts to repair, those parts are very expensive: https://opel-shop.com/produkt/neu-original-opel-manta-a-ascona-a-rahmentraeger-laengstraeger-rahmen/ It is expensive, but it’s a vey complex part. I think it would cost a lot more to get that part fabricated and I doubt it would be much good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 it would cost a fortune to get the entire part remade but the damaged area wont be in need of an entire section (hopefully!) see what you see when you strip it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hibbert Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Not looking good more rot under the patching up, will see what i can do with it 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 That is bad. Do you think poor previous repairs have made matters worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) dont worry too much . it always looks bad when you start digging but its not too bad realy . just cut back to sound metal and work your way methodically in and then back a stage at a time . at the end of the day its only metal . watch a few youtube videos and you will feel less daunted . i watch one called "yorkshire car restoration " and its so good it makes me want to go outside and redo all my previous repairs done over the years ! Edited March 18 by cam.in.head spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 PLUS i assume you will be doing the repair yourself rather than a garage as at least you will know how well its been done and whats underneath it all .! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hibbert Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 On 18/03/2024 at 08:48, cam.in.head said: dont worry too much . it always looks bad when you start digging but its not too bad realy . just cut back to sound metal and work your way methodically in and then back a stage at a time . at the end of the day its only metal . watch a few youtube videos and you will feel less daunted . i watch one called "yorkshire car restoration " and its so good it makes me want to go outside and redo all my previous repairs done over the years ! Yes watched a lot of Yorkshire car restoration on you tube well worth a view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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