john hibbert Posted March 11, 2024 Posted March 11, 2024 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
H-400 Posted March 11, 2024 Posted March 11, 2024 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
john hibbert Posted March 11, 2024 Author Posted March 11, 2024 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
®evo03 Posted March 12, 2024 Posted March 12, 2024 Have one side as a repair panel for a manta B. Are they completely different. Can't find other side. Can photograph. Quote
H-400 Posted March 12, 2024 Posted March 12, 2024 If you are looking for chassisrails in German webshops google "Längsträger Manta A/B" 2 1 Quote
cam.in.head Posted March 12, 2024 Posted March 12, 2024 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
john hibbert Posted March 12, 2024 Author Posted March 12, 2024 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
Jonathan Pounsett Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 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
cam.in.head Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 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
john hibbert Posted March 14, 2024 Author Posted March 14, 2024 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
Jonathan Pounsett Posted March 17, 2024 Posted March 17, 2024 That is bad. Do you think poor previous repairs have made matters worse? Quote
cam.in.head Posted March 18, 2024 Posted March 18, 2024 (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, 2024 by cam.in.head spelling 2 Quote
cam.in.head Posted March 18, 2024 Posted March 18, 2024 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
john hibbert Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 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
john hibbert Posted May 6, 2024 Author Posted May 6, 2024 front chassis finished so Getting on with the rear chassis this week picked up some repair panels to help me along cant get hold of that a total match unless i get it from Germany. so going to make these work. Chassis section for Manta C and spring retainer chassis for Kadett C. 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. 2 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 11, 2024 Author Posted May 11, 2024 with it being sunny took her out for a spin Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 3 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 11, 2024 Author Posted May 11, 2024 started cutting out the rot today looking like got something good to weld new chassis too which is a bonus 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. 1 Quote
Jessopia74 Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Great to get back to good metal, always encouraging. It will look for closer to OEM with the repair panels looking at how they contour very close to the originals. Did you just take an educated guess at getting these? Quote
john hibbert Posted May 11, 2024 Author Posted May 11, 2024 put a smile on my face shinny metal , spent hours and hours on the net looking and then its a gamble till they arrive in the post its something i can work with Quote
Jessopia74 Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 15 minutes ago, john hibbert said: put a smile on my face shinny metal , spent hours and hours on the net looking and then its a gamble till they arrive in the post its something i can work with Great punt then mate👍 luckily my AsconaA was solid in thus area, but definitely a really good option you have put together. Sure it will help others in the future 1 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 15, 2024 Author Posted May 15, 2024 parts using for this repair 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. top mount kadett c Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 1 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 18, 2024 Author Posted May 18, 2024 Bit more done on the chassis today just about getting there now 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. 5 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 27, 2024 Author Posted May 27, 2024 Bit more work carried out on the rear chassis, got the dog leg tacked up along with the coil spring reinforcing on top of the chassis. Now to copy everything I've done for the opposite side (all cuts and slices in the steel) using paper templates 👍 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. 3 Quote
Jessopia74 Posted May 27, 2024 Posted May 27, 2024 Shame they can’t be 3D scanned . Cracking job on them. 1 Quote
john hibbert Posted May 27, 2024 Author Posted May 27, 2024 I know but got the paper templates label saved and in order 1 Quote
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