upk Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Well as promised here are a few pics of my very first Manta project. I have always admired the lines of the A series and have finally been seduced. some of you may recognise this car as it featured in july 2003 practical classsics magazine and as a show history. At this point let me apolagise to the previous owners who gain credit for this acolade because i intend to modify the car with an XE engine. Todate volvo 4 pots have been fitted and Xe has been dry fit. Currently a rollcage is being installed before suspension upgrade and then repaint preperation. More to follow as progress continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Thats a seriously good looking A series seems a shame to mod it [] Even the rear seat belt brackets have the plastic still in them and thats a place that does rust. Good luck with the project nice to see another A on the forum. These cars are getting seriously popular [^][^] <font color="blue"> <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mantamagic.com">http://www.mantamagic.com</a><!-- w --> OMOC N,Ireland Rep </font id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hi upk, got a feeling that is my old mates car, Frank Graham? http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Hmmmmm so just exactly where, are all these posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I think it is Franks old car Clive i remember Frank sold it with those TSW's on it, have to look at some of my old photo's to see. Midasmesh giving it rear wheel action in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Thanks Mesh, it was the TSw's that gave it away for me. http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Hmmmmm so just exactly where, are all these posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Looked at a picture on the Midlands site Clive and it is Franks old car. It'll be interesting to see what the car looks like when its finished upk. Midasmesh giving it rear wheel action in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi kevin, glad to see you are coming on with it so quickly, are you still going to billing? Suffolk County Mantas. Engine conversions,Customs, Full restorations, paintwork. http://www.suffolkcountymantas.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Just thought i would give an update on project progress. Slight change in plans. 1. decided to replace the panels instead of repairing 2. in the words of colin chapman " build in lightness" therefore the bumpers have to go! well i finished the plinths for the roll cage ordered all the bits from a very helpfull chap in germany and chopped out the bits i dont wont fit quality of panels is excellant so i now have a couple of hours with a flat disc and joggler before i can weld up and then do it all over again on the other side. I also chopped out the wheel well, so i could repair the rear quarter and save even more weight. more to follow so keep watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 well i finished the welding (pics to follow). got myself a 4.7 lsd now its time to start preparing for paint. what colour??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Black !id="size6"> -----Under neon loneliness everlasting nothingness----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 OR gunmetal grey, like the mustang in gone in 60 seconds (the nick cage version) actually i have never seen a silvergrey A series, could be very cool indeed. -----Under neon loneliness everlasting nothingness----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Pale metallic blue [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 [:0]oy - metallic grey is the colour mine is gonna be. Don't anyone paint theirs the same [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 well gunmetal it is then! actually i fancy the dark grey colour of the current vw passatt or the bmw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Help !! only small problem but how do you get the lock mechanism out of the boot? need to remove so my man can crack on with preperation for the paint job. cheers kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Its clipped in by a bit or shaped thick wire, or it may be screwed in with a collar down the back of the lock barrel from behind, it is an awkward devil to say the least, a thin long flat blade screwdriver is the best tool to use. also look at it with a torch, you will see more. -----People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 at last i have finished my manta!id="size6"> only kiddingid="size4">, but this was my baby back in 2000, but then some of you knew that. i have to admit the project pace dropped off alot recently mainly because i have been spending time on my road rally activities and also cos my bodywork man did his back in. Anyway he is fighting fit now so that inspired me to do a little bit. Firstly i fitted the fuel tank in the boot ( thanks Paul) then I fabricated the sub frames and trial fitted my front seats (seats courtesy of Mitsubishi) and at last the bodywork man started, we got rid of the vinyl roof and started to smooth out the fixing holes where th bumpers used to be so , the time has come, must pull my finger out and get on with it cos Robbie and Shug put me to shame with pace of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 The car is coming along leaps and bounds I see you have the tank in the boot, its a far better Job done that 3 years ago when building my white V8. Can,t wait till see it all nice and shiny [^][^][^] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 quote:Originally posted by upk must pull my finger out and get on with it cos Robbie and Shug put me to shame with pace of work! id="quote">id="quote"> [:I] I must have done a good job writing up my project cos believe me, its a long long long long way off being finished. Was just reading your project and wishing I was as far along. By the way, could you drop me an email at below address about the fuel tank? Emails through site not working just now. Cheers! [] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OMOC #5988 hmackay at opel-manta.com I hae a few guid reasons for drinkin’ And yin juist entered ma heid If a man canna’ drink while he’s livin’ Hoo the Hell can he drink when he’s deid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hugh heres a bit on the V8 tank and the brackets. http://www.mantamagic.com/v8manta4.htm http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Robbie Hugh heres a bit on the V8 tank and the brackets. http://www.mantamagic.com/v8manta4.htm id="quote">id="quote"> Cheers Robbie, but its actually his spare one I'm after. [] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OMOC #5988 hmackay at opel-manta.com I hae a few guid reasons for drinkin’ And yin juist entered ma heid If a man canna’ drink while he’s livin’ Hoo the Hell can he drink when he’s deid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Coupe tanks should be easy got as they never rusted, depends on what engine you putting in though wether you need a fuel injection tank or not [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 thanks for the words of encouragement guys. Shug i have emailed you as requested re tank. work will now start on the axles while bodywork progresses. My plan is to fit disc brakes all round with a nice LSD in the rear which i managed to get my ands on. The car infront is a manta OMOC 5981 Navigators win rallys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 looking good - gonna have to dust off my a series. put it in my mates back garden before xmas and haven't seen it since. hopefully my mate will have painted it by the time i collect it. been concentrating on getting the b series car done. too many cars - not ebough time (or sleep) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Well it seems that its A series season so i thought best to let you all know i am still here! Been a bit distracted building the new rally car but thats now finished and romped us home to 3rd in class on her first outing! still cracking on with the A , nearly finished front suspension so i promise to take the camera to the workshop and get some pics posted but won't be this weekend cos i am off to Goodwood. Cars, Beer, more cars,more beer, women,more beer etc etc etc The car infront is a manta OMOC 5981 Navigators win rallys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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