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I'll find you some mate don't worry about it.
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Auction: Silver 83A Manta 400
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Monaco Blue's topic in Ebay Ads / Free Stuff / Swaps / Trades
These 2 400s for sale actually make me think about selling my whole collection to put towards buying one ðĪ -
Opel Manta B Steering Wheel Boss (the plastic part)
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Jonathan Pounsett's topic in Parts Wanted
Yeah don't see why not. It can always be positioned out of site underneath too.. -
Opel Manta B Steering Wheel Boss (the plastic part)
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Jonathan Pounsett's topic in Parts Wanted
I have one but has a small crack in it. I removed it from the GTE wheel along with the boss only yesterday to hang the wheel up in the garage as wall art ð -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Few more bits chucked on today. -
A friend is after one to restore, he was miffed that he missed my goldone I just sold. Could you pass his details on if no of you lads want it ?
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E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Engine dropped in this morning and a few bits put on -
Is the black manta local wayne ?
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E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Thanks all. Still many of headaches ahead of me yet, I'm sure. But it's coming along well, and I'm enjoying the build ð -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
flywheel fitted, nos crank seal, new cluch and release bearing in, engine and box mated and car over the pit ready for the engine to go in tomorrow ð -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Few bits done. Seat belts in, inside boot painted, satin blackaround windows done, brake lines ran in engine bay, bulk head matting fitted -
Can get new from TJ Motorsport. They are pretty cheap and fast delivery
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Manta Coupe. Cosworth Engine. Eps, 265, Hartges. Update July 2015
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Kevin Abbott's topic in Your project
In its new home awaiting to come out of its 20 year coma and finally get finished ð -
Getting plenty over on Facebook too. It's nice to see people appreciate the effort put in ð
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It's being brought back home tomorrow. Excited is an understatement ðĪŠ
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Manta Coupe. Cosworth Engine. Eps, 265, Hartges. Update July 2015
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Kevin Abbott's topic in Your project
Watch this space ð -
Yeah it can be poked more but we wanted it drivable too as you say so it should be plenty quick enough with the torque. I can always prod it a bit more in the future if I wish too ð
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E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Not a whole bunch more, but a bit more ð -
Thanks mate. I'll try post a vid but reception isn't much good at work VID-20210225-WA0044.mp4 VID-20210225-WA0048.mp4
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188hp at the fly wheel. Just under 200 on the torque ð
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Never Ending - Manta GTE (15 years on) - now 18 years on.
ANDY ABBOTT replied to Danny D114BCW's topic in Your project
A returned favour ð -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Defo be a keeper ð I've wanted this car for years and at the current prices id like to think it be worth more than 25k once finished considering what it is and the work that's gone into it. Not to mention the amount I paid for it to rescue it from its rusty death ð -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
I'm not sure to be honest jess I just screw the gliders back on in same position on the sliding section upon removal, so they go back in same order -
E45 SFK i240 restoration after all these years
ANDY ABBOTT replied to ANDY ABBOTT's topic in Your project
Thanks Herman. Yes I also tape them up when fitting. They are quite difficult to install