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[dvdman69]

This ones going to be a strip down job, it looks a bit of a Shed at the moment. Gonna wash it and then post some more.

[CRAZYDAVE]

I love them when they're like this Auto too how many of those are left i wonder Brilliant project

[monzta]

CRAZYDAVE, on 01 October 2011 - 02:26 PM, said:

I love them when they're like this Auto too how many of those are left i wonder Brilliant project

Me too, i think it´s because it is one of the only cars in the world where you can see loads and loads of potential no matter how dirty or how bad a shape they are in

[dvdman69]

CRAZYDAVE, on 01 October 2011 - 02:26 PM, said:

I love them when they're like this Auto too how many of those are left i wonder Brilliant project

One less when this ones done, she will have A Getrag 5 Speed in her.

[rayman]

Dont blame you ,Pulled my auto out as well and the 5 speeds a lot better on motorway.

[dvdman69]

Here she is in a state of Undress, She's not that bad rust wise, starts and runs a treat too. The roof is my only cause for concern, What to do with the Webasto.

Edited by dvdman69, 02 October 2011 - 06:53 PM.

[Alf]

That's a bit greedy isn't it? You've already gone one!!

I don't know what plans you have for your sunroof but if you want it restored, I can recommend a chap named Peter Harvey, he's based in Sandwich, Kent, Tel.No. 01304 614412, he's a real expert, the roof on my old Commodore 'B' was a Britax version but he completely overhauled and recoved that for me, it was perfect afterwards!!  

I'm not in any way connected with Peter although I do live in Kent, might be worth a chat, he's very helpful?

Cheers,
Alf.

[ray70]

Alf, on 02 October 2011 - 07:51 PM, said:

That's a bit greedy isn't it? You've already gone one!!

I don't know what plans you have for your sunroof but if you want it restored, I can recommend a chap named Peter Harvey, he's based in Sandwich, Kent, Tel.No. 01304 614412, he's a real expert, the roof on my old Commodore 'B' was a Britax version but he completely overhauled and recoved that for me, it was perfect afterwards!!  

I'm not in any way connected with Peter although I do live in Kent, might be worth a chat, he's very helpful?

Cheers,
Alf.

I like the fact that both the number plates are similar to each other, and both tax free BONUS!

[CRAZYDAVE]

dvdman69, on 01 October 2011 - 05:10 PM, said:

One less when this ones done, she will have A Getrag 5 Speed in her.

Can understand that i appreciate the rarity of the auto but whether i could live with one is another matter

[dvdman69]

ray70, on 02 October 2011 - 11:12 PM, said:

I like the fact that both the number plates are similar to each other, and both tax free BONUS!

Thats the part that sold me on a rebuild instead of scrap it. Had quite a few in my lifetime but they have all been donors for my longstanding love, but to have sisters is a dream.
Looks like its gonna be an all black colour scheme, Matt black according to my son.

Edited by dvdman69, 03 October 2011 - 09:07 PM.

[ray70]

dvdman69, on 03 October 2011 - 09:04 PM, said:

Thats the part that sold me on a rebuild instead of scrap it. Had quite a few in my lifetime but they have all been donors for my longstanding love, but to have sisters is a dream.
Looks like its gonna be an all black colour scheme, Matt black according to my son.

I've just done my one all black and it looks great, keep posting pics.
Ray.

[dvdman69]

Stage 2. Removal of the powerplant. Its a real sweet runner considering its been standing for years. Waterpumps shot and a leaky core plug means it drinks like a fish. Im going to strip it decoke and grind the valves in then do a nice red enamel paint job on it.

[dvdman69]

So far we have removed the engine and gearbox, broken the engine down and amazingly its had a recent rebuild (well recent in so far as its not done much work  since) and 1mm overbore, done so few hours that the carbon deposits could be rubbed off with a finger. Started plating the floor on the passenger side too. will post some picts soon.

[dvdman69]

had a busy few week now, here are some before and after piccys of the floor.

Passenger side footwell.


From inside the wheelarch.


Wheelarch after some attention.


started sprucing up the Front suspension.

Passenger side footwell after some patching, not a brill picture sorry.

you can prob guess where this is.


Sills are rock solid on both sides which is a good thing.

Edited by dvdman69, 23 October 2011 - 07:26 PM.

[rayman]

Doing a cracking job mate ,always like to see a nice A getting well deserved work  

[dvdman69]

Had a productive few weeks now, Nearside is pretty much sorted now, some Critique please on the work done, any comment welcome.
Freshly welded on.











Finished off with some grinding and redoxide















Oh, and you can probably tell the Chassis rail and Jack point are home made.

Edited by dvdman69, 30 October 2011 - 04:11 PM.

[rayman]

Nice to see panels being made the old fashion way (hammer and vice).Mine is the same looks like a patchwork quilt.Have you noticed red oxide is not the same as it used to be.Great job mate  

[dvdman69]

Driver side today, not as bad as the chassis leg has already been replaced, but holes just the same.




One plate already fitted, doing this as a split panel, easier to shape.



Yes Rayman, the red oxide is deff runnier now than it was some 20 years back, I apply a thinned down wash right after the jobs done, then when its dry brush on some Waxoil, then when that's dry its ready for the stonechip. when all the welding's done I fill the chassis rails and box sections with waste oil and let it run through the holes. keeps the metal nice and rust free.

Edited by dvdman69, 31 October 2011 - 10:13 PM.

[Robbie]

One sure thing mantas need loads of tlc and new tin keep up the good work

[ray70]

rayman, on 30 October 2011 - 10:36 PM, said:

Nice to see panels being made the old fashion way (hammer and vice).Mine is the same looks like a patchwork quilt.Have you noticed red oxide is not the same as it used to be.Great job mate  

I still swear by red oxide though, forget all that new fangled stuff