Sutty2006 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Whooop whooop new again! I remember you telling me it was close to zero when i picked the wheels up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 nice car gary same year and colour as mine before i gave it the chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_gjikas Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 ok gary i'll keep this in my mind about the sender unit. thanks anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 took sideskirt off to see if any rust or anythinng nasty behind them was solid as a rock,two bit's off flakey paint removed treated and painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor Mouth Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The wheels are either TSW Hockenheim or Hockenheim R's. I used to have a set on my Supercharged Golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 it was the scruffy one at chatsworth,was nice to see you gt mark The wheels are either TSW Hockenheim or Hockenheim R's. I used to have a set on my Supercharged Golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 had the coupe's mot today it passed just having the rear brake's adjusted ,then she's perfect again mechanically. the tester commented to my mate who took it ...it's like a tank underneath and who has been busy with the waxoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Cool! I knew it was due got the reminder through from my local MOT station LOL. Glad it's still nice & solid Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_gjikas Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Good news there Gary!Keep it on roads!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 not updated this for a while ,but i extended the sunroof front pipes . i also did a little test with a bottle in rainy weather it collected about 50 milliliters just from one pipe. forgot to take a finished picture,but the hole was drilled just infront off jacking point. then all covered up with a set off clives black kick panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 mot time again passed again,just needed hand brake adjusting .might even give it a polish now. now on 5337 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Go on give it a treat Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 done a dumb thing today knackered the scuttle panel ,bonnet hinges and 400 bonnet it helps if you fasten your bonnet before going 60 mph will post some pictures asap as it hard to see when the bonnet is infront off the windscreen. plus its mot time tommoz.... will have to have a think about its future because its state is getting on my wick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 at least it passed the MOT today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM751 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 ouch ,thats got to be a kick in jewels ,remember somthin similar on an old tub i used to smoke round in , scary times , have you managed to get the clench marks out of your recaros, at least you still here to tell the tail, hope you gonna pull her back to glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 ouch ,thats got to be a kick in jewels ,remember somthin similar on an old tub i used to smoke round in , scary times , have you managed to get the clench marks out of your recaros, at least you still here to tell the tail, hope you gonna pull her back to glory yeah i pulled the hinges out with my other car annd a rachet strap the only scarey thing was the damage to the bonnet,will be getting back to glory by a man who can,, when he can fit it in........ thanks gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 bonnet wont be a problem the man who can has one in stock early trev lewis 400 one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 bonnet wont be a problem the man who can has one in stock early trev lewis 400 one . a bit off glue should able to fix it,i better get some bonnet pins or a better memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) car now its way to ambleside to get some proper work done thanks to drew, north west opel spares for taking it on. and it will return all the same coulor as well Edited March 16, 2011 by garymanc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hi Gary, Hope you get back to Manta normality soon, or is there such a thing I use pins in 400 bunnet and also placed in catch to still use existing keeper.As found without centre owe bunnet still wanted tae gang sky ward/flex or maby awe should slow doon awe tad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 hi rab , i have put one off them hooks on off a old bonnet and one bonnet pin just in case it also has the catch to fit the original bonnet catch made by big cliff. its only my memory what can fail now heres a list off jobs that need doing very small holes near servo and washer bottle and one hole bigger than it should be were the rear spoiler end bolts to body jacking point and above drivers side sill to be replaced as its only going to go soon and around the rear boot seal swap a door and off course the things what were my fault the inner wing and scuttle panel and bonnet hindges and a few other bits and bobs like messy wiring,fuel pump mounting and back box the normal manta stuff really and what else andy finds then a lick off paint i dont know what he is going to do after dinner though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 hi rab , i have put one off them hooks on off a old bonnet and one bonnet pin just in case it also has the catch to fit the original bonnet catch made by big cliff. its only my memory what can fail now heres a list off jobs that need doing very small holes near servo and washer bottle and one hole bigger than it should be were the rear spoiler end bolts to body jacking point and above drivers side sill to be replaced as its only going to go soon and around the rear boot seal swap a door and off course the things what were my fault the inner wing and scuttle panel and bonnet hindges and a few other bits and bobs like messy wiring,fuel pump mounting and back box the normal manta stuff really and what else andy finds then a lick off paint i dont know what he is going to do after dinner though Yup, jist normality of Manta life jist hope when I re do mi carpets i200 I do not find any surprises lurking below. Mind floor was cleaned back to bare then lathered wi red lead and toppped aff wi smooth coat Hamerite so touch wood and awe fingers and toes crossed it has done thi trick,underside treated wi what we pit on steel columns that go deep intae thi ground and coat owe stone chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 i stripped and painted the floor with that red oxide stuff the other week will give it a paint with hammerite when it comes back and might not put the carpets back in but yet to decide that one. painted underneath with bollard paint hard as hell and like painting with treacle. lets hope you only find loose change under the carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 i stripped and painted the floor with that red oxide stuff the other week will give it a paint with hammerite when it comes back and might not put the carpets back in but yet to decide that one. painted underneath with bollard paint hard as hell and like painting with treacle. lets hope you only find loose change under the carpet loose change nae chance AM AWE TIGHT WAD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 just digging this thread back up ..........all jobs now done,also lsd axel fitted thanks to drew (andy turner) north west opel spares also fresh mot and taxed this morning. will post pictures of the masters work when he brings her back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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