mantamutilator79
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Jan 15, 2015 22:34:03 GMT
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As I suggested earlier, I would just rip the whole lot off and replace with 18mm exterior grade ply board and a couple of layers of roofing felt. I have spent the evening in the garages and there is no hint of condensation, with the outside temperature at 4.9 degrees. Bear in mind, I have absolutely NO heating in the garages, but do have a propane gas heater if the temperature does plummet!! This WILL create condensation, as I have experienced in the past, so I don't even bother with it and just wrap up warm when working.
I have also discovered that boarding out these concrete sectional garages on the inside with either 12mm or 18mm exterior ply board, dramatically reduces the condensation. I suppose that it's like a shed really, which helps the interior "breath" a little bit, as long as you've got some airflow. Well, it's worked for me so far, with only 8 panels of 8 x 2 fitted internally. Thankfully, it isn't causing any problem this Winter, or indeed the last 4 Winters, but even so, I might add a bit more internal cladding when funds allow. The only thing I would install is a wood burning stove, but I am a bit too close to my neighbour's property to have a chimney stack to vent the smoke. Best of luck,
Pete
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mantamutilator79
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Hi,
I had the exact same issues when my concrete prefab garages were erected, but mine had concrete roof panels with a line of corrigated clear plastic panels to let a bit of light in. On damp or frosty/very cold days the condensation would form on the inside of both the concrete and plastic panels and drip down like rain on the cars. I put up with this for a couple of years before stripping the whole lot off and replacing the entire roofs with 18mm exterior plyboards and 2 layers of roofing felt. Thankfully, no further issues for the past 6 years.
It took a couple of days to complete but was well worth the cost.
Pete
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mantamutilator79
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Dec 28, 2014 20:36:28 GMT
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Very, Very nice. Would love to build something like this!!
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mantamutilator79
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I've used Hammerite gloss black on my tail pipe and it burnt and flaked off within 100 miles!! Same goes for the middle box, which I now plan to cover in this miraculous Pound Land stuff. Well, it's worth a go, I suppose?!!
To add to the exhaust pipe question, I have wrapped my headers to keep the heat in the exhaust and help to reduce under bonnet temperatures, but has anyone used the Jet Hot coating approach and how much would it cost to coat a couple of V8 exhaust manifolds? The wrappings are pretty good value for money, but are quite bulky when compared with coatings. Is it really worth the extra outlay? One of the reasons that I want to change from exhaust wrap is that the fibreglass is so damn itchy!! I need to wear elbow length gloves when removing my headers, as the fibres get right into your skin. And please don't mention fibreglass balls!!!
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mantamutilator79
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Nov 20, 2014 22:19:47 GMT
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Hi Mark,
Great little video clip of the Pop. Very impressive and it really shows the high end quality of your work!! It's got me thinking now about changing my direction in the new year to a classic Ford product, especially as you are affiliated to the local Head Gas Gits!! I'm thinking more 100E / 105E or even an earlier Pop / Anglia? I really don't know what path to go down, so keeping my options open. Maybe an early Mustang?, but the prices are getting ridiculous on this side of the pond. As my Son is in the import / export industry, I might look at this route of finding a suitable car stateside?
I'm not spending enough time on this forum at the moment, due to extensive ongoing training for my new role in Heathrow Operations, but when I finally take a break, I would like to take up your kind offer of the alloy welding. I aim to get a couple of days off around mid December, if that's OK? Good luck with the house move in a few days and I hope everything goes smoothly? Are you planning a House / Garage / Mancave party to celebrate the move?
Best of luck, Dude, Pete
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mantamutilator79
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Hi Mark,
Haven't you moved yet? Didn't think so, with pictures of the Pop still in old garage. drdick paid me a visit this afternoon to pick up my spare Rover v8 block to use as an art project/coffee table. Your name was mentioned and we are really looking forward to the Pop's debut. Wheels day, 2015? BTW, do you know anyone in the area that can alloy weld a couple of beads on my shortened gearshift housing? Steel is no problem, but I have no idea how to weld aluminium (it's got a U in it!!!)
Catch up soon?
Regards, Pete
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After 30 years of marriage, my missus just lets me get on with my passion for old "curse word"' as she calls it!! Pre wedding, we were hardened bikers and rode all around the UK and Europe attending rallies. The early car days saw her helping me replace engines and gearboxes in the various MK111 Cortinas and Minis that we had at the time. When the kids came along in the middle and late 80's, I was left to my own devices but was always "allowed" to build a large garage to house all my sh1t.
Fast forward to the present day, the kids have grown up (but still living at home) and our son has inherited some interest in cars and has just bought a new Ford Fiesta ST. It's a really lovely motor, but my mindset would see the engine in a 100E or 105E Ford. It's just the way my mind is wired!!
Getting back to SWMBO, I'm still permitted to have a double garage, plus a shed and loft space to store all my "curse word" in, although I have been told specifically to have a clear out. However, the quest for goodies goes on, due to the lure of Fleabay when I am under the influence or on night shifts!! Due to the wife's Carpal Tunnel problems (that she blames me for, due to lifting untold engines and ancillaries when she was younger) I have now invested in various jacks, engine hoists and lifting equipment, with my 6'+ son as back up. There is a condition that the Retros stay in the garages, as she doesn't want any oil on the block paved drive!!! Apparently, modern cars DO NOT drip oil like old cars do? Oh, and any new cars we buy, can't be more than a year old........that's snobbery for you!!
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Hi Andy,
I'm pleased you like what I've done and thanks for your comments!! Upgrading to the Beemer dash is IMHO a great improvement. It's a bit fiddly fitting the thing in, as you need to cut the metalwork about quite a bit, but the end result is really worth the effort. My gauges are Autometer and came from Summit Racing in the states. All in I think they were about $300, including all the sensors and speedo pick up, which is a lot cheaper than some of the items on this side of the pond. I had to get busy with the hot glue gun and sort out a sh*t load of custom wiring and modify the windscreen demister vents, but I'm pleased to report everything works fine. There is shed loads that I have had to modify and adapt, so if you need any help, drop me a line.
Regards, Pete
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Hi again.
No worries with the fuel pump, I try to help out where I can!! As for the damper, sorry, haven't got one of those.
Regards, Pete
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Hi Paul,
Yeah, I reckon the Lexus / Toyota motor is one of the widest!! I've also seen that you have widened the rails out and space is still damn tight!! My neighbour offered me a complete Lexus 400 auto for £400, but I was still undecided, so never took him up on the offer. I keep brain-storming different ideas for my long term project, and I'm stuck between the Rover 4.6 V8 (which I would like to run with a single turbo) or a even a 2.5 twin turbo Nissan lump? Then the mood changes to a dream inspiring early Ford Mustang, running a late model turboed V8!!!
One day, I will get my Sh*t together?!! It doesn't help when my son has just bought one of these new generation Ford Fiesta ST's that run 200+ bhp. It probably won't beat sub 14 second quarters at the Pod, but I really think that turboing is the way forward, so I will keep researching the best way forward.
Regards, Pete
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mantamutilator79
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Hi Mate,
Another "W" reg Manta.... love it!! TBH, I would loose the SUs and upgrade to a Webber / Edelbrock carb, it really makes ALL the difference. For the best in braking mods for this car, try Omega 298mm vented discs and callipers. I will be doing a "walk through" guide in the near future. If you have the time, take a look at my Coupe' on my posts.
Pete
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Hi Chaps,
I have a spare block that I have used for mock ups going free. I'm at Heathrow if you want to collect?
Regards, Pete
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Absolutely great work!!! I had the same problems when trying to negociate the near side header around the steering and starter motor on my B series Manta. In the end I fabricated the parts in three pieces and used the ever popular Corsa B Electric power steering. This works a treat and only took a few hours of fabrication / modification work. In retrospect, I will probably opt for forward-facing TVR type headers on my next build, (my latest brain wave is a 4.6 litre V8 with a single turbo?) as you will have realised, there's not a lot of space between the chassis rails on the A and B series Mantas. Keep up the fantastic and inspiring work.
Regards, Pete
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Hiya, What a coincident, I'm also in the process of migrating to a new job and all the associated training that goes with it!! I'm undertaking loads of training courses to operate all our new operating systems at Heathrow, which is taking up a hell of a lot of time!! However, I have managed to box up the two fuel pumps, (yes, I found 2) which I'm sure are the items you need by the linked photo from Fleabay? If you PM me your address, I will get down to the Post Office on either Tuesday or Thursday. Regards, Pete
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mantamutilator79
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Oct 21, 2014 11:36:07 GMT
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Hi again,
Was waiting for you to send me some photos of your fuel pump, to make sure the one I've got is suitable.
Regards, Pete
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mantamutilator79
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UPDATE.... An e-mail has been sent to you now!!!
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mantamutilator79
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Sorry dude, e-mailed!!! Technology confusing a 50's something guy. Geez, writing this makes me seem ancient!!!
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mantamutilator79
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Hi
PM sent
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Very, very nice!! Take a look at my interpretation on my posted pages.
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mantamutilator79
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Yeah,
What happened at this event? Do many people turn up?
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