ems1
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
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May 28, 2020 20:47:25 GMT
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Some pictures and details of my Manta.     ExternalRallytech 400 road kit (i240 kit) Rallytech 400 bonnet with locking aero catches Fibreglass nosecone Early 400 light units with H4 outers and KC Daylighter inners Non-opening rear quarter windows Solid roof conversion Manta Exclusive rear spoiler, bumper and infill panel Revolution RFX alloys, 7x15 front and 9x15 rear InteriorStandard GT/E daytona check interior Momo Steering Wheel Switch panel in centre console Steering and suspensionSuperflex bushes throughout Bilstein dampers Gravel spec springs (+1") Quick rack Corsa B epas BrakesWilwood Midilite front calipers & vented discs Mk4 Astra rear calipers and solid discs Mk2 Polo Servo Golf GTI 16v master cylinder EngineEarly C20XE with Coscast head Everything is standard apart from: ARP bolts fitted to flywheel and bearing caps Magnecor KV85 leads Irmscher power cap K&N cone filter Ashley 4 branch manifold and exhaust GearboxStandard Manta 1.8 gearbox with a quick shift kit AxleManta axle with ZF LSD Steel Torque tube |
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Last Edit: May 28, 2020 20:49:48 GMT by ems1
1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
Club Retro Rides Member 5
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Picture of the shell when I got it in June 2013, it had been restored and re-sprayed seven years prior to purchase but not re-built. The Transit was filled with nearly everything else to build the car. I rented space in a garage for the build and finally got it on the road in December 2015.  This is the only picture I've got from then as all the others have disappeared. The axle and engine were rebuilt during this time, I wish I'd done the gearbox as the input shaft bearing is now noisy. The car is used all year round, but it's only done around 4000 miles since the re-build. I don't know if I'll ever finish it, the drivers seat needs to be repaired, I need to sort out the light covers and get some spot lamp brackets made. I also have a roll cage and sump guard sitting in the shed waiting to be fitted. The car could do with another re-spray as the paint is bubbling in some places and the paint has cracked where the rear arches bond to the shell. |
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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Oct 25, 2020 19:20:02 GMT
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Very nice car.
I have a 73 Manta A & I've just bought a red top. Was there a lot of modification needed to meke the engine fit?
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
Club Retro Rides Member 5
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Oct 26, 2020 21:02:08 GMT
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Very nice car. I have a 73 Manta A & I've just bought a red top. Was there a lot of modification needed to meke the engine fit? On my GT/E I used a Manta 1.8 sump, engine mounts and gearbox. I also removed a bit of the lip on the bulkhead to give more clearance for the coolant pipe. I don't know what needs to be done to an A series, there will be more information on the Manta Club forum. |
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
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Oct 26, 2020 21:03:41 GMT
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Thank you, it doesn't look as good when you're close to it! |
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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Sweet... Always liked these. Can't remember when I saw another one? You should definitely finish it as you will have something very rare.
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Jan 24, 2021 23:46:16 GMT
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Lovely car i love the Mantas..
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
Club Retro Rides Member 5
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Jan 25, 2021 18:01:51 GMT
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Thanks, this one definitely looks better from a distance. It had some paint bubbles before but over the last couple of weeks they've multiplied. I'll have to start saving for a re-spray.
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2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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Jan 25, 2021 19:00:21 GMT
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That is lovely - well done you. Must be a rare bird these days? I can’t temember the last time I saw one which makes it even better!
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
Club Retro Rides Member 5
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Jan 25, 2021 19:30:32 GMT
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Not that rare these where I live, as another three have turned up in the last year.
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
Club Retro Rides Member 5
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Jul 12, 2021 18:56:22 GMT
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The Manta's now been reviewed by Hub Nut on his You Tube channel.
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v
2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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Jul 12, 2021 19:26:57 GMT
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The Manta's now been reviewed by Hub Nut on his You Tube channel. Watched that yesterday, an impressive machine you've built there. I'm jealous. |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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ems1
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 318
Club RR Member Number: 5
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1985 Opel Manta 16vems1
@ems1
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Jul 14, 2021 18:08:53 GMT
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[/quote]Watched that yesterday, an impressive machine you've built there. I'm jealous. [/quote]
Nothing to be jealous about, it looks better on TV than close up.
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2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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