The Opel Manta thread!

atlantean

Some of the parts you will need for the redtop are like hens teeth I'm afraid - be prepared to have to spend a good few quid!

carchaeologist

knipex wrote: »

I have a Kadett C into which I am hoping to put a 2 ltr redtop engine but I need a manta for some bits to do the conversion.

Something like this....?

Dont forget anchors!!!!

manta mad

ahh you,ll have to take out a small loan to get yer hands on that stuff

unless yer lucky & find those bits cheap :rolleyes:

carchaeologist

Why is the stuff so expensive?Isnt there alot of mantas about,so there must be a good few scrappers too?

atlantean

carchaeologist wrote: »

Why is the stuff so expensive?Isnt there alot of mantas about,so there must be a good few scrappers too?

There may be a lot of Mantas about but very few of them have the parts you require for your project - hence it's a supply and demand issue where low supply means high asking prices.

knipex

carchaeologist wrote: »

Something like this....?

Dont forget anchors!!!!

Exacty like that.

Its either that or perhaps a Rover V8 which ever the budget will stretch to.

Using manta parts is the easiest way to do it but not the only one.

MercMad

I assume you have searched for Cavalier/AsconaB spares also ?

Silvera

Ah...my Manta thread has been 'resurected'!:)

I have to say, as a Manta fan, that it kinda saddens me to see so many Mantas being modified with non-standard engines, wheels, bodykits, etc.:(

It's almost getting to the stage that it's hard to come across an original spec Manta anymore?!

What is it about Manta's (or some of their owners!) that makes them more likely to be modified than say..Capris or Escorts ???

atlantean

Silvera wrote: »

What is it about Manta's (or some of their owners!) that makes them more likely to be modified than say..Capris or Escorts ???

It may have something to do with their rally pedigree. Mk2 Escorts seem to suffer from a similar problem.

knipex

MercMad wrote: »

I assume you have searched for Cavalier/AsconaB spares also ?

Yes indeed.

Bitten & Hisses

Keep an eye on the classifieds over at rally.ie: You could knock across some of what you need, but don't expect any bargains.

atlantean

Worth a look!

barryi200

pm me a list of items you require - i have manta parts coming out through my a**e at the moment and i want to get rid...

205

manta mad wrote: »

pm me silvera

Well Manta Mad, came across this forum yesterday saw pictures of the white GTE kadett, think their from 1995? been looking for one for ages. Friend of mine has a 2 litre manta that he bought about 1995 never registered was sitting in a garage from new. he got it registered as 90 WX first registration only factory milage on it.:eek: He drove it for a while and its been in his shed ever since. quad headlights, red. I'd say he sell it. if u know anyone interested?

Silvera

Hey 205, I'd suggest that you post the details over on the Opel website (which Manta Mad runs and which I'm also a member of) -

www.totalopel.com

Cheers,
Silvera.

manta mad

205 wrote: »

Well Manta Mad, came across this forum yesterday saw pictures of the white GTE kadett, think their from 1995? been looking for one for ages. Friend of mine has a 2 litre manta that he bought about 1995 never registered was sitting in a garage from new. he got it registered as 90 WX first registration only factory milage on it.:eek: He drove it for a while and its been in his shed ever since. quad headlights, red. I'd say he sell it. if u know anyone interested?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

do i know anybody that would be interested !!!!!!!!! ?????????????????

aahhhhh YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!

ME .

would ya pm me his details please

hsrchevette

love this thread oh to have a stash of money now that manta would be coolllllllllllllllllllll

pity u couldn't drive it though

atlantean

manta mad wrote: »

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

do i know anybody that would be interested !!!!!!!!! ?????????????????

aahhhhh YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!

ME .

Who would have thought it!

manta mad

atlantean wrote: »

Who would have thought it!

move along here now you !!!!!!!

nothing to see hear at all

Max Headroom

This was mine ..many moons ago...:(:(

Bitten & Hisses

Hey Manta Mad, did anything become of this?

manta mad

yep ,the man that owns it , is keeping it & its not for sale !


but im sure theirs more layed up around this green isle of ours :rolleyes:

only a matter of finding them !

meanwhile im gonna keep meself busy with this

as it was


as it is


wireing loom out


engine bay cleared


now theirs something we dont have on here a classic cars rebuild project thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what ye think ?

123 man

when will she be back on the road

a_v525

Hey manta mad, check this out:



Bit pricey for a shell though

Tomebagel

a_v525 wrote: »

Hey manta mad, check this out:




Bit pricey for a shell though

''no rust'':rolleyes:

pocgoc

I guy looking for a set of twinheadlights for my Manta.

Tzar Chasm

That sounds like a fair swap

boom boom.

couldnt resist, what can I say, I like classic cars and classic jokes:o

pocgoc

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

That sounds like a fair swap

boom boom.

couldnt resist, what can I say, I like classic cars and classic jokes:o

Oh dear me. Im still laughing to myself.

pocgoc

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

That sounds like a fair swap

boom boom.

couldnt resist, what can I say, I like classic cars and classic jokes:o

Still laughing to my self

Tzar Chasm

Thanks, I do my best.

probably shouldn't tell you about the time my uncle went into a motorfactors and asked for

' a fan belt for a blue van'

Yes, that actually happened

Manta400r

Holy thread resurrection Batman.

Anyone still playing with Mantas? Or have any lying about they may like to offload?

Got mine back on the road this summer, great to be back out and about in it.