murano3 wrote:I bet it will be - in all the time i've known you - i've never seen your 32 - are you sure you've got one
I can assure you he has, it is currently blocking my Manta from being able to get to the garage!!!
Opel Manta Project update 30/05/2009
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Right you bunch of disbelieving gits I was holding off posting pics until it's done but here's a taster323ian wrote:Maybe we need custard proof as they say on GTROC!murano3 wrote:I bet it will be - in all the time i've known you - i've never seen your 32 - are you sure you've got one
Yes I know it's taken two years but the best things in life are worth waiting for :-D besides which if I do finish it (sorry when) what am I gonna have to talk about???????
:hijack: sorry I'll get my coat!!!!
Well the skyline is gone for good But how cool is my little replacement!!!!! 7lbs 12oz of pure joy....
:-D :-DNot much different to a GTO then :-Dturbomart wrote:kamikaze wrote:Old skool cars are the way forward.
Well....... for this month anyway:-D :-D
I have Plans :twisted:turbomart wrote:kamikaze wrote:Old skool cars are the way forward.
You could of at least got a proper Capri.... a 3.0l V6 :thumb:
1977 Ford Capri 1.6...but it is a GL!!!!!New engine in progress...
Hey Guy's
Latest update (will try take few pics later)
After a 200 mile trip she is now home and on the driveway :thumb:
Discovered on way home that the car is fitted with limited edition aero dynamic mirrors that fold in to the car at high speed (well 65 anyway), the drivers side indicator is for internal use only (good fun trying to change lane on M25 with no indicator!!
), also comes complete with water storage system under drivers carpet, a whistle coming through drivers window quickly fixed with a magic tree air freshner and very intermittent fuel, and temperature gauges.
On the plus side the gearbox feels really fresh, clutch is good and no whines or nasty noises from any of suspension.
And something I'm really pleased about she came with the original receipt of purchase and first insurance cover note, MOT's from 1994 to present and the original service and hand books :-D :-D
Arrived at APT for quick check over only for the starter motor to have a funny fit outside, good job there some good strong lads around for a bump start!!! (cheers Gary)
However following said visit to APT I've been advised that somehow she managed to get the 200 miles home on effectively two cylinders with a potentially blown head gasket or burnt/ sticking valves I was hoping to be able to drive it round a little before HAVING to do any work however as most of you know thats one of the joy's of car ownership!!!!!
Have to say had a sudden realisation of exactly what have now set myself up for!!!!!! Oh well in for a penny in for a pound, now off to get new head set and hopefully will have removed inlet manifold and carbs and have the head off by the end of the evening for inspection.
As much for my records as for the thread Gary did compression check
Rear 2 cylinders 68 & 75 number 3 above 115 didn't check number four (no point)
Suz
Latest update (will try take few pics later)
After a 200 mile trip she is now home and on the driveway :thumb:
Discovered on way home that the car is fitted with limited edition aero dynamic mirrors that fold in to the car at high speed (well 65 anyway), the drivers side indicator is for internal use only (good fun trying to change lane on M25 with no indicator!!
), also comes complete with water storage system under drivers carpet, a whistle coming through drivers window quickly fixed with a magic tree air freshner and very intermittent fuel, and temperature gauges. On the plus side the gearbox feels really fresh, clutch is good and no whines or nasty noises from any of suspension.
And something I'm really pleased about she came with the original receipt of purchase and first insurance cover note, MOT's from 1994 to present and the original service and hand books :-D :-D
Arrived at APT for quick check over only for the starter motor to have a funny fit outside, good job there some good strong lads around for a bump start!!!
(cheers Gary) However following said visit to APT I've been advised that somehow she managed to get the 200 miles home on effectively two cylinders with a potentially blown head gasket or burnt/ sticking valves
I was hoping to be able to drive it round a little before HAVING to do any work however as most of you know thats one of the joy's of car ownership!!!!!Have to say had a sudden realisation of exactly what have now set myself up for!!!!!! Oh well in for a penny in for a pound, now off to get new head set and hopefully will have removed inlet manifold and carbs and have the head off by the end of the evening for inspection.
As much for my records as for the thread Gary did compression check
Rear 2 cylinders 68 & 75 number 3 above 115 didn't check number four (no point)
Suz
Takes me back (mine was the hatch back version) they had a huge piece of glass as the rear window, I remember slamming the boot one day and the whole thing caved in :lol: 