opel manta A series

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not currently in nova ownership since blue went, but will be in october when i get an sr back from my brother who is going travelling, in the meantime need to keep busy if anyone is interested.............

cut and pasted the story so far,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSC00283.jpg?t=1247693230

project A series this will be picked up next week sometime, (still need to officially sort the trailer etc)
plans at first is to do the structural welding asap, get it mot'd etc and drive it as a running restorationm always wanted one so i thought sod it with some of the funds from the tracker sale. got chatting to john with a stall at billing and went to high wycombe on monday to see the beast and she was in better condition than i was expecting for a car built in 1971-2, it has not been on the road for 21 years!



already got hold of this ultra rare piece of manta history, broadspeed front spoiler!! original kit not a FB copy from germany
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should like this when fitted
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more goodies arrived from deutchland today

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brand spanking new chassis rails and sill plates, saves a lot of hassle in fabrication

no work today as the old boy had to have an operation so amongst all sorts of jobs i decided to be a tart and make a new key for the A,

start with raw ally block and fashion opel lighting strike by hand and polish the nuts out of it......

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i went to have a spare cut today but couldnt help me , crappy timsons place monkeys, ill go to old boy in kingsthorpe, should have a blank in stock

another purchase for the manta, not even started work on her yet! these badboiys from timc20xe on here, need abit of work to retso them to former glory but nice and deep dish, 8" rears ansd 7" fronts, oh and will be changinf the tyres for some moremanly none euro strached type.

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more goodies for the build now picked up an axle, 1030 volvo 240, not sure on the ratios will have to some measuring. will hopefully be more up to the job than the standard jobbie, it has already been stripped and started to 4 link, bu this may go in favour of the manta spring cups ,live axlle, as i dont want to mess too much with the manta floor pan

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the chosen powerplant, got this for good money and its all there, turbo is sound, oil good, looks pretty honest, will give it a go over though for peace of mind, right nightmare trying to move it from a relatives where it was dropped off to my garage with gastric flu and the squits lol

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still need to sort gearbox, i can have an omega 2 ltr box for 40 quid, but not sure, ive not heard of anyone trashing omega boxes

well i couldnt resist, went and took the flywheel off and robbed the flywheel and clutch from xe bottom end i need to get rid of...

saabf/wheel off...
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do the bolt holes match......no in a word. not far out but dont line up and the centre hole of the xe flyhweel is too large, but the xe clutch friction plate is a spot on match, so maybe will work that way if splines are the same on the r28 box or is it vaux turbo friction plate i need to use??
the saab f/wheel is afir bit thicker than the xe one so juts out more but not sure if enough for r28 as johnny has said i may have a issue there.

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also looking at the wiring loom on the lump looks pretty hassle free as it has its own loom rather than being incorporated into full car loom, which i have anyway even the abs ecu etc.

cool LET friction plate then it is, but im surethe saab one will mate up, we shall see this evening.

another new bit sourced FMIC, courtesy of Anthony on here, should be arriving soon

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righty picked this beaut up to move the manta to my workshop, also wouldnt mind hiring it out to peeps on here, if that dont work out then flog it on again.

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aso sorted the shifter on the omega box, combination of omega parts and manta original, bit of cutting....welding...



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Posted 20 September 2009 - 12:14 PM
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found this
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Posted 24 September 2009 - 09:14 PM
started finally on the welding nearside first cutting out old mank and in goes new steel, really satifying i think....

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Posted 27 September 2009 - 09:05 PM
got half a day on her today, quie time consuming stuff restoration, and this before i even get modifying, still very rewarding...

got panels back from blasters too, bonnet and boot will need lots of work to get them flsat again, aswith the heat generated from the blasting made them ripple a fair bit,at least they are rust free!

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Posted 27 September 2009 - 10:18 PM
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one wing completely derusted and patched ready for filling

onto front end, where the fun starts!

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Posted 28 September 2009 - 07:21 PM
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got much further than this undertray is tacked on and this corner needs a few hurs more work prior to light filling

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Posted 23 October 2009 - 03:54 PM
righty not much to report as been stacked out with work even worked saturday!, got the saab lump on a stand finally to start playing, aslo ordered some sills from germany to help with swifter progress, only 90 quid all in for a pair.

did manage to do this yesterday though, five stiches later reseat my nail and a comedy bandage im home, all bloody day waiting for slot in plastic surgery unit though!! lost a whole days work.

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i have finished to repair work to one wing now, which requires filling etc when on car for paint, made a start on drivers side but is more rotten but shouldnt take as long.

also a new pair of sills have arrived from germany to make life easier im just going to replace as a whole rather than try to use fro patching etc.

got some box steel today aswell for fabricating the rollover jig so ic an safely work on the underside, im not welding on my back again too risky and messy

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Posted 25 October 2009 - 05:35 PM
righty

got the the rollover spits made up for the shell even with my manky hand!, managed to get some box section froma local fabricators yard these should do the job nicely will get the shell on this week with any luck and

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used an old flywheel with the ring gear cut off for the job of locking the position whent he shell is tilted, drilled more holes and a tab on the side of the a frame to put a lock pin/bolt in worked quite nicely, just need to weld on the arms for bolting to shell

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Posted 03 November 2009 - 04:43 PM
started stripping the saab lump down today ready for refresh on gaskets and timing chain and to look at how im goig to reverse the inlet so it faces the slam panel rather than the bulk head, also got a head gasket set today and bolts, need to send the exhaust gasket for flange to be made for upward facing tubular manifold for a larger turbo

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Posted 04 November 2009 - 08:48 PM
finished stripping the engine down to the block and give it a once over, and its in very good condition not a lot of wear on timing chain sprockets etc, i will still replace timing parts for peace of mind. bores have no lip whatsover.

i have removed the balancer shafts completly, not sure if i have to blank them off somehow yet.

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Posted 07 November 2009 - 06:08 PM
bit more progress, had a job this morning but managed to get a fews hours in.

had to be a tart and getsome paint on the block, make it look nice, dont look to bad even after knocking a whole pot of silver hammerite!!!

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cleaned up the cam cover and buzzed off the saab writing and 2.3 bit of stealth, satin black btw still wet in pic

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also sprayed up the underguard only because i had it blasted and dont wish it to rusty again, may not even be used yet

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crap pic but lobbed it together to start looking at the inlet modding

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cut the ends off the inlet plenum and just need them welding on, will have to wait though as need to bolt all the alt back on and check clearances

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Posted 01 December 2009 - 08:49 PM
righty picked up the new timing bits chains, sprockets, guides etc, all new so can build the engine up over the weekend, also gav has come up trumps with the manifold bits which will hopefully be with me for the weekend too so can start mocking up.

been working on the inlet too, put some studs in to get some port matching done and open up slightly and smooth out casting marks

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some goodies...

t3/4

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i have purchased stack adapter to space the turbo off the manifold ive completed (will do pics soon) and enable external wastegate which has been sorted from the wonderful man at JADE motorsport, i was going to use a t25 style turbo but got the bargain turbo so need to adapt it, works out pretty handy in the end. ill have to probably lop off the 38mm wastegate flange from the adapter and weld it on the long face so it projects away from the engine then run tubing to suitable position near turbo and give ebough room for downpipe.

flange for 3" downpipe and exhaust system, im going to gatehr the parts for that gradually

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Posted 05 December 2009 - 09:22 PM
new home for the 'A', me and ollied's new haunt for the forseable future, roll on build time....

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 10:25 PM
Couple more pics of the unit and the new tennants



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Posted 23 December 2009 - 01:29 PM
few pics now ive sorted a digicam out....

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we are so untidy lol
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[Cle]

What inlet's on that saab engine ? Looks good btw :thumb:

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 07:08 PM
some pics for y'all...

firstly had to show off my tool cart i knowcked up from well known baking company trolley
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got 2 of these help take the chill off
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lots of work done prior to this sill being tacked on with all the box section and 2 skins underneath,
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A post finished and mostly sealed prob only 20% original stell there! bottom section was tricky but took my time and came out well i think
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bit rotten! no worse than ,most novas ive owned lol
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bit more patching..
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rear corner work, shes quite bad here so had no choice but to cut the lot out
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olly butchering my old van
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inner skin done, this outer tacked on, decided to but weld this part then let the arch panel overlap, so not too many overlpas to deal with
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arch panel fettled then pop riveted on to keep it place
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filler cap blanked off as a new tank (probably be alloy) is being used in the boot
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tacked up and buzzed down
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continuing to remove brittle old underseal and expose anymore tinworm i need to deal with
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Posted 20 January 2010 - 07:14 PM
pics of progress, got another afternoon in today got most of the rear valance rebuilt, had to strip it right back and make a new inner and outer! also cut the spare wheel well out as it was holed but dont like the look either, gave me chance start work on other side of car too, the beginnings of the rear corner boxing taking shape, so a good base to weld to, really pleased with the outcome

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aiming for this sort of stance,
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made a start on a piece of rot on the rear pillar below the vent, otherside is fine which is good as its a small tricky repair,
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new wing offered up too, will need very little fettling to be good which is nice for a pattern part,
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Posted 23 January 2010 - 09:53 PM
coupleof pics

decided to amke other rear corner myself came out well, im pleased anyway, i wont be headhunted for astonmartin or anything lol, but its solid now and good shape
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where i got to today, whilst there had a few visitors, ben borrowed the crane again (comunal crane lol), my bro was up with his sxi mk4 tartging about while i only managed to get one of his locking wheel nuts off!!

bit more tinworm to sort...
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 11:37 PM
got some more done today, had a few visitors too, also a pushbike suspension change lol.

manta wise done some patchwork on floor pan passenger side, remade the end of a box section supportl, no pics im afraid forgot the cam, doh!

ive been let down on a beemer e30 rear end, so still on the pursuit of one really, other ideas are there but would prefer this setup as suits the route i want to take

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Posted 29 January 2010 - 08:25 PM
righty left the house at 5.30 am this morning to pick this bargain up...

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20 quid well happy, ive got it all stripped down (took over an hour!! bloody outer cv's!!) and have started lopping it up and considering my plans as to how it it will mounted, im pretty settled on using the beam and its inner brackets in between the manat original chassis rails and set into the floor with sheet metal floor also seamed in to give it good solid mounting, then the outer brackets on the beam will be utilised ontot the original manta chassi rails, i need to be really careful with it so as not introduce some ridiculous camber angle as all the trailing arm mounts are at angle and not a flat plain, more of that once ive got it there abouts, i was sitting on my little blue chair for nearly 2 hours trying to work out how to mount it as its not as straight forward as i was hoping as i want a tidy looking job too.

i need to do this lot now so im not cutting out new metal work

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Posted 08 February 2010 - 10:28 PM
righty not mucho progress im afraid, been distracted with other things friends/family jobs etc, seeing as i sold the broadspeed spoiler, bit of dosh for the engine build stuff, so purchased these...

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siemens deka 630cc injectors, good for the aim of my build, need a high flow pump now though

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Posted 11 February 2010 - 09:53 PM
picked up this beauty today good price too, should be strong enough and user fitting friendly for my new rear end

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E28 LSD diff from M535i

it ahs a speed senor pickup which will be useful for the trionic mangement and clocks etc, im hoping the 325 halfshafts will bolt straight on as there seems to a bit of conflicting info on beemer forums, ill just have to see for myself, hopefully tomorrow or definately sat. no one is getting in the way of me working on the manta saturday!!

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Posted 13 February 2010 - 07:51 PM
couple of pics, not done much but coul with some ideas too as to how i could dial out the camber from the arms being created, im thinking of making new brackets for the arms with the outer one bringing the arm further away from the chassis thus bringing the top of the wheel out to counteract the neagtive camber, i will need som form of adjustment too, thinking laong the line of elongating the mounting holes and using some form of eccentric bolt, rather like vw golf front strut bolts for adjustinmg camber,

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ive welded on a platform here for outer bracket to sit on, 3mm plate so plenty strong!
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Posted 13 February 2010 - 09:21 PM
this looks good, someones already thought of it before i had
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Posted 27 February 2010 - 07:00 PM
some piccies

other sill now one
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had to make new repair panle here too, wasnt happy with what was there
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stripped out underseal from arch cut out more rot ready new steel,
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new panle about to be welded in
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inner repairs done, arch cut out ready for new reapir panel
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repair panel prepped and riveted in place ready for welding
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got distracted with seam seeling up other joint and then one of the chassis rails
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[novashed]

Posted 28 February 2010 - 02:41 PM
cheers guys, good comments mean a lot.

me and ollie went to VBOA autojumble today, picked up a few bargains,

another indicator in perfect condition £4! i ahve 2 now so sorted, paid like 20 quid for the other which isnt as good
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1022.jpg?t=1267367615

this lot for a fiver! all racetech gauges with a mini loom no sensors but hey at this price, even a real carbon faceplate lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1021.jpg?t=1267367700

load of alloy bends etc 2" and 3" measly toatl of £6!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1020.jpg?t=1267367809

also picked up an airfile, just really to get in the corners of my door shuts where i need to grind down weld where i put in the sills, and some wire wheels for the grinder as getting through them quite fgast with all the rust to clean up!

[novashed]

Posted 04 March 2010 - 07:46 PM
been up the unit today......

tacked up arch and finished inner arch too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1026.jpg?t=1267730745

cut out this section for a beefier box to go in for the diff hanger, it was hiding some rust inside it too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1028.jpg?t=1267731058

threw some etch primer on most of the bare metal,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1027.jpg?t=1267730913

[novashed]

Posted 27 March 2010 - 08:25 PM
few pics,

got a lot done today, weld weld weld! done a whole chassi leg and the floor pan on the drivers side, really pleased, even with visitors stopping by,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1042.jpg?t=1269719068
toss welds on this diff hanger member, got new gas now argonshield light i prefer this was with the ****e free pub bottles i picked up


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1041.jpg?t=1269719190
cut shop rebuild

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1043.jpg?t=1269719231
new rail, jacking point, and floor

[novashed]

Posted 10 April 2010 - 06:14 PM
update time, been working of fabricating the front valance, tried to patch it up but wasnt happy, so the sheel is now off the spit to allow me to properly work on it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1044.jpg?t=1270923000
one side cut out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1045.jpg?t=1270923159
difficult angles to reproduce with basic tools, but time and patience, this had lots more work to get the ripples smoothed out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1048.jpg?t=1270923317
other panel in tis early stages

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1049.jpg?t=1270923364
bit of CArD design for cutting up the new panles to shape

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1050.jpg?t=1270923420
old mank all cut out for the new stuff

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1051.jpg?t=1270923463
new in ready for welding, the ends need fettling to blend in with wings and lower valnce which i have a brand new one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1052.jpg?t=1270923531
placed IC back in to make sure all is straight and will fit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1047.jpg?t=1270923590
im hungry!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1046.jpg?t=1270923231
shot of the inside as it stands, few more patches to weld in the seal

[novashed]

Posted 11 April 2010 - 06:11 PM
finished the fron valance today, tacked up then fully tacked by welding in one spot then another to distribute the heat to prevent it warping too badly out of shape, gave it a good linish with a sanding pad on the grinder and then a skim of filler, also started mocking up the front airdam/splitter, trying something new with muscle car influence.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1057.jpg?t=1271009255
right side has been ground down flat here

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1058.jpg?t=1271009308
additional plate to hold up the lower valance

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1059.jpg?t=1271009364
not a very clear pic, but plcaed the front bumper back on, and half the new splitter, which may work or it wont, will try my best

[novashed]

Posted 17 April 2010 - 04:54 PM
well monumental day today, engine in ready for moutns to be made etc!!!!! only spent 4 hours on her as had to screed a floor this morning, but any progress is good, so more chopping ...........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1074.jpg?t=1271522432
subframe slung back on, block hangin ready

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1075.jpg?t=1271522531
block in, so decided to lop out more metal lol, i knew the trans tunnel would never be big enough so marked up where i wanted to cut and let the sparks fly!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1076.jpg?t=1271522608
more scrap!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1077.jpg?t=1271522643
plate for nearside engine mount, nice thick plate steel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1078.jpg?t=1271522703
omega box in, where ive cut the tunnel out has suited me fine first time, im allowing a little more room for when i eventually build the bellhousing to suite a bmw box in the future

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1079.jpg?t=1271522793
as can be seen im going to have to make up some lowering blocks for the ARB as it fouls the box considerably, handy it being there for now to hold the box up!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1080.jpg?t=1271522860
fitted first time, made bolt holes slightly larger but more luck than anything

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1081.jpg?t=1271522917
placed the top half of the engine on to check measuremtns for bonnet clearance, its going to be tight, may have to bulge the bonnet or notch out the subfame a touch, as space is tight escpecially for the sump, which is more important than asthetics so if it is easier to just fabricate a bulge in the bonnet then so be it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/manta%20a%20series/DSCF1082-1.jpg?t=1271523059
plenty of room either side, more than i had bargained for hence the tight ramshorn turbo manifold

[novashed]

Posted 11 May 2010 - 08:42 PM
no pics again sorry!!

but i have now sorted the steering pretty much, have ditched the manta column in favour of a corsa manual one, as it has 2 stalks! as oposed to the lonely manta one, as im updating the wiring with a new loom and dash etc, also like the idea of some billet TVR style stalks. the corsa one bolts straight in ont he two upper mounts, need to make a bracket for the lower one, only problem i had was the extra universal joint needed supporting, solution........ bit of old trolley jack handle to extend the joint and v6 veccy stub driveshaft support bearing, had to sleeve the bearing a few times as the steering shaft was a lot smaller than the bearing opening, aslo has two bolt lugs for fixing to the bulkead. but really happy with that outcome, cheers olly for doanting the bearing.

today popped down unit after work to drop some stuff off, decided to have a bash at the TIG, ended up welding the inlet manifold end cap, i think i will get to grips with some decent welding quicker than i thought, not too bad once you get a 'fee'l for it.

[novashed]

What inlet's on that saab engine ? Looks good btw :thumb:
cheers,

inlet is standard saab b234 one

[Cle]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/Cle_555/Photo0343.jpg

Ive only seen this inlet on the saab's

[Pistol Pete]

I love projects like this. Good metal work/fabrication skills. Look forward to more updates.

[novashed]

my engine is from a 9000 which to the best of my knowledge only had that particular type of inlet, same engines though 900

[novashed]

I love projects like this. Good metal work/fabrication skills. Look forward to more updates.

much appreciated thanks

[novashed]

some goodies arriving...

fitting the corsa column allows me to use some of these
http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!BmFK)7wCGk~$(KGrHqQOKkQEtlw9F-FVBLeUjv4Ntw~~_35.JPG

will be made to fit, golf mk1 cystal headlights
http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!Bjh0C2QBGk~$(KGrHqUH-DcEtCL!lCV)BLT4+U(f5!~~_35.JPG

also on the lsit for the future
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifClick this bar to view the full image.http://www.ybracing.co.uk/images/SUPERSIZE1000PX/OD2023.jpg

decided on the dash situation too, seeing as i have some racetech gauges, will be saving the pennies for matching speedo and tach, mate them all in a matt black panel will look sweet i reckon

[Nick]

This is incredible.... Love Manta A's

[Novaboi_1991]

Bl**dy hell dude :O.

thats amazing the amount of work youve put into that. keep it up :) +1

[novashed]

This is incredible.... Love Manta A's

cheers mate!:thumb:

[novashed]

Bl**dy hell dude :O.

thats amazing the amount of work youve put into that. keep it up :) +1

it is indeed, all learnt from the previous nova build

[burgo]

bought time you got this up here Paul, some facking amazing work in this, properly impressed. love the new unit aswell, muchly jealous.

[novashed]

bought time you got this up here Paul, some facking amazing work in this, properly impressed. love the new unit aswell, muchly jealous.

cheers fella, didnt know whetehr to put it on being none nova lol, but hey sod it its been appreciated so far:thumb:

[burgo]

anything that has quality workmanship put into it will be appreciated on here

[novashed]

another addition to the unit soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/BtHWigBWkKGrHqEH-DkEvDwHEmPOBL6HLpS.jpg?t=1274135291

[Novaboi_1991]

another addition to the unit soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/BtHWigBWkKGrHqEH-DkEvDwHEmPOBL6HLpS.jpg?t=1274135291

should come in handy :)

[srs1]

some absolutely fantastic fabrication going on there.

with time and effort and figure sacrifices, i can only imagine the quality this car will be once done.

[dj_wudgey]

its a class build thread this bud nice work!!!

[novashed]

cheers for the comments guys,

she will be getting more attention when i get back from barcelona next week! cant wait!!

[dj_wudgey]

i wouldnt be able to either!! but yea its a thread ill be watching lol

[novashed]

shes comig along now, fabricated the new part of the bulkhead for the corsa servo and master cylinder, next on the agenda is to sort clutch mechanism, as now its hydraulic, i do not wish to run the master for it in the cab but my be forced with room in that area of the bay a premium, also not sure what cylinder to sue was thinking a landrover jobbie for simplicity, basic girling one etc any ideas?

[xe_nova9]

Just had a good look through this mate, some amazing work gone into it so far.

Shall keep my eye on this thread.

:thumb:

[novalovingned]

Cracking project thread. Looking foward to seeing more. Makes me want to start all over again lol

[saloonwoody]

lovin this :)

[novashed]

cheers for comments guys wil get more pics up over weekend hopefully, more progress too.

[novashed]

Re: project A series


http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/ollied_2006/Van%20build/101_0441.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/ollied_2006/Van%20build/101_0440.jpg

have tig'd up the inlet manifold now

half the new bulkhead is complete for the new corsa brake servo and landrover clutch master, need to make pedal bracket and clevis pin for clutch still and sort an accelerator pedal, easy with an old corsa i robbed off ollies shed.
also on list is a heater and blower, needs to be slimline etc,nova, polo?

[burgo]

that turbo looks rather large

[novashed]

that turbo looks rather large

it is a bit, not the one going on it, olly threw it on messing about, mty t3/4isnt far off it though! that one is off a boat engine apparentlylol

[bmw156]

what have you done with the normal rear axle?

as i want it. speak to me lol

[novashed]

sold it a while ago lol, was no use to me at all, was being used as a spare for another a series

[kerniCorsa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSC00406.jpg?t=1253448541

polska lol lol lol ;)

[novashed]

Re: project A series


few pics of what ive been up to, not a lot in all honesty but something at least...

decided i wasnt happy with the streering situation i have made so a rethink,found a spherical bearing from an old gear shifteri made up for the old novaproject, cut off the old universal joint i had made, here re-drilling the shaft for a locating pin prior to welding up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1384.jpg?t=1278283347

bit of crap tig welding to cast ally for the thermostat outlet, really bad but functional all the same
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1383.jpg?t=1278283347

trans tunnel taking shape
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1382.jpg?t=1278283347

other side
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1381.jpg?t=1278283347

bit more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1387.jpg?t=1278283347

joint sort ofin place, need to suss out what im really going tio do here, neatest option etc.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1386.jpg?t=1278283347

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1385.jpg?t=1278283347

[novashed]

picked up a few bits from billing over the weekend, also some good info on things i WILL need to sort for the build

sorted a deep dish steering wheel
got a bargain on another set of screens £5 each!!
bullet chrome retro stylee wing mirrors
3 sets of headlights from the dutch guys m&m drontem, but we both couldnt figure out what they were from lo, so sorted a good deal, will make use of them im sure
another intercooler £10 bargain,

chatting to the guys on the retropower stand, im certain i will be fabricating a basic cage to hold the shell together and tie the rear drive train into, as one of their customers kaddett NEEDED it with similar enguine build to mine, it has been on my mind after chatting with jamied a while back when he came up the unit, its just trying to make it work without taking the STOCKinterior look away
variuos tools etc as always at any show

[burgo]

i never spotted you this weekend dude, where were you camped up?

[novashed]

i wasnt camping mate, only live 2 mins away in ecton, but i will probably next yr lol,may even side with nova group as i have an old sr of mine coming back into my hands!

you live in russel st by any chance ben?

[Lee]

How did i miss this! Subscribed!!!!

[burgo]

i wasnt camping mate, only live 2 mins away in ecton, but i will probably next yr lol,may even side with nova group as i have an old sr of mine coming back into my hands!

you live in russel st by any chance ben? :confused: do you mean me?

[novashed]

:confused: do you mean me?

yup, only ask as im doing a rewire on a house down there and seen the estate parked up at the end of the road, thought theres onyl one of them around lol

[burgo]

hi im luke nice to meet you :P seriously your doing the one next door? i live on the corner of russel street and linden av

[novashed]

ben lol, whyi typed that i dont know, sorry dude. nah bout halfway up your street, im there thursday

[novashed]

an addition to the fleet soon, should make a nice tow car too, maybe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/oldfordfan/Cavalier/Photo0100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/oldfordfan/Cavalier/Photo0101.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/oldfordfan/Cavalier/Photo0102.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/oldfordfan/Cavalier/Photo0107.jpg

[The Simps]

Awesome! Nice ride height too.

[burgo]

oooo i like that and perfect towing engine

[Connor]

Saw that on retro rides, tis looked awesome

[dj_wudgey]

that looks nice that but you cant ruin her with a tow bar matey lol

[novashed]

that looks nice that but you cant ruin her with a tow bar matey lol

ruin it! what is meant for

[Grey]

Really good thread pictures are fantastic! will keep a close eye on this one! :thumb:

[Cle]

Jealous very much lol

[novashed]

cheers for the comments guys, as said ill be bang on trend agsain with a nova sr again soon

[BenCNova]

Coming from a welder's son, thats some **** hot welding and fabrication!

[novashed]

few pics of some work thats been going on, ran out memory ont he camera as forgot to put a SD card in doh!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1595.jpg?t=1283203074
repair to otherside corner, no more rot on the front at all now!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1592.jpg?t=1283203074

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/DSCF1593.jpg?t=1283203074
diff mount now made, right mix of bits here, bmw e30 original bracket cut from subframe, ive welded a bar to it then used some nova tie bar poly bushes sanded down to fit in some tube i cut from my trolley jack handle lol!, piece of bar to add a bit torsinal strength to the structure too. got a rear hanger to make now, i have a pair on nova rear beam poly bushes which will make an excellent bush for a rear hanger

[chimp007_uk]

Looking good! Can't beat the Manta A's, If you fancy another Manta related project, buy my Manta B lol

On a side note, it wasn't till I was half way through reading this project and noticed where you lived... Put 2 and 2 together and relaised I've met you! I bought a c20XE rocker cover off you, remembered you talking about the A project them.

Good luck with it all!

Chris

[novashed]

oh really chimp, ive lost track over the years who ive met from variousn forums lol, but i do believe i recall you also talking manta!

[dj_wudgey]

cheers for the comments guys, as said ill be bang on trend agsain with a nova sr again soon

nice nice matey whats the plans for this then??

[novashed]

nice nice matey whats the plans for this then??

well, it needs a another bootlid as some nob reversed a truck into it! luckily only damaged the tailgate, bit pissed off as its mint had new paint and vinyl, oh well, so thats to sort out, new rear arch paels, doors are mint still, needs a blow over on roof, doors and quarters, its ahd neww wings, bonnet blown over bumper painted etc, interior is mint, needs new suspension as its got a crappy gmax kit.
may do a small block 16v conversion, its got an 8v gte lump in it atmo, nippy but no record breaker lol

[dj_wudgey]

leave the engine how it should be dude lol 8v rule!! but ill be waiting for that project to come up matey!! what colour is she??

[novashed]

flame red as it left the factory

[dj_wudgey]

nice matey!!

[novaload1992]

nice, good luck with project

[retro joe]

old school cool matey love it !

[novashed]

righty few pics, engine mounts mk2 coming along nicely, raised the engine slightly and totally redesigned the mounts to allow starter to fit easily, oil filter to locate on the stock saab takeoff and aid sump clearance

Pics of what pauls been up to

Resized to 94% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlargehttp://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/ollied_2006/IMG00145-20100911-1751.jpg


Resized to 94% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlargehttp://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/ollied_2006/IMG00146-20100911-1751.jpg


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clutch pedal mechanisn all home grown
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/ollied_2006/IMG00148-20100911-1753.jpg

billet allow shifter shaft
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[dj_wudgey]

some sh*t hot work there matey your pretty handy with a welder i must say!!

[Count Vaux Alot]

looking good top work!

[novashed]

cheers guys. x

[novashed]

Re: project A series


a series has had some love lately cut a great big hole int he bonnet for the vent, more pics soon , engine mounts in. then onto gearbox mounting this weekend and backend

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/162.jpg?t=1295470815

[novashed]

: project A series
cheers ol, heres some pics of said bonnet, also today managed to figure out the rear end setup, going to rosejoint to make things easier to adjust and any out measurements can be dialled out this way more pics of that when i get to it and suss out final layout etc

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/029-1.jpg?t=1295806291

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/028-1.jpg?t=1295806291

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/031-1.jpg?t=1295806291

[novashed]

Re: project A series


some goodies arrived today 60 odd quids worth but gotta have em. ccan now crack on with rear arms

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/27012011151.jpg?t=1296149095

[burgo]

looking good paul

[novashed]

cheers mate

Re: project A series


got the brackets tacked up today for the trailing arms final position, so i could start looking how to mount the diff, any ideas feel free to suggest guys. think i may use 2 rails either eide of the diff from the bmw subframe to the cross piece i welded in the boot, very strong anchors then, some tabs to bolt the diff to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/029-2.jpg?t=1296944946

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/031-2.jpg?t=1296944946

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/032-1.jpg?t=1296944946

[novashed]

Re: project A series


thought about this sorta thing...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/031-2-1.jpg?t=1296993146

[maddogdaz666]

this is awesome! ill be keepin a close eye on this. Top work!

[novashed]

cheers maddog

[novashed]

Re: project A series


seeing as im not working for unforseen circumstances the next few days id thought id update, no pics still no camera!
ive done what i set out to do in the sketch, and most of the sheet metal has now been welded in too, need to fab a removable cover for the floor to access the diff mounts, pretty easy job. also a rear mount for the diff needs thinking about,

ive cutout the whole trans tunnel lol! as the engine has been mounted high and clear as has the diff so i can run the car quite low, the prop would never fit. so more wlding! love it

[novashed]

another purchase on its way, cant really afford to be lavishing on the 'A' but hey ho you only live once, should help me keep at it with the rear end oooeerr.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/incanova/eca91672.jpg

[MK1_Ben]

Awesome project, just read through it from the start :)

Can't wait to see it finished

[Dervy]

im proper loving this thread, that is going to be an absolute monster when its done

[CorsaTR2p]

Your work is incrible!! A very good restoration! I have remained annihilated with the acoplameinto of the engine Saab + the box of omega R25 and the system of BMW's suspension, it is incredible.
I will be attentive of your post!!

[novashed]

few pics of the progress
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/Photo0440-1.jpg?t=1303753093
rear end rebuild
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/Photo0439.jpg?t=1303753093
tunnel mods for prop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/Photo0438.jpg?t=1303753093

[The Simps]

Looking good mate, glad to see you still cracking on!

[novashed]

cheers simps, slow but sure as they say. getting tired of welding tbh, want to do some painting.

[chimp007_uk]

Looking good, nice work!

[Andy]

just read this from the start,its absolutely fantastic!!!
Keep it up!

[novashed]

cheers guys, much appreciated

[novashed]

righty, a little progress at last, dragged myself up the unit for some 'paul' time.

lifted out the engine and subframe, diff, trailing arms and all the other crap that was in the shell. then single handed got it up on the rollover jig, tbh was pretty easy having done it several times now, and the shell weighs buggerall.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/IMG-20110904-00218.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/novashed/IMG-20110904-00216.jpg

[wwmnw]

This is ****ing awesome!

[Cenoura54]

This is ****ing awesome!
We are already two.
It is the model that I like the Manta A.
Keep up the good work.
greetings

[The Simps]

Crack on then! lol

[pie]

looking good buddy :thumb:

[novashed]

got this handy bit of kit coming, soda/media blaster. need to get into the hard to reach areas and always wanted one. especially handy for cleaning engine parts too,

http://i.ebayimg.com/09/!BuM1(g!EGk~$(KGrHqUOKicEvPT9onMnBL+WDVbCz!~~_12.J PG