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mantamutilator79 Part of things I love the smell of kerosene in the morning…. Posts: 160	Hi from MantaMutilator mantamutilator79 @mantamutilator79
	Dec 31, 2011 19:05:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi, I’ve just joined Retro Rides, so thought I would post a few pics of my nearly completed ’81 Manta coupe’. The previous owner (some 8 years ago) had the car featured in issue 1 of Retro Cars magazine, in those days running a 3.1 litre Senator straight six engine, complete with a turbo and a Superchipped ECU. This time ‘round, it will be running a 4.2 Rover V8 lump, LT77 gearbox and a 150bhp shot of nitrous. The whole project was a bit of a wreck (hence the moniker “Red Wreck” on the number plates) and has been a real labour of love. I’m hoping to debut at Wheels Day in April. Last on the list to finish is fitting a new water pump, bleeding the brakes through and changing the centre exhaust box. The current fitment just doesn’t cut it as I want more than 3” of ground clearance!!! I’ve got tons of photos and info of the build if anyone is interested. Once this one is on the road, I can crack on with my other Manta..................more to follow.
	Last Edit: Jan 2, 2012 21:06:32 GMT by DarrenW

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murdock Part of things Posts: 347	Hi from MantaMutilator murdock @murdock
	Dec 31, 2011 19:09:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Beautiful Car! Welcome to the Boards! Ian
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elmotheewokking Posted a lot Posts: 1,552	Hi from MantaMutilator elmotheewokking @elmotheewokking
	Dec 31, 2011 19:13:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice car! Height looks really good to me... Hoping to have mine ready for wheels day, though it's looking tight for time... And it's nowhere near as good a standard as yours!


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GT4ME Posted a lot Posts: 1,729	Hi from MantaMutilator GT4ME @classicbmw
	Dec 31, 2011 19:26:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lking the nitrous shot.
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mantamutilator79 Part of things I love the smell of kerosene in the morning…. Posts: 160	Hi from MantaMutilator mantamutilator79 @mantamutilator79
	Dec 31, 2011 19:30:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the comments. Here's a few more photos....
	Last Edit: Jan 2, 2012 21:07:02 GMT by DarrenW

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markbognor South East Posts: 9,968 Club RR Member Number: 56	Hi from MantaMutilator markbognor @markbognor Club Retro Rides Member 56
	Dec 31, 2011 20:07:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats Ace! Welcome
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coggers North East Posts: 3,371	Hi from MantaMutilator coggers @coggers
	Dec 31, 2011 21:07:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice


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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,833 Club RR Member Number: 174	Hi from MantaMutilator stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Jan 1, 2012 10:15:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's beautiful - though is it just me who's got the photos side by side rather than below one another? Matt


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rmad global admin Posts: 18,612	Hi from MantaMutilator rmad @rmad
	Jan 1, 2012 10:23:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lovely car. Loving the near-stock look, perfect wheel/tyre choice, stance and great to see original features like the badges and vinyl roof! Way better than big arches, spoilers and scoops if you ask me. Welcome aboard.


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richardgte Part of things Posts: 323	Hi from MantaMutilator richardgte @richardgte
	Jan 1, 2012 11:31:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very nice have you got any pics from when it had the 3 litre in it ?
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sarkie83 Part of things Posts: 866	Hi from MantaMutilator sarkie83 @sarkie83
	Jan 1, 2012 12:22:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	that is a gorgeous looking manta! has it been fitted with an E30 dash btw?
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dtvracing Part of things On the diff.... Posts: 157	Hi from MantaMutilator dtvracing @dtvracing
	Jan 1, 2012 13:48:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	lking this, thats been a good engine conversion, looks like it should be there, i say it sounds the dogs _ _ _ _ _. health to enjoy it, real nice car
	I love these, they have the "hooligan" look about them straight from the factory!

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mantamutilator79 Part of things I love the smell of kerosene in the morning…. Posts: 160	Hi from MantaMutilator mantamutilator79 @mantamutilator79
	Jan 1, 2012 19:54:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 1, 2012 12:22:21 GMT sarkie83 said: that is a gorgeous looking manta! has it been fitted with an E30 dash btw? Dash was from a Beemer E30, however I've fitted Autometer gauges including an electronic speedo and have tried to make it look stock(ish)? The jury's still out on the polished lower switch panel as I don't know if I should spray it or cover it in black?


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mantamutilator79 Part of things I love the smell of kerosene in the morning…. Posts: 160	Hi from MantaMutilator mantamutilator79 @mantamutilator79
	Jan 1, 2012 19:58:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 1, 2012 11:31:16 GMT richardgte said: very nice have you got any pics from when it had the 3 litre in it ? I must have some photos of the old 3.1 litre install somewhere, will dig 'em out and post them on here. Watch this space.................. Found 'em!! Not the best picture quality however
	Last Edit: Jan 2, 2012 21:07:25 GMT by DarrenW

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jasonb360 Part of things Posts: 341	Hi from MantaMutilator jasonb360 @jasonb360
	Jan 2, 2012 21:03:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	holy curse word, what rear end are you running to take the power from those various incarnations of engine?!
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DarrenW Global Moderator Der See ruft! Posts: 16,142 Club RR Member Number: 74	Hi from MantaMutilator DarrenW @darrenw Club Retro Rides Member 74
	Jan 2, 2012 21:08:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	GORGEOUS car! Welcome to Retro Rides ;D I've edited your posts so that the pictures go underneath each other, for some reason they were making the page several feet wide ;D
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superchickenlegs Part of things Posts: 151	Hi from MantaMutilator superchickenlegs @superchickenlegs
	Jan 2, 2012 22:09:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a beast, definitely on the list of cars to own. Bit of a sleeper too
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spiny Club Retro Rides Member Wiki Admin I am abivalent towards car electrics ... Posts: 1,330 Club RR Member Number: 167	Hi from MantaMutilator spiny @spiny Club Retro Rides Member 167
	Jan 2, 2012 23:15:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	is that an e30 dash ? the v8 looks factory, very nice
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yantorsen West Midlands Posts: 1,452	Hi from MantaMutilator yantorsen @yantorsen
	Jan 2, 2012 23:29:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	is the morris minor also yours?
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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,731	Hi from MantaMutilator akku @alistairk
	Jan 3, 2012 9:40:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is plain lovely. Very well executed, must be a blast to drive
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