Matty Posted February 1 Posted February 1 57 minutes ago, sutty2006 said: 🤷♂️ As a typical tight as fuck mechanic in his 60s I'm pretty sure he'd be looking for something to rebuild his self. As he is literally as tight as a ducks arse. But go on. Is it for sale and how much?
sutty2006 Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 9 hours ago, Matty said: As a typical tight as fuck mechanic in his 60s I'm pretty sure he'd be looking for something to rebuild his self. As he is literally as tight as a ducks arse. But go on. Is it for sale and how much? He’s welcome to the head, if that’s all he needs, but I’d need a scrap head in exchange so I can keep my ornament in place. The block is full of cement 😆 Matty 1
Matty Posted February 2 Posted February 2 1 hour ago, sutty2006 said: He’s welcome to the head, if that’s all he needs, but I’d need a scrap head in exchange so I can keep my ornament in place. The block is full of cement 😆 Now I understand 🤣. Your down in staffs arent you? Ill have a word. Thanks sutty2006 1
sutty2006 Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 Yes in stoke on Trent. In other news, insurance getting sorted this month, V112 filled out and post office visit imminent. puddlethumper, dome, JMotor and 4 others 7
sutty2006 Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 NOS parts arriving Six-cylinder, Wibble, 4wheeledstool and 3 others 6
sutty2006 Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 The difference between new and old there are slight differences between them. So I’m guessing these are genuine but made later on. left side on got to repair the drivers door card first. spray glue then weighted Shite Ron, danthecapriman, djim and 8 others 11
sutty2006 Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Spoken like a true optician “better this way?” ”or this way?” ”better with? Or without?” Shite Ron, danthecapriman, Snake Charmer and 3 others 6
Matty Posted February 4 Posted February 4 10 minutes ago, sutty2006 said: Spoken like a true optician “better this way?” ”or this way?” ”better with? Or without?” Definatly with. I'm a bit torn for over or under. Gun at my head it'd have to be under. Carl1981 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Above and less prone to damage there. Westbay and sutty2006 2
Matty Posted February 4 Posted February 4 8 minutes ago, Matty said: Definatly with. I'm a bit torn for over or under. Gun at my head it'd have to be under. 3 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Above and less prone to damage there. Two totally conflicting opinions. Hopefully someone will be along soon to break the deadlock 🤣
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 4 Posted February 4 3 minutes ago, Matty said: Two totally conflicting opinions. Hopefully someone will be along soon to break the deadlock 🤣 And tell that we are wrong and no extra lights. danthecapriman and Matty 2
Wibble Posted February 4 Posted February 4 1 minute ago, Dyslexic Viking said: And tell that we are wrong and no extra lights. That would be me then😆 danthecapriman, Matty, Westbay and 2 others 4 1
4wheeledstool Posted February 4 Posted February 4 3 hours ago, sutty2006 said: NOS parts arriving They'll be very early Mk2 Cav/Ascona C ones. Slightly different, but only noticeable to the GM geeks. 👍 sutty2006 1
Shite Ron Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Either below the bumper for the lights or none at all. I wouldn’t put them above. JMotor, AnthonyG, Noel Tidybeard and 2 others 5
Six-cylinder Posted February 4 Posted February 4 40 minutes ago, sutty2006 said: Spoken like a true optician “better this way?” ”or this way?” ”better with? Or without?” If you want my opinion, leave it plain and original. In my defence I was only 20 years old when I did this to my Vitesse! Bear and Joey spud 2
Bmwdumptruck Posted February 5 Posted February 5 Surely it depends on what the lights are? Driving/spot lights above, Fog lights below…. Personally I’d fit them above. Bear 1
MAF260 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 My vote is no bolt-on headlights, but to fit Manta 400 twin headlights! Westbay and Noel Tidybeard 1 1
Snake Charmer Posted February 5 Posted February 5 15 hours ago, sutty2006 said: Spoken like a true optician “better this way?” ”or this way?” ”better with? Or without?” Above bumper with stays or no spots.
sutty2006 Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 21 hours ago, MAF260 said: My vote is no bolt-on headlights, but to fit Manta 400 twin headlights! I’ve never been a fan of the B series with twin headlights, on a GTE yes, but not this model. Unsure what pattern these lights give, is there a way to tell? think I’ll probably bolt them underneath as to not spoil the nose, and not put holes in the top of the chrome bumper. Bear, Dyslexic Viking, Shite Ron and 2 others 5
mk2_craig Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 hours ago, sutty2006 said: Unsure what pattern these lights give, is there a way to tell? Fog lamp lenses have this more “corrugated” effect inside the lens - spot lamps are smoother. I think!
Bear Posted February 6 Posted February 6 On 04/02/2025 at 21:29, Matty said: Two totally conflicting opinions. Hopefully someone will be along soon to break the deadlock 🤣 Above for driving, below for fogs. Above looks better IMO sutty2006 and Matty 2
sutty2006 Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 1 hour ago, RichardK said: Above for driving, below for fogs. Above looks better IMO Hmm good point there
sutty2006 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 Today I did some hole filling. the rear panel didn’t fit flush with the quarter. So I beat that into place and welded her up. Zap zap then I needed to fill this cheeky hole. Dyslexic Viking, Six-cylinder, dome and 5 others 8
sutty2006 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 Right hand rear bumper mounting hole was weak and holed. looks a mess doesn’t it. used a large washer on the back and a nut n bolt to hold it in place. then zap zap and cleaned up adw1977, Six-cylinder, JMotor and 4 others 7
sutty2006 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 This was a tricky one. How has it got a hole here? Impossible, but true. Conveniently I found a price of steel under my tool box that was the perfect shape. and it was zap zapped into place. just needs fine tuning now with some decent files. But I’m definitely no bodywork guy so it’ll have to do! Wibble, Dyslexic Viking, JMotor and 7 others 10
JMotor Posted February 8 Posted February 8 I'd say that looks perfectly fine. Small skim of filler and it'll be bang on. Loving this project so far. Do like the mismatched panels. Doesn't have to be perfect, just work. Snake Charmer, sutty2006 and Wibble 1 2
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