MORE RUST !! - 1977 Opel Manta Restoration

[@schpiedie]

A pleasure to watch the Manta healing - thanks to excellent craftmanship! Thank you so much for showing!

[@philiphartley8823]

Another demonstration of how to repair rusty bodywork the way it should be done. . Excellent work as always from the YCR craftsmen.

[@waynespears5664]

These guys have a gift of making RUST RUN FOR ITS LIFE,love watching there procedure of attack on these repairs..........................................Fort Worth,Tx........................United States

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Wayne :) 👍

[@davidwalker5463]

I am now looking forward to each new installment. It's magical to watch the precision and results

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you David :) 👍

[@karenmurray3098]

beautiful car steve

[@tonychamberlain8057]

That cripper radius tool is a time saver ,a clever bit of kit

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is and they are only cheap :)

[@lesbaty8919]

I love this car but seems to be hiding a few horrors, your the right fella to put it right, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

No problems and it is but we will make it a good en again :)

[@fromthetoon1602]

The week takes so long with losing a video but it’s a bonus on a Saturday 👌

[@patrikpersson9446]

To watch a master of his trade is pure joy!!!

[@doktoruzo]

This is such high quality craftsmanship, always a joy to watch. The welding and fabrication is just beautiful. The proper way to restore a car.

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

This is such a good channel! Well done guys, I'll definitely be watching all your videos.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Greg :)

[@JohnHonda101]

I started working in a garage at weekends as a 13 year old in the late 1970's then onto Motorbikes ending up in British Championship racing. I've always admired people who are panel beaters because the can mostly do anything vehicle related. I'm late 50's now and maybe its time to get some new tools. I love all the little tricks that you do, I watch and go ahhhh, that was a fkn good idea.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you John we do try to show different ways of doing things :)

[@andrewandronicou4280]

Watching a master craftsman at work is so satisfying thank you for sharing your skills.

[@Stephen.C.]

So much better watching with the relaxing music, rather than shrieking power tools. You are Artists.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you we appreciate the support :) 👍

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

Great craftsmanship of the repair panels and attention to detail, like the dimple and the strengthening rib

[@Darth_Chicken]

It is so good to see the work being done properly.

[@davethevicar88]

Pure craftsmanship right there man brilliant 😮

[@colinritchie1757]

Loving the attention to detail , excellent work as ever -

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Colin we do appreciate the support :)

[@-M-511]

Wow that must have taken some time ..but honest work that lasts !

[@Solargold1]

Top quality restoration, could watch these videos for hours, love how the handmade panels look and fit like factory!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you Darren :)

[@АлексейРусецкий-д3т]

Hello how much does this kind of work cost?

[@TonyWelch75]

Lovely job, keep uploading guys. Would love to see these job once completed after paint

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

yep the ones we are painting will have vids showing the paintwork as well :)

[@TK42138]

The magician of metal 👏👏👏

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

haha thank you :)

[@loseing1t]

Absolutely magical Steve.❤

[@tonynightingale4400]

Another excellent example of how a restoration should be carried out, by a true craftsman....really great Steve always look forward to your latest video.

[@Stevme0001]

I think it's great that you're showing each step. And that it's not sped up too much. Great channel!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Steve :)

[@christopherwright1795]

Fantastic job , a real craftsman at work !!!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Chris :)

[@fax182]

You are a master, your accuracy is great!

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video. Steve you are an artist with both hammer and angle grinder.

[@stevemcilroy9518]

Stevie Wonder's old car. At least he had a go at welding. Great Job Steve.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yep missed a few spots :)

[@Steve-jl8pq]

Superb metal fabrication skills great video

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Steve :)

[@williamwales6619]

I was in my hayday when these were on the go. Got to drive my mates car. Lovely motor but it was a rust bucket then 1982 ish. So not surprised to see one in that state. However luvin and watchin the way you go about fixin it. Everyday is a school day as they say. Thanks for vid. 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you William :)

[@karter5351]

Craftsmanship, lovely work

[@markroberts35]

WOW what a job first class work

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Mark :)

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Man. That’s crazy. Stunning

[@richbrown8174]

Watching your videos would give me confidence in bring my car to you for restoration works knowing how you do things

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Rich :)

[@steholmes1297]

Steve nailed it again, i am addicted. Thanks for the quality updates.

[@BITTYBOY121]

Superb workmanship & great skills - Much respect to you 👍👍👍👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@BITTYBOY121]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration You are very welcome :-)

[@happyknightinternationalma116]

I could watch you guys all day…. But I can’t I have to go to work. Great work on the Manta Steve, looking at the rot that had set in to the metal, your step by step repair was riveting…. And the welding was awesome 😁😉.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha thank you mate :)

[@whatsup8464]

She was tacked with stick back in the day..prob before mig was around..the mig is great for light gauge steel...shes perfect after you put your hand on it..great job👌its nice seeing a job very well done...if it has to be done do it tight like you did...👍great job guys

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :) 👍

[@cerealkiller4248]

I love watching other tradesmen work, especially when like this they are meticulous about their craft. Now people can see why sometimes the seemingly simplest of jobs turn into an expensive outlay. It’s going to look great when finished, my uncle ( who’s a master bricklayer) had 2 in the late 70’s, I remember going to the beach with my cousin in it 😁

[@awalk5177]

Very impressive, looks like factory panels again. You just did your magic again. Thanks for the video.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you, we really do appreciate the support :)

[@andrewbaker7548]

Enjoy the videos, you make it look so easy.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Andrew anyone can do it with a little practice :)

[@drumtochtyglen]

Just wonderful work as always, I cannot believe the quality of your tin bashing. I have ordered a few things from the store.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Eddie :) yes we noticed and we noticed you also included a tip 👍 we do really appreciate it Eddie :)

[@leeharris4897]

I've just come across ur channel, I like it its proper I've been doing the same for 30 yrs, escorts mostly, its nice that u show how bad body shell get, many a time someone has sed its only a little bit of welding but people who don't do restorations ain't got a clue how much work actually goes into it coz most of it is never seen,

[@rienlamberts6661]

Wow,nice Manta,owened the A model long ago.❤

[@alexmacdonald4270]

Mesmerising just watch you make those pieces from a flat piece of steel.😊

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Alex 👍

[@scottgm321]

Well produced video. I forgot I was watching a mechanic and thought I was watching an artist. Absolutely amazing skills. Thanks for the video.

[@Ragnar8504]

Some aspects of mechanical work are pure art if you ask me.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Excellent work Steve. Always a pleasure to see you work. Regards from Ireland.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you George i hear they rust just as much in Ireland as well :)

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration indeed they do. I had spotted some surface rust on the arch returns on my daily clk. I pulled out the arch liners and was amazed at how much dirt and detritus was in there. Power washed it all out. Hit it with the wire wheel on the grinder and painted it all up. The only good thing is, they don't use salt on the roads here in the winter.

[@SharpblueCreative]

So relaxing and satisfying to watch.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you Mark :)

[@DarksideoftheSteve]

Even if I could weld and fabricate properly, I can't see how anyone would fail to be in awe of the skill and attention to detail in these vids. Absolutely superb work guys 👍

[@andrewthrossell4053]

It's great to see the Chanel growing so much.a true master craftsman at work.great work.keep it up guys

[@karlwilkinson9410]

Love this restoration . Can’t wait for next instalment 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Karl :)

[@JoakimWahlin]

Great work as always. Its always going to be more rust when it comes to old Opels 😁

[@craigshagey9999]

Nice work 👌 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Craig :)

[@CraigMansfield]

I like listening to the relaxing music, and watching you do your work. You're really good at what you do.

[@ColinBarrett001]

Excellent work. Such patience and painstaking skill. Thanks for sharing!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Colin :) 👍

[@Boerharms_Manta]

Wow!! really nice work!!

[@humbleguy4726]

Got to say i admire your skills and tenacity, obviously some difficult and awkward pieces to mesh in but it seems that you overcome anything thrown your way. Well done mate, its a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you we really do appreciate the comments and support :)

[@psv1600]

Guys I love you already ! thanks a lot for this so educative and nice to watch video. And I know the heavy job it is to film and edit... Bravo et merci from south of France, cheers

[@johnbiggs9561]

Great video....this is exactly the content I personally love to watch.

[@neil5209]

Great work mate!! Many people blame the opening rear quarter glass leaking water over the years for this problem with the rear sills which is probably true to an extent, but ive seen 2 door Asconas with same issues & they had the fixed glass. Who knows but its one of the many common places these rot. Always satisfying to make your own repair sections but these rear inner sill sections are, or at least were, available from Klokkerholm a few years ago that saved some time...good quality aswell!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you :) and yes they are still available but YCR is all about fabricating and restoring so people can learn how to fabricate anything if panels aren't available :)

[@neil5209]

Great attitude mate....& really important for cars like the Manta that dont have a large amount of replacement panels available👍👍

[@liljonwask]

Such skill. Bravo!

[@vasilischatzidimitriou281]

Great job!

[@russelblackwell6041]

Magnificent skills and patience you have some handy tools too great job

[@Mantakev]

That’s some great quality restoration on a manta Often they are bodged to get a quick sale or mot. My brother and I do high quality concours restoration as a hobby and have won top 10 in the national concours for the last few years. It’s nice to see love, attention and craftsmanship going into a manta. Nice work. I’ll follow this restoration.

[@patrickburton6130]

Brilliant. masters of the universe!

[@nickthegreek8717]

Watching with the wife and we both noticed you let one rip exactly 2 minutes into the video and we both laughed 😂😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

lamo was it convincing ? :) also it did make me laugh as well hence why i left it in :D

[@nickthegreek8717]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration very convincing 😂😂😂

[@davidmckinney6577]

I love this video I especially love the one last Sunday were Ryan manufactured a chassis rail for mat Armstrong BMW I wrote such a long comment I figured it went to spam.. love ❤️ this channel its helping me tremendously.

[@halcyondayz1]

You make it look so easy, I'm on my third attempt at doing my windscreen corners on my MGB. You have some serious talent.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :) it's just a little practice :)

[@drumtochtyglen]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration Yes, like thirty years of practice!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@@drumtochtyglen haha it is in my case Eddie but I have taught people to do good quality repairs before in a fraction of the time :)

[@davidcoates9123]

This is strangely hypnotic and calming to watch your great work. You have a new subscriber here and I'm looking forward to your future videos.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you David we do put a lot of effort into our videos :)

[@mikeafa1]

Nice work Steve! Love how you replicated the factory dimples and bead work.

[@starrpuruto588]

awesome job steve love this channel learning so much gaining confidence to tackle my own rust repairs thanks YCR.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

glad the videos are helping :)

[@saabturboguy]

incredible work a dying art!!

[@jasongeorgeson8551]

Subbed. I use to have an opel manta. Betsy, wish I had her back . Awesome content mate I’m hooked instantly.

[@paulbateman3001]

Great job again Steve it's amazing what lurks under some of these shiny paint jobs we'll done and keep it up cheers again

[@andybtec]

I love those little clamps right until the weld pinches them in the panel gap

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yer they do, I always try to leave a little bit more then just the thickness of the clamp but still occasionally pinches :)

[@truxton1000]

Can't believe those skills...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@jurgengebhardt6876]

Fantastic job Great channel!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@crap_car]

That was incredibly satisfying to watch. In a future video, you should do what Bad Obsession Motorsport did on a Project Binky video. They started a timer when they started doing a bit of fabrication, and kept showing it at every step, just to demonstrate how long a single piece of fabrication actually takes.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thats a good idea we may have a go at that :)

[@RichInRibeyes]

I think that's a great idea too. I'm just getting into this type of work and people don't realise how time consuming doing a proper job is. Great channel guys. Love watching you work 😎

[@georgetaylor3449]

Loving the videos

[@bobstacey9311]

After all your hard work I hope the cars your restore don’t just become show queens

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Guess that's down to the customer but I drive all m classics like they should be :)

[@danielferraro59]

your work is amaizing mate i have subscribed your brilliant

[@leofabbro456]

Steve, the man who welds faster than his shadow. 😄

[@spencereagle1118]

1:50 ...more tea vicar 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Can't help myself I think it's the compression as I get down 😁

[@cihantercan3622]

Mükemmel bir işçilik ustalık ve sabır ellerine sağlık ustam türkiyedede çok güzel ustalar var fakat çürüklerle böyle uĝraşmazlar

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you :)

[@IanilaIlaian-qj9lx]

Good job boss...

[@restorationandrecovery102]

Excelente!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@duncanhamilton5841]

It's not doing bad for its age - what's saved it is the lack of sunroof. On the Mantas, the sunroof drain tubes in each corner of the tray ran down the A and B pillars and neatly finished in the sill, thus guaranteeing the sills going. Jack points standard on all of them, along with the rails as they arch up into the bay, and finally the slam around the battery was another favourite spot. Rear arches are standard GM double skin water trap of the period (see also Astra, Senator, etc etc). Beyond that Mantas weren't actually too bad for rust for cars of that period.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep all the usual spots.

[@duncanhamilton5841]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration If I had the time, money, and motivation to do another Manta, it would be a smoothed/Cal look early coupe in that odd Aqua Metallic some of the GSi versions came in. BBS LMs. 3.2 narrow V6 from the Omega. Quad headlights. No spoiler or skirts, just the front GTE airdam.

[@robbiemcelwee9139]

Skills on show right there, would be good to hear some commentary though, keep up the great work!👍🏼

[@markfoster7564]

Metal artists! 😮

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you Mark :)

[@justenevans3175]

Hypnotic

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@lrdisco2005]

Mid 70s, lots of industrial action, body shells left out in all weather, then painted over rust.

[@anthonybrowne4022]

Omg outstanding work I’m a new subscriber to your Channel I’m so looking forward to seeing what next’s I’ll will be catching up on all your old video too guys 🫶🏻👏🏻

[@acespark1]

Great skills and seems to be more real life and work compared to american car repair channels. I have owned cars of this period and they were rust boxes from new. I had an Alfasud TI and the passenger door fell off due to rust while I was driving it. Pulling back the carpet on your MK4 Cortina or Vauxhall Cavalier to find you are driving Fred Flintstones car was common

[@jeffhopkins5704]

Loved my `79 Manta SR, wrote it off in 1990 and the chassis was rotten even then!

[@husseinyusseif3509]

professional

[@speedychris]

Mega skills

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Chris, we appreciate the comments :)

[@TheKilgore666]

very good :) But you should drill holes in the inner(edge) arch before welding :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you :) but for this its not needed a we aren't plug welding it , we are going to spot weld it in a later episode as the subtitles say :)

[@TheKilgore666]

​@@yorkshirecarrestoration great :) it will be a more professional job.

[@TYANBOOTH400]

Yeah thanks for that be safe.

[@jst1261]

Super!👍🏆