DR Manta Order II

[BQS4]

OK;
Since the first order was such a success, and while it was going on, there were a bunch of people trying to get in on it. Well, just to get a feel for who WOULD be in on another order, let's see how it goes. Dieter has said that he will do the actual communication with Wolfgang, and I will do the distribution of the various sub-orders. Please, DO NOT "order" unless you're positive you want to go through with it. It will mean less hassle. Again, this is NOT actually taking orders, but, finding out if we have enough people to warrant doing another large order.

[blancojp]

I'll start making my shopping list.

[Rionart]

I'm sure there will be something I want...I mean need.....

[First opel 1981]

Is this just Manta parts?

I am unfamiliar with Dr Manta. Is there a catalog?

Thx

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by First opel 1981 Is this just Manta parts? I am unfamiliar with Dr Manta. Is there a catalog? Thx

Go to Dr. Manta and yes it's Manta/Ascona parts

[kevinfier]

Gene,

Count me in for an Sportwagon hatch seal, should work for my Kadett.

thanks,
Kevin

[oldopelguy]

And I'll be in for a couple more bits for the Manta as well.

[RallyBob]

Is there any chance that we could order any sheetmetal this time around? I'm not talking about anything really bulky, but I could use two or three model 50 lower rear valances, maybe some rear 1/4 patch panels.

[traytodd]

I might be interested. I ordered some rubber just before Christmas. It took 3 trips to a major bank to get the money wired, they could not figure it out. Then they called two days later to tell me they made a mistake and wired the money in $ instead of Euros as requested. So back to the bank to send the makeup money in Euros. Unfortunately Wolfgang was unhappy because he had bank charges and exchange rate losses on his end. When my bank statement came, they charged for both wires. A phone call to HQ did not fix the problem so back to the bank for a 5th time. The parking lot was mostly empty, there were people at the walk up ATM, I walked into the middle of the lobby, TVs were on, lights on, not a soul in sight. It was MLK day. Ever stood in the middle of an empty bank. I waved at the cameras and left. So back the next day for a 6th time to get it right. I think they are missing a wheel on their stage coach.

I will say that Wolfgang was very good about and sent the material as requested.

Terry

[jerseydave]

Definitely want to get in this time around, I'll start putting together my shopping list!

[kwilford]

Must ...resist....temptation...to... buy...parts...for...SportWagon...that is still sitting on driveway beside running Lexus waiting its turn to enter garage which can't happen until damn GT gets enough body work done to send away to paint shop.

Oh to hell with it, temptation wins. I'll see what I think I want, um, need from the Dr. Manta website

[timemachine]

Sigh... My change jar is empty but I still need some parts. I'm looking around for things to sell to get back in the game. Looks like prices have already gone up since the last order. Dr. Manta is not kind on the group discount side.

But the group buy does work very well and replaces a ton of difficulties and lowers cost you encounter when going to Dr. Manta direct (witness traytodd's remark above and thank the kind help of Gene and others), so don't be a pain, order early, pay quickly and thank anyone helping you along the way...

Jim

[Gordy]

Maybe in the future we could try the group buy with Udo at "Splendid Parts" and get some Kadett and GT items. Udo was pretty easy to deal with and all communications were in English!

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by RallyBob Is there any chance that we could order any sheetmetal this time around? I'm not talking about anything really bulky, but I could use two or three model 50 lower rear valances, maybe some rear 1/4 patch panels.

Bob;
If you're the only one needing these pieces, and as you say, they're not bulky, I don't see why not. Let's see how this order pans out.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by Gordy Maybe in the future we could try the group buy with Udo at "Splendid Parts" and get some Kadett and GT items. Udo was pretty easy to deal with and all communications were in English!

Gordy;
With Dieter doing the communication and money, there's no problem. So, let's see how this second order goes, and we'll do a GT/Kadett one next, I have a feeling it would be rather large as theres probably more GT owners than Manta/Ascona owners.

[heimue]

Originally Posted by traytodd I might be interested. I ordered some rubber just before Christmas. It took 3 trips to a major bank to get the money wired, they could not figure it out. Terry

Terry,

you could have had it easier. See here: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/general...-auctions.html

Dieter

[tomking]

Originally Posted by kevinfier Gene, Count me in for an Sportwagon hatch seal, should work for my Kadett. thanks, Kevin

Might anything they have work well as a kadett sedan trunk lid seal? If so I would be in for that.

[deanh74_2]

Gene,

I don't think I will order this time around. As much as I would love too... I have not got a bead as for everything I need and won't 'til I can get the Manta in the garage this spring. I hope to get in on a future order though.

Dean

[Paul]

add me to the yes list

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by tomking Might anything they have work well as a kadett sedan trunk lid seal? If so I would be in for that.

Tom;
I would think that the seal is the same type, just different length, or it might even be the same length. Check into it. o-t-r | Alles fr Ihren Opel has Kadett stuff, see if you can't cross-reference it.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by deanh74_2 Gene, I don't think I will order this time around. As much as I would love too... I have not got a bead as for everything I need and won't 'til I can get the Manta in the garage this spring. I hope to get in on a future order though. Dean

Dean, and all concerned, this is not for those "thinking" about it. This is for those who are going to commit to doing this order. Not trying to be nasty, just want to be clear. A lot of things can get crossed up and go wrong if the order is not done right.

[74Opel1900]

I need window gaskets and trim chrome along with the connectors for my Ascona. Not sure how much of it I will need but the car will be painted soon and all the window gaskets will need replacing. How soon will this order be made? My tax return should arrive in a couple weeks Since you are doing the domestic distribution maybe I can wait to get those wheels from you and just pick up everything at the same time (maybe grab Dave's stuff too and save everyone packing and shipping hassles). Thanks Gene.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Bob; If you're the only one needing these pieces, and as you say, they're not bulky, I don't see why not. Let's see how this order pans out.

I'll make a list of what I need then.

[dallasmanta]

I am sure that I will need something else for the Mantas in my life Ron

[tomking]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Tom; I would think that the seal is the same type, just different length, or it might even be the same length. Check into it. o-t-r | Alles fr Ihren Opel has Kadett stuff, see if you can't cross-reference it.

I cant read the German Gene. But I am in for one trunk rubber seal for the Manta A. Thanks.