[opelbits]

Hey-

So I finally cut up the 70 Rallye. Makes it smaller, for storage, you know? Kind of like a zip drive...

Actually, most of what is left is going to the scrapper. Not much there really. The outer rockers and the inside panels were pretty much gone, but amazingly the inner rockers (the middle panel with the round holes and ribs) are completely intact, albeit with a bit of crustiness along the bottom. I intend on removing the other material around those panels so I can compare them to the GT's inner rocker. depending on how far Opel went in using Kadett parts in the GT, they may be suitable for replacing the GT's nearly gone inner rockers.

I'm trying to figure out ways to salvage repair panels from rusted but not completely gone cars to use to patch bad areas in my other cars. I like the idea of maintaining the original type panels, even when you will never see them again (hopefully...). Anyway, since I see so many cars with panels that are only partially gone, I'm thinking we might be able to save even partial panels instead of waiting for the day when a a complete entire panel pops up. I know it would be patchwork, maybe a little like quilting, but if it works, hey, why not. If no one is making parts, then there are fewer parts everyday.


So I have a few odd Kadett B parts to dispose of. If anyone has some interest, let me know. I don't have anyhting particularly valuable or needed, but I'll list it anyway.

-automatic shifter (no bezel)
-automatic brake pedal
-70 automatic speedo cable
-front rallye spring (different rate than standard Kadett)
-parcel shelf (panel under window that everyone cuts up to install speakers)
-headliner header bows
-front suspension crossmember (with upper control arms, but I might remove them)
-lower control arms (factory swaybar mounts, but no swaybar)
-wiper arms/motor/linkage
-hood
-panel clips for mounting front fenders and grille
-automatic driveshaft (u-joints feel good)
-trunk light
-and ?

My net access is kind of messed up right now. Some problem that keeps kicking me off and makes it really hard to get a connection. And of course the computer checks out fine (so far).

I'm in no great hurry to get rid of the parts, so they will be around for awhile.

Tony P.