Headlights New to opel

[hgstevens]

so im looking into buying a 72 opel gt and im wondering about some common problems and if they are expensive to fix

my main problem is that the one im looking at the headlights dont work and i was wondering if anyone has any ideas

thx a lot

[OpelNewb]

They require some work. If they open and close properly that is a good start. As far as the wiring that can be a pain it really can be so many seperate issue that would cause them to be inop. So it's hard to say what is wrong without alittle more background on them. If you can go and check them out alittle before buying the car that would be a plus.

From what I have learned by working on mine and what the helpful people on the board have told me or previously posted you need to look closely at the wires going into the headlamp itself. They loose their insulating coating thru years of use and heat from circuit issues. All that said it isn't the worst thing to have but it does take some time and patience to get it right. HTH

[hgstevens]

thx man i know they open and everything because i talked to the guy about them but
is there anything i should look out for so that i dont make a stupid buy cause i just got out of a money siv i owned a 75 fiat spider so im trying to make a good decision but i love the thought of owning this car

[namba209]

There's about 10 or more things you should look for when buying a GT. First and foremost would be rust at the 4 jack points, along the rocker panels below the doors, and the floor boards themselves. It is important because the car is a unibody and structual integrity is a must. The headlight wiring has already been addressed, but along with it is the general condition of the entire wiring harness, as in, is it still close to original or has there been some rewiring and why. Does it run and how does it go through the gears? Any wierd sounds? How about the brakes? Do the headlights roll over? Now for the hard stuff. How are your mechanical skills/tools? The GT is fairly easy to work on, but does have some idiosyncracies that endear us to them. Parts can be had from a couple of suppliers, members on the site and e-bay. The members on the site have a wealth of info and tips on anything Opel, the moderators would request you use the search engine and post questions in the appropriate forum. If you can't find an answer using the search feature, then by all means ask away. If you do purchase the GT, I can almost guarantee you that you will have more miles of smiles than any other car. If I have missed anything important to check for, others will add to what I already have.

[Redskinsjbs]

Just one more thing.

See if the guy has both the key to the door and the ignition. They were separate keys and i was locked out of my car for a couple of days because I was ignorant to that fact.

(I know its not an important part for the car, but it can save a world of a headache if you just make sure)

[namba209]

Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs Just one more thing. See if the guy has both the key to the door and the ignition. They are seperate keys and i was locked out of my car for a couple of days because I was ignorant to that fact. (I know its not an important part for the car, but it can save a world of a headache if you just make sure)

I know I'm gonna make you feel bad about this, but the GT only has two keys originally, one for the doors AND ignition, the other is for the locking gas tank cap.

[Redskinsjbs]

Originally Posted by namba209 I know I'm gonna make you feel bad about this, but the GT only has two keys originally, one for the doors AND ignition, the other is for the locking gas tank cap.

I meant to say they *were* separate keys for me.

[hgstevens]

thx guys i will look into it you guys have been really helpful and if i do get the car i will be on here for help more than you know

i am a pretty good mechanic its when we get into custome fabrication and such that i get lots ohh and electrical and i know that is a big thing for this car so if you have any more tips it will be much appreciated