Rear Wheel Arch substitues

Motor Mouth · 06-09-2008

I'm currently undertaking the restoration of one of the projects but am struggling with sourcing some rear wheel arches.

I heard a couple of years back that Toyota Celica arches (71-76) have the same curvature and am wondering if any of you have ever tried them out, or have another suggestion.

Here's a link to the Celica arch i'm thinking of using, obviously i'm aware that the area near the sill is different but i'll be able to fabricate something else here.

BEEVERS Auto Panels and Automotive Products

timemachine · 06-09-2008

I was recently told by a couple different people that Opel GT front wheel arches are a very close swap for the rears if you use the left front for right rear and right front for left rear. You'd still have to fabricate a bit for the sill. Don't know about the Toyota.

Jim

Motor Mouth · 06-09-2008

Yep, heard that one too, but i don't have any front wings and wouldn't want to chop them either.

If the Celica ones are close enough i think it will be a great way to solve a parts supply shortage.

06-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	Unanswered: Rear Wheel Arch substitues I'm currently undertaking the restoration of one of the projects but am struggling with sourcing some rear wheel arches. I heard a couple of years back that Toyota Celica arches (71-76) have the same curvature and am wondering if any of you have ever tried them out, or have another suggestion. Here's a link to the Celica arch i'm thinking of using, obviously i'm aware that the area near the sill is different but i'll be able to fabricate something else here. BEEVERS Auto Panels and Automotive Products __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

06-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim Provided Answers: 7	I was recently told by a couple different people that Opel GT front wheel arches are a very close swap for the rears if you use the left front for right rear and right front for left rear. You'd still have to fabricate a bit for the sill. Don't know about the Toyota. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

06-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	Yep, heard that one too, but i don't have any front wings and wouldn't want to chop them either. If the Celica ones are close enough i think it will be a great way to solve a parts supply shortage. __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

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