Canadian Opelers

jpiper · 10-26-2002

I am interested in knowing how many Opel owners/lovers there are here in Canada. How about writing in and let everyone know who you are and where you are located?
My name is John (jpiper) McInnis and I presently live in Ottawa, Ontario. I have a 71 Opel GT.
Who is next?

John

Graham · 10-26-2002

In response to Jpiper's call to Canadian Opelers, let me be the next to proclaim that I am a proud Opeler and proud Canadian. I own a 71 GT with lots of good old Canadian rust. My name is Graham Ridley and I live in Ottawa Ontario (613) 841 7444. Although JPIPER and I both live in Ottawa Canada we have yet to meet.

NEWGT71 · 10-28-2002

It seems that 71' was a good year for Opel in Canada.

My name is Reiny Packull and I live in Kitchener, ON.
I recently purchased a 71' GT. It has been in storage for 11 years, and the body is great. However when you touch any of the wiring, the insulation falls off in your hands. Just finished the brakes (new all the way round). Now on to the wiring nightmare. Perhaps we should organize a meeting next summer?? Get some Canadian Opels together?

kwilford · 12-21-2002

Welcome...

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/showthr...=&threadid=824

opeldude · 01-11-2003

yo man i am an opeler, i live in regina sask

i have an 1972 opel gt

DEX-84 · 01-12-2003

New opel GT 72 owner
from Sept-Iles , Québec , Canada

Dan0myte · 04-04-2003

Opeler. Great word.

Dan Aho
1971 Opel GT
Regina, Sask

Rionart · 04-24-2003

Proud Ontario Opeler!
6 Manta's and a GT here, 3 Manta's still in Scotland.
Been playing with Opel's for 24 years!

jpiper · 04-25-2003

Rionart;
What part of Ontario are you living in?

Rionart · 04-26-2003

Hi John,
I'm in Toronto, SARS capital of Canada!!

ftl · 04-27-2003

Just to check in here, I'm in Calgary. I've been an active lurker around here since then.

I've had a '71 GT since last September. Itis currently in restoration mode with good hopes of being on the road by June.

Keith Wilford had contacted me within hours of me owning the car. It tuirns out that the day I got the car (from my girlfriend's aging uncle who was the original owner), I stopped by a vintage car show in a local park to show it to my neighbour who was helping to organizing the show. While it was parked on the street, Keith drove by and his daughter saw my car. Keith dropped off a business card under my windshield. We did not manage to meet that day, but have since otten to know one another.

Many thanks to Keith for all his organizational work on this Opel forum!

Emtee · 06-09-2003

Another Opel in the T-Dot! '72 with a 2.2 and a Getrag 5-speed. Off the road right now with a bruised nose.
Rionart, is that you Rob? I think we met a couple of years ago out in missisauga, there were several GTs getting together and you were there I think...

CDN OpelNut · 06-13-2003

Nice to hear from across Canada. I'm located in Trail BC and have owned my 71 GT for 16 yrs.

Ventid · 07-24-2003

I just found this site recently. Very glad I did. It has made the decision for me on what to do with my Opel GT. Anyway my picture is up and hope to meet someone on the Island here who owns one. I keep getting "hey I saw an Opel at the ....." The only one I have seen was an abysmal mess. No matter.

Mike in Victoria

Ben Lambo · 08-02-2003

I'm from Tisdale, Sask. I have a grey '72 GT recently purchased from Saskatoon, appraised at $7,500. We LOVE it and really appreciate this site... thanks to all those people who have offered direction for parts..

Hey you other sask. opelers, email me at benlambo@hotmail.com and maybe we can organize an OPEL RUN!

Ben

OpelMutt · 08-03-2003

Ok, so I'm 50% Canadian on my dad's side. Does that count? I live in Southern Canada (otherwise known as Arizona during the summer). My Opel GT is a '73 and will also be about 50% Opel when it's done.

Bill and the FrankenOpel
From the land of rust-free Gt's

Rionart · 08-03-2003

Thanks Gary for the new Avitar!!
OK Guys, it's August already....and what have we done this year to meet up????
Let's try to organise something for the month of Aug.
I'll step up to the plate with a venue...my place!
How does a Sunday afternoon sound....I'll lay on tea/coffee, softies (probably some cold beer in the fridge...but I don't want anyone bending their baby on the way home!)and fire up the barbie.
So...location is in Scarborough (but a nice part...lol), first thing we need is a date...how about the 24th??
Reply here if your interested, and then I can sort out some more details.
I know there will be 6 Manta's here for starters....3 of which are actually road legal now...WooHoo!!
Anyway, let me know what you think...
Rob.

HOT ROD · 08-10-2003

Hi! I'm from the Kitchener-Waterloo area.I have a 71' opel GT which I am presently working on. I don't have my opel on the road yet, but I would like to come to your get together on the 24th. If it is still on. If it is a go please e-mail with the directions.
ottis@nonline.net

Rionart · 08-10-2003

OK, that's 1 reply....is everyone else sleeping????

C'mon guys I want this to happen...but it takes some input from the rest of you!!
Ottis, I've mailed you off-site so you have my e-mail.

Senen · 08-11-2003

I think I can make it. My GT hasn't seen the light of day this year, so it's due for a ride. Of the two weekend days, you've picked one that fits. We have a birthday party planned for the Saturday, but Sunday is open. I'll bring the birthday boy - I'm sure he'll get a kick out of it.

Senen.
'71 GT in Hamilton, Ontario

P.S. I don't normally check this board, so until you posted to the ClassicOpels group I didn't know you were planning this...

dantheopelman · 05-08-2004

Fellow canadian and opeller. Sarnia, ON. How's it going?

dantheopelman · 05-08-2004

Me again. I'm definately in to some sort of get together in the summer. Keep me posted.

jeff · 05-12-2004

hey from white rock b.c here

Boone · 05-13-2004

Hey, I just imported a 73 from Nebraska, the body is sound but needs some work. The resto is scheduled to take 2 years, I hope that it goes faster though. I currently live in Northern Ontario, but the wife left me so I'm looking for a nice place for me and my Opel. This is my 3 rd gt, I have also had a 71 and a 72. I would love an all Canadian Opel rally in the future, that would be a show. Happy Opelling to all.

ve39 · 05-27-2004

BC, Vancouver
Opel GT 1971

10-26-2002	#1 (permalink)
jpiper Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 114 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Canadian Opelers I am interested in knowing how many Opel owners/lovers there are here in Canada. How about writing in and let everyone know who you are and where you are located? My name is John (jpiper) McInnis and I presently live in Ottawa, Ontario. I have a 71 Opel GT. Who is next? John

10-26-2002	#2 (permalink)
Graham Frustrated Opel Restorer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 108 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Canadian Opeler In response to Jpiper's call to Canadian Opelers, let me be the next to proclaim that I am a proud Opeler and proud Canadian. I own a 71 GT with lots of good old Canadian rust. My name is Graham Ridley and I live in Ottawa Ontario (613) 841 7444. Although JPIPER and I both live in Ottawa Canada we have yet to meet.

10-28-2002	#3 (permalink)
NEWGT71 Pending Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Great White North Posts: 24 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Canuck opelers It seems that 71' was a good year for Opel in Canada. My name is Reiny Packull and I live in Kitchener, ON. I recently purchased a 71' GT. It has been in storage for 11 years, and the body is great. However when you touch any of the wiring, the insulation falls off in your hands. Just finished the brakes (new all the way round). Now on to the wiring nightmare. Perhaps we should organize a meeting next summer?? Get some Canadian Opels together?

12-21-2002	#4 (permalink)
kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,773 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Another Canuck Welcome... http://www.opelgt.com/forums/showthr...=&threadid=824

01-11-2003	#5 (permalink)
opeldude Opeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Regina Posts: 33 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	im an opelet yo man i am an opeler, i live in regina sask i have an 1972 opel gt

01-12-2003	#6 (permalink)
DEX-84 Opeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sept-Iles,Québec,Canada Posts: 1 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	New opel GT 72 owner from Sept-Iles , Québec , Canada

04-04-2003	#7 (permalink)
Dan0myte Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Regina, Sask. Canada Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Opeler. Great word. Dan Aho 1971 Opel GT Regina, Sask

04-24-2003	#8 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 957 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Proud Ontario Opeler! 6 Manta's and a GT here, 3 Manta's still in Scotland. Been playing with Opel's for 24 years!

04-25-2003	#9 (permalink)
jpiper Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 114 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Rionart; What part of Ontario are you living in?

04-26-2003	#10 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 957 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi John, I'm in Toronto, SARS capital of Canada!!

04-27-2003	#11 (permalink)
ftl Opeler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 26 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Just to check in here, I'm in Calgary. I've been an active lurker around here since then. I've had a '71 GT since last September. Itis currently in restoration mode with good hopes of being on the road by June. Keith Wilford had contacted me within hours of me owning the car. It tuirns out that the day I got the car (from my girlfriend's aging uncle who was the original owner), I stopped by a vintage car show in a local park to show it to my neighbour who was helping to organizing the show. While it was parked on the street, Keith drove by and his daughter saw my car. Keith dropped off a business card under my windshield. We did not manage to meet that day, but have since otten to know one another. Many thanks to Keith for all his organizational work on this Opel forum!

06-09-2003	#12 (permalink)
Emtee Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 56 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Another T.O. Opeler Another Opel in the T-Dot! '72 with a 2.2 and a Getrag 5-speed. Off the road right now with a bruised nose. Rionart, is that you Rob? I think we met a couple of years ago out in missisauga, there were several GTs getting together and you were there I think...

06-13-2003	#13 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 424 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Canadian Opelers Nice to hear from across Canada. I'm located in Trail BC and have owned my 71 GT for 16 yrs.

07-24-2003	#14 (permalink)
Ventid Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 9 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Opeling In British Columbia I just found this site recently. Very glad I did. It has made the decision for me on what to do with my Opel GT. Anyway my picture is up and hope to meet someone on the Island here who owns one. I keep getting "hey I saw an Opel at the ....." The only one I have seen was an abysmal mess. No matter. Mike in Victoria

08-02-2003	#15 (permalink)
Ben Lambo Opeler Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 13 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	OpelCanuck (sounds like last time i blew the engine) I'm from Tisdale, Sask. I have a grey '72 GT recently purchased from Saskatoon, appraised at $7,500. We LOVE it and really appreciate this site... thanks to all those people who have offered direction for parts.. Hey you other sask. opelers, email me at benlambo@hotmail.com and maybe we can organize an OPEL RUN! Ben

08-03-2003	#16 (permalink)
OpelMutt Opeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson Posts: 53 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Ok, so I'm 50% Canadian on my dad's side. Does that count? I live in Southern Canada (otherwise known as Arizona during the summer). My Opel GT is a '73 and will also be about 50% Opel when it's done. Bill and the FrankenOpel From the land of rust-free Gt's

08-03-2003	#17 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 957 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Calling Toronto Opelers....and anyone else willing to travel.. Thanks Gary for the new Avitar!! OK Guys, it's August already....and what have we done this year to meet up???? Let's try to organise something for the month of Aug. I'll step up to the plate with a venue...my place! How does a Sunday afternoon sound....I'll lay on tea/coffee, softies (probably some cold beer in the fridge...but I don't want anyone bending their baby on the way home!)and fire up the barbie. So...location is in Scarborough (but a nice part...lol), first thing we need is a date...how about the 24th?? Reply here if your interested, and then I can sort out some more details. I know there will be 6 Manta's here for starters....3 of which are actually road legal now...WooHoo!! Anyway, let me know what you think... Rob.

08-10-2003	#18 (permalink)
HOT ROD Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ONTARIO CANADA Posts: 16 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi! I'm from the Kitchener-Waterloo area.I have a 71' opel GT which I am presently working on. I don't have my opel on the road yet, but I would like to come to your get together on the 24th. If it is still on. If it is a go please e-mail with the directions. ottis@nonline.net

08-10-2003	#19 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 957 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	OK, that's 1 reply....is everyone else sleeping???? C'mon guys I want this to happen...but it takes some input from the rest of you!! Ottis, I've mailed you off-site so you have my e-mail.

08-11-2003	#20 (permalink)
Senen Opeler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 10 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I think I can make it. My GT hasn't seen the light of day this year, so it's due for a ride. Of the two weekend days, you've picked one that fits. We have a birthday party planned for the Saturday, but Sunday is open. I'll bring the birthday boy - I'm sure he'll get a kick out of it. Senen. '71 GT in Hamilton, Ontario P.S. I don't normally check this board, so until you posted to the ClassicOpels group I didn't know you were planning this...

05-08-2004	#21 (permalink)
dantheopelman Opeler Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sarnia,ON Canada Posts: 2 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Dantheopelman Fellow canadian and opeller. Sarnia, ON. How's it going?

05-08-2004	#22 (permalink)
dantheopelman Opeler Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sarnia,ON Canada Posts: 2 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Dantheopelman Me again. I'm definately in to some sort of get together in the summer. Keep me posted.

05-12-2004	#23 (permalink)
jeff Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: surrey b.c Posts: 9 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	another opeler hey from white rock b.c here

05-13-2004	#24 (permalink)
Boone Opeler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 26 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey, I just imported a 73 from Nebraska, the body is sound but needs some work. The resto is scheduled to take 2 years, I hope that it goes faster though. I currently live in Northern Ontario, but the wife left me so I'm looking for a nice place for me and my Opel. This is my 3 rd gt, I have also had a 71 and a 72. I would love an all Canadian Opel rally in the future, that would be a show. Happy Opelling to all.

05-27-2004	#25 (permalink)
ve39 Opeler Join Date: May 2004 Location: ~vVv~ Posts: 16 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	BC, Vancouver Opel GT 1971