Full custom 1970 Kadett B.

[pw8penguins]

After much I've decided to go ahead with my Custom Kadett build up. After long nights searching and measuring underside of car. Seeing how much is needed to be modified and how much i can keep stock. Here's the list so far.

1. start careful stripping of car. Got masking tape and plastic boxes

2. measuring more and some more.

3. started building custom sub frame linking front suspension to rear.

4. Getting 4.3 drive train ready for custom front suspension.

now just wondering where to post pictures and stuff from the build.

here's a couple places where the swap bug got put in my mind..

The Kimini 2.2 car project.

BritishV8: the car magazine for enthusiasts of modified British sports cars

[opelspyder]

Looks like you have already found it, I might put it under a Kadett B general subforum, but you can post updates with pictures just like this thread, or in your photo album, even make a blog. I have a couple long threads on restorations from point A-Z. But you can do it a number of different ways, just get us some pictures. I really like the Kadetts, and many members here do as well. Just show us some stuff, and don't get too commited to haveing to post, as there are a lot of projects started on here, and never seem to have an ending, I have one currently that needs some closure.. ha
Keith

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by pw8penguins After much I've decided to go ahead with my Custom Kadett build up. After long nights searching and measuring underside of car. Seeing how much is needed to be modified and how much i can keep stock. Here's the list so far. 1. start careful striping of car. Got masking tape and plastic boxes 2. measuring more and some more. 3. started building custom sub frame linking front suspension to rear. 4. Getting 4.3 drive train ready for custom front suspension. now just wondering where to post pictures and stuff from the build. here's a couple places where the swap bug got put in my mind.. The Kimini 2.2 car project. BritishV8: the car magazine for enthusiasts of modified British sports cars

. . . I take it the masking tape is for striping the car then? Pray tell what types of stripes you're planning . . .

[pw8penguins]

there's always a person on a Forum with no use for and English degree except to correct people.

It's for labeling parts..

[pw8penguins]

started taking the car apart. I got front seat and rear seat and gas tank out that i'm not using when it goes back together. So if your looking for something let me know.

[pw8penguins]

Here are some pictures of the car getting stripped down.. I got some free parts for people that might be looking for them. Will be posting more pictures. Getting ready to cut out the floors for transplant of S10 chassis.

[pw8penguins]

After we just finished taking off the paint. I got a good look at what i have to work with. The front end is on hold and maybe the front seats. Started taking apart the S-10 getting ready for shorten the frame and redesign of rear end setup.

So found stuff i'm looking for. Looking for a better deck lid and good source for fender flairs, i need about 3" at each corner for fender flares..

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by pw8penguins Looking for a better deck lid and good source for fender flairs, i need about 3" at each corner for fender flairs..

Page 47, don't know if the pricing is current though.

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[roundl]

Stephen I live is nearby Douglas, MA and may be calling you later about the parts you have. I have a '71 Kadett 2-dr w/1.9

Paul

[pw8penguins]

Not a problem on the parts.. RallyBob Page 47 where..

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by pw8penguins RallyBob Page 47 where..

on page 47 of the
Opel GT Source flyer pdf link (put your cursor over the blue letters and "Click")

[pw8penguins]

Thanks Mr. RallyBob. I didn't see it last time do to work firewall..

[DennisGardiner]

Originally Posted by pw8penguins started taking the car apart. I got front seat and rear seat and gas tank out that i'm not using when it goes back together. So if your looking for something let me know.

One note of advice during the dis-assembly. Bag & Tag everything.
And, don't throw anything away (especially interior) before you are done, as the upholstery shop may need the old piece to construct a new pattern from.

Ask me how I know!?

[pw8penguins]

Most the inside is going to be stripped anyways. No back seat racing front seats. So most of inside is going to be done using cardboard templates.

[pw8penguins]

Finished this weekend everything is off the car but the front grill. all the glass and the inside has been removed. Still got good back seat and rear end assembly free for anyone local pickup..

[pw8penguins]

As I look at the car more I keep saying do i really want to cut up this real clean Kadett. There nothing in or on the car just clean metal. A few spots been repaired and a few more are left. Just keep asking myself do I really want to do this?? Once you start cutting you need to finish. I might list it on eBay for a week (cheap what i have in it $300.) to see if it'll go to a happy home.