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OK, it is about 2 months away from Carlisle. I think it is time to start a "parts needed" thread Here is my request. 1 right hand side and 1 left hand side (OK, a pair) of banana lenses which have the U.S. Specification for the GT. What this means is it has the reflector on the side of the...
I am deliberately double posting this because the events forum defaults into a calendar format and clutters the title with times and dates.. Good Morning Everyone, A bit late to get going for this year, but here we are... The important stuff: Carlisle 2012: May 18th-20th. We are booked...
Funds generated from this auction are used to pay for various costs we incur at Carlisle and to help with other 'National' Opel events. I believe this year a portion of the proceeds will be donated in honor of 'Mach1Tom' aka Tom Cavataio. Tom's contributions to our forum/group go way beyond...
The ecommerce store is up and running. Right now we will be taking orders for the Carlisle Opel shirts. All shirts must be ordered and paid for through my e-store. I am offering a short sleeve mens t-shirt and a short sleeve ladies t-shirt. I do not plan on bringing many extra shirts to the...
The Opel community lost a good friend and site contributor last month when Tom Cavataio (Mach1Tom) passed away. Tom was also deeply involved with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Crohn's is a disease that claimed his girlfriend Bridget and one that Tom danced with for too many...
OK, those of you from the old Yahoo Classic Opels will remember the O.P.E.L. (which stands for Opel People Emergency List, ) is going to be making a comeback, this due to the recent situation that happened to Craig Roberts involving his cross-country trip. Those who have not paid attention to the...
I think it should somehow automatically pop up as required reading when our new people are registering. It is humorous, yes, but informative! I don't think anyone would be upset if they were sent this link as required reading even after they have joined if it looks like they could benefit from...
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I couldn't find a 'for sale' section in the forums, so I shall post this here. I have a 1.9L from the 72 Opel GT. It's has Arias pistons, 30 over. A crank with a 4 inch stroke, I believe it's from the 2.2L. Those two alone make this a 2.8L. It has an Isky stage 3 cam, and upgraded valve springs. It...
Hello, I'm going to get my GT paid off soon, and was thinking up a list of upgrades. 1) I recently found a Knight Capacitive Discharge Ignition System. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to put it on my GT, and if anyone has any information about these CDI boxes. Would this be an upgrade...
Howdy All! I picked up a few days ago a 1974 Blue Manta Luxus automatic. The car has no rust at all and about 70K original miles. Had a small accident which resulted in a dent in the rear which we are going to fix. The bumpers and brackets have been removed and the area smoothed and blended with...
The car is complete from nose to tail, including interior peices. Its pretty solid too. Parts or whole!!! Let me know what you need. If you have any questions fell free to give us a call at 813-651-9495 Jeff.
I'm going to try to make this the recurring thread where I/we can post current eBay Opel finds, rather making a seperate thread for each find. We'll see if I stick with it. Feel free to post your finds to this thread in the future. Here's a car and parts that looks to be a good score for someone...
Only about a month to go. Trying to get a count. Who and how many are spending the night here on Thursday. We have plenty of room. I checked the cost of tolls and we will not be doing the turnpike. We will probably do the 422 to 99 and get on 76 at either Bedford or Breezewood. It...
My 71' GT is being restored by Keith Lundholm in TN and we are getting close to a finished product. I want to put 15 x 7 ET 15 wheels on her and I want the spoked wheel look. I am not having a lot of lucky finding the wheels I want. Any suggestions? I have looked at the Opel GT source wheels...
As I went outside tonight there was a distinctive smell in the air. Humm is there someone out there in Opel land building a grenade motor?
Hi Everybody, Here is a list of things I have done so far. Drained and replaced oil, transmission, and radiator fluids. Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses, and heater hoses. Replaced oil and fuel filters.
Mine is broken. Does anyone know where can I find one?? Thanks
had dash done a t just dashes paid 1100 dollars, they had it for there 8 weeks and would not recommend them as i was told not to look only at the top of dash because nobody looks down lower were the vinyl is lifting covered all the screw holes on one side and not just with the vinyl ,glue of...
Carroll Shelby dies at age of 89. He did a lot for the hobby of cars and everything related. We were able to see him in person at the 2008 Nationals in Charlotte, NC
Yesterday we received the sad news that my Father-in-Law, Ed Joint, passed away at the age of 89. My wife had driven out to Erie, Pa. last week because he had suffered a stroke and it didn't look too good. Ed was one of the original 101st Airborne Band of Brothers who fought in WWII. He was a...
hi all am looking to complete the purchase of a Opel GT today and have seen a google picture of a GT with the BBS RS wheels how rare are they? and do they come up for sale often? and lastly what can i expect to pay? thanks
I got a few blitz, with my gt, and would love to have access to online articles and tech tips, BUT it hasnt been updated in years everything says 2009-2010 I dont want to pay to find out its not in business anymore.
Mike Notigan recently sent me his tale of being stuck on an island during a hurricane whilst attempting a solo 3-day kayaking adventure. I'll let him add it to this thread if he chooses. In response, I wrote him two of my experiences. Any of you fellow boatsmen who care to add your tall tales may...
found this on a ford van site i use of all places Opel Diplomat Pickup, V8, sehr guter Zustand, Bj.71 | eBay
I had the belief that virtually NO mass production European cars had American engines of any type prior to, say, 1990. Sure, I knew that some high end, sport, and super cars sold exclusively in Europe had our engines back then. Via Top Gear, I've learned that a lot of "recently" made cars in Europe...
I just found out that I'm traveling to Germany for work. I'll be staying in Muhldorf, Germany. I will be there from 11 May until 17 May 2012. The big Opel fest is that weekend, but I have a family event on Sunday (Shawns confirmation, I don't dare miss that) early afternoon so I won't be able to...
Anyone racing the Opel GT this year? Jim
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