need opel help!

theshurm · 08-23-2009

i live in the usa and it is really hard to find parts for my opel. its been in my family and im trying to restore it. so does anybody know an easy way to get parts? maybe a good website or store? i would greatly apreciate the help. im just a 17 year old kid trying to fix my cool opel

opelwasp · 08-23-2009

Wow Dave,
Search is your friend. Have you Googled Opel GT yet? If you have the second hit is Opel GT Source, the best place to buy Opel related parts. Welcome to the group, but you really need to learn to search the site/web.

2 Fast 4 U · 08-23-2009

Welcome Dave, opelwasp just beat me, here is the link

Opel GT Source --- Welcome

opelspyder · 08-23-2009

Don't forget used parts, several of the members have parts including myself. When your 17, money for new stuff is slim to none
Keith

Aardvaark · 08-23-2009

Hi Dave.
Besides the sources allready suggested, here are a few other places I've
bought parts for my Manta from.

Check out: rockauto.com ,Advance Auto and NAPA too. They all still carry some parts for your Manta. So do CarQuest and Autozone. You just have to search your Manta on their web sites.

Another overseas source many of us use and also do group buys from is
Dr. Manta in Germany. Startseite
He carries many items not found new at some of the other sources.

Also it is reported that USA Opels is good to deal with though I havent bought from them yet. USA OPEL

Plus, several members have used parts and parts cars.

Also ebay sellers sell Opel Manta items from time to time.

If you can't find what you need, just post a question and several of us should
have sources to recommend.

Btw. Tell us a bit about "The Blue Crumpet" and Good Opeling!

basic instinct · 08-24-2009

theres the used stuff forum here i saw and opel gt source. i heared theyre gettn new door panel replacements for sale soon at ogts... i hope.

manta73wi · 08-24-2009

Hey Dave,
I also have a Signal Blue 1974 Manta Rallye, but I bought mine as just a shell and it is awaiting an extensive restoration. It is nowhere near as nice as your Manta, which looks great! You'll find the folks on this site very helpful, and many of us have parts we're willing to share when we know there is a need. In addition to the other suggestions given, you could try listing the specific parts you need in a "wanted" classified ad here on the site, and folks can reply with what they have. Looks like you already have a great start on a nice Opel, with family history to boot!
-Jeff W.

Jerry C · 08-24-2009

Dave, what are you looking for? Most of us have one or two part cars laying around.

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opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596	Wow Dave, Search is your friend. Have you Googled Opel GT yet? If you have the second hit is Opel GT Source, the best place to buy Opel related parts. Welcome to the group, but you really need to learn to search the site/web. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick	Welcome Dave, opelwasp just beat me, here is the link Opel GT Source --- Welcome __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

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opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301	Don't forget used parts, several of the members have parts including myself. When your 17, money for new stuff is slim to none Keith __________________ Questions or comments to the Project: Restoration of a GT series 2 -post here http://www.opelgt.com/forums/opel-gt...eries-2-a.html

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Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	Hi Dave. Besides the sources allready suggested, here are a few other places I've bought parts for my Manta from. Check out: rockauto.com ,Advance Auto and NAPA too. They all still carry some parts for your Manta. So do CarQuest and Autozone. You just have to search your Manta on their web sites. Another overseas source many of us use and also do group buys from is Dr. Manta in Germany. Startseite He carries many items not found new at some of the other sources. Also it is reported that USA Opels is good to deal with though I havent bought from them yet. USA OPEL Plus, several members have used parts and parts cars. Also ebay sellers sell Opel Manta items from time to time. If you can't find what you need, just post a question and several of us should have sources to recommend. Btw. Tell us a bit about "The Blue Crumpet" and Good Opeling! __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

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08-24-2009	#7 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 649	Hey Dave, I also have a Signal Blue 1974 Manta Rallye, but I bought mine as just a shell and it is awaiting an extensive restoration. It is nowhere near as nice as your Manta, which looks great! You'll find the folks on this site very helpful, and many of us have parts we're willing to share when we know there is a need. In addition to the other suggestions given, you could try listing the specific parts you need in a "wanted" classified ad here on the site, and folks can reply with what they have. Looks like you already have a great start on a nice Opel, with family history to boot! -Jeff W.

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Jerry C Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Johnston City, IL Posts: 234	Dave, what are you looking for? Most of us have one or two part cars laying around.

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