Next get together?

Jeff Pozorski · 10-19-2005

Time to schedule our next get together. Gerry tells me there is still work to be done at Jeff W.'s place on his parts Manta and others may have work to do also. Maybe we can schedule something to go with OAA if that happens. Lets talk!

manta73wi · 10-21-2005

Hey guys, here's a great idea for a club project, located in nearby Burlington.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...QQcmdZViewItem

Item # 4582987003

OK, really, I'm kidding, but the idea of a next get together IS good. I can host again as there are more things to come off the parts car, but I hate to be a meeting hog, and I'm sure others have things they might want to do. Does John still want his carbs switched?

At this point, the next couple weekends look OK unless there is something the wife hasn't put on the calendar.

-Jeff W

yellaopelgt · 10-21-2005

I was thinking of pulling the motor out of my car and replacing the timing chain and tensioners...... I do have the parts,and most gaskets. Just a thought if you all feel ambicious. Let me know,I live about a mile from Gerry.
Joe

Jeff Pozorski · 10-26-2005

Our next get together will be at Gerry Newburgs house beginning at 12 noon and running until 4-5pm. We will be swapping a rear axle and then heading out for a quick bite to eat. See you all on the 5th! Email me or Gerry if you need directions for his house.
Jeff

yellaopelgt · 12-07-2005

If anyone would be interested in getting together for an engine pull on my GT (YES<YES< HEATED garage!!!

) This weekend or next, Dec 10th or the 17th. Please let me know........ I could fire up the grill and supply refreshments. I'll be replacing the timing chain and tensioners and also doing a little exploritory surgery!!! I live about a mile from Gerry N. so its not really out of the way.

Thanks,
Joe

benncojr · 12-07-2005

Joe,
Good to see you are doing the timeing chain. Sorry but I can not help you out, eventho airfare from Atlanta to Milwaukee is realy cheep.

You have a great garage to do it in

. Have fun!! Hope some folks come by and help you (It should only take a couple of hours to do it, if you have all the parts and murphy does not visit!!)

What type of "exploritory surgery" are you going to be doing??

Jeff Pozorski · 12-07-2005

Hi Joe,
I won't be available until after the first of the year due to the holidays and being self-employeed. If it can wait until then I can be of help to you.
Jeff

yellaopelgt · 12-07-2005

Hi Rick,
Just checking things out on this engine. Make sure everything is OK> Maybe clean up whatever needs it. Plan on putting another high comp motor on a stand and building a bad-a*s!!!! Just want to be able to drive the car while the juices flow on the other motor. Cant have the GT sitting there lookin at me sayin "come on. LETS GO!!!!"

If you other guys cant make it over to lend a hand, thats cool, it will still get done. Just thought I'd exchange a few cuss-words and do some bench racing!!!I think me-n-Gerry will get it done with ease.
Joe

manta73wi · 12-09-2005

Hi Joe,
I might be able to squeeze in a couple of hours the 17th, but couldn't stay the whole afternoon. My "honey-do" list has several things that need to be done before the in-laws come to visit over Christmas so I'll plenty busy this weekend on the 10th. Let me know which date you've picked and I 'll see what I can do. I'm not sure how much help I would be, but I can do whatever and would enjoy seeing a motor pull take place in a warm garage on a cold Wisconsin December day!! Great way to chase away the "Opels are put away" blues...
-Jeff W

Opelmn70 · 03-02-2006

It is almost Spring, and before we tune up for the shows, it is time to get together and work on some of those little projects that have been aluding us. March 11th the Greater Milwaukee Opelers will be meeting at Joe's house in West Allis. It should be starting around noon. For info on Joes address and directions(only about 8 blocks from my house), feel free to email me. If the weather is bad, Joe's garage has heat. All opelers are welcome!
Gerry

benncojr · 03-02-2006

I have been to Joe's place! He has a great setup for working on an opel. I hope you folks have fun.!!

WannaBOpelOwner · 03-02-2006

well if everything goes according to plan which would be a money issue, i plan on being there... i wouldnt be much of an asset but it would be nice to meet up with you guys.

yellaopelgt · 03-02-2006

If it helps you out Skyler, I can clean out the spare bedroom and you can crash out in there, it would save you the 40.00 or so for a hotel. And the food and drink is on the house as well, not a problem......
Joe

WannaBOpelOwner · 03-02-2006

only problem i have is work if i dont work i should be there

manta73wi · 03-04-2006

Hey guys, looks like I'll be able to make it. Spring fever is starting to hit and what fun to play with the Opels!!!! If weather is nice I'll bring one of the Mantas, otherwise it will be the dreaded Astro.
-Jeff W.
'75 Manta
'73 Manta

yellaopelgt · 03-04-2006

Thats Ok Jeff,
You can come incognito!!! (just park the breadbox around the corner!!!) Just Kidding!!!! No, really tho, I kinda need a rsvp from anyone interested in attendence....... I will be firing up the grill and getting things in order for the shopping list., so a tally of those who plan on a definate "I'll be there" is in order so I can prerpare ahead of time. Speak up or go hungry!!
Thanks;

Joe

Jeff Pozorski · 03-04-2006

I will be there minus my Manta. The interior has been gutted so I can repair the floor boards that rotted out sometime last century! Need me to bring anything? Soda, beer, brats, dogs,????
Jeff

Opelmn70 · 03-04-2006

Hey Joe,
I will be there, obviously, but John G will not. He is going to be in London on a tour. Perhaps he will drive a Vauxhall during his travels.
Gerry

anastosmotors · 03-04-2006

I will be there with my ascona (95% sure).

Except, if something is going to keep me at work at the
last minute.

Pete

manta73wi · 03-10-2006

Looking forward to seeing you guys Saturday. Rain did a great job of washing the salt away, no snow, so I'll bring one of the Mantas. There are presently six 12-13 year old boys in the house for my son's birthday sleepover, so I'm REALLY looking forward to tomorrow!!
-Jeff W

Opelmn70 · 04-08-2006

Greater Milwaukee Opeler unite! Our next gathering will be at John Gresley"s house in Cedarburg on Saturday April 22nd. We will be parting out the 72 GT we moved in the fall. John needs the floor pans and there are other needed parts to be shared. Afterward we will cruise to a local drive in to show that our Opels have awoken from their winter sleep!! We will start around noon. Bring your tools. For directions to John's house PM me.
Thanks,
Gerry

manta73wi · 04-24-2006

I just posted pics of the April 22 gathering, so pending approval, check them out in the Opel Events section of the photo gallery. 'Twas a great time once again guys!
-Jeff W.

Opelmn70 · 04-24-2006

Yes Jeff, we had a lot of fun and we got a lot done. It was great that the weather cooperated until the end. And I think we all learned a little of the workings of the GT. I've made use of some of the parts from the 72 already. At the next gathering we will take care of the final dismantling of your 74 Manta. Then we can get rid of both shells. When we have all of us working together, we can get so much done, and have fun doing it!

Gerry

10-19-2005	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Pozorski Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jackson, WI Posts: 271 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Next get together? Time to schedule our next get together. Gerry tells me there is still work to be done at Jeff W.'s place on his parts Manta and others may have work to do also. Maybe we can schedule something to go with OAA if that happens. Lets talk!

10-26-2005	#4 (permalink)
Jeff Pozorski Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jackson, WI Posts: 271 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Saturday 11/5 Gerry's place Our next get together will be at Gerry Newburgs house beginning at 12 noon and running until 4-5pm. We will be swapping a rear axle and then heading out for a quick bite to eat. See you all on the 5th! Email me or Gerry if you need directions for his house. Jeff

12-07-2005	#5 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 914 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Group engine pull anyone?? If anyone would be interested in getting together for an engine pull on my GT (YES<YES< HEATED garage!!! ) This weekend or next, Dec 10th or the 17th. Please let me know........ I could fire up the grill and supply refreshments. I'll be replacing the timing chain and tensioners and also doing a little exploritory surgery!!! I live about a mile from Gerry N. so its not really out of the way. Thanks, Joe

03-02-2006	#10 (permalink)
Opelmn70 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	March GMO get together It is almost Spring, and before we tune up for the shows, it is time to get together and work on some of those little projects that have been aluding us. March 11th the Greater Milwaukee Opelers will be meeting at Joe's house in West Allis. It should be starting around noon. For info on Joes address and directions(only about 8 blocks from my house), feel free to email me. If the weather is bad, Joe's garage has heat. All opelers are welcome! Gerry

03-04-2006	#18 (permalink)
Opelmn70 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	one less for the meet Hey Joe, I will be there, obviously, but John G will not. He is going to be in London on a tour. Perhaps he will drive a Vauxhall during his travels. Gerry

10-21-2005	#2 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 520 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey guys, here's a great idea for a club project, located in nearby Burlington. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...QQcmdZViewItem Item # 4582987003 OK, really, I'm kidding, but the idea of a next get together IS good. I can host again as there are more things to come off the parts car, but I hate to be a meeting hog, and I'm sure others have things they might want to do. Does John still want his carbs switched? At this point, the next couple weekends look OK unless there is something the wife hasn't put on the calendar. -Jeff W

10-21-2005	#3 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 914 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I was thinking of pulling the motor out of my car and replacing the timing chain and tensioners...... I do have the parts,and most gaskets. Just a thought if you all feel ambicious. Let me know,I live about a mile from Gerry. Joe

12-07-2005	#6 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,265 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Joe, Good to see you are doing the timeing chain. Sorry but I can not help you out, eventho airfare from Atlanta to Milwaukee is realy cheep. You have a great garage to do it in . Have fun!! Hope some folks come by and help you (It should only take a couple of hours to do it, if you have all the parts and murphy does not visit!!) What type of "exploritory surgery" are you going to be doing??

12-07-2005	#7 (permalink)
Jeff Pozorski Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jackson, WI Posts: 271 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi Joe, I won't be available until after the first of the year due to the holidays and being self-employeed. If it can wait until then I can be of help to you. Jeff

12-07-2005	#8 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 914 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi Rick, Just checking things out on this engine. Make sure everything is OK> Maybe clean up whatever needs it. Plan on putting another high comp motor on a stand and building a bad-a*s!!!! Just want to be able to drive the car while the juices flow on the other motor. Cant have the GT sitting there lookin at me sayin "come on. LETS GO!!!!" If you other guys cant make it over to lend a hand, thats cool, it will still get done. Just thought I'd exchange a few cuss-words and do some bench racing!!!I think me-n-Gerry will get it done with ease. Joe

12-09-2005	#9 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 520 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi Joe, I might be able to squeeze in a couple of hours the 17th, but couldn't stay the whole afternoon. My "honey-do" list has several things that need to be done before the in-laws come to visit over Christmas so I'll plenty busy this weekend on the 10th. Let me know which date you've picked and I 'll see what I can do. I'm not sure how much help I would be, but I can do whatever and would enjoy seeing a motor pull take place in a warm garage on a cold Wisconsin December day!! Great way to chase away the "Opels are put away" blues... -Jeff W

03-02-2006	#11 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,265 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I have been to Joe's place! He has a great setup for working on an opel. I hope you folks have fun.!!

03-02-2006	#12 (permalink)
WannaBOpelOwner The Great Opel Search Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Casey, Illinois Posts: 411 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	well if everything goes according to plan which would be a money issue, i plan on being there... i wouldnt be much of an asset but it would be nice to meet up with you guys.

03-02-2006	#13 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 914 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	If it helps you out Skyler, I can clean out the spare bedroom and you can crash out in there, it would save you the 40.00 or so for a hotel. And the food and drink is on the house as well, not a problem...... Joe

03-02-2006	#14 (permalink)
WannaBOpelOwner The Great Opel Search Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Casey, Illinois Posts: 411 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	only problem i have is work if i dont work i should be there

03-04-2006	#15 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 520 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey guys, looks like I'll be able to make it. Spring fever is starting to hit and what fun to play with the Opels!!!! If weather is nice I'll bring one of the Mantas, otherwise it will be the dreaded Astro. -Jeff W. '75 Manta '73 Manta

03-04-2006	#16 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 914 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thats Ok Jeff, You can come incognito!!! (just park the breadbox around the corner!!!) Just Kidding!!!! No, really tho, I kinda need a rsvp from anyone interested in attendence....... I will be firing up the grill and getting things in order for the shopping list., so a tally of those who plan on a definate "I'll be there" is in order so I can prerpare ahead of time. Speak up or go hungry!! Thanks; Joe

03-04-2006	#17 (permalink)
Jeff Pozorski Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jackson, WI Posts: 271 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I will be there minus my Manta. The interior has been gutted so I can repair the floor boards that rotted out sometime last century! Need me to bring anything? Soda, beer, brats, dogs,???? Jeff

03-04-2006	#19 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 310 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	milwaukee meeting I will be there with my ascona (95% sure). Except, if something is going to keep me at work at the last minute. Pete

03-10-2006	#20 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 520 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Looking forward to seeing you guys Saturday. Rain did a great job of washing the salt away, no snow, so I'll bring one of the Mantas. There are presently six 12-13 year old boys in the house for my son's birthday sleepover, so I'm REALLY looking forward to tomorrow!! -Jeff W

04-08-2006	#21 (permalink)
Opelmn70 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	April get together of GMO Greater Milwaukee Opeler unite! Our next gathering will be at John Gresley"s house in Cedarburg on Saturday April 22nd. We will be parting out the 72 GT we moved in the fall. John needs the floor pans and there are other needed parts to be shared. Afterward we will cruise to a local drive in to show that our Opels have awoken from their winter sleep!! We will start around noon. Bring your tools. For directions to John's house PM me. Thanks, Gerry

04-24-2006	#22 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 520 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I just posted pics of the April 22 gathering, so pending approval, check them out in the Opel Events section of the photo gallery. 'Twas a great time once again guys! -Jeff W.

04-24-2006	#23 (permalink)
Opelmn70 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	GMO fun Yes Jeff, we had a lot of fun and we got a lot done. It was great that the weather cooperated until the end. And I think we all learned a little of the workings of the GT. I've made use of some of the parts from the 72 already. At the next gathering we will take care of the final dismantling of your 74 Manta. Then we can get rid of both shells. When we have all of us working together, we can get so much done, and have fun doing it! Gerry