And now....something different...

Rionart · 11-16-2005

Here we go....wish I could afford this just to confuse the hell out of everyone at Carlisle....

http://cgi.ebay.com/1970-RHD-OPEL-GT...QQcmdZViewItem

oldopelguy · 11-16-2005

I just there were better pictures of the dash.

baz · 11-16-2005

all the right hand drive conversions ive seen use triumph herold dashes and have looked fair to good, cant place that one though
the engine is 130 bhp out of the box and opel

GTJIM · 11-18-2005

A real nice GT is listed on Ebay - not mine BTW!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ADME:B:EF:UK:1

Here is the Summary:

Here we have for sale my beautiful right hand drive Opel GT. I believe it is unique. It took me 2 years to complete and is only now for sale as I am restoring another GT.The paintwork can only be described as rust free and immaculate, as is the interior. The engine is a fuel injected 2.0 ohc 8v unit running through a 4 speed automatic box with switchable sport mode.It drives very well indeed (much better than an original example).It has a custom-made stainless steel exhaust system with a lifetime warranty.The chassis is all original and has never been welded - and will never need any as it is waxoiled.The car gets an amazing amount of interest wherever it goes and has been displayed at the NEC Classic Car show twice.I will be very sorry indeed to see her go.Viewing is recommended. If you want to own a right hand drive Opel GT, here is your opportunity. You may never get another chance to do so.The car has a buy it now price of £7000, which is £2000 below the GT club valuation.I reserve the right to withdraw the car from auction as it is advertised elsewhere. Good luck and happy bidding.

and a couple of pics:

asdasc · 11-18-2005

That is pretty neat. I am asuming this is a homebrew? Opel didn't make any like this, did they? The Dash looks totally custom, but it is hard to tell from the photo.

EJprovost · 11-18-2005

Beautiful work Jim!

asdasc · 11-18-2005

Hey, a couple minutes with IrfanView and Voila! I also have a right hand driver!

baz · 11-18-2005

threads merged

fredopelgt · 11-18-2005

:mad1: all the right hand drive conversions i've seen use triumph herold dashes and have looked fair to good, cant place that one though
the engine is 130 bhp out of the box and opel.

Baz is right, the first RHD GT had an Triumph Dash. The restorer of this vehicles 1st attempt, was from a Rover SD 1 and the suspension was Spring over Shocks as opposed to the leaf-spring set up. Having lived in Germany for the last 7 years I do not know a lot about his latest venture however, Jim is a man of many talents, Master Carpenter and Pattern Maker and I believe Jim designed this Dash himself.

GTJIM · 11-18-2005

This car has been built by a "Jim" even more talented than me!
He is from the UK and has done a magnificent job.
I just noticed it on EBay - after Rionart did!
Sorry for the dual thread, Baz, and thanks for merging them.

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Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 957 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	And now/rhd gt Here we go....wish I could afford this just to confuse the hell out of everyone at Carlisle.... http://cgi.ebay.com/1970-RHD-OPEL-GT...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by baz; 11-18-2005 at 12:31 PM.. Reason: merged 2 threads

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oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickens, SC Posts: 1,610 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 3	dash I just there were better pictures of the dash.

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fredopelgt Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: germany/uk Posts: 104 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	RHD Opel Gt :mad1: all the right hand drive conversions i've seen use triumph herold dashes and have looked fair to good, cant place that one though the engine is 130 bhp out of the box and opel. Baz is right, the first RHD GT had an Triumph Dash. The restorer of this vehicles 1st attempt, was from a Rover SD 1 and the suspension was Spring over Shocks as opposed to the leaf-spring set up. Having lived in Germany for the last 7 years I do not know a lot about his latest venture however, Jim is a man of many talents, Master Carpenter and Pattern Maker and I believe Jim designed this Dash himself.

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GTJIM 4246 Post Club Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,524 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Disclaimer! This car has been built by a "Jim" even more talented than me! He is from the UK and has done a magnificent job. I just noticed it on EBay - after Rionart did! Sorry for the dual thread, Baz, and thanks for merging them.

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baz opel free after 25 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,711 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	all the right hand drive conversions ive seen use triumph herold dashes and have looked fair to good, cant place that one though the engine is 130 bhp out of the box and opel

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asdasc Senior Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mt. Clemens, Michigan Posts: 888 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	That is pretty neat. I am asuming this is a homebrew? Opel didn't make any like this, did they? The Dash looks totally custom, but it is hard to tell from the photo.

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EJprovost Senior Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 591 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Beautiful work Jim!

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baz opel free after 25 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,711 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	threads merged

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