Opel Kadett A (NewBie)

nabrunhosa · 01-30-2008

Hi Everyone

I am new to the forum so would just like to introduce my self and say I am now for the second time owner of a 1965 Opel Kadett A.

I will be restoring it this year and am looking for certain parts so was wondering if any one can help.

I Have enclosed some pics before I start the restoration.

Thanks

Nelson

tekenaar · 01-30-2008

This is '64/'65 1.0 litre Kadett 2-Dr. Sedan (31), right? Drum brakes all around?

. . . uh, where are you located . . . Italy?

GTJIM · 01-30-2008

What a wee sweetie! The Kadett A's are pretty few and far between these days so it is nice to see one in such good condition.

What bits do you need?

I have a Kadett 'B' but got a NOS 64-65 Kadett 'A' Model 31-34 Right Hand Lens, Front Parking Lamp Opel Part # 12 26 355 sent to me by mistake that is available.

Sparky73 · 01-30-2008

WOW! Not much to do!

Looks like you've got a great starting point. Rust must not be a problem where your from. Good luck, and definitely keep us updated on the progress.

Good idea adding pictures with your first post. You would have gotten bugged to get them if you hadn't!

heimue · 01-30-2008

This nice lil' baby does not need restoration...

Dieter

michaedo · 01-30-2008

Nice. Wouldn't do a thing to it 'cept a good scrubbing.
Had a silver one just like it when I was stationed in
the Netherlands way back in the last century. Slow?
You bet. But as a city car it couldn't be beat.

Phoenix · 01-31-2008

Originally Posted by heimue

This nice lil' baby does not need restauration...

Dieter

Dieter's drooling.

TonyB · 01-31-2008

Looks like a very nice Opel. Reminds me of the one Richard Hammond drove in recent episode of Top Gear. Here is a link about the episode.

BBC - Top Gear - Episode Archive - Series 10 - Episode 4

tekenaar · 01-31-2008

Originally Posted by heimue

This nice lil' baby does not need restauration...

Dieter

. . . don't know exactly what type of "diet" you have in mind here, Dieter, but agree that it does not need to be restored!

. . . .

OpelJim · 01-31-2008

Originally Posted by nabrunhosa

Hi Everyone

I am new to the forum so would just like to introduce my self and say I am now for the second time owner of a 1965 Opel Kadett A.

I will be restoring it this year and am looking for certain parts so was wondering if any one can help.

I Have enclosed some pics before I start the restoration.

Thanks

Nelson

If there are parts you need let me know I do have one box of small parts nos, and maybe a muffler too

PoochyCor · 02-07-2008

Wow! I wish mine was in that 'bad' of shape. Don't think me a pervert but after seeing that it may be a few minutes before I can stand up. I'm glad to see there are a few in good shape out there.

Keep an eye out on ebay, I've spent the last year gathering parts for my '64 and have had pretty good luck.

Killer Texas GT · 02-08-2008

Welcome to the crazy world of Opel, there are more GT buffs than Kadetts and that is why Dieter is drooling so bad. I have a few Kadetts(3) and a few GT's(too many to say) a Manta and a Ascona like most other Opel addicts.
Let me know what you need for your Kadett and I will see what I can come up with, you may be surprised, OPEL WERKS likes a good challenge in finding the hard to find OPEL parts!!

nabrunhosa · 02-17-2008

Hi Guys

Thanks for the all the good comments on the Kadett. i do appologise for the delay in replying, have been busy getting the old girl ready for her MOT.

To answer a few of the questions I am in the Uk but the car was brought in from Italy .As far as restoration work that needs to be done there is rust on some body panels and a bit on the chassis.I have done the chassis as it had failed its first MOT for this fault.

Other problems are mainly all rubbers IE doors,boot are all perished.

The suspension also need new bushes ,shocks and resprayed to back to black.

I have a couple of oil leaks one on the diff and nasty one just under the crank pulley.

I have been able to get a lot of parts for her but cant seem to find a right rear tail light.

I was thinking of converting her to 12Volt system and was wondering if anyone knows if the Kadett B starter motor and wiper motor will fit the kadett A with out mods.

I have also posted a couple of photos of the engine bay and travelling home at 100Km Hour

oldopelguy · 02-17-2008

Originally Posted by nabrunhosa

I was thinking of converting her to 12Volt system and was wondering if anyone know if the Kadett B starter motor and wiper motor will fit the kadett A with out mods.

Should bolt right up, and if you can find the optional alternator instead of generator you'll be way ahead in the long run.

nabrunhosa · 02-17-2008

Thanks for that info as I have just found an NOS Starter for the kadett B and a second hand wiper motor.

tekenaar · 02-17-2008

Originally Posted by oldopelguy

Should bolt right up, and if you can find the optional alternator instead of generator you'll be way ahead in the long run.

. . . you would also need to get the alternator brackets (mounting and belt adjustment) for it as they are different than the generator's. 12V changeover may require light bulb and perhaps electric instrument changes. Don't recall whether you have to change the wiper motor or not.

PoochyCor · 02-17-2008

<<12V changeover may require light bulb and perhaps electric instrument changes. Don't recall whether you have to change the wiper motor or not.>>

The wiper motor still worked on mine which had a "simple" conversion (the previous owner had put a 12V battery and new headlight bulbs in and called it good). Other than the headlights and wiper motor nothing else did.

nabrunhosa · 02-19-2008

Thanks for all the info I will let you know how i get along.Parts should arrive from greece next week.

nabrunhosa · 05-29-2008

Sorry not been on forum for a while .Been rather busy with car.

Here are some photos of my progress

CDN OpelNut · 05-29-2008

Originally Posted by nabrunhosa

I have been able to get a lot of parts for her but cant seem to find a right rear tail light.

This site has a bunch of Kadett lenses listed

Opel auto parts for Kadett GT and Manta

01-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,028 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Post picture of engine compartment . . . This is '64/'65 1.0 litre Kadett 2-Dr. Sedan (31), right? Drum brakes all around? . . . uh, where are you located . . . Italy? Last edited by tekenaar; 01-30-2008 at 03:09 PM.. Reason: add info

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GTJIM 4246 Post Club Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,524 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Welcome! What a wee sweetie! The Kadett A's are pretty few and far between these days so it is nice to see one in such good condition. What bits do you need? I have a Kadett 'B' but got a NOS 64-65 Kadett 'A' Model 31-34 Right Hand Lens, Front Parking Lamp Opel Part # 12 26 355 sent to me by mistake that is available. Last edited by GTJIM; 01-30-2008 at 07:35 PM..

01-30-2008	#4 (permalink)
Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,188 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	WOW! Not much to do! Looks like you've got a great starting point. Rust must not be a problem where your from. Good luck, and definitely keep us updated on the progress. Good idea adding pictures with your first post. You would have gotten bugged to get them if you hadn't! Last edited by tekenaar; 08-12-2008 at 09:07 AM.. Reason: definatley

01-30-2008	#5 (permalink)
heimue "The Jägermeister" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area Posts: 1,199 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	This nice lil' baby does not need restoration... Dieter Last edited by tekenaar; 08-12-2008 at 09:09 AM.. Reason: restauration . . . eating?

01-31-2008	#8 (permalink)
TonyB Opeler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Niwot, Co Posts: 85 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Top Gear Richard Hammond's 1963 Kadet Looks like a very nice Opel. Reminds me of the one Richard Hammond drove in recent episode of Top Gear. Here is a link about the episode. BBC - Top Gear - Episode Archive - Series 10 - Episode 4

01-30-2008	#6 (permalink)
michaedo Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sacramento Posts: 87 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Nice. Wouldn't do a thing to it 'cept a good scrubbing. Had a silver one just like it when I was stationed in the Netherlands way back in the last century. Slow? You bet. But as a city car it couldn't be beat.

02-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
PoochyCor Type "A" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 83 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Wow! I wish mine was in that 'bad' of shape. Don't think me a pervert but after seeing that it may be a few minutes before I can stand up. I'm glad to see there are a few in good shape out there. Keep an eye out on ebay, I've spent the last year gathering parts for my '64 and have had pretty good luck.

02-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 862 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Sutton ??? England Welcome to the crazy world of Opel, there are more GT buffs than Kadetts and that is why Dieter is drooling so bad. I have a few Kadetts(3) and a few GT's(too many to say) a Manta and a Ascona like most other Opel addicts. Let me know what you need for your Kadett and I will see what I can come up with, you may be surprised, OPEL WERKS likes a good challenge in finding the hard to find OPEL parts!! Last edited by tekenaar; 08-11-2008 at 10:08 AM.. Reason: surprized

02-17-2008	#15 (permalink)
nabrunhosa Opeler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sutton Posts: 12 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thanks for that info as I have just found an NOS Starter for the kadett B and a second hand wiper motor. Last edited by tekenaar; 02-17-2008 at 06:40 PM..

02-17-2008	#17 (permalink)
PoochyCor Type "A" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 83 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	<<12V changeover may require light bulb and perhaps electric instrument changes. Don't recall whether you have to change the wiper motor or not.>> The wiper motor still worked on mine which had a "simple" conversion (the previous owner had put a 12V battery and new headlight bulbs in and called it good). Other than the headlights and wiper motor nothing else did.

02-19-2008	#18 (permalink)
nabrunhosa Opeler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sutton Posts: 12 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thanks for all the info I will let you know how i get along.Parts should arrive from greece next week.