64 Kadett Coupe Owner Here

JoePolo · 03-25-2008

Hey all, I just traded my 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet for a 64 Opel Kadett Coupe. I am going to start working on it ASAP though will take some help from some more knowledgable A series owners. I'm more of a british car guy myself and this is new territory for me. First order of business is electrical and brakes. I want to get the brakes working since they are non-existant right now. Was thinking of just bench bleeding the master and flushing system then bleeding and hoping for the best. Since I'm not really sure where to get spares.

Looked through some of the pictures of the 65 on here, look quite different from my 64.

I also need some lighting too tail and turn signals. Any help is much appreciated.

Look forward to getting to know some of you and will keep you updated.

BQS4 · 03-25-2008

Welcome to the Community!!

tomking · 03-25-2008

Welcome Joe. Do you know about opelgtsource.com? Give them a try for parts such as engine and suspension, brakes. Body parts you might try eastwest autoparts in Tulsa OK. Good Opeling.

Opelkurt · 03-25-2008

Originally Posted by JoePolo

Hey all, I just traded my 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet for a 64 Opel Kadett Coupe. I am going to start working on it ASAP though will take some help from some more knowledgable A series owners. I'm more of a british car guy myself and this is new territory for me. First order of business is electrical and brakes. I want to get the brakes working since they are non-existant right now. Was thinking of just bench bleeding the master and flushing system then bleeding and hoping for the best. Since I'm not really sure where to get spares.

Looked through some of the pictures of the 65 on here, look quite different from my 64.

I also need some lighting too tail and turn signals. Any help is much appreciated.

Look forward to getting to know some of you and will keep you updated.

If I'm remembering the Kadett Coupe body style I'd say you have a very rare and sharp looking little vehicle there. Can't wait to see some pics.

The wiring diagram for a '64 Kadett would fit on a recipe card.

Repair manuals with the diagram pop up occasionally on eBay.

Brake parts for '63-65 Kadetts show up on eBay sometimes too and often go for cheap as demand is kinda low since front drum brakes were phased out after the Kadett A to B transition. New brake hoses all around would will make things safer and may save a lot of headaches, as I've learned the hard way. (The interiors of the hoses degrade and can clog; they can become so elastic that they eat up a lot of peddle travel, etc.)

There's been a set of Kadett A front signal lenses on eBay for months too.

-Kurt

tekenaar · 03-25-2008

Couple of charts to get you going:

All US Opel Engines

US Opel Drivetrains

CDN OpelNut · 03-25-2008

There are some vintage lenses listed here:

Opel auto parts for Kadett GT and Manta

tekenaar · 03-25-2008

Ah yes! . . . 6V electrical system with generator/regulator; foot headlight dimmer switch!!; single 1-bbl carb (Carter knock-off), OHV 1.0 engine (10/LC and 10S/HC); single-piston MC, manual brakes with drums all around; transverse leaf spring in front, leaf spring on each side in rear; rack-and-pinion manual steering; mono (single speaker), transistor AM radio . . . an extremely basic and simple car!

. . . the Opel Kadett A also has an FSM with 10 chapters . . . individually bound!

JoePolo · 03-25-2008

Thanks for the info guys.

This car has a stick on the floor also I hear that's kinda rare. I'll try and take some pics as I start working on it. Looking forward to getting going on it.

Thanks for all the links will look at them today while it's slow at work.

nabrunhosa · 03-26-2008

Hi I have two right hand side tail lenses for the kadett coupe .They are completely red as here in europe we use yellow indicator lense not completly red.I dont require them,

These are brand new in the box.If you intrested make me a offer.

tomking · 03-26-2008

send me some pics of the lenses for the kadett. I am restoring a 69 kadett rallye presently. my email is tomking2(at)mchsi.com. thanks.

JoePolo · 03-27-2008

I found a guy on Ebay with the proper lenses and purchases the one prior to reading the replies, he has both rears and the turn signals NOS and I was hoping to get ahold of him and make him an offer so that I could buy all 3 and pay shipping only once so I will wait and see what becomes of that and let you guys know. Thanks for the help again. I'm sure it won't be the only time.

I feel bad asking for all this help and not being able to offer any.

Any of you guys need help with American cars especially old Mustangs or 5.0 style mustangs let me know I"m your guy.

03-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
JoePolo Opeler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Posts: 41	Unanswered: 64 Kadett Coupe Owner Here Hey all, I just traded my 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet for a 64 Opel Kadett Coupe. I am going to start working on it ASAP though will take some help from some more knowledgable A series owners. I'm more of a british car guy myself and this is new territory for me. First order of business is electrical and brakes. I want to get the brakes working since they are non-existant right now. Was thinking of just bench bleeding the master and flushing system then bleeding and hoping for the best. Since I'm not really sure where to get spares. Looked through some of the pictures of the 65 on here, look quite different from my 64. I also need some lighting too tail and turn signals. Any help is much appreciated. Look forward to getting to know some of you and will keep you updated.

03-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,996 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 11	Welcome to the Community!! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

03-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,278	Welcome Joe. Do you know about opelgtsource.com? Give them a try for parts such as engine and suspension, brakes. Body parts you might try eastwest autoparts in Tulsa OK. Good Opeling. __________________ TMK

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tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,430 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 12	US Opel Engine and Drivetrain Charts Couple of charts to get you going: All US Opel Engines US Opel Drivetrains __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P

03-25-2008	#6 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 531 Provided Answers: 4	Parts Source There are some vintage lenses listed here: Opel auto parts for Kadett GT and Manta __________________ 2.4 "Legere" Stroker - Weber DCOE45 - Getrag - Compufire - S10 Clutch

03-25-2008	#7 (permalink)
tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,430 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 12	Some Kadett A details . . . Ah yes! . . . 6V electrical system with generator/regulator; foot headlight dimmer switch!!; single 1-bbl carb (Carter knock-off), OHV 1.0 engine (10/LC and 10S/HC); single-piston MC, manual brakes with drums all around; transverse leaf spring in front, leaf spring on each side in rear; rack-and-pinion manual steering; mono (single speaker), transistor AM radio . . . an extremely basic and simple car! . . . the Opel Kadett A also has an FSM with 10 chapters . . . individually bound! __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P Last edited by tekenaar; 03-25-2008 at 01:42 PM.

03-25-2008	#8 (permalink)
JoePolo Opeler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Posts: 41	Thanks for the info guys. This car has a stick on the floor also I hear that's kinda rare. I'll try and take some pics as I start working on it. Looking forward to getting going on it. Thanks for all the links will look at them today while it's slow at work.

03-26-2008	#9 (permalink)
nabrunhosa Opeler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sutton Posts: 13	Hi I have two right hand side tail lenses for the kadett coupe .They are completely red as here in europe we use yellow indicator lense not completly red.I dont require them, These are brand new in the box.If you intrested make me a offer.

03-26-2008	#10 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,278	send me some pics of the lenses for the kadett. I am restoring a 69 kadett rallye presently. my email is tomking2(at)mchsi.com. thanks. __________________ TMK

03-27-2008	#11 (permalink)
JoePolo Opeler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Posts: 41	I found a guy on Ebay with the proper lenses and purchases the one prior to reading the replies, he has both rears and the turn signals NOS and I was hoping to get ahold of him and make him an offer so that I could buy all 3 and pay shipping only once so I will wait and see what becomes of that and let you guys know. Thanks for the help again. I'm sure it won't be the only time. I feel bad asking for all this help and not being able to offer any. Any of you guys need help with American cars especially old Mustangs or 5.0 style mustangs let me know I"m your guy.

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