Meanest Kadetts

[Phoenix]

The kadetts don't seem to get a lot of attention. Whos got the meanest kadetts around? Engine mods, body mods. I'd like to hear it.

[heimue]

Phoenix,

come down with Gene for a beer and some bench racing.

Dieter

[manyopels]

Dieter,
AWESOME.
Can we see more pics of the buildup? Please??
What source have you found for window rubber/gaskets?

I like the wheel lip arches, as they are understated and clean. Very nice! What deciding factor(s) caused you to not use the Steinmetz-type flares available through OGTS?

Thanks in advance for your response!

I'm currently into a '71 Kadett B wagon restomod, and have owned a '70 Kadett LS since 1976.

Kadetts are the Rodney Dangerfield of the Opel universe...but without 'em...ne'er would there have been the GT!

[Phoenix]

I've heard legend of your car, Dieter and I look forward to meeting you and seeing your car.

[heimue]

I bought all new window and door rubber back when I lived in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, I bought it at www.opel-classic-parts.com out of the Netherlands.
I did all body mods also back in Germany, at a time when I couldn't even spell "OGTS" . The rear part of the wheel "flares" were part of the Ascona A rear spoiler (from Lenk) that I completely cut apart and put together different, and the front parts are my own creation - in sheet metal! The top of the rear wheel housings are original, and large enough to have the 205/50 on 15x7 BBS Junior wheels underneath it.
Motor is a 2.0-16V out of a Calibra, with less than 10 kmls on it. With a few mods (hot but not too hot cams, the Lexmaul RAM Induction, big 4-2-1 headers) I expect around 170 hp. Gear box is a Getrag 240 out of Manta B OHC or Rekord E OHC.
I moved to the States in 1998 and brought all parts with me.
I planned on uploading pictures for quite a while but never feeled (felt) the need to do it NOW...

Dieter

[manyopels]

Dieter, thanks for your response!

Phoenix, Dieter - I have PM'd you both.

-Brian

[Mr. Monza]

Do 1974 model Kadett c count?
I am new in the forum and have 5 opels from 73 to 2003 model

Check out my Kadett in my garage. 2.8 (4 cylinder) Mantzel engine going for 230hk+ and Getrag 265 (monza), LSD diskbrakes rear++++++

[Phoenix]

I believe that the people on this site have respect for ALL Opels. Mostly people on this site have the 4 models that were imported to the states by GM. A few people have bought or imported older or newer models. I know that Garys got a Rekord which by the way won Pic of the Month for April.

[baz]

gary also has a senator

[gouldie_kadett]

i have a kadett c coupe not done anything to the engone apart from and k and n filter and a new back box due to only being 18 a 2.0l red top is coming going in when in 20!

ive done the interior up but basic and the sound system is done to perfection!

new alloys and tinted rear windows

have a look tell me what you think better pics coing later!

[Chiefmonte]

This is a picture from 1984 of me with my 67 Opel Kadett L w/ 69 taillights installed (my first car). As many people do, I wish I still had this car. I'm currently looking for a 67 Kadett L like this one and if anybody knows of one that is salvageable please let me know.

Opel Kadett L.jpg

[GTJIM]

My little 1.1SR Kadett is getting an engine make-over at the moment:
Punched out to 1.2L with Vauxhall Viva pistons; 1256 Viva valves and an Irmscher SSD manifold with a 40mm DCOM carb. I am sticking to the original (but NEW) 'SR' camshaft with a freshed up bottom end with Vandevell bearings and NEW hi-performance oil pump. No body mods as it is one of the very first Rallyes made with an engine number below that of the first ones imported into the U.S. of A. - 11SR 0003479

If it were for sale it would cost an arm and a leg to get it back across the Pacific Ocean!

A couple of pics - the front on one is the first glimpse I saw of it in its storage shed before buying it ... the others are taken after I got it home and washed.

[kevinfier]

GTJIM,
Those mods should make it a lot quicker. What do you figure for HP gain? Probably around 25-30 over stock.
Where did you source the Viva 1.2L pistons, and how much were they? I already have the valves from a 1256 that I got on UK ebay w/the help of Baz.
I am already running the Irmscher SSD intake w/ 40DCOE on my69 Kadett wagon, way better than the stock duals.
Keep us posted on your progress.
Kevin

[kevinfier]

after reading GTJIM's post I located a set of NOS Vauxhall 1.2l pistons on UK ebay.
I won !!! 20 GBP for the set!
The plan is to have the motor complete for the RT 66 Fest in September.
Kevin

[tomking]

Kevin what car are you going to put the pistons in? Werent you selling the wagon?

[kevinfier]

Tom,
I sold my 70 Kadett sport sedan to Gerry Newburg in Milwaukee.
The silver wagon is my keeper, I plan on having it a long time .
It should be quite a runner when done.
Kevin

[GTJIM]

Looks like these are being made again - in Greece!

eBay.co.uk: OPEL KADETT-ASCONA-GT-OHV-INLET MANIFOLD-WEBER-DELLORTO (item 220090581536 end time 19-Mar-07 14:29:57 GMT)

[tomking]

Awww Gerry has too many cars. He has a 69 rallye that he should get rid of!!
Are you out there Gerry? I know where you can dump off the rallye, just contact me.

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Originally Posted by Phoenix The kadetts don't seem to get a lot of attention. Whos got the meanest kadetts around? Engine mods, body mods. I'd like to hear it.

How about a Big Block Chevy, powerglide trans, full tube chassis, chopped top,
aluminum interior, aluminum wing, fiberglass fontend ect....
I just put a small right up in the newbie section

Are we welcomed here or are the purists going to kill me?

Here's a few pics
I'm trying to get some more on my website

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Here's a few more

[GTJIM]

[quote="Top Fuel" Bender;120750]Are we welcomed here or are the purist going to kill me?[/QUOTE]

We [B][I][SIZE="5"]LOVE[/size][/i][/b] Racing Opels - especially Kadetts that look as good as this one!