Information about 1981 Ascona B

Kaleusius · 10-27-2008

Hello,
I own an Ascona B, 1981. Recently I've started a restoration to its original appearance. And I run into some difficulties involving finding information about original body colours, rims, bumpers, rear mirrors (there is one on the right side of the hood), etc. I've got repair manual written in russian, but it doesn't give any information about car appereance details.
Are there any resources on the Internet, or even persons who might help in this case?
Some pictures of the car:

BQS4 · 10-27-2008

We only got the Ascona A series, from 71-75, so this is way beyond us here in the US, but, some of our international members will probably chime in. I would try the UK or German clubs for info, they might even be able to come up with a manual in a different language.

2 Fast 4 U · 10-27-2008

Kaleusius, I hope you can read German

because I have a digital copy of the German Werkstatt Handbuch [Workshop Manual] that I can e-mail to you, if you PM your e-mail address, it even includes a chapter about the Ascona 400.

The total file size is about 180 MB,

but I can e-mail it in smaller parts to a maximum of about 10 MB, every page is a separate .jpg file.

Kaleusius · 10-27-2008

Originally Posted by 2 Fast 4 U

The total file size is about 180 MB, but I can e-mail it in smaller parts to a maximum of about 10 MB, every page is a separate .jpg file.

I know german a little bit, so I'll try to find out the info I need

Emmm... could You archive those jpegs? I reckon archive should be lesser size...
My email: kaleusius@gmail.com
Thanks!!!

stosh562 · 10-28-2008

there is a website for the Ascona models. i think it was dutch site. it had a lot of info and i believe it did have a section on factory options, colors, etc. I did find one that might be of interest Stielie's Opel Ascona B Homepage. you may also be able to find original brochures on Ebay. there are quite a few on the U.S. side of ebay

Kaleusius · 10-28-2008

Originally Posted by stosh562

I did find one that might be of interest Stielie's Opel Ascona B Homepage.

That's more like it, thanks a lot! I think I just have found exactly what i needed.

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Kaleusius Opeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lithuania Posts: 3	Unanswered: Information about 1981 Ascona B Hello, I own an Ascona B, 1981. Recently I've started a restoration to its original appearance. And I run into some difficulties involving finding information about original body colours, rims, bumpers, rear mirrors (there is one on the right side of the hood), etc. I've got repair manual written in russian, but it doesn't give any information about car appereance details. Are there any resources on the Internet, or even persons who might help in this case? Some pictures of the car: Last edited by Kaleusius; 10-27-2008 at 11:51 AM.

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	We only got the Ascona A series, from 71-75, so this is way beyond us here in the US, but, some of our international members will probably chime in. I would try the UK or German clubs for info, they might even be able to come up with a manual in a different language. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Kaleusius, I hope you can read German because I have a digital copy of the German Werkstatt Handbuch [Workshop Manual] that I can e-mail to you, if you PM your e-mail address, it even includes a chapter about the Ascona 400. The total file size is about 180 MB, but I can e-mail it in smaller parts to a maximum of about 10 MB, every page is a separate .jpg file. __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975 Last edited by 2 Fast 4 U; 10-27-2008 at 04:47 PM. Reason: Adding text

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10-28-2008	#5 (permalink)
stosh562 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 45	there is a website for the Ascona models. i think it was dutch site. it had a lot of info and i believe it did have a section on factory options, colors, etc. I did find one that might be of interest Stielie's Opel Ascona B Homepage. you may also be able to find original brochures on Ebay. there are quite a few on the U.S. side of ebay

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