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Opeler
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Here's my Manta as it is before restoration. Looks I'll be spending some time on the headlight wiring...
I want to hear your comments and suggestions! http://www.opelgt.com/forums/members/wagonfetish-albums-1974-manta-1900-pre-stage-zero.html |
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~Steve
1974 Opel Manta 1900 http://www.opelgt.com/forums/album.php?albumid=65 1990 Volvo 745 Turbo 1997 Chevy S-10 X-vin Ext. Cab V-6 FOR SALE 1953 Ford F-250 8ft. bed, 3/4 ton susp. I-6 FOR SALE |
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Good looking Manta. Is that the ARA ac system?
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-Mark
CarDomains: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2793120 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2141083 Currently: '75 Manta, 3-spd. TH-180 Turbo-Hydramatic, (Added Rostra cruise control, Classic Auto Air a/c system and modern CD stereo.) Back in the day: '73 Manta Luxus 4spd. (SCCA SoloII raced) Added AMC (Alamo Mfg. Co.) air conditioner. '75 Ascona 2dr 4spd (SCCA SSB raced) '78 Opel Isuzu 2dr 4spd (SCCA SSC raced) |
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Very Nice Manta. You can probably get the tachometer from someone here and replace that blank on the dash. Or you can get the Clock if you don't like the tach.
Good Luck and keep us posted. |
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1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983
2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008 |
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Kalifornia Kid
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Yes, concur excellent starting point.
It also appears the seats have already been reupholstered as well as a new headliner installed. The A/C very much looks to be a ARA system. Definitely not the GM system as I have one in my Manta. The burned wire you have in the picture showing the back of the passenger head lights goes to the passenger fender side marker. Looks like a hard short to ground the way the wire is burned. All in all you have a great starting point. The hardest part to get,... if you do not have will be the door panels. |
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Just a good ol' boy. Never meanin' no harm.
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Parts for your Manta
As everyone said, you've got the basic makings of a good car. If you need parts, or a wiring harness/replacement glass, let me know. I have a stockpile of Manta parts in my garage.
That is an ARA underdash AC unit. Does it still work? Good luck on the project. Dave |
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Opeler
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Thanks to all of you for your input!
I do plan on keeping it mostly stock, with the exception of a GT steering wheel and an outside chance of some wider rims, yet still fitting the look of an Opel from this era. Any ideas? As far as the a/c goes, idk what kind it is or if it works. I'm waiting to repair the wiring before connecting a fresh battery (and then changing all fluids before cranking). My G'rents did have the upholstery redone around the turn of the century (always wanted to use that phrase in relevant terms) and yes, I do have the door panels in the garage along with the missing window. Anyone have upload-able wiring diagrams? |
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~Steve
1974 Opel Manta 1900 http://www.opelgt.com/forums/album.php?albumid=65 1990 Volvo 745 Turbo 1997 Chevy S-10 X-vin Ext. Cab V-6 FOR SALE 1953 Ford F-250 8ft. bed, 3/4 ton susp. I-6 FOR SALE |
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Have Opel, Will Travel
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1958 Rekord Sedan, 1958 Olympia Wagon, 1959 Opel Olympia Sedan, 1967 Kadett Coupe, 1967 Admiral Sedan 4L CIH-6, 1968 Kadett fastback 1.1L, 1970 Kadett Wagon Turbo 2.2L, 1971 Kadett Sedan 1.1L, 1971 Kadett 4-door, 1972 Ascona Sedan 2.8L V-6, 1973 Blue Max Manta, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6
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Project 1450 supporter...
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![]() These are 9" wide and powdercoated silver, then I hand-painted the black inset area with POR-15 chassis black (satin). |
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My Flickr photos.
Jan. 3, 1984 - Jan. 3, 2009, that's 25 years of this damn Opelitis! C.R.L. 9/22/69 - 12/8/99 J.M.L. 3/3/43 - 6/15/04 |
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Detritus Maximus
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Hey Bob-
Tell me that isn't a 13" Mickey dogbone on that wheel! Is the wheel 14 or 15"? Did the wheel spider fit into a stock rim or is it a custom made rim? |
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"No, it's not fiberglass."
"No, the motor is not in the back." "No, your friend in high school did not 'peg' his speedometer." |
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Project 1450 supporter...
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. It's a 13" x 9" rim, with the stock Opel centers welded in place to my specs (backspace).
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My Flickr photos.
Jan. 3, 1984 - Jan. 3, 2009, that's 25 years of this damn Opelitis! C.R.L. 9/22/69 - 12/8/99 J.M.L. 3/3/43 - 6/15/04 |
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Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin
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Hey Steve, Nice Manta! Looks like you have a really nice starting point for your project. The fact that this car was your Grandparents' Opel makes it even better. As for wheels, you may want to keep watching this site, Craig's List and eBay for period wheels. I was recently able to get a set of 1970s German Ronal R1 aluminum wheels for one of my Mantas. Although they're not much wider (5.5"), I think they'll really set off the car nicely and are much lighter than the stock steel. Enjoy your Manta - they're great driving cars.
-Jeff W |
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Opeler
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Good looking Manta .
Straight rust free rockers w/o waves and parallel door gaps close to the factory gaps, original paint (it seems so) , etc.. ., are an evidence for a great restoration base . If the body is OK, all other parts are available for reasonable money if you have time and not the slightest hurry. |
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Opeler
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The car was repainted almost 10 years ago to match as closely to the original farb as possible and has been kept under a cover since. Ich habe vielen Deutsch vergessen...
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~Steve
1974 Opel Manta 1900 http://www.opelgt.com/forums/album.php?albumid=65 1990 Volvo 745 Turbo 1997 Chevy S-10 X-vin Ext. Cab V-6 FOR SALE 1953 Ford F-250 8ft. bed, 3/4 ton susp. I-6 FOR SALE |
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