Announcing the Opel Tech Center

Gary · 02-05-2006

I am pleased to announce the launch of the OpelGT.com Opel Tech Center. This launch adds a new level to OpelGT.com and the Classic Opel Community. Reference and technical material will now be available with a couple of clicks of the mouse.

The Tech Center is a library of technical information related to classic Opels. Files uploaded to date include the Factory Service Manual (FSM) broken down by chapter, Opel Parts Interchange Manual, several articles written and submitted by members and other files gathered from the internet.

The Tech Center is running on a new program that is not tied into the forum member database. It will allow authors to upload and edit their work without the need for any web coding knowledge. Type, cut and paste, add a photo, click and it is published. Photos can be placed anywhere in the article or links can be added to existing work. If you would like to author an article contact me and I will set you up. A link to submit existing files, Posts, Threads or Articles for uploading by staff will be added soon. We have a wealth of data in the site to tap into. Volunteer authors are welcome. Credit will be given to known authors of the material.

With this launch, we now have the capability to convert PDF files to HTML for easy web viewing and printing, convert M.S. Office files to HTML, Edit existing PDF files, easily create new PDF or HTML files and on and on. The Purchase these programs was possible because of donations made over the past few months. I have not had the opportunity to thank all yet, but you can see the results of your support.

The OpelGT.com Tech Center can be accessed at: www.opelgt.com/tech

spdkilz02 · 02-05-2006

Gary this is just about the best thing that could have been added to the site...Thank you very much...

2 Fast 4 U · 02-05-2006

Originally Posted by spdkilz02

Gary this is just about the best thing that could have been added to the site...Thank you very much...

about???? this among the best things that could have been added to the site.

And as spdkilz02 says: Thank you very much

Gary I have some drawings of components and exploded veuws [how do you spell this?] for the Rekord C [there are some items that are for all opels in that time period] so let me know!!!!

okiejohn · 02-05-2006

hey thats great what a wealth of info ....for free even this website just gets better and better

saxybiker · 02-05-2006

No wonder you are tired!

Thans, Gary.

Vickie & Allen

benncojr · 02-05-2006

I love it !!!

guyopel · 02-05-2006

Thanks for all the hard work that you do, Gary .
Guyopel

ayeropelgt · 02-05-2006

Thank you Gary, this site is amazing!!

RallyBob · 02-05-2006

Gary, excellent work as usual.

I hopefully will have a special presentation for you at Carlisle this year, in thanks for all the hard work and money you've invested into this site and to the preservation and knowledge-enhancement of the Opel marque.

You da man!

Bob

namba209 · 02-05-2006

Wow, That is fantastic. I can't wait to be able to load the rest of my Willit? Phases, ( I noted you loaded Phase III). Really neat, and it will be a lotsa help to folks that need instructions to maintain their cars. I wonder if you could add Keith's really great threads on the rotating mechanisms to Wayne's article on the GT headlites. That would just about cover everything on them. Now if we could twist nobody's arm to slide in the differences on the early GT's, it would be complete as far as the wiring goes. Great Job Gary.

Rionart · 02-05-2006

Nicely done Maestro!!!
Must remember to throw an extra case of Blue in the truck this year....help you quench your thirst after a hard day working the site.....
Thanks Gary, this place is just awesome!!

hallgeir · 02-05-2006

This site is just getting better and better and better and better......

Thank you very much, Gary

Gary · 02-05-2006

Thanks for the compliments everyone!!!

Hey, we now have a stable program for quickly viewing and adding files that won't disappear when a related program is updated. (great news for Ron and his Willet? articles)

Well, the Photo Gallery, Ad Board and Main Page program have all been upgraded. A new add-on is in place to help the site load faster. And, I finally figured out how to get rid of those "Chat" links in the google ads. Now there should be only site related links.

69whitegt · 02-05-2006

Very nice Gary.

soybean · 02-05-2006

Excellent Gary, it just keeps getting better and better.

Thanks for all the hard work on such a fine site. Jarrell

Gary · 02-07-2006

Just added an article from a site in India that describes the classic and current Opel models. Great write up on the GT with a nice plug for this site.

Check it out here: http://opelgt.com/tech/publish/article_84.shtml

2 Fast 4 U · 02-08-2006

Found a fault in the text naming the Ascona station wagon caravan instead of Voyage

RallyBob · 02-08-2006

Originally Posted by 2 Fast 4 U

Found a fault in the text naming the Ascona station wagon caravan instead of Voyage

Actually it depends on what country the car was sold in. It has been called 'Voyage', 'Caravan', 'Sportwagon', etc. All are correct. For instance, we never officially got an Opel 'Ascona' in North America, we simply got the 'Opel 1900 Sedan', but it is the same car, just without the 'Ascona' badges.

And for the first year or so of being imported, the Manta was called the 'Opel 1900 Coupe' here. We never had a 'GT/E' either, or an 'SR', just the 'Luxus' and the 'Rallye'.

wildone1 · 02-08-2006

A great wealth of info
Good job

gtjames · 04-04-2006

Nice...easy to use. A great addition to the site. Very impressive!

02-05-2006	#2 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	Gary this is just about the best thing that could have been added to the site...Thank you very much... __________________ Adam

02-05-2006	#4 (permalink)
okiejohn helicopter hellhound Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 226	wow hey thats great what a wealth of info ....for free even this website just gets better and better

02-05-2006	#6 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,268	I love it !!! __________________ Are WE having FUN YET!! Rick in Atlanta

02-05-2006	#7 (permalink)
guyopel Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth,Ga. Posts: 649 Real Name: John	Thanks for all the hard work that you do, Gary . Guyopel __________________ Guyopel I have not failed - I've merely found 10,000 ways that won't work." ---Thomas Edison It's amazing what God lets man get away with when lightning is so cheap. Mark Twain

02-05-2006	#8 (permalink)
ayeropelgt Opeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 36	Awsome.. Thank you Gary, this site is amazing!!

02-05-2006	#10 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054	Wow, That is fantastic. I can't wait to be able to load the rest of my Willit? Phases, ( I noted you loaded Phase III). Really neat, and it will be a lotsa help to folks that need instructions to maintain their cars. I wonder if you could add Keith's really great threads on the rotating mechanisms to Wayne's article on the GT headlites. That would just about cover everything on them. Now if we could twist nobody's arm to slide in the differences on the early GT's, it would be complete as far as the wiring goes. Great Job Gary. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

02-05-2006	#11 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Sweeeeet!!! Nicely done Maestro!!! Must remember to throw an extra case of Blue in the truck this year....help you quench your thirst after a hard day working the site..... Thanks Gary, this place is just awesome!!

02-05-2006	#12 (permalink)
hallgeir Viking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 853 Real Name: Hallgeir	Cooooool This site is just getting better and better and better and better...... Thank you very much, Gary __________________ Hallgeir Opels now: -69 GT 1900, -95 Omega B 2,5 V6 CD Aut. Previous Opels: -91 Omega A 2,0i, -85 Ascona 1,6S CC, -78 Ascona 1,9S, -81 Commodore 2,5S Berlina, -82 Ascona 1,6S CC, -78 Ascona 1,9S, -72 Ascona 1,6S http://www.opelgt.com/forums/vbgoogl...4650269&zoom=5

02-05-2006	#14 (permalink)
69whitegt Opeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 190	Very nice Gary.

02-05-2006	#15 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Excellent Gary, it just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for all the hard work on such a fine site. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

02-08-2006	#17 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,217 Real Name: Erick	Found a fault in the text naming the Ascona station wagon caravan instead of Voyage __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

02-08-2006	#19 (permalink)
wildone1 Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	A great wealth of info Good job

04-04-2006	#20 (permalink)
gtjames Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 137	Bravo Nice...easy to use. A great addition to the site. Very impressive! __________________ Don't believe everything you think.

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