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Cunning Linguist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Plano, TX 75074
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Real Name: Otto
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Just added one word to clarify my post #38 . . . sorry about any confusion it may have caused.
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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 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P |
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69-73 GT (1.9 Eng.) 684130 RH 10.60 SUPPORT, engine front mounting 69-73 GT (1.9 Eng.) 684106 LH 9.30 SUPPORT, engine front mounting Also, I had the engine pulled and set on new motor mounts on 10-12-87 according to my repair records. As far as that affecting the existence or absence of spacers, shims, etc. on my car and their relation to engine tilt - who knows what they did... All I can say is that we can't assume whatever was there is "original equipment". BTW, just for my education, was the 14 degree tilt solely to give clearance to the original Solex carb and its air filter or does it serve another purpose? I've read that the engine on my Solstice tilts 10 degrees front to back for the lubrication system for example. Also, I have the Weber carb and a fairly "low profile" air filter so I wonder if that, plus the bump in the hood, would remove any need for the tilt of the engine (assuming it serves no other purpose). Just wondering... Thanks, Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) Last edited by newman27; 02-05-2007 at 06:46 PM. Reason: Corrected part catalog entries for GT... |
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2200 Post Club
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, TN
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Matt,
Some on the list think that the factory style breather with a K&N type filter element is better performancewise than the common aftermarket open element breather's. Something else Keith can powdercoat. I like it when he's busy, it keeps him out of trouble. Harold |
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Driver
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin)
Posts: 1,179
Real Name: George
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I am still planning on going to a 3" pipe. (the picture is 2.5" Gotta save up for the K&N and 3" pipe.
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Born to Drive 73 GT Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 205-60/13 Falcons on 13x6 aluminum rims, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Opel Key Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Tennessee
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The powdercoating Billy
Well, yes I am about tired of sandblasting and powdercoating...3 weeks straight. Anyways here are some thoughts and other questions resolved. I was working on the steering gear and was looking to powdercoat the steering shaft when I noticed some Nylon dots it the metal...then I relized that powdercoating this item would ruin it. What it is, the colapsible part of the steering system in case of a crash. It must be nylon or plastic impregnated for safety reasons. SO DON'T POWDERCOAT THIS. We will paint this item. That is the trouble with the coating. You have to really think about stuff before you decide if it can really be coated or not...but same goes for painting as well. Also is enclosed a picture of the engine mount on drivers side. Notice the dimple, this seems to be on all the driver's side ones I've seen so that will help tell them apart. The other pic is a closeup of the steering shaft and you can see the dots of plastic or nylon.
Keith-check the update on project post as well. |
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Cunning Linguist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Plano, TX 75074
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Real Name: Otto
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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 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P |
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Project 1450 supporter...
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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Post #27 - Treasures Found
I'm just glad nothing embarassing was found... I'm old enough (barely ) to remember my parents collecting S&H Green Stamps in the '70s every time they bought gasoline. The Holden Red was another type of stamp collected in books and traded for merchandise. FYI:Trading stamp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I'm afraid they don't have any value today... A PO probably filled the car up with gas and dropped his valuable trading stamp between the seats along with a penny from his change. Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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I hope I never need to worry about these pins being in place but it's interesting to know that this is part of the design. That and the shear bolts in the steering column add some element of safety I suppose (in the absence of modern safety items like air bags). I also purchased two of the three-point seat belt kits from OGTS and passed those along to Keith to install.
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Post #30 - Sandblaster
I'm glad to see that several items have come back from the sandblaster. I can't wait to see the whole body done. I mentioned in an earlier post that body integrity and defeating the rust monster are my number one priorities. I see this as laying a sound foundation on which to build the car back up and even improve upon it for years to come. The sandblasting and primer step I think go a long way toward achieving that goal. I just wanted to add that I appreciate everyone's comments so far - very educational and they're a nice addition to the PROJECT thread. I'm sure the next couple weeks will be very interesting given that the substantial OGTS order is to arrive next week... Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Driver
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin)
Posts: 1,179
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This is kind of like a soap opera for Opel nuts. What will happen between the rust monster and the hood? What will she look like after the plastic surgery (medial blasting)? What color will she be painted? What kind of rims will she wear?
Find out next week on, "As the Rotisserie Turns"
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Born to Drive 73 GT Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 205-60/13 Falcons on 13x6 aluminum rims, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap
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Cunning Linguist
Join Date: Mar 2002
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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 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; 02-11-2007 at 01:39 PM. Reason: add info . . . em-PHA-sis ;-) |
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Thanks! Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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GT Spyder
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Winston, GA
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resto
Great work Keith. As always right. I know from my car that you do great work. One day I intend on getting another GT and I have some great ideas in mind. I would never be able to do a full resto. I love it and enjoy working on projcts, but no time, place or know-how. I am good at creative ideas and can do alot, but when the time comes for a big resto job... you are the man. I still love my one-of-a-kind "Spyder" you built. I know I have added to and changed so much on the car, but it started with you and your craftsmanship. Thanks again.
Dallas
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That's right, it's a Spyder, just like all the others you have seen... Rice Boy! :rolleyes: Dallas 1970 GT Spyder 2-1972 GTs 1971 GT (70k miles) |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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My plan is to visit the shop on March 3rd to see things in person (about a four hour drive from Atlanta). The body should be back from the sand blaster by then... Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Cunning Linguist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Plano, TX 75074
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Great results so far on engine post, Keith: . . . uh, you did remember to add extra coolant holes to your headgasket, didn't you?!
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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 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; 02-13-2007 at 04:59 PM. Reason: more info |
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Texas
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Restoration
Keith,
That looks like a really nice job on the GT. Is your shop competely booked? I sent a message about a month ago and never got a reply. I figured that you were booked or not taking new business. If so, let me know and a recommendation for another shop to help with the restoration of my Manta. I have all of the parts, but no time. Thanks, David |
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Detroit,where my home was
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands
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This is looking very, very good, I hope that my car is going to look like this when I'm working on it, my only problem is my budget, I don't have one.
I'll be spray-painting my parts instead of powder coating them, and I'll have to make most of the body parts because they're too expensive or you can't get them.
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Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975 Last edited by tekenaar; 02-13-2007 at 05:25 PM. |
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Opel Key Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Tennessee
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Suggestions and such
Okay, Otto on the head gasket modification, I did not modify it, was reminded of it by another member, but really didn't feel it was a problem. It would have been a little extra security feeling, but really I have (knock on wood) never had a head crack. I know the 73 models were more prone to this, but I didn't feel it was a necessity to do. If I felt that there was a potential this car was going to be raced or in a high temp senario, I might have looked into doing it, but just went with stock. It is a good thing though, don't get me wrong. David, I swore I did make a reply to you on the resto for the Manta, but yes we are pretty booked up, but we never refuse work either. E-mail me at keithlundholm@yahoo.com and we can discuss what things would run and such, Pickup is not really an issue either, I have family in TX
. Thanks for all the comments, I will be posting more on the front suspension in the morningKeith |
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) and then a handful of weekend trips to the north Georgia mountains and the occasional car show for fun. I estimate 4K - 5K miles per year being put on the car.Matt
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Old Opeler
Join Date: Jun 2003
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RE: Heat Sheild
The only people more 'frugal' than GT owners are GM Bean Counters - if they could have done without that heat shield it would have been gone!
If you are retaining the standard exhaust manifold (you did mention that you were) then keep the heat shield as Opels do have a heat soak problem which boils the carb dry when the motor is stopped. A good idea is to replace the intake/exhaust heat chamber gasket with a sheet of stainless steel as this does slow down the heat transfer from the exhaust to the intake. HTH
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