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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 ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Last edited by newman27; 02-05-2007 at 06:46 PM.. Reason: Corrected part catalog entries for GT... |
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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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)
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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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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Opel Key Master
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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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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 ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P |
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin)
Posts: 1,068
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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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Cunning Linguist
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Last edited by tekenaar; 02-11-2007 at 01:39 PM.. Reason: add info . . . em-PHA-sis ;-) |
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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 ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P |
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'72 Opel GT (Sara)
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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 Other Cars: '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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GT Spyder
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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.
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