New toy

oldopelguy · 09-20-2008

Looks like I'll be bringing home another odd-ball Opel next weekend, another Olympia Rekord. So far just the seller's pictures, but it looks to be in decent enough shape. Can't be worse than the Kadett, right?

My wagon is two-tone, white over this same color blue-green, and I really like that look, so that'll probably be the direction I go with this one.

opel kid · 09-20-2008

i personally really like these opels, when i get older i really want to get one of these but i don't think i could get it now...i have 4 vehicles already and i'm 16

namba209 · 09-20-2008

It looks to have a 6 volt system Stephen, so the wiring should handle a 12 volt upgrade easily. Looks to be in fair shape too.

yellaopelgt · 09-20-2008

Nice score!!!! Is this the one I pointed out last night? Or is the evil-bay one?
Either way, looks real decent.
Good luck!
Joe

RallyBob · 09-20-2008

Originally Posted by oldopelguy

Looks like I'll be bringing home another odd-ball Opel next weekend, another Olympia Rekord.

Boy Stephen, you were dangerous before when you had no money...now with a real job you're a lethal Opel-buying machine!

oldopelguy · 09-20-2008

Too true Bob, and both Eastwood and POR-15 are happy about it too.

blancojp · 09-20-2008

You scored big twith this one.

I have been trying to find anything from a '58 to a '61 but not been able to. I have alot of parts for the Olympia saved up for that day I get mine.

Good luck with your find.

oldopelguy · 10-02-2008

So in completely un-oldopelguy-ish fashion, the Olympia was delivered late Tuesday evening. Thought I would pass along some more pics. Interior is almost perfect, looks like the carpet is the only rough part and it should clean up and be servicable.

oldopelguy · 10-02-2008

The car has been repainted at least once, and there is some rust along the rockers and above the driver's side headlight. Should be savable, but not as pristine as the seller would have had me believe.

oldopelguy · 10-02-2008

I went ahead and pulled the completely dry-rotted mis-matched tires on 13x4" rims off and tossed on a set of the BMW turbines like the Kadett 4-door has. Slot mags would be even better, but these will do for now.

baz · 10-02-2008

looks as good as what you brought to charlotte steve

tee hee hee

should look real nice when you get it done
nice find

Phoenix · 10-02-2008

Very cool. I still haven't seen an Olympia or Rekord in person.

yellaopelgt · 10-02-2008

Ya did good buddy! Another car added to the "herd"!!!!

I just love how these cars remind me of a mini 55-6 chevy!!
Very cool!
Joe

saxybiker · 10-02-2008

Very cute!

Hmmm, I happen to have a set of aluminum slots.

opelspyder · 10-02-2008

Looks great, when are you going to come after the odd ball 69 Olympia with sunroof I found? Yes I did say 1969!!!!! I know where it is

Keith

Also Stephen I emailed you on that light assembly-obviously a bumper light. Also did you match up that paper out of the Kadett seat to the VIN?

Keith

oldopelguy · 10-03-2008

Damn it Keith, you shouldn't tempt me eith a sunroof Olympia. You know I'm a sucker for sunroofs.

The VIN does match, but I'm not sure about the rest fo the details. Take a look yourself and see what you can make of it:

hrcollinsjr · 10-03-2008

Originally Posted by saxybiker

Very cute!

Hmmm, I happen to have a set of aluminum slots.

Bet mine are wider than yours!

Harold

saxybiker · 10-03-2008

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

Bet mine are wider than yours!

Harold

If you are talking my 4 lug ones, probably so. But I also have a set of 5 lugs that came off of the v8 opel before we redid it. I'll probably have you beat there.... had a pair of slicks on it.

hrcollinsjr · 10-03-2008

Originally Posted by saxybiker

If you are talking my 4 lug ones, probably so. But I also have a set of 5 lugs that came off of the v8 opel before we redid it. I'll probably have you beat there.... had a pair of slicks on it.

The coolest wheels you could probably put on this car would be

Cragar SS wheels. Finding them is another matter.

Harold

yellaopelgt · 10-03-2008

Maybe something here might fit?????
Cragar 61815 - Cragar S/S Super Sport Wheels - summitracing.com

oldopelguy · 10-03-2008

I think Cragar SS rims are second only to Keystone classics as the most aweful rims to go on any car, ever. They are also very "60's/70's and not the right look for something curvy. No thanks.

Slot mags are the hot ticket for anything 50's, and if you can't find slot mags you go with steelies and baby moons or full moons. Those are pretty much the only options for doing it right.

saxybiker · 10-03-2008

Originally Posted by oldopelguy

I think Cragar SS rims are second only to Keystone classics as the most aweful rims to go on any car, ever.

Uh, Uh...

I disagree... Pink car is getting either Cragers or Torque Thrust II's (kinda like keystones only chromey). NICE wheels

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	It looks to have a 6 volt system Stephen, so the wiring should handle a 12 volt upgrade easily. Looks to be in fair shape too. __________________ 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

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	Nice score!!!! Is this the one I pointed out last night? Or is the evil-bay one? Either way, looks real decent. Good luck! Joe __________________ What ...we got here...is........failure......................... to communicate.... Some men,you just cant reach...so you get what we had here last week...which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it...I dont like it, any more than you men...

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oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3 Provided Answers: 2	Too true Bob, and both Eastwood and POR-15 are happy about it too. __________________ 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, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	looks as good as what you brought to charlotte steve tee hee hee should look real nice when you get it done nice find __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb Provided Answers: 2	Very cool. I still haven't seen an Olympia or Rekord in person. __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	Ya did good buddy! Another car added to the "herd"!!!! I just love how these cars remind me of a mini 55-6 chevy!! Very cool! Joe __________________ What ...we got here...is........failure......................... to communicate.... Some men,you just cant reach...so you get what we had here last week...which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it...I dont like it, any more than you men...

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opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301 Provided Answers: 4	Olympia Looks great, when are you going to come after the odd ball 69 Olympia with sunroof I found? Yes I did say 1969!!!!! I know where it is Keith Also Stephen I emailed you on that light assembly-obviously a bumper light. Also did you match up that paper out of the Kadett seat to the VIN? Keith __________________ Questions or comments to the Project: Restoration of a GT series 2 -post here http://www.opelgt.com/forums/opel-gt...eries-2-a.html

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	Maybe something here might fit????? Cragar 61815 - Cragar S/S Super Sport Wheels - summitracing.com __________________ What ...we got here...is........failure......................... to communicate.... Some men,you just cant reach...so you get what we had here last week...which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it...I dont like it, any more than you men...

10-03-2008	#21 (permalink)
oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3 Provided Answers: 2	No way I think Cragar SS rims are second only to Keystone classics as the most aweful rims to go on any car, ever. They are also very "60's/70's and not the right look for something curvy. No thanks. Slot mags are the hot ticket for anything 50's, and if you can't find slot mags you go with steelies and baby moons or full moons. Those are pretty much the only options for doing it right. __________________ 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, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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