Monza 3.0GSE

[GTJIM]

Originally Posted by Gary Gee Jim, those first 4 pics look like they could have been taken in my garage.

Forgot this pic Gary - note the steering wheel on the "wrong" right hand side ...

[baz]

Originally Posted by GTJIM All this talk of Monzas must have set the rats in my brain chewing away at my sanity - again! I was dragged into a car sales yard yesterday - $NZ1,000 ripped out of my wallet and this ... just followed me home. :o I guess it will be able to tow the GT at over 125mph ...... Will upload some better pics when the sun comes out - these were taken at 3am in my storage shed ..... well one of my storage sheds!

jim last 1 i drove did 142 flat out so you will need to uprate the tyres on that trailer

[GTJIM]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Jim; Somehow, I don't get the picture of you being "dragged" to a car sale, not even kicking and screaming...lol

Gene, The kicking and screaming was because the yard had a security fence around it and I saw the car late Sunday and could not get IN! They found me on the pavement outside on Monday morning - with my fingers locked through the wire mesh ........

[GTJIM]

Originally Posted by baz jim last 1 i drove did 142 flat out so you will need to uprate the tyres on that trailer

The trailer already has 205/60 X 15 VR Michilens on it as the 1987 Ascona I already have does 120mph! Gotta be able to get to those Opel Deals - quickly!

[BQS4]

Jim;
Did you camp out in front of the gate till they opened up?

[GTJIM]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Jim; Did you camp out in front of the gate till they opened up?

Who, Me? Nah, I just acted nonchalant as if I have been trapped by their fence overnight - so they would take pity on me as sell it to me quickly to avoid any liability issues ........

[namba209]

Very nice Jim, a little bit of polish and wax on, wax off, and it'll be a real beauty. Inline 6 with FI and an auto, neat. The interior looks really nice too. Someone did give it a bit of TLC it appears from what I can see in the pics.

[GTJIM]

Originally Posted by namba209 Very nice Jim, a little bit of polish and wax on, wax off, and it'll be a real beauty. Inline 6 with FI and an auto, neat. The interior looks really nice too. Someone did give it a bit of TLC it appears from what I can see in the pics.

Just a bit of the "not optional" Opel rust to be repaired around the front spring towers. I knew about it as every one of the 42,000 Monzas made came from the factory with rust already starting there.
Other than that it does purr like a big cat.

[dancsine]

Originally Posted by Evil In at the deep end with my first post (please be gentle.. ) I'm currently on the hunt for a Monza GSE and need some advice on how to go about some modifications I have planned for it as soon as it's here. 1) Suspension - I would like to 'slam' it as low as possible without causing camber grief (and of course keeping it driveable). Any ideas on what's available for the Monza (preferably widely available, I'm in the UK) 2) Wheels - what's the biggest size that can be fit under those massive arches?? What offset and PCD are the wheels on the Monza?? 3) Interiors - did any of the Monzas come with a black or grey interior? What about leather? I think I can fit just about any front seats in, but what about straight replacements for the rear? Senator A? Carlton? Any others? 4) Exhaust - I can pretty much have whatever I want, including manifold and downpipes. Is there an optimum size for the tubing used for these? I want the car to announce it's presence with a 'rumbling' sound worthy of the 3.0 12V. Is a 3" bore system too big? what about the bore for the manifold? There we go... bit of a tall order for my first post, but all help and advice greatly appreciated.. Ian

Hy !

I think I've got some stuff for You if you are still interested in Gse Monza !
- rear springs
- 3-1 manifolds
- A/C
- blower
- etc.

Dancsine

[baz]

might be a bit late on this Dancsine
this thread is from 4 years ago