My New 65 Kadett A

[alpharm]

Many people these days have good memories from those days so it is good to know that the oldtimer spirit is still alive although it is hard to keep.

[Mach1Tom]

I thought for sure I would be outbid. I emailed the seller the day before for more info. He said it had a good title & was already notorized. My max bid was a bit over $500

The car came with a new set of AE .030" over pistons. But the bores are really clean with no ridges or marks. I think a light honing & new rings would be fine as long as I can free up the pins. I'd hate to bore it out if it doesn't need it. I wouldn't mind building another "hopped up" engine for it though. Something like what Kevin has in his wagon.

There are 2 sets of pistons on eBay right now at $100 each. there's also std. & over rings for around $10. My egine is the base 1.0 not the 1.0 S with a little more HP. I think the "S" pistons & valves could be used. I'll be asking more questions & reading old posts as I build the engine. If I understand correctly the 1.0 is basicly the same as the 1.1 & later 1.2 engines.

[alpharm]

With 500+ euros you will be able to find in Greece from engine block new with or without pistons or cpl engine 1.2L in good condition.
But transport cost will be high!

[soybean]

Many people these days have good memories from those days so it is good to know that the oldtimer spirit is still alive although it is hard to keep.

It looks like the one my Dad brought back from Germany while stationed there in the army. Called it the "Grey Goose" It was still running around town here until the early 80s. Brings back lots of great memories. Good catch Tom.
Jarrell

[opelgtguy]

Hey Tom:
I've been missing this thread somehow.
When you were showing me the auction I thought the car looked fairly nice - but your pix REALLY show it to be nice. Congratulations !
Rick

[Opelkurt]

There are 2 sets of pistons on eBay right now at $100 each. there's also std. & over rings for around $10. My egine is the base 1.0 not the 1.0 S with a little more HP. I think the "S" pistons & valves could be used. I'll be asking more questions & reading old posts as I build the engine. If I understand correctly the 1.0 is basicly the same as the 1.1 & later 1.2 engines.

Using the higher compression (8.8) "S" pistons should give you about 54 hp; the standard 7.8 engine was rated at 46 hp. The head, valves, cam, etc., should all be the same on the 1.0 and 1.0S.

The 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 all had the same stroke but (obviously) different bores. Larger valves were used on the 1.1 and even larger on the 1.2. Most say the camshaft was the same on all of these motors.

-Kurt

[manta73wi]

Totally cool wagon, Tom! The rear hatch emblem is pretty stylish, and the embossed Blitzes on the door panels are pretty sweet - kinda like the "Pony" interior the early Mustang folks like so much. I'm sure this one will look great once you've had the chance to go at it. Congrats on a rare bargain!
-Jeff W.

[timemachine]

Tom,

I've been curious about this since I caught you and Ron on the road coming home with your new treasure. Wow, you never know where a car like this will turn up. That wagon makes you a family man now, so I guess you'd better settle down!

Congrats,

Jim