General Information
Year
1969
Make
Opel
Model
GT
Color
Red
Packages
Automatic, 1.9L, Rear Defrost
History
I acquired this car in August 2006 after finding it listed for sale on the OpelGT.com ad board. The car was located in Eastern Kentucky, ~400 miles from me.
The previous owner was a Model T collector and had purchased this car for his wife to drive while they were at car shows - but she decided it was too small.
According to owner - the previous owner had rebuild the engine and reconditioned 95% of the car ~8 years prior. He passed away unexpectedly and his wife decided to sell the car when her son turned 16 because she was concerned about his safety in the vehicle.
Known issues when i purchased the car: second barrel of Solex was not functioning, fuel gauge not functioning, fuel cap key missing, temperature gauge unstable, hard start.
The previous owner was a Model T collector and had purchased this car for his wife to drive while they were at car shows - but she decided it was too small.
According to owner - the previous owner had rebuild the engine and reconditioned 95% of the car ~8 years prior. He passed away unexpectedly and his wife decided to sell the car when her son turned 16 because she was concerned about his safety in the vehicle.
Known issues when i purchased the car: second barrel of Solex was not functioning, fuel gauge not functioning, fuel cap key missing, temperature gauge unstable, hard start.
1969 Opel GT (Red)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Changes:
• Weber 32/36 DGEV
• Electric Fuel Pump
• Electronic Ignition
• Torquer Ported Intake Manifold
• Sprint-like Exhaust Manifold
• 105A Alternator
In Process:
• Finish rebuild of Weber 38 DCOE
• 9" Brake Booster
• Master Cylinder
Future:
• Install Weber 38 DCOE
• Install MP SSD Intake
• Install Ceramic Coated Header
• Install 2" Exhaust
Considering:
• 2.0L Head
• Performance Cam
Notes:
The Crane Cams (formerly known as Allison) XR-700 electronic ignition kit was purchased on eBay. The kit included various 6-cylinder shutters, but the 4-cylinder shutter I needed was not included. After contacting Crane Cams technical support, they were kind enough to send the correct shutter (#220) for free.
(FYI - The correct XR-700 kit for the Opel GT is the 700-0231, however Crane Cams tech support told me that all XR-700 kits have the same electronic unit - the only difference is the shutters and mounting hardware.)
• Weber 32/36 DGEV
• Electric Fuel Pump
• Electronic Ignition
• Torquer Ported Intake Manifold
• Sprint-like Exhaust Manifold
• 105A Alternator
In Process:
• Finish rebuild of Weber 38 DCOE
• 9" Brake Booster
• Master Cylinder
Future:
• Install Weber 38 DCOE
• Install MP SSD Intake
• Install Ceramic Coated Header
• Install 2" Exhaust
Considering:
• 2.0L Head
• Performance Cam
Notes:
The Crane Cams (formerly known as Allison) XR-700 electronic ignition kit was purchased on eBay. The kit included various 6-cylinder shutters, but the 4-cylinder shutter I needed was not included. After contacting Crane Cams technical support, they were kind enough to send the correct shutter (#220) for free.
(FYI - The correct XR-700 kit for the Opel GT is the 700-0231, however Crane Cams tech support told me that all XR-700 kits have the same electronic unit - the only difference is the shutters and mounting hardware.)
Interior
Stock Details:
• Black Seats
• Black Carpet
• Rectangular signal markers
• Low window crank location
Changes:
• Reconditioned & Painted Steering Wheel
• Painted Dash, Console & Hat Rack
• Dash Mat
• Black Seats
• Black Carpet
• Rectangular signal markers
• Low window crank location
Changes:
• Reconditioned & Painted Steering Wheel
• Painted Dash, Console & Hat Rack
• Dash Mat
Exterior
Stock Details:
• Original Red Car JJ751
• Flat license plate panel
Changes:
• Smoke Curved Lenses
• Black Rear Bumpers
• Black Tail Light Housings
• Black Signal Housings
• Black Emblems
In Process:
• Replace rusty sheet metal in front inner fender well.
Future:
• Black Front Bumpers
• Euro Window Seals
• Dark Window Tint
• Prep and Repaint
• Original Red Car JJ751
• Flat license plate panel
Changes:
• Smoke Curved Lenses
• Black Rear Bumpers
• Black Tail Light Housings
• Black Signal Housings
• Black Emblems
In Process:
• Replace rusty sheet metal in front inner fender well.
Future:
• Black Front Bumpers
• Euro Window Seals
• Dark Window Tint
• Prep and Repaint
Audio
Changes:
• Alpine Stereo
• 2 Alpine Amplifiers
• 12" Infinity Subwoofer
• Stock Clock
Notes:
I used a Dremel to cut out a larger opening for the installation of an Alpine head unit. A universal stereo installation kit was used. Polyester filler was used to change the profile of the kit around the stereo to make it look like it belongs. To finish it off, the instrument panel was sprayed with Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric Black.
• Alpine Stereo
• 2 Alpine Amplifiers
• 12" Infinity Subwoofer
• Stock Clock
Notes:
I used a Dremel to cut out a larger opening for the installation of an Alpine head unit. A universal stereo installation kit was used. Polyester filler was used to change the profile of the kit around the stereo to make it look like it belongs. To finish it off, the instrument panel was sprayed with Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric Black.
Suspension
Rebuilt Front:
• Everything Blasted and Painted (Rust Encapsulator)
• New Poly Bushings, Bearings, Ball Joints and Tie Rods
• 2" Drop Shackles
• KYB Shocks
• Big Brake Package
In Process:
• Steering Rack
• Everything Blasted and Painted (Rust Encapsulator)
• New Poly Bushings, Bearings, Ball Joints and Tie Rods
• 2" Drop Shackles
• KYB Shocks
• Big Brake Package
In Process:
• Steering Rack
Wheel and Tire
Changes:
• 15" Wheels
• Sportmax Racing 002 (15x8, 0 offset)
• Front: 205/50/15 Kuhmo Ecsta 711
• Rear: 215/50/15 Kuhmo Ecsta 711
• M12-1.50 Spline-Drive Wheel Locks (Dorman 711-355)
• 15" Wheels
• Sportmax Racing 002 (15x8, 0 offset)
• Front: 205/50/15 Kuhmo Ecsta 711
• Rear: 215/50/15 Kuhmo Ecsta 711
• M12-1.50 Spline-Drive Wheel Locks (Dorman 711-355)
