So tired of surprises.
Yeah, I saw that. I've done a lot to the car already and it runs well so I'll continue on. Fortunately the rockers were done on the outside by a PO so I just have to repair the inside mess.Salisbury isn't too far. 1073 Opel gt - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
I agree, the people on this forum have been very helpful and I enjoy meeting like minded people. That said, I can repair all of the rusted sections so the underside will be sealed from water. I don't see a way to repair the trailing arm mounts. At least two sides of each mount are rusted to the extent that they are not attached to the U channel flanges which are rusted away as well. I've been staring at them for a week now and I see no way to properly repair them. Maybe someone has done this repair in the past but at the moment, I'm dead in the water working on a parts car. Here are some pics as well as a pic of the Mustang I built and raced. I've worked on a bunch of cars over the years and have never dealt with rust like this poor Opel has. Lord have mercy!Bob one thing about this forum, I don't think you will find a member that doesn't genuinely care and would be willing to jump and help your cause. Its just amazing how many caring people are connected to this forum. We like to share our opinions and offer advice that isn't necessarily how you would approach the issue. That's whats so cool about being connected to the best forum around. We can get great advice with knowledge and then do with it as we please
I'm enjoying watching your progress and look forward to an Opel just as nice as your other restored vehicle.
Time and money with lots of fun.
The trailing arms are actually a super important part. Without them, the first pothole you hit will tear the rear axle off. They also preserve the angle of the driveshaft to the differential.I don't think it's a valuable part.