Hey everyone! Just thought I'd introduce myself here. My name's Dan, I'm from Regina, Sask, and I'm a car-a-holic. 
The addiction starts many years ago and I've done a lot with that knowledge. 5 years ago, I started SaskDSM, a club dedicated to the Eagle Talon.
http://sask.dsm.org
I've gone through two Turbo AWD Talons and gained endless knowledge about them. Last year, I began a new club for 84-88 Nissan 200SX owners called Club-S12.
http://www.club-s12.org
It has really gained in popularity and has garnered close to 350 members worldwide. If it's got 4 cylinders and a turbo, I'm all about it.
I've been searching all winter for a project car, something light, cheap, good looking and able to take a RWD Import engine swap. I checked out many Triumphs, MG's, Datsuns, etc. but could never find one in decent shape or for the right price.
Last week, a guy posted on our local club board that his stepfather has had an Opel sitting in his garage for 5 years and that's never been touched since he bought it. I took a look at it, and it's a beautiful baby blue 1971 Opel GT. The body panels are in great shape with barely a spec of rust. The interior (the parts that are left) are still in great shape. It's even still got the original dealer sticker on the back (Regina Motor Products 1970). The car had been used for circle track racing a long time ago, as it has a Ford V6 with 4-speed installed, as well as a rear mounted battery, roll bar, and some weight reductions have taken place. That's alright though, as it saves me work later on.
I just got approval from the bank for a line of credit, so it looks like I'm going to pick her up within the next few days. First thing will probably be a complete strip down and paint job. From there, I'm thinking either a RWD 4G63 setup (Talon engine) or importing an SR20DET to implant in that engine bay. Should be a fun project either way.
Anyways, just thought I'd say 'Hi!"
The addiction starts many years ago and I've done a lot with that knowledge. 5 years ago, I started SaskDSM, a club dedicated to the Eagle Talon.http://sask.dsm.org
I've gone through two Turbo AWD Talons and gained endless knowledge about them. Last year, I began a new club for 84-88 Nissan 200SX owners called Club-S12.
http://www.club-s12.org
It has really gained in popularity and has garnered close to 350 members worldwide. If it's got 4 cylinders and a turbo, I'm all about it.
I've been searching all winter for a project car, something light, cheap, good looking and able to take a RWD Import engine swap. I checked out many Triumphs, MG's, Datsuns, etc. but could never find one in decent shape or for the right price.
Last week, a guy posted on our local club board that his stepfather has had an Opel sitting in his garage for 5 years and that's never been touched since he bought it. I took a look at it, and it's a beautiful baby blue 1971 Opel GT. The body panels are in great shape with barely a spec of rust. The interior (the parts that are left) are still in great shape. It's even still got the original dealer sticker on the back (Regina Motor Products 1970). The car had been used for circle track racing a long time ago, as it has a Ford V6 with 4-speed installed, as well as a rear mounted battery, roll bar, and some weight reductions have taken place. That's alright though, as it saves me work later on.
I just got approval from the bank for a line of credit, so it looks like I'm going to pick her up within the next few days. First thing will probably be a complete strip down and paint job. From there, I'm thinking either a RWD 4G63 setup (Talon engine) or importing an SR20DET to implant in that engine bay. Should be a fun project either way.
Anyways, just thought I'd say 'Hi!"
