Posts by GoinManta

  • New Owner, Old problems..

    That all "said" ( A Pictures worth a thousand words )

    The frame seems solid.. ( Know more tonight as we got the engine lift here now and some more stands.. )

    The execution of the "roadster" in the back isn't half bad.. with some work on the gas cap and replacement of the lenses I think it will look pretty good.

    The interior is in need or overhaul but not horrible. Something a piece here or there over time can't be improved on with a limited budget.

    The front end is a mess though.. and it looks to be from a front end accident.. In time it could be fixed and improved upon.

    First is to get the mechanicals back in order.. and that starts this evening with pulling the motor and torque tube and getting a parts list together.

    Good thing I have two things that it will need..

    Those rims should help it look a bit better and the tires are better too. Also as a side benefit, we can put his tires on Red Baron and get Gordo those rims back. :)

  • New Owner, Old problems..

    A few more detailed shots..

    Yes the PO, broke teh side marker lights, cleaned them out and then painted what was left black.. :S

    Does have the GT Source dash cover so thats a bonus.. the seats don't seem broken and could use a little cleaning and "Vinyl dye" other than that I have seen worse interiors.. the Dash cluster needs some work.. has a inop oil gauge ( NOT the Opel on.. someone stuck an aftermarket one in the clock spot ) and the three switches to the left of the lighter were replaced with three toggle switches.

    1) Ignition power/kill
    2) Headlights
    3) Parking lights

    I think I will fix that and some of the wiring of the dash before it leaves.

  • Opel GT Headlight Harness

    EZ2Wire added a new file:
    Opel GT Headlight Harness
    Diagram of Opel GT Headlight Harness with dimensions and color codes.

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    Diagram of Opel GT Headlight Harness with dimensions and color codes.

    Some GTs have different microswitches.. so may not be perfect fit for all GTs.

    But if you are eliminating the Microswitches and using relays.. then it will be perfect.

  • Rewiring an Opel GT With an Universal harness

    EZ2Wire added a new file:
    Rewiring an Opel GT With an Universal harness
    The how to Rewire An Opel GT article in one printable PDF.

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    The complete How-to-Rewire an Opel GT Article from the OMC Blitz. Written by Charles Goin and Edited by Mike Meier.

    While for an Opel GT, the process is the same for any make or model. Austin-Healey, Chevy, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Iso Grifo, Jaguar, Suzuki, if its pre-Carburetor the cars all wire the same.

    If your car is early 80-90s with basic stand alone EFI it also will wire up the same, it will just have to have a separate harness for the EFI.

  • Signatures?

    Took a while for me to get it too Vickie.

    I cut and paste what I wanted to say from notebook.. and then applied a few fonts and things.

    Seems it doesn't like multiple font colors, and such.

  • New Owner, Old problems..

    A new Opel GT Owner - Jerseyconvertible

    Bought what I can describe at best as an "interesting" GT.. Not only is it "Interesting", the seller wasn't exactly honest with the car.

    Within the first 4 weeks he replaced the clutch, carb, brake booster and master and radiator not to mention hoses. He also needed an exhaust but fortunately the previous owner sent a new resonator and other parts with the car.

    All this was before he found out it had bad bearings in the motor.

    So given I can't stop myself from rescuing Opels, he shipped it to me and I will be going over the wiring ( Thats another whole story ), rebuilding the motor, torque tube bushings, and anything else I can find that may need attention.

    Also since the new owner has a great sense of humor (one would have to, to buy this GT.. ) I will document it all here :)

  • Alternative to Low-VOC Brake Cleaner ?

    I got a few cans at Gordos to clean the engine up while I was regasketing it.. well apparently PA (and of course CA and other states I assume) only sells the Non-Chlorinated kind and that stuff was worthless.. I haven't used it in years and I had forgotten just how useless it was.

    Just figured I would mention in case others who read this don't realize there are two kinds.. the one that is nothing more than a weak lacquer thinner in a spray can and the good stuff.

    The GREEN kind of takes off brake dust.. it takes 4 cans and a lot of scrubbing to do what one can does and doesn't do it as good.

    The other kind actually will dissolve paint and gunk in a motor or on brakes or damn near anything.. it puts the SOLVE in Solvent.

    If you live in a state with stupid environmental laws ( Look I am all for what good for the environment.. but this is a stupid law ). They will ONLY sell the kind that says things like "Green" or "Low-VOC" or "non-Chlorinated".

    So I guess I should ask for those that do live in those areas and know what I am talking about.. whats the alternative that they DO sell ?

  • Opels On The Avenue 2015 - Not this year....

    Quote from Rionart

    I'm not sure what I'm bringing to Carlisle this year, I'm running out of fresh vehicles (I don't think a 4x4 Frontera would go down well). It probably won't be the Senny, I have a grumbling rear CV joint to take care of...It might end up being my plain jane silver GT.
    Maybe later in the year we can rendevous somewhere??

    Ran out of space did you..? :)

    I can take that Commodore off your hands.. trade for a 2006 GTO..?

  • Forum Structure

    Hey Gary.. need any support let me know.

    BTW I was thinking of getting to the old OANA stuff off Hemmings and perserving it someplace. If you want it could be the start of the "tech gallery"