Classicopels.com - Alt-Opel.US

Portal for Classic Opels

Classicopels.com is a file and information sharing site for classic Opel automobiles with sections where members can add and share information.


  • Tech Wiki - A Wiki for adding and sharing tech tips and information. Start or add to a topic this page.
  • Classic Opel Registry - A database for Opel models Listings can be sorted by VIN, year, country, etc. Add your Opel to this growing list!
  • File Library - A file sharing section for Opel documents and manuals. Many documents are available including the 1973 FSM broken down by chapter. Members can upload new content.
  • Projects - A blog style section where members can create a "Project" and add articles under that project. Comments can be added below the articles content.
  • Media Library - A powerful media sharing section for photos and videos. Members can add their YouTube video channels.
  • Link List - A section with links to Opel parts suppliers, club and personal web pages, and Social Media pages.
  • Marketplace - A classified ad board for selling, buying or swapping parts and tools.
  • Forum - A community forum for discussions.
  • Calendar - Add listings for Opel events in your area!
  • Members - A listing of members with an optional location map.

Recent Activities

  • Gary

    Replied to the thread Steinmetz and body parts.
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    Gil does have the Manta GTE airdam. (I just bought one for my Mancona wagon conversion)

  • GoinManta

    Wrote the blog article Fuel Return for EFI in a 1974 Opel.
    Blog Article
    The Problem: Tank with no return line, and only 1/4" vent lines.


    The Solutions :

    1 - Braze/Weld to tank a nipple : Not always easy to do or simple


    2 - Edelbrock Fuel Sump - https://amzn.to/3eytYr4 at $340 a decent option. Requires use of a low pressure fuel…

  • Yellow73GT

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    (Quote from airboneone)

    Another post that is a couple years old, but since you drug it back to life, I too would be interested to know what the youngster decided to do.

    GT's are great cars, but the issue for anyone under the age of 25 will always be…

  • Yellow73GT

    Replied to the thread Steinmetz and body parts.
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    (Quote from airboneone)

    Uhm, I am pretty sure that whatever he was going to do, he most likely already has done, this thread is from 5 years ago. Nice to see someone post though, been a while since I had seen any activity here.

  • airboneone

    Replied to the thread Steinmetz and body parts.
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    Gil at OGTS still has the Steinmetz flares made in the US. I believe he also has a mold for the Manta GT/E front airdam...which may or may not be what you are looking for. But it's one option to consider. [SIZE=1]shareit vidmate[/SIZE]

  • airboneone

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    The elegant Opel GT coupe was introduced as a concept at the 1965 Frankfurt and Paris Motor Shows and widely hailed in Europe as a mini Corvette. Opel was GM’s European satellite, and the GT’s origins were definitely entangled with the redesigned…

  • manufabregas

    Wrote a comment on manufabregas’s wall.
    Wall Comment
    me gustan los rodados