1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

[v8-rekord]

Found 2 speedos, incl. Shipping i wouldn't be cost 970 ZAR...

[Johann65]

Found 2 speedos, incl. Shipping i wouldn't be cost 970 ZAR...

Checked the speedo cable all OK! It is the speedo that is making funny noises and vibration!
I need to take the speedo out and test, it might be repairable!
I can scrape R1000 together! Lets communicate details on PM!
Johann

[Johann65]

Checked the speedo cable all OK! It is the speedo that is making funny noises and vibration!
I need to take the speedo out and test, it might be repairable! Johann

Not too difficult to remove!!
Other option is to fit a GPS speedo!!

[Johann65]

Here is my tribute to the Rekord "B" with its 8 month production run , Gordon and I's time at GMSA, The unique to SA McKinnon engine fitment. Starting to take shape!

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[kavesh]

Looking good Johann

[Johann65]

Have started on the Speedo conversion. Will complete build on the new before shelving the current unit in one piece
Tachometer fits perfectly!!
Busy identifying each connection. The new unit has a separate earth connection for each gauge and light function!
The new unit will fit without having to cut or drill into dash! Going to take some time and planning!!

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[Johann65]

Instrument panel has been completed Now need to design the adapting frame that will hold the panel and the switches straight from the original panel! Minimal wiring changes! Using 6 ply marine wood!

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[VetteGP]

That is looking good Johann.

[Johann65]

That is looking good Johann.

Hope this another improvement! Have made the adaptor, needs to be finished off! Will fit on the exact fitting holes as the original speedo!! No Holes to be drilled!!! Adaptor will be sprayed To a suitable color!!
Switches will have a separate mounting made from the same material!
The Kadett "B" diff Ratio's
Final drive ratio‑Manual 4.1:1 (37/9); 1.9S, 3.67:1 (33/9)
Auto. 4.375:1 (35/8); 1.9S, 3.44:1 (31/9)
My Rekord has a 3.67 diff

Comments are Ok if they don't kill me!!

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[Johann65]

Surface prepared with Spot Putty and sanded! To be sprayed tomorrow!
Connectors fitted and each wire identified fit Pins to upper end of spacer and two locating holes at bottom edge!

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