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- Sun 12 Mar 2017, 18:52
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
- Replies: 1083
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
That is looking good Johann. Hope this another improvement! :mrgreen: Have made the adaptor, needs to be finished off! ;) Will fit on the exact fitting holes as the original speedo!! :idea: No Holes to be drilled!!! Adaptor will be sprayed To a suitable color!! :mrgreen: Switches will have a separa...
- Sat 11 Mar 2017, 17:13
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
- Replies: 1083
- Views: 171875
Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
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!



- Sat 11 Mar 2017, 13:10
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
- Replies: 1083
- Views: 171875
Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Have started on the Speedo conversion. ;) Will complete build on the new before shelving the current unit in one piece :mrgreen: Tachometer fits perfectly!! Busy identifying each connection. The new unit has a separate earth connection for each gauge and light function! 8O The new unit will fit with...
- Fri 10 Mar 2017, 10:35
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: What is a Muscle Car in SA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3439
Re: What is a Muscle Car in SA
Basic is: Local is "lekker" Imports are: "Something else" 

- Thu 09 Mar 2017, 19:18
- Forum: Parts wanted
- Topic: Opel Kadett Instrument unit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1527
Re: Opel Kadett Instrument unit
That was quick Johann. Looking nice. Thanks Gareth. The assembly is standing overnight to set and tomorrow I will ensure the correct wiring! The connections won't be difficult as the setup is pure Opel! All I need is my Avo! :mrgreen: The switches will remain as is on the Rekord! PS! The Ranger is ...
- Thu 09 Mar 2017, 17:18
- Forum: Parts wanted
- Topic: Opel Kadett Instrument unit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1527
Re: Opel Kadett Instrument unit
Thanks to Gareth!
Conversion is in progress from kadette to Rekord!
Here is the first stage!
Tachometer

Conversion is in progress from kadette to Rekord!

Here is the first stage!


- Wed 08 Mar 2017, 22:22
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cutting a 4 door down to a 2 door
- Replies: 31
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Re: Cutting a 4 door down to a 2 door
I have a 1974 - 4 door and can get doors from a 1976 Mk3 bakkie. Will this work Yes, doors from a mk3 should be able to attach to another mk3. The mk3 Cortina was sold in SA from, sometime in 1971 to sometime in 1977. Thanks.. hopefully when i go on holiday in April i can get some pictures up and l...
- Wed 08 Mar 2017, 21:07
- Forum: Parts wanted
- Topic: Opel Kadett Instrument unit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1527
Opel Kadett Instrument unit
I'm looking for the instrument panel from the Opel Kadett B or similar to convert the Opel Rekord to. Just the frame for the instruments, I have all instruments except the speedo! The strip speedometer has given the ghost! Will create major new dash! I have a plan!!! Here are examples! Must be Opel!...
- Wed 08 Mar 2017, 17:03
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Fuel tank rust!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6615
Re: Fuel tank rust!
Condition of fuel filter after 50 K's of driving!
Filter is clean! Using LRP fuel! 
Will monitor the situation!


Will monitor the situation!

- Tue 07 Mar 2017, 22:23
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Fuel tank rust!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6615
Re: Fuel tank rust!
Always place for one more!!


