There is no point repeating what all the other commenters say, but the level of precision and accuracy you have now attained is simply amazing. I too would love to meet you. I spent 2 months working in Finland (Turku) many years ago, and the 2 Finnish guys I worked with were two of the best guys I have ever known. Really well done.
All Episodes will be watched still in a 100 years. Great Composition Work, Views, Timing, Music, Cuts, etc,. Ive never seen someone who puts so much Heart an on an Opel. Hope you will enjoy the GT2200 soon.
It's getting more and more difficult to find the words describing your craftmanship! Again top job in filming, editing and choice of music. Cheers Mate!
I am watching video #25 again, and your attention to detail and quality of your work never ceases to impress us all. Keep up the great work you are doing.
Es wurde schon alles gesagt, aber nicht von jedem. (Karl Valentin) Diese Geduld, Hingabe, handwerkliches Geschick, Sorgfalt und Liebe zum Detail sind wohltuend und bewundernswert. Danke, dass ich daran teilhaben darf!
I was originally planning to sell the car to fund my "actual" project, but due to the amount of work I have put on it....I think it will stay in the family for some time....
The level of skill & ingenuity you exhibit in this GT1900 project is amazing ! I'm really enjoying this full & very detailed restoration , along with your cinematography skills, which make each episode a joy to watch. Looking forward to the next installment. 👍🔥👍
I'v probably said this before, but that Opel GT with be better then it was new from the factory, and you've taken steps to make it last longer. Top Secret. Love the Indiana Jones call back. Engine time wow! 👍
Thanks for the comment, a bit of a disclaimer tho. My methods are not accepted as correct way to do things among professional restorers...But they works for me...
Ahhh. Another wonderful video. I really enjoy watching your approach to patch panel making. Unless you've done it no one understands how long it actually takes. Great video and thanks. Always a treat watching these.
I have been modifying and repairing my dash board. I’ve built a glovebox and changed the vents and defrost outlets to round ones. But the car has a long way to go.
Your dedication to your work on this car is amazing.will be a masterpiece when your done.great video.can’t say enough about your work.just continue doing what you do.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Wow! Just keep doing what you're doing! You're doing incredible work and continuing the great attention to detail! I truly look forward to the next video in the series.
Thanks Dave for being a regular visitor on my channel... Unfortunately (?) great summer weather has kept me away from the garage...But next episode is building up nicely !!!!
Great job! It‘s always a pleasure and a real joy to watch your videos and your craftsmanship. I hope to be able start one day my own restoration project . Looking forward to your future videos!
@@GT1900garage I bought a house last year and I am currently working on setting up my workshop with tools and everything. But with a 3yr old daughter, a house to renovate my time and money is elsewhere more needed. Therefore I hope to start it one day by buying a Triumph Spitfire or something I can afford. That’s why I appreciate your videos. I enjoy watching your work because it let me be part from your project until I can start my own. Greetings from Brittany!
Great work as always. I can't get enough of your thorough workmanship and attention to detail :) And I also enjoyed the last part of the video, showing spring in Finland. I'm enjoying the same thing here in the UK at the moment, although we started a little earlier than you guys. Best time of the year!
Thank you very much! Yeah, I wanted to have this B-roll scene since the weather has been so nice after very long and snowy winter...Glad you liked it...
What a wonderful example of passion, love and patience. Is it the car or the work you love most? I wonder how often you must have thought sending the rusty wreckage back to Hamburg…. Chapeau to your proficiency. Keep on grinding 😉👍🏻
Thanks. Actually that is very good question. First my plan was to get myself a GT to drive...But I do like working on the car to be honest. I do have my Mini for a summer wheels, so I'm not in a hurry. Also, due to the channel, I have another hobby as a side product.. Honestly, when I noticed what was the actual condition of the car....I would have liked to return this to seller personally....But, it is what it is. I paid s**t load of money for shipping it overseas, so shipping it back would have cost me double...and at this point I was already dismantled the whole car... So I had two option, renovate the car and have something for my money, or ditch the project and lose the money....And without car being such a wreckage, I wouldn't have this TH-cam channel... so I think it was a win after all...
After watching episodes 25 and 26, i was like wow 🤩 Now you have come to the perfect blend of animation and documentation. Every element supports or better say serves the storytelling. The score, the time lapse, the overlays, all blends to a harmonic narration. Brillant. You have come a long way developing this style. And what can i say about the GT ? Your level of craftsmanship is masterful. Impressing as always. All these comments here are more than enough proof. Must have been so satisfying to put the doors back in position, even if it is just temporary. The shape of the car keeps coming back. And can any GT owner withstand to upgrade the engine to a more powerful one ? Some vintage cars just look faster than they are in reality. Why not carefully step up to a 5 speed gearbox and injection engine for less fuel consumption and better torque and power without changing the character of the car. Can‘t wait for the next episode !
Superthanks for the comment. Yes, "Why not carefully step up to a 5 speed gearbox and injection engine for less fuel consumption and better torque and power without changing the character of the car. " -is EXACTLY the point of the upgrade. I have plans to travel this car on the long Finnish countryside roads, and maybe visit continental Europe with it...So therefore I wanted to upgrade the engine without ruining the GT vibes....
Oh, after some intense testing you need to present your GT to all the fans maybe at some vintage Opel convention. For sure many of the folks that follow this channel are desperate to see the finished car in working condition. Yeah, bring it back to Rüsselsheim, where it was born 🤘🏻
Always fascinating to watch! This is a great series- even the music is interesting! Your skills are wonderful but your patience dealing with all the rust, everywhere, is outstanding! Many thanks for posting this to TH-cam. Kind Regards!
Thanks for the comment. Not all like the music...😂 I have to be patient, I am learning at the same time...Pros can do it much faster...I'm not in a hurry 😎
I always watch your episodes, and I haven’t missed a single one. Sometimes comment. Today I feel like commenting, first I have great admiration for the amount of work you are putting in this car. You keep on steadily going, until the car is finished I guess. There isn’t a panel on this car that have not been worked and welded on. Guessing that 80% of the car is original metal and 20% hand made by you. I see you went for the 2,2 cih engine. Waiting for the next episode. Moi moi
big tip / reminder : when you shorten the getrag shifter bracket take also the chance to put the shifter out of the center. this is because of the angle of motor and trany hanging in the GT otherwise the shifter will be out of the middle of the hole
Thanks for the tip. True, there is a different tilt in the GTs engine.... I have a great tutor with me on this task. He has done it before few times so I have someone to back me up here...
I have to wonder how these cars came from the factory when they were new. They were not terribly expensive, so I suspect that the fit and finish were nowhere near as good as what you are doing for this car. Excellent and inspiring work!
I don´t know. But what is sure that this version is now more sturdy and rigid that the original ones...Pretty much all supporting parts are remade with 1.25mm steel. Not sure about the fit and finish, but it is sturdy alright...
Eine weitere tolle Folge! Die Bilder von Schnee, Graupel und Kälte sind mir noch lebendig in Erinnerung. Es bildet sich immer mehr. Mir gefällt weiterhin, was Sie tun. Also bis zum nächsten Mal. Another great episode! The pictures of snow, sleet and cold are still vivid in my memory. More and more is forming. I continue to like what you do. So see you next time.
Takk så mye. Jeg skulle lage en scene for nordmennene i neste episode, en hyllest til nasjonalskatten din Flåklypa Grand Prix. Dessverre ville det blitt for dyrt å bruke originalmusikken. Kanskje jeg en dag vil fullføre scenen og hylle filmen som gjorde meg til en "mekaniker"
@@GT1900garage 😀😃🏎️ Jeg elsket også Flåklypa, men ble ikke mekaniker til tross for det. Men i vinter kjøpte jeg et prosjekt, en Simca 9 Coupe De Ville, som er utrolig dårlig. Jeg bruker dine videoer som inspirasjon.
Ja, jeg så filmen for første gang på slutten av 70-tallet. Og jeg har den fortsatt i hyllen min, og musikken, Reodors ballad, er en av de vakreste melodiene jeg vet om. Simca 9 coupe de ville er en virkelig vakker bil. Har du tenkt på å starte en youtube-kanal for prosjektet.. Uten denne kanalen hadde jeg ikke alltid funnet motivasjonen til å gå i garasjen.
@@GT1900garage Jeg har vurdert å lage en TH-cam kanal, men akkurat nå så står bilen på lager et stykke unna. Ja, det er en nydelig bil. Jeg hadde lyst til å sette den i så original stand som mulig, men bilen er så dårlig at det ikke er mulig, for min lommebok og mitt kunnskapsnivå, å få den i original stand. Jeg vurderer hva jeg skal gjøre med den.
Jeg har samme problem. Jeg har ikke råd til en fullstendig restaurering på "concours" nivå, men dette er en grunnleggende restaurering, noe som betyr at jeg får bilen til å vare for meg, ikke museumskvalitet. Som du har sett har jeg måttet lage platedelene selv, og sømmene er forsterket og strukturen modifisert for å bli sterkere. Alle disse er forbudt når du utfører en skikkelig restaurering. Likevel er bilen vakker og brukbar, selv om den er laget på hobbynivå og for hardt bruk.. Jeg ville absolutt fulgt med på kanalen hvis du starter en slik
I hope the valve cover from the 1,9 engine will fit on the new engine from Rekord E 2,2 i. The original valve cover has a step under the engine bulkhead sealing.
Thanks for the comment, it SHOULD fit, but lets see. As I have stated before, this is my first Opel, so I am not fully aware of all the differences. Next week I start with the engine, then we know...
Those 2.2 CIH engines is in BAD need for a more free flowing intake manifold and a sportier camshaft. I ran one in my old Ascona ~1995 with turbo and ca 430hp, Enem X1 camshaft and home made intake manifold. This one revved easily to 7500rpm, with stock manifold and camshaft all the power ended at 5500rpm.
Thanks for the comment.. Currently I am looking for a smooth rider with a decent power for long curvy roads...but I am tempted to take out a bit more from the engine...lets see...
Amazing work as usual. I am always looking forward to your episodes. Can't wait for the next one. Like your engine upgrade, but I am keeping mine all original as best I can.
Thanks again! Well I keep my 1.9 ready for the "downgrade"... I just want to travel with the GT so this should help achieving a more pleasant driving experience..
I'm in awe of the level of perfection carried out to restore this beautifully designed vehicle. I have one reservation though: I hope the uprated 2.2lt motor is a "drop in" that does not require body/chassis modification. It seems to me to be a pity to expend this amount of time and energy on a classic car to not make it original. I know it's a personal choice and no criticism is implied or intended.
No problem. It is drop-in swap, and no modifications are needed to the car it self. However, my GT is not THAT original, I have made lot of small changes to the car, so in that sense upgrading the engine/transmission is not a sacrilegious act. The 1.9 engine is somewhat under powered, and especially original 4 speed transmission keeps revs up in normal highway speed.. I am planning to drive this car a lot, so I am searching for the optimal solution for enjoyable driving experience. AND I am keeping the original 1.9 and restore it so car can be returned to its original state if needed.
More great work. My bet is your right thigh is going to be about 4 inches larger than your left by the end of this build with all the shrinker/stretcher work, LOL.
Well done! I always enjoy your videos very much. It makes me want to do the bodywork of my cars much better, especially as you do not have very expensive tools. Most of your tools I have as well, but the bodywork I do is mainly a „bodge job“! I think with patience I could do better. Unfortunately I can’t find the box with the SOLEX carburetor parts for a 1900 Opel I promised to send. I hope I will find them eventually! Best regards!
I just wouldn't have the patience for this. I'd have just shelled out the 300 euros for reproduction panels. But you do amazing work - of that, there is no doubt! I've often dreamed about putting a hot little V6 in a GT.... like a Supercharged Pontiac 3.8 or, failing that, at least the little Ford "Cologne" V6. I believe that's a 2.7 litre? But they do make speed parts for the Cologne over in Europe like headers, 4-barrel intakes and such. A friend had a Mustang II over here that had the Ford V6 and while not speedy by any stretch, was still fun to drive. Would make something the size of a GT a little more exciting. Digging the Mini we get to see peeking out in some shots. I've a soft-spot for them, too. Used to see a fair few of them over here in Western Canada.... but as if they were made out of sugar..... you get them wet too many times and they dissolve. You must be a fan of "Project Binky".
Thanks for the comment.. Actually, I have bought couple of repro panels, but I did not use them since they are made from 0.7mm steel....That is even thinner that car originally had (about 0,85mm). So just for shaping, easier welding and especially for strength --> I use 1mm minimum and usually 1,25mm steel. I am not big fan of V8 conversion, but V6 sounds more appropriate to GT. My friend is restoring also a GT that was imported from US and he is converting it back to original. I did my Mini 15 years ago, and it was my first project. It was relatively easy, lot of panels and structures had to be made, but they were all straight corners... This GT is my second attempt to do my self a summer ride.....
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Best restoration videos on TH-cam,bar none. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thanks! Thanks for viewing and commenting....appreciated.
This project is growing great! You have taken this to another professional level, great video editing as usual. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Much undervalued.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for appreciation...
I love that nobody would pay for this level of restoration on an Opel GT. Hopefully TH-cam pays for the quality of repair.
This is really more than a normal restoration, I am speechless every time I watch it🔝💯👏🏼👌🏼
No it is not normal restoration.. It is the most rusted Opel GT EVER resurrected back to system....that's what this is 😂😂
Already 750 hours of work, and what a job, it’s always a treat to see you work. I hope one day I can meet you and shake your hand.
Any time! pop into the garage when ever you are around...
Your work and dedication to this project is amazing!
Thank you very much! Thanks for follow up the project...
There is no point repeating what all the other commenters say, but the level of precision and accuracy you have now attained is simply amazing. I too would love to meet you. I spent 2 months working in Finland (Turku) many years ago, and the 2 Finnish guys I worked with were two of the best guys I have ever known. Really well done.
Hi Bob. thanks again for the kind words. You are welcome to pop in any time when in the "neighborhood" !!
All Episodes will be watched still in a 100 years. Great Composition Work, Views, Timing, Music, Cuts, etc,. Ive never seen someone who puts so much Heart an on an Opel. Hope you will enjoy the GT2200 soon.
Glad you enjoy it! I think I will have long and joyful Gran Touring trips with it when ready...
It's getting more and more difficult to find the words describing your craftmanship!
Again top job in filming, editing and choice of music.
Cheers Mate!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being regular viewer....
I am watching video #25 again, and your attention to detail and quality of your work never ceases to impress us all. Keep up the great work you are doing.
Thanks Dave !! Appreciated.
It is a pleasure watching you perform magic...
Thanks for the comment, stay tuned for more....
Einmal in meinem Leben möchte ich so eine Geduld haben, nur einmal.
Durch deine Perfektion wird der GT besser als neu !!!
Den Gedanken mit seiner Geduld hatte ich auch. Unfassbar und beneidenswert.
Ich denke, in den nordischen Ländern sind wir daran gewöhnt, dass nichts einfach ist, alles muss man alleine und mit Geduld erreichen 😂😂
Es wurde schon alles gesagt, aber nicht von jedem. (Karl Valentin)
Diese Geduld, Hingabe, handwerkliches Geschick, Sorgfalt und Liebe zum Detail sind wohltuend und bewundernswert.
Danke, dass ich daran teilhaben darf!
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Dieses Projekt war eine gute Schule für all diese Qualitäten.
That's the best. Unbelievable what skills you have. What a lucky little GT. Could not be in better hands. Hope stays forever with you.
I was originally planning to sell the car to fund my "actual" project, but due to the amount of work I have put on it....I think it will stay in the family for some time....
I know I’m only echoing what so many have said, but your perseverance and resourcefulness are truly impressive.
Thanks for the comment. Appreciated
Restoration with style and class . this stands out among many many other channels
Thanks James !
The level of skill & ingenuity you exhibit in this GT1900 project is amazing !
I'm really enjoying this full & very detailed restoration , along with your cinematography skills, which make each episode a joy to watch.
Looking forward to the next installment. 👍🔥👍
Thank you, nice summer weather has kept me away from the garage, but next episode is building up nicely...stay tuned.
Another great episode, a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more...
I'v probably said this before, but that Opel GT with be better then it was new from the factory, and you've taken steps to make it last longer. Top Secret. Love the Indiana Jones call back. Engine time wow! 👍
Well spotted...I had feeling that this container had some uncontrolled powers...
Great skills. Great workmanship. Great to watch. Thanks for showing, for time and care you'd put into all of it !
My pleasure. Appreciate your views and comment ! Stay tuned..
Another amazing video I cannot put into words what I am seeing your detail for this project is remarkable
Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment...
I hope i can see your restored car in reality and then remember all the dedication you put in this car. Wonderful work!
Me too, and I hope I don't crash the car in the first intersection ....
@@GT1900garage don't even think of that...
Always a joy to watch and learning something every time.
Thanks for the comment, a bit of a disclaimer tho. My methods are not accepted as correct way to do things among professional restorers...But they works for me...
Great work and it looks beautiful there in Finland.
Thank you very much! Appreciated.
Your work is a treat to watch and your video quality is very enjoyable. You are a great ambassador for the Finns!
Thank you very much! Appreciate this comment.
That right leg is getting a good workout! Excellent progress!
It sure is! I'd better change foot from time to time...
what beautiful shots again and of course the enormous craftsmanship you show, it is wonderful to watch 🙂👍🏻
Thanks for the kind words. Appreciated.
Ahhh. Another wonderful video. I really enjoy watching your approach to patch panel making. Unless you've done it no one understands how long it actually takes. Great video and thanks. Always a treat watching these.
Thanks.. yes, videos do not give correct impression of the time consumed for the panels... Thanks for following the series....
Wow, another fantastic video. Your craftmanship is amazing as is the video editing. Thank you for letting us follow along!
My pleasure! Thanks for following.. Any plans with your GT?
I have been modifying and repairing my dash board. I’ve built a glovebox and changed the vents and defrost outlets to round ones. But the car has a long way to go.
Ah, actually I saw some short clips about the glovebox ??!?
I've watched all of your series and can wait for the next one. Your craftsmanship is amazing😊
Appreciate the comment... Please do stay tuned, plenty of episodes to come...Not even half way mark yet...
I'm mesmerized by your skill in all of your videos.
Thanks, appreciate the comment...
Exceptional workmanship once again
Thank you again for the visit on my channel...
Your dedication to your work on this car is amazing.will be a masterpiece when your done.great video.can’t say enough about your work.just continue doing what you do.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍
I appreciate that! Thanks for the uplifting comment...
Your videos are always a treat. Thank you, you are awesome! Beautiful spring time in Canada also. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment.. Have a nice spring and summer in Canada !!! Stay tuned.
Wow! Just keep doing what you're doing! You're doing incredible work and continuing the great attention to detail! I truly look forward to the next video in the series.
Thanks Dave for being a regular visitor on my channel... Unfortunately (?) great summer weather has kept me away from the garage...But next episode is building up nicely !!!!
Thanks for letting me know.
No worries!
Great job! It‘s always a pleasure and a real joy to watch your videos and your craftsmanship. I hope to be able start one day my own restoration project . Looking forward to your future videos!
Thanks for the comment. Do you already have a project but not started yet, or just planning to buy one?
@@GT1900garage
I bought a house last year and I am currently working on setting up my workshop with tools and everything. But with a 3yr old daughter, a house to renovate my time and money is elsewhere more needed. Therefore I hope to start it one day by buying a Triumph Spitfire or something I can afford.
That’s why I appreciate your videos. I enjoy watching your work because it let me be part from your project until I can start my own.
Greetings from Brittany!
On top of your ability, you always have smart tricks. Impressive !
Thank you very much! Sometimes lack of specialized tools leads to alternate solutions 😂
thank you for demonstrating so many techniques..... BRAVO!
Glad you liked it! Sometimes need to be innovative with small problems... 😂
Thanks for another fantastic video. I am impressed with the solutions you come up with. Already looking forward to the next video.
Glad you like them! More to come....not even half way there.....
Excellent work as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great video look forward to the next one 😃👍🏻
Thank you so much Sean 😀
Man, this is pure art!!
Appreciated.... !
Great work as always. I can't get enough of your thorough workmanship and attention to detail :) And I also enjoyed the last part of the video, showing spring in Finland. I'm enjoying the same thing here in the UK at the moment, although we started a little earlier than you guys. Best time of the year!
Thank you very much! Yeah, I wanted to have this B-roll scene since the weather has been so nice after very long and snowy winter...Glad you liked it...
Congratulations for the amazing job and to share your art. I'm restoration a opel gt junior and how hard work is . Keep on track 👍👍
Thank you for the comment. This is GT junior as well ! How bad is your GT?
Another great episode thanks learning lots
Glad you enjoyed it . Thanks !
It's greatfull to see you videos, so much efort and dedication wich i had never seen similar. Congret's from Brazil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Appreciate your comment... Thank you
It's really a nice and clean build, really enjoying this. Also a nice May in Finland.
Cheers 👍💪✌
Glad you like it! It was super long winter, so the warm spring feels great !!
What a wonderful example of passion, love and patience. Is it the car or the work you love most? I wonder how often you must have thought sending the rusty wreckage back to Hamburg…. Chapeau to your proficiency. Keep on grinding 😉👍🏻
Thanks. Actually that is very good question. First my plan was to get myself a GT to drive...But I do like working on the car to be honest. I do have my Mini for a summer wheels, so I'm not in a hurry. Also, due to the channel, I have another hobby as a side product..
Honestly, when I noticed what was the actual condition of the car....I would have liked to return this to seller personally....But, it is what it is. I paid s**t load of money for shipping it overseas, so shipping it back would have cost me double...and at this point I was already dismantled the whole car... So I had two option, renovate the car and have something for my money, or ditch the project and lose the money....And without car being such a wreckage, I wouldn't have this TH-cam channel... so I think it was a win after all...
It’ll be extremely interesting to see your car develop with its GT upgrade.
Thanks again for watching a another episode of my journey 😎
This is an awesome restoration!
thumbs up!
Thanks for the comment, I visited your channel and found some groovy music from there....
Excellent skill and wonderful contents . I see the little mice are helping again with the stop start animation, lol . ❤ From the UK .
Yes, thanks. But they are elves Tony, elves....
Your dedication is impressive!
Thanks... I have to be..otherwise this expensive thing would be just pile of rust 😂
Great work as usual. And I really enjoyed your editing. 👍
Thank you very much! Appreciated
Kudos from Argentina!
Appreciated. Greeting to the other side of the world...
After watching episodes 25 and 26, i was like wow 🤩 Now you have come to the perfect blend of animation and documentation. Every element supports or better say serves the storytelling. The score, the time lapse, the overlays, all blends to a harmonic narration. Brillant. You have come a long way developing this style.
And what can i say about the GT ? Your level of craftsmanship is masterful. Impressing as always. All these comments here are more than enough proof. Must have been so satisfying to put the doors back in position, even if it is just temporary. The shape of the car keeps coming back. And can any GT owner withstand to upgrade the engine to a more powerful one ? Some vintage cars just look faster than they are in reality. Why not carefully step up to a 5 speed gearbox and injection engine for less fuel consumption and better torque and power without changing the character of the car.
Can‘t wait for the next episode !
Superthanks for the comment. Yes, "Why not carefully step up to a 5 speed gearbox and injection engine for less fuel consumption and better torque and power without changing the character of the car. " -is EXACTLY the point of the upgrade. I have plans to travel this car on the long Finnish countryside roads, and maybe visit continental Europe with it...So therefore I wanted to upgrade the engine without ruining the GT vibes....
Oh, after some intense testing you need to present your GT to all the fans maybe at some vintage Opel convention. For sure many of the folks that follow this channel are desperate to see the finished car in working condition. Yeah, bring it back to Rüsselsheim, where it was born 🤘🏻
I have solid plans to go to GT meeting in Germany....when? I dunno....
Amazing work
Thanks for the comment.. Appreciated.
Amazing work! Your channel gets good views for good reason😎 Your effort of video production and metal working skills are really impressive.
Thank you very much! It has become my by-product-hobby next to the car project...
Beautiful place
It really is! Thanks for comment..
Fantastic job
Congratulation
Thank you very much! Stay tuned for more.
Great job, thank You for sharing! 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more episodes...
@@GT1900garage thank You for your hard work and the really entertaining content 💯
@@GT1900garage keep up the good work 🌞
alls i can say is wow nice job thanks alot for doing this
Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more...
Always fascinating to watch! This is a great series- even the music is interesting! Your skills are wonderful but your patience dealing with all the rust, everywhere, is outstanding! Many thanks for posting this to TH-cam. Kind Regards!
Thanks for the comment. Not all like the music...😂 I have to be patient, I am learning at the same time...Pros can do it much faster...I'm not in a hurry 😎
Nice vid and craftsmanship at its best. Thx for showing ! 😊
Thanks for watching!
Always perfect.
Thanks again...appreciated.
So nice as always
Thanks for the comment... Stay tuned
I always watch your episodes, and I haven’t missed a single one. Sometimes comment. Today I feel like commenting, first I have great admiration for the amount of work you are putting in this car. You keep on steadily going, until the car is finished I guess. There isn’t a panel on this car that have not been worked and welded on. Guessing that 80% of the car is original metal and 20% hand made by you. I see you went for the 2,2 cih engine. Waiting for the next episode. Moi moi
Thanks for that! So far there has not been a panel that is intact.......80%20 sound reasonable, as silly as it sounds....
@@GT1900garage hahaha, well just to put a number on it. Hey 80% opel and 20% you. You can take credit for that :-)
Fantastic video and metal work as always!
Thank you! Cheers! Thanks for the follow !!
Great work as always ❤
Thank you so much 😀 Appreciated
A pleasure for the eyes, mind and heart. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wow, thanks for the comment... appreciated...
Great job👍🏻
Thank you! Thanks for the visit
Nice video. At this point your whole car will be new ^^
We shall see how this goes.. So far so good..
Nice work👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you 👍
Ottimo lavoro!!! Grande professionalità che si unisce ad una grandissima pazienza ed esperienza. Congratulazioni.
Grazie mille, non ho quasi nessuna esperienza poiché questo è il mio primo grande progetto. Ma tanta pazienza
Todella hienoa tekemistä, arvostan.
Kiitosta paljon... ei tämä urakka tekemällä lopu
Hi GT matey!
RESPECT TO YOUR WORK.
Hey, thanks for the views and comment... Appreciated.
@@GT1900garage my pleasure 🧑🦲👍💙
wieder tolle arbeit am blech....ich staune immer wieder....
Danke für den Kommentar ... und fürs Zuschauen
De lo mejor que he visto en mucho tiempo, gracias por compartir.
Muchas gracias...
Your skill is amazing. Gonna be a great car when it's done! Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍
I think it's going to be awesome, thanks for comment...
Hallo, Sie sind ein Künstler für alles aus Blech✌️ Einfach tolle Arbeit 😀
vielen Dank für den Kommentar
What an amazing work you’re doing!! I almost got tears in my eyes!❤ A 2.2 l injection engine will really raise this car to another level! I’m sure 👍
I hope so too! Thanks for the comment.
big tip / reminder : when you shorten the getrag shifter bracket take also the chance to put the shifter out of the center. this is because of the angle of motor and trany hanging in the GT otherwise the shifter will be out of the middle of the hole
Thanks for the tip. True, there is a different tilt in the GTs engine.... I have a great tutor with me on this task. He has done it before few times so I have someone to back me up here...
Super fint! 👌🏆🏆🏆
Tack igen !!!!
I have to wonder how these cars came from the factory when they were new. They were not terribly expensive, so I suspect that the fit and finish were nowhere near as good as what you are doing for this car. Excellent and inspiring work!
I don´t know. But what is sure that this version is now more sturdy and rigid that the original ones...Pretty much all supporting parts are remade with 1.25mm steel. Not sure about the fit and finish, but it is sturdy alright...
Eine weitere tolle Folge!
Die Bilder von Schnee, Graupel und Kälte sind mir noch lebendig in Erinnerung.
Es bildet sich immer mehr.
Mir gefällt weiterhin, was Sie tun.
Also bis zum nächsten Mal.
Another great episode!
The pictures of snow, sleet and cold are still vivid in my memory.
More and more is forming.
I continue to like what you do.
So see you next time.
Vielen Dank, endlich ist aus dem langen Winter ein warmer Frühling geworden... Natürlich bedeutet das weniger Zeit im Stall, aber das ist in Ordnung
Excellent vid.
Thanks a lot...
this work is brilliant )
Thanks, appreciated.
Dette er bare helt fantastisk. Jeg elsker denne kanalen, og ser frem til hvert eneste innlegg. Tusen takk. Finsk sisu er det beste.
Takk så mye. Jeg skulle lage en scene for nordmennene i neste episode, en hyllest til nasjonalskatten din Flåklypa Grand Prix. Dessverre ville det blitt for dyrt å bruke originalmusikken. Kanskje jeg en dag vil fullføre scenen og hylle filmen som gjorde meg til en "mekaniker"
@@GT1900garage 😀😃🏎️ Jeg elsket også Flåklypa, men ble ikke mekaniker til tross for det. Men i vinter kjøpte jeg et prosjekt, en Simca 9 Coupe De Ville, som er utrolig dårlig. Jeg bruker dine videoer som inspirasjon.
Ja, jeg så filmen for første gang på slutten av 70-tallet. Og jeg har den fortsatt i hyllen min, og musikken, Reodors ballad, er en av de vakreste melodiene jeg vet om. Simca 9 coupe de ville er en virkelig vakker bil. Har du tenkt på å starte en youtube-kanal for prosjektet.. Uten denne kanalen hadde jeg ikke alltid funnet motivasjonen til å gå i garasjen.
@@GT1900garage Jeg har vurdert å lage en TH-cam kanal, men akkurat nå så står bilen på lager et stykke unna. Ja, det er en nydelig bil. Jeg hadde lyst til å sette den i så original stand som mulig, men bilen er så dårlig at det ikke er mulig, for min lommebok og mitt kunnskapsnivå, å få den i original stand. Jeg vurderer hva jeg skal gjøre med den.
Jeg har samme problem. Jeg har ikke råd til en fullstendig restaurering på "concours" nivå, men dette er en grunnleggende restaurering, noe som betyr at jeg får bilen til å vare for meg, ikke museumskvalitet. Som du har sett har jeg måttet lage platedelene selv, og sømmene er forsterket og strukturen modifisert for å bli sterkere. Alle disse er forbudt når du utfører en skikkelig restaurering. Likevel er bilen vakker og brukbar, selv om den er laget på hobbynivå og for hardt bruk.. Jeg ville absolutt fulgt med på kanalen hvis du starter en slik
I hope the valve cover from the 1,9 engine will fit on the new engine from Rekord E 2,2 i. The original valve cover has a step under the engine bulkhead sealing.
Thanks for the comment, it SHOULD fit, but lets see. As I have stated before, this is my first Opel, so I am not fully aware of all the differences. Next week I start with the engine, then we know...
Those 2.2 CIH engines is in BAD need for a more free flowing intake manifold and a sportier camshaft.
I ran one in my old Ascona ~1995 with turbo and ca 430hp, Enem X1 camshaft and home made intake manifold.
This one revved easily to 7500rpm, with stock manifold and camshaft all the power ended at 5500rpm.
Thanks for the comment.. Currently I am looking for a smooth rider with a decent power for long curvy roads...but I am tempted to take out a bit more from the engine...lets see...
Amazing work as usual. I am always looking forward to your episodes. Can't wait for the next one. Like your engine upgrade, but I am keeping mine all original as best I can.
Thanks again! Well I keep my 1.9 ready for the "downgrade"... I just want to travel with the GT so this should help achieving a more pleasant driving experience..
@@GT1900garage Is there a spot on that car that doesn't have rust? wow, you do amazing work.
Yes there is . Passenger side A pillar is in perfect shape....thats the only one in the whole #¤%& car... 😂
I reckon you’re experience adds a whole new meaning to the words, it has just a little bit of rust
fantastic as ever
Thanks again for the comment !!!
Einfach herrlich anzusehen was ein Blech Virtuose aus dem Opel GT zaubert. Bin gespannt, wenn der GT lackiert ist. Fantastische Arbeit.
Danke für den Kommentar. Ich muss zugeben, dass es Spaß macht, das Auto zu bauen, aber ich freue mich darauf, es lackiert zu sehen
You are a professional, isn't it? 🤩
No way, little bit more experienced than in my previous episode...Still a total noobie in this...
By the way professionals don't work as good as you do
I'm in awe of the level of perfection carried out to restore this beautifully designed vehicle. I have one reservation though: I hope the uprated 2.2lt motor is a "drop in" that does not require body/chassis modification. It seems to me to be a pity to expend this amount of time and energy on a classic car to not make it original. I know it's a personal choice and no criticism is implied or intended.
No problem. It is drop-in swap, and no modifications are needed to the car it self. However, my GT is not THAT original, I have made lot of small changes to the car, so in that sense upgrading the engine/transmission is not a sacrilegious act. The 1.9 engine is somewhat under powered, and especially original 4 speed transmission keeps revs up in normal highway speed.. I am planning to drive this car a lot, so I am searching for the optimal solution for enjoyable driving experience. AND I am keeping the original 1.9 and restore it so car can be returned to its original state if needed.
More great work. My bet is your right thigh is going to be about 4 inches larger than your left by the end of this build with all the shrinker/stretcher work, LOL.
Good point... I might want to switch to left foot once in a while...
Un vrais pro continue...
merci beaucoup
Well done! I always enjoy your videos very much. It makes me want to do the bodywork of my cars much better, especially as you do not have very expensive tools. Most of your tools I have as well, but the bodywork I do is mainly a „bodge job“! I think with patience I could do better. Unfortunately I can’t find the box with the SOLEX carburetor parts for a 1900 Opel I promised to send. I hope I will find them eventually! Best regards!
Thanks for the comment... Patience is the key, and time....rest will follow... Thanks for regular views....
Do you think the next project will just be a scratch build with all your tools and knowledge from this experience? (yes, we need a next project!) 🤘
Actually, I DO have a plan....
I just wouldn't have the patience for this. I'd have just shelled out the 300 euros for reproduction panels. But you do amazing work - of that, there is no doubt!
I've often dreamed about putting a hot little V6 in a GT.... like a Supercharged Pontiac 3.8 or, failing that, at least the little Ford "Cologne" V6. I believe that's a 2.7 litre? But they do make speed parts for the Cologne over in Europe like headers, 4-barrel intakes and such. A friend had a Mustang II over here that had the Ford V6 and while not speedy by any stretch, was still fun to drive. Would make something the size of a GT a little more exciting.
Digging the Mini we get to see peeking out in some shots. I've a soft-spot for them, too. Used to see a fair few of them over here in Western Canada.... but as if they were made out of sugar..... you get them wet too many times and they dissolve. You must be a fan of "Project Binky".
Thanks for the comment.. Actually, I have bought couple of repro panels, but I did not use them since they are made from 0.7mm steel....That is even thinner that car originally had (about 0,85mm). So just for shaping, easier welding and especially for strength --> I use 1mm minimum and usually 1,25mm steel.
I am not big fan of V8 conversion, but V6 sounds more appropriate to GT. My friend is restoring also a GT that was imported from US and he is converting it back to original.
I did my Mini 15 years ago, and it was my first project. It was relatively easy, lot of panels and structures had to be made, but they were all straight corners... This GT is my second attempt to do my self a summer ride.....
@@GT1900garage Well, you're doing an amazing job! I can't wait to see the finished product. I did not know the reproduction panels are so thin!
Yes, that is a shame.. It is impossible to weld with my skillset, and anyway 0,7mm seems very flimsy...
...7:01 i have an idea, why not install in the back a trunk 😁 excellent work 👌
Nah, it wouldn't be real GT anymore, plus all there is is a gas tank....Thanks for the comment and views...