agreed. @@GT1900garage you seem to have a feel for it. You first construct templates. Well well done. I allso learn alot about the way you do your measurements. Love the laser 'horizon'. It shows us viewers in an instance what you are measuring. Very very helpful and insightful. A piece of lead on a string can help you to level the laser too. use a geo triangle and there you go. you can check whether the car base is level and other lines are in symmetry. While still keeping the whole 'feel' intuitive.
I'm so impressed by the way in which you managed to construct such a complex panel. I know that it is very difficult to master the use of an English Wheel. Thank you for another excellent video.
Thank you. Honestly, I did not have confidence of getting anything usable out...Main thing that I knew BEFORE the wheeling, that start slowly, do slowly, do not rush. Then you can control the process..
Thanks for the comment, perfectionism is not the word I would use. But I try to please my self with end result...sometimes less is enough, but sometimes I overdo thinks..
Wow! I know you describe yourself as a beginner, but seriously, that is some of the best metal working I have ever seen. We are all very lucky to be able to follow your project. Very well done.
Thanks for the comment. Well, yes I think I did quite ok, but you have to understand, in video one will show only the good parts and end result may be different when getting to examine them at close range :)
The quality of your work is exceptional the way you transform a flat sheet of metal is an art it's a pleasure watching your work thanks for sharing from Melbourne Australia
Thank you very much! Well, if it takes all your money, time, energy and ambition ? That is the definition of good hobby. Thanks you for following my channel !!! Appreciated
Man, the level of metal working here is next level. Given that the factory had molds for pressing the panels into shape, you are doing excellent work making bucks to ensure the form and shape remain proper. Excellent work. Can't wait to see this car finished.
Thank you very much for the comment. To be honest, video did not reveal the time consumed with the symmetry work.. as a beginner, I had to do bit by bit....trying to avoid doing and learning by error...
My first employer in car sheet metal told me: if you can do it without special tools, you can do it later with special tools. He was so right. It has brought me so much knowledge over the years. With you all those beautiful tools give faster and better results. You do have to know what you are doing, even with special tools. You have my compliments. Mein erster Arbeitgeber im Bereich Autoblech hat mir gesagt: Was man ohne Spezialwerkzeug kann, kann man später auch mit Spezialwerkzeug machen. Er hatte so recht. Es hat mir im Laufe der Jahre so viel Wissen vermittelt. Mit all diesen schönen Werkzeugen erzielen Sie schnellere und bessere Ergebnisse. Auch bei Spezialwerkzeugen muss man wissen, was man tut. Du hast mein Kompliment.
My dad used to drive us out to a grass airfield in middle Georgia in a metallic blue Opel GT. My brother and I were just small enough to share the front seat. Think it was around '86-87. Our favorite part was watching the headlights flip before we got in the car and headed back home. I remember the setting sun covering everything with oversaturated warm light, all the analog interfaces in the car and the sunset combining to make an impression that remains with me to this day. It may have been interpolated a bit over time, but at the center of it all was a beat up Opel GT.
Oh what a wonderful story, this kind of feedback is the best feedback for my videos. It means that some emotions are awakened by the video. Actually, thank you for the tip for one epic camera angle when this car is finished and is time for the episode where finished car is introduced. I deed a good sunset and slow motion headlight turning.. !!!!
It’s really a great job, I’m amazed. I restored a GT myself 20 years ago, you can’t count the hours, but it’s rewarding when you’re done. Congratulations.
Just blown away by the quality of your work. My GT had body work and paint done a few months ago, and the bondo has cracked in several places, which I'm really irritated about. i wish the people who worked on my car put as much care into it as you're putting into this GT.
Wieder eine hervorragende Arbeit. Ich bin froh, den Kanal gefunden und abonniert zu haben. Es ist schön, eine so wundervolle Arbeit begleiten zu können. Freue mich schon auf den nächsten Teil und hoffe sehr, dass nach dem Opel GT Projekt noch weitere Folgen werden.
I can't tell you how grateful i am that you are doing this Video series. I am on the verge of buying my first Opel GT ever - a `71 from the US. There isn't nearly as much work to do as you show here, but everything you do is so well documented and shown that i can take your videos as a guideline! If you wish i can update you :) Many regards and best wishes on the project from germany!
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the fact that this series could be an inspiration for someone struggling either to get started, or is in the middle of disaster project. In order to save totally wrecked and abandoned project, you don't need to be pro...Just have patience and willingness to take challenges.. Every episode so far has been a challenge and most likely will continue so......Please keep me posted on your project, and I urge you to have some documentation in any platform... Honestly I can say it is truly motivation boost for me...
@@GT1900garage I am also on the Opel GT Forum, i'll defenitely share documentation there! Most of the videos i saw on here gave me motivation and also confidence to work on that car - But your Videos take the cake so far! Can't wait for more! :)
Love watching your videos - specially cause i am currently restoring a 1970 GT. Keeps my motivation up, that mines not that bad. Not skilled enough to perform this metal shaping, so buying new body parts - but these are quite expensive.
@@GT1900garage Yes, that made me subscribe ^^ Curiously mine also has patch-panels on the left and right rear that have been welded onto the existing panels. Nevertheless, I have to work on the engine first. I have a 20S, possibly from a Manta B, which does not start. Currently I am rebuilding the carb, because it was assembled wrong and desperately needs cleaning.
Sorry, I have missed this comment...I am throwing ideas to myself about the engine, keep this one as is, or spice it up, or build a 2.0....dunno yet....Any luck with your engine yet?
@@GT1900garageYes, I got it running! Big smile on my face for a week now ^^ Sadly the carburetor - a Varajet II - is still giving me trouble. Thinking about switching to fuel injection, because the 20S and 20E are basically the same engine. Paying 500 € for a 50 year old original controller would ne quite annoying, though.
Hienoa duunia👍 hattu päästä , hämmästyttävän yksinkertaisilla työkaluilla pystyy peltiä muotoilemaan. Opel aihio mistä teet on kyllä aika hurjasti korjattu aikaisemmin. Tsemppiä duuniin tallille 👍
I’m not sure how this came up in my feed, but I enjoyed the video. I did auto body for 20 years and I can say that I am impressed with your skills. I’m going to subscribe and follow you because I always enjoy seeing a knowledgeable craftsman do his art. Although, I don’t miss working as an Auto body man, I sure can appreciate the skill that goes into it. Best regards.
Thanks for comment, but here the frame is only temporary, only to align body panels symmetrically. However, I am thinking about hiding some modern equipment in the trunk..
"Opel fahr'n is wie wennste fliechst" (Riding an Opel is like flying) I remember an old Ad in TV... Man, You are "flying" with a Fragment...but Bit by Bit ❤ Keep on rolling ✊👍
Thanks for the comment. Hopefully my videos are as interesting at the point, where there is no room for surpass the previous video....And I prefer oatmeal porridge and 2 cops of coffee for breakfast...
Hey Really enjoy your videos , and a big applause for your craftsmanship, although you try to hide it at the English wheel 😂 both the feel at calmness shows in these vids , you are doing a heck of a great job and keep it up 😉 all the best from 🇩🇰
Thank you for the comment. As a Finn, all emotions are very well hidden...I had no confidence what so ever when I started rolling the sheet....Great to hear that project is followed in all these countries...Thanks for following !!
Welcome aboard! I appreciate that people take this video series as encouragement for their own projects. Honestly, I was thrown in the deep end of pool with the rust issues of this GT. Thanks for the views and comment.
Kanalı yeni keşfettim,sizi Türkiye'den izliyorum. Gerçekten mükemmel bir işçilik ve yoğun emek var. Yaptığınız işe saygı duyuyorum. Kanala abone oldum,iyi çalışmalar diliyorum 👍
This is easily the best project i been following so far. Your skills and methods are surpricing me every time. Keep up the good work. Where in Finland are you? Greetings from Vaasa.
An instructive video on English Wheeling is Dominic Chimea. Very good work, by the way. You might have been quicker to make a replica of a GT rather than repair!
Wow, for the first try with the English Wheel, this seems to be quite a masterpiece to me. But i understand you´re not completely satisfied with the result. It´s a complex shape with many different sections. And if it somehow doesn´t look like the original factory shape, you would be annoyed for the next 30 years. You know it, you´ll see it. Every time. The rear end of many cars of that period is so iconic, it has to be perfect to your eye. Everything else is not acceptable. So don´t hurry. I guess the viewers are very patient. By the way, that idea with the subframe is awesome. Reminds me on those Italian Superleggera Bodyworks of the 50s and 60s. And because it´s German car, i´ll not say "Keep on". Instead you´ll get the German "Weiter so!" 👍
Thanks for the comment. You got it spot on. I bet nobody else would notice that, but I would know it....every time I see the car...its not right and must be fixed
Thanks for comment, to be honest, I know there is a slight inwards turn in the profile. But I am about to leave this as it is now, rear arch a slightly more curved upwards (and hence back) than original... honestly, I kinda like this shape too much to take it all down.... In this sense, it is not 100% as original....
@@GT1900garage understand your position. I have been restorating my GT for 8 years. Was very into details as i wanted to come close to original. Keep up your good work and nice filming. Respect!
Thanks for the comment. Hmm, obviously it takes some time, but its not that laborious as one might think. I like the documenting part of the project to be part of my hobby, so I don't worry about that....
Well you have the editing spot on,I have looked at other builds, but the way you have done it keeps you totaly interested all the time.I have to say this Opel GT you are doing is not a car I was familiar with, it looks so streamlined well ahead of its time,will you be doing the engine at some point?
Sorry, have missed this comment !! Yes, the design of the car is beautiful, streamlined and masculine at the same time...I am doing the engine at some point, it might be that I either just put this engine in, or rebuild bigger one....depends... I will keep matching numbers together,...but I might want to spice up the engine somehow..
That jig fabrication was the key to a very complex problem (and a complex piece of sheetmetal). Nicely done!! But what a lot of preparation for .51 sq. m. of panel. I am deeply impresses with the low amount of hours you have into a very complicated restoration. PS. What was/is your occupation? You seem very comfortable around machinery.
Thanks for the comment John. Yes, I figured out that sturdy jig is essential, since all the side panels are loose and wobbly. So in order to make is even close to correct shape AND symmetrical, I need to make a jig. "Lot of preparation" is the fun part, its the welding that I hate because I'm lousy welder. I am kinda interested myself to see what is the final amount of hours in the counter when I am done with this. My education is media production (in 1990's) but never worked in that industry, nor have worked with metal industry either. I am a technical purchaser in big Finnish company (mining machinery)
When Opal was choosing this design there was a much more modern looking alternate. Sort of a Guigario design. I remember when they selected this poor attempt to mimic that year’s corvette.
Thanks for comment, Yes. That 68 model Corvette is my favorite American car for obvious reasons. Some might even said that since both car brands were owned by GM, and partially same team worked with design-->there is logical cause for resemblance . Some even dared to state that Opel GT was designed before, and put on hold until the big brother was released. But I m not an Opel expert, I just love small european cars more than American big brothers :)
Durch Zufall bin ich auf den Kanal gestoßen. Sehr interessantes Projekt. Aber eine Frage habe ich doch: Wäre es nicht besser die Karosserie zum Sandstrahlen oder Tauchbad zu bringen statt jedesmal einneues Problem zu finden? Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg!
Tolle Frage. Dies war ursprünglich vorgesehen, aber ich stellte fest, dass das Sandstrahlen nur die Oberflächenschichten angreifen würde. Alle verborgenen Strukturen und Hohlräume würden im Rost verbleiben. Deshalb repariere ich das Auto zunächst so, dass es offen zum Sandstrahlen mitgenommen werden kann. Ich habe dieses Auto in Hamburg gekauft.
Hi, thanks for the comment. I tried to find ready project counter online, but could not find any. This is home made, with very simple code in microprocessor + display + old LED lamp frame. If you need more info, please send email to gt1900garage(at)gmail.com
@@GT1900garage kattelin noita kelloja ovenpäällä et kotimaiset tekstit...siksi kirjoitin kotimaisella....täälläpäin oli aikoinaan liikenteessä tuollainen opel
I know u looked for a car which is not in perfect shape because you wanted to make videos of the restoration. But did you expect this huge amount of work , that you have now?
Not at ALL. I tried to find a decent condition car, that have some metal work that will match my skill level. I know how bad Opel GTs could be, I have been following several projects in TH-cam for long time. But unfortunately my lottery ticket did not win, and I got this rust bucket. But after paying the transportation from Germany to Finland, I had no other option but take tools and start working. And to be honest, it has given a totally new point of view to this channel. Its not a light restoration process, but a total salvation project for a beginner that took a bigger bite that one can chew.
@@GT1900garage Thanks for the answer. to be honest you do a great job! Not only at the metal work but also at filming and editing. I am sure in a few months you have one of the best GT of all.
Another fantastic video. You seem to have a feel for the metal and your templates and jigs are so well done. Really amazing work!
Thank you very much! For the comment and your views !!
agreed. @@GT1900garage you seem to have a feel for it. You first construct templates. Well well done. I allso learn alot about the way you do your measurements. Love the laser 'horizon'. It shows us viewers in an instance what you are measuring. Very very helpful and insightful. A piece of lead on a string can help you to level the laser too. use a geo triangle and there you go. you can check whether the car base is level and other lines are in symmetry. While still keeping the whole 'feel' intuitive.
Amazing, stunning piece of work, and the buck process was such a good way to address it
Thanks for the comment, appreciated.
You are an artist! This car will have a level of perfection it never got from the factory!
Based on the closer look of factory welds, that does not require too much effort :D
Thanks for the comment !!
Great skills, love your channel.
Thanks for the comment. It is always nice to hear that someone follow the channel, not only TH-cam promoted single video.. Appreciated..
I'm so impressed by the way in which you managed to construct such a complex panel. I know that it is very difficult to master the use of an English Wheel. Thank you for another excellent video.
Thank you. Honestly, I did not have confidence of getting anything usable out...Main thing that I knew BEFORE the wheeling, that start slowly, do slowly, do not rush. Then you can control the process..
I like this perfectionism in work
Thanks for the comment, perfectionism is not the word I would use. But I try to please my self with end result...sometimes less is enough, but sometimes I overdo thinks..
Wow! I know you describe yourself as a beginner, but seriously, that is some of the best metal working I have ever seen. We are all very lucky to be able to follow your project. Very well done.
Thanks for the comment. Well, yes I think I did quite ok, but you have to understand, in video one will show only the good parts and end result may be different when getting to examine them at close range :)
Amazing work and really enjoyable way of video editing, one of my new favourite channels to watch! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for comment, being a favorite channel for someone, is rather significant milestone. Thanks for that !!
The quality of your work is exceptional the way you transform a flat sheet of metal is an art it's a pleasure watching your work thanks for sharing from Melbourne Australia
Thank you very much! I'm really surprised that people find my little project from all over the world.. Really appreciate your comment and follow !!
Amazing work congratulations!Perfect metal worker!
Appreciated....
Impressive work!!!!! So niece to follow the process!!!
Thanks Stefan, for the comment. Please stay tuned for remaining episodes as well...
Amazing work and I am super impressed with your enthusiasm and dedication
Thanks for the comment..enthusiasm + dedication = positive learning curve, I would say...
I love watching your channel and admire your workmanship and acquired skills ...
Thank you for the comment. Glad that you find the video series entertaining enough to return for more episodes..
Man, stunning work again!!!
Thank You, appreciated.
Wonderful job , skills, finding a way to do things, accuracy, ... Congratulations! I enjoyed every second!
Thank you very much! Well, when one is working with low budget, finding an alternative solution is essential..
Incredible to see you doing. your magic. It must take a lot of time, energy and ambition to do such work. Waiting for the next video!🎉
Thank you very much! Well, if it takes all your money, time, energy and ambition ? That is the definition of good hobby. Thanks you for following my channel !!! Appreciated
Congratulations for the way you solve each and every problem the car throws at you. It was nearly in ruins, and you able to fix it.
Thank you for the comment. This is hobby at its best, challenges to overcome..Please stay tuned for more episodes.
Not many people are able to do this,I am very impressed
Thanks for the comment. Not 100% happy, but it was not a disaster...
Man, the level of metal working here is next level. Given that the factory had molds for pressing the panels into shape, you are doing excellent work making bucks to ensure the form and shape remain proper. Excellent work. Can't wait to see this car finished.
Thank you very much for the comment. To be honest, video did not reveal the time consumed with the symmetry work.. as a beginner, I had to do bit by bit....trying to avoid doing and learning by error...
My first employer in car sheet metal told me: if you can do it without special tools, you can do it later with special tools.
He was so right. It has brought me so much knowledge over the years.
With you all those beautiful tools give faster and better results.
You do have to know what you are doing, even with special tools.
You have my compliments.
Mein erster Arbeitgeber im Bereich Autoblech hat mir gesagt: Was man ohne Spezialwerkzeug kann, kann man später auch mit Spezialwerkzeug machen.
Er hatte so recht. Es hat mir im Laufe der Jahre so viel Wissen vermittelt.
Mit all diesen schönen Werkzeugen erzielen Sie schnellere und bessere Ergebnisse.
Auch bei Spezialwerkzeugen muss man wissen, was man tut.
Du hast mein Kompliment.
Thank you for the comment, that is actually quite well said ! And to be honest, proper tools do help the process.
Wow - Never saw such a perfect work 👍🏻
Awesome video
Following now 🤩
Greetz from Germany 🇩🇪
Thank you very much for comment and follow ! Hope you enjoy rest of the series !!
My dad used to drive us out to a grass airfield in middle Georgia in a metallic blue Opel GT. My brother and I were just small enough to share the front seat. Think it was around '86-87. Our favorite part was watching the headlights flip before we got in the car and headed back home. I remember the setting sun covering everything with oversaturated warm light, all the analog interfaces in the car and the sunset combining to make an impression that remains with me to this day. It may have been interpolated a bit over time, but at the center of it all was a beat up Opel GT.
Oh what a wonderful story, this kind of feedback is the best feedback for my videos. It means that some emotions are awakened by the video.
Actually, thank you for the tip for one epic camera angle when this car is finished and is time for the episode where finished car is introduced. I deed a good sunset and slow motion headlight turning.. !!!!
After putting all that work into the deck lid, I'd be really tempted to turn it into an actual trunk/boot! This is an amazing job!
Thanks for the comment, but Nah !! All it has a gas tank and a spare tire....as a two seater, there is a plenty of room for carry on luggage....
It’s really a great job, I’m amazed. I restored a GT myself 20 years ago, you can’t count the hours, but it’s rewarding when you’re done. Congratulations.
Thanks for the comment. Do you still have the GT? And yes, it will be so rewarding when doing a first test drives..
Yes, I still have it. I’ve driven 35,000 km since 2003. All the repaired places have held up, I’m glad.@@GT1900garage
Great work! Thanks for the inspiration
Thank You for being inspired !!! Appreciated.
Just blown away by the quality of your work.
My GT had body work and paint done a few months ago, and the bondo has cracked in several places, which I'm really irritated about.
i wish the people who worked on my car put as much care into it as you're putting into this GT.
Thanks for the comment, and sorry to hear about the poor finishing on your GT. Did you get a refund? or rework?
@@GT1900garage Not yet. I'll figure something out.
that Sir......is a thing of Beauty... nicely done
Thank you ! Highly appreciating your comment...
Great work! 👏👍
Thanks Martin for the comment..Stay tuned for more.
Amazing craftmanship. Well done👍👍
Thank you very much, appreciated.
Wieder eine hervorragende Arbeit. Ich bin froh, den Kanal gefunden und abonniert zu haben. Es ist schön, eine so wundervolle Arbeit begleiten zu können. Freue mich schon auf den nächsten Teil und hoffe sehr, dass nach dem Opel GT Projekt noch weitere Folgen werden.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie dem Kanal folgen. Der Zustand des Autos deutet darauf hin, dass weitere Folgen folgen werden. Zumindest für ein Jahr im Voraus.
Er ist in der Tat ein extrem guter Handwerker mit außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten,macht echt Spaß ihm zuzuschauen
That's me fully up to date, just remarkable work.
Thanks for follow up on the series. Appreciate it.. Next one is shaping up nicely, so soon there will be more content to be up to date with.
This panel turned out really good. Large panels are very hard to bend and shape properly. Nice work!
Thanks! This is bit of a learning process for me all the time...Appreciate your comment !
Bloody hell mate...you're a genius!😃 I'll bet you'll never sell this Opel, I know I wouldn't. Loving the content and music, bravo!!!.
Thanks for the comment. I guess your are right, I think I will have this as a trophy..
What a fantastic work! Wow!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic videos!
Thank you very much! Please subscribe and have a seat, next episode is shaping up nicely...
I can't tell you how grateful i am that you are doing this Video series. I am on the verge of buying my first Opel GT ever - a `71 from the US.
There isn't nearly as much work to do as you show here, but everything you do is so well documented and shown that i can take your videos as a guideline!
If you wish i can update you :)
Many regards and best wishes on the project from germany!
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the fact that this series could be an inspiration for someone struggling either to get started, or is in the middle of disaster project. In order to save totally wrecked and abandoned project, you don't need to be pro...Just have patience and willingness to take challenges.. Every episode so far has been a challenge and most likely will continue so......Please keep me posted on your project, and I urge you to have some documentation in any platform... Honestly I can say it is truly motivation boost for me...
@@GT1900garage I am also on the Opel GT Forum, i'll defenitely share documentation there!
Most of the videos i saw on here gave me motivation and also confidence to work on that car - But your Videos take the cake so far! Can't wait for more! :)
Project already visible in the Forum??
Hienoa työtä. Ja loistava työnjälki👍
Kiitos Henri kommentista. Läheltä katsottuna toki totuus on videota karumpaa, mutta hengissä selvisin tästä haasteesta.
Love watching your videos - specially cause i am currently restoring a 1970 GT. Keeps my motivation up, that mines not that bad. Not skilled enough to perform this metal shaping, so buying new body parts - but these are quite expensive.
Thanks for comment, and especially when coming from another GT builder. Do you have any project pics on display?
Mine has very similar rust and "repairs", but hopefully I don't need to re-create the window seal.
Great job, with the panel!
Thanks for the comment. Window seal lips are not the worst part....SO you have a GT as well?
@@GT1900garage Yes, that made me subscribe ^^
Curiously mine also has patch-panels on the left and right rear that have been welded onto the existing panels.
Nevertheless, I have to work on the engine first. I have a 20S, possibly from a Manta B, which does not start. Currently I am rebuilding the carb, because it was assembled wrong and desperately needs cleaning.
Sorry, I have missed this comment...I am throwing ideas to myself about the engine, keep this one as is, or spice it up, or build a 2.0....dunno yet....Any luck with your engine yet?
@@GT1900garageYes, I got it running! Big smile on my face for a week now ^^
Sadly the carburetor - a Varajet II - is still giving me trouble. Thinking about switching to fuel injection, because the 20S and 20E are basically the same engine. Paying 500 € for a 50 year old original controller would ne quite annoying, though.
Hienoa duunia👍 hattu päästä , hämmästyttävän yksinkertaisilla työkaluilla pystyy peltiä muotoilemaan. Opel aihio mistä teet on kyllä aika hurjasti korjattu aikaisemmin. Tsemppiä duuniin tallille 👍
Kiitoksia, voiton puolella alkaa olla jo. Onhan tässä hieman enemmän hommaa mitä myyjä lupasi 😅
I’m not sure how this came up in my feed, but I enjoyed the video. I did auto body for 20 years and I can say that I am impressed with your skills. I’m going to subscribe and follow you because I always enjoy seeing a knowledgeable craftsman do his art. Although, I don’t miss working as an Auto body man, I sure can appreciate the skill that goes into it. Best regards.
Thanks for the comment, and follow ! Appreciated !
Most likely after this project, I don't want to do body work for some time...So I hear you there !
Mad Skills. Keep crushing it.👍
Thanks! Will do! Stay tuned for more..
Because of the frame in the trunk you could make little doors there for storage or amps, things... what ever. To give the interior a custom look.
Thanks for comment, but here the frame is only temporary, only to align body panels symmetrically. However, I am thinking about hiding some modern equipment in the trunk..
"Opel fahr'n is wie wennste fliechst" (Riding an Opel is like flying) I remember an old Ad in TV...
Man, You are "flying" with a Fragment...but Bit by Bit ❤
Keep on rolling ✊👍
Classic. thanks for the comment !!
superjob wel done🛠🛠👍👍
Thanks for the comment.
You make it look so simple, which it is not, Champ
Slowly, slowly, without being hasty. That was the key here, but thanks for the comment.
I enjoy you Videos, great job. I hope your videos will be go until episode 100 ;-) Thank you.
Thanks for comment. Well, I hope not...I would like to drive this thing as well 😂.
IMPESSIVE! You surpass yourself in every video. Really amazing. Seems like you have metal for breakfast....
Thanks for the comment. Hopefully my videos are as interesting at the point, where there is no room for surpass the previous video....And I prefer oatmeal porridge and 2 cops of coffee for breakfast...
you sir.....are a genius....bravo 👏👏
Thanks Matt for the comment and views !!
Hey
Really enjoy your videos , and a big applause for your craftsmanship, although you try to hide it at the English wheel 😂 both the feel at calmness shows in these vids , you are doing a heck of a great job and keep it up 😉 all the best from 🇩🇰
Thank you for the comment. As a Finn, all emotions are very well hidden...I had no confidence what so ever when I started rolling the sheet....Great to hear that project is followed in all these countries...Thanks for following !!
Wow that was amazing
You’re a genius 😮😮😮😮
Overstatement, but thank you for the comment....
Love the purple!
Thanks for the comment, I am not a fan of the color myself, and will be changed eventually...
Very nice work!!!
Thanks a lot for the comment...Stay tune for more !
Superb work 👍
Thanks for watching ...💪
Excellent work. I find it very encouraging. Glad I found your channel. God bless.
Welcome aboard! I appreciate that people take this video series as encouragement for their own projects. Honestly, I was thrown in the deep end of pool with the rust issues of this GT. Thanks for the views and comment.
👍👍👍 Grüße aus Österreich. Hervorragende Arbeit.
Danke für den Kommentar, ich weiß ihn zu schätzen.
you're a natural!
Thanks for the comment... Stay tuned for rest of the episodes...
Awesome job esp first time!
Thanks! 😄 The panel is still far from perfect, and still require fine tuning, but it was not a disaster...
Super King=Super jobb!🏆🏆
tack så mycket, än en gång !!
Kanalı yeni keşfettim,sizi Türkiye'den izliyorum. Gerçekten mükemmel bir işçilik ve yoğun emek var. Yaptığınız işe saygı duyuyorum. Kanala abone oldum,iyi çalışmalar diliyorum 👍
Yorum için teşekkürler. Videoyu beğendiğiniz ve kanalı izlediğiniz için teşekkürler!!!
Impressive, man !
Thank you. Appreciated !!
Bravo Sir!
Thanks you! Appreciated...
super toll gemacht...
schönen danke
Great Job !
Thanks ! Appreciated...
Brilliant!
Thanks for the comment, appreciated
This is easily the best project i been following so far. Your skills and methods are surpricing me every time. Keep up the good work. Where in Finland are you? Greetings from Vaasa.
Thanks for the comment. I have no other option but keep going, I bought the rust bucket, and not sending it back to Germany :) I'm near Tampere
An instructive video on English Wheeling is Dominic Chimea.
Very good work, by the way. You might have been quicker to make a replica of a GT rather than repair!
Some might agree here 😂 ....But then, it would not be a classic car...
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merci beaucoup !!
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Thanks 14KW !!
Wow, for the first try with the English Wheel, this seems to be quite a masterpiece to me. But i understand you´re not completely satisfied with the result. It´s a complex shape with many different sections. And if it somehow doesn´t look like the original factory shape, you would be annoyed for the next 30 years. You know it, you´ll see it. Every time.
The rear end of many cars of that period is so iconic, it has to be perfect to your eye. Everything else is not acceptable. So don´t hurry. I guess the viewers are very patient.
By the way, that idea with the subframe is awesome. Reminds me on those Italian Superleggera Bodyworks of the 50s and 60s.
And because it´s German car, i´ll not say "Keep on". Instead you´ll get the German "Weiter so!" 👍
Thanks for the comment. You got it spot on. I bet nobody else would notice that, but I would know it....every time I see the car...its not right and must be fixed
very nice work! Please note the panel is curved to the inside on the tailing.
Thanks for comment, to be honest, I know there is a slight inwards turn in the profile. But I am about to leave this as it is now, rear arch a slightly more curved upwards (and hence back) than original... honestly, I kinda like this shape too much to take it all down.... In this sense, it is not 100% as original....
@@GT1900garage understand your position. I have been restorating my GT for 8 years. Was very into details as i wanted to come close to original.
Keep up your good work and nice filming. Respect!
I like your video skills it probably take you more time to do your stop motion than it takes you do do your body work!
Thanks for the comment. Hmm, obviously it takes some time, but its not that laborious as one might think. I like the documenting part of the project to be part of my hobby, so I don't worry about that....
Well you have the editing spot on,I have looked at other builds, but the way you have done it keeps you totaly interested all the time.I have to say this Opel GT you are doing is not a car I was familiar with, it looks so streamlined well ahead of its time,will you be doing the engine at some point?
Sorry, have missed this comment !! Yes, the design of the car is beautiful, streamlined and masculine at the same time...I am doing the engine at some point, it might be that I either just put this engine in, or rebuild bigger one....depends... I will keep matching numbers together,...but I might want to spice up the engine somehow..
That jig fabrication was the key to a very complex problem (and a complex piece of sheetmetal). Nicely done!! But what a lot of preparation for .51 sq. m. of panel. I am deeply impresses with the low amount of hours you have into a very complicated restoration.
PS. What was/is your occupation? You seem very comfortable around machinery.
Thanks for the comment John.
Yes, I figured out that sturdy jig is essential, since all the side panels are loose and wobbly. So in order to make is even close to correct shape AND symmetrical, I need to make a jig. "Lot of preparation" is the fun part, its the welding that I hate because I'm lousy welder. I am kinda interested myself to see what is the final amount of hours in the counter when I am done with this.
My education is media production (in 1990's) but never worked in that industry, nor have worked with metal industry either. I am a technical purchaser in big Finnish company (mining machinery)
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Thanks for the views !!
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Thanks Tom for the comment.
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Thank you!
When Opal was choosing this design there was a much more modern looking alternate. Sort of a Guigario design. I remember when they selected this poor attempt to mimic that year’s corvette.
Thanks for comment, Yes. That 68 model Corvette is my favorite American car for obvious reasons. Some might even said that since both car brands were owned by GM, and partially same team worked with design-->there is logical cause for resemblance . Some even dared to state that Opel GT was designed before, and put on hold until the big brother was released. But I m not an Opel expert, I just love small european cars more than American big brothers :)
Durch Zufall bin ich auf den Kanal gestoßen. Sehr interessantes Projekt. Aber eine Frage habe ich doch: Wäre es nicht besser die Karosserie zum Sandstrahlen oder Tauchbad zu bringen statt jedesmal einneues Problem zu finden? Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg!
Tolle Frage. Dies war ursprünglich vorgesehen, aber ich stellte fest, dass das Sandstrahlen nur die Oberflächenschichten angreifen würde. Alle verborgenen Strukturen und Hohlräume würden im Rost verbleiben. Deshalb repariere ich das Auto zunächst so, dass es offen zum Sandstrahlen mitgenommen werden kann. Ich habe dieses Auto in Hamburg gekauft.
Is it possible to send me more informations about time counter? Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I tried to find ready project counter online, but could not find any. This is home made, with very simple code in microprocessor + display + old LED lamp frame. If you need more info, please send email to gt1900garage(at)gmail.com
hemmetin komeaa työjälkeä.....ammattimaista👍
Moro, kiitos ja voin sanoa että aloittelijan tuuria oli paljon mukana.
@@GT1900garage kattelin noita kelloja ovenpäällä et kotimaiset tekstit...siksi kirjoitin kotimaisella....täälläpäin oli aikoinaan liikenteessä tuollainen opel
Wahnsinn!
Völliger Wahnsinn !!
Verry god jobb
Thank you Mats for comment.. !!
So the car was partly made with soldering, at least on the rear end. Or it was done during repairs, the cheap ones I guess.
Both, I see that some of the joints are done nice an clean with brass joints, some are just poor repairs and fixing holes..
I know u looked for a car which is not in perfect shape because you wanted to make videos of the restoration. But did you expect this huge amount of work , that you have now?
Not at ALL. I tried to find a decent condition car, that have some metal work that will match my skill level. I know how bad Opel GTs could be, I have been following several projects in TH-cam for long time. But unfortunately my lottery ticket did not win, and I got this rust bucket. But after paying the transportation from Germany to Finland, I had no other option but take tools and start working. And to be honest, it has given a totally new point of view to this channel. Its not a light restoration process, but a total salvation project for a beginner that took a bigger bite that one can chew.
@@GT1900garage Thanks for the answer. to be honest you do a great job! Not only at the metal work but also at filming and editing. I am sure in a few months you have one of the best GT of all.
Very nice bit of work there .
Thanks John.