The creativity, the determination, knowledge... Awesome. It WILL be worth it in the end. It is now significantly more a legendary vehicle, surviving the abuse of it's former life by TV producers. Brought back from the brink. I'm pretty sure no one will ever attempt a more challenging GT.
My GOD ! The music in these videos is absolutely amazing. Banging tunes on every single video. It’s such an incredible compliment to the stunning visual work going on in the background. ( LOL 😂 I swear I watch for the restoration ) thank you for sharing this journey 😊
Thanks Mr.Tinman. I understand that some people do not like the music I use, but I find it rather suitable for the atmosphere of the videos...I spend quite a lot of time choosing the music, and pace the editing based on the music...Also my brother compose some of the music to my videos...
Something fell in the hole of the injector of cylinder 1,while checking if it is on the highest point(OT in german). I decided to remove the head again and take no risk.@@GT1900garage
@@GT1900garage This is by far one the very best channels in the whole RUclips. I am going to steal so much of your metal magic tricks for my own project, when I finaly am ready to start with it.. PS do you read, and/or speak Swedish?
Thanks. Please do steal, my pleasure...oh yes, whats the status of your project? I have learned Swedish 9 years in school, so I can survive with it but not to have a good conversation in Swedish....
@@GT1900garage Then it is easier for you to understand english. I am still looking for a straightening jig, like a Celette, but so far no luck. I hope to get one soon, prat least get someone to straighten it for me so that I can try to make the parts for it.
Absolutely fantastic job again. Another commenter has said this, but you are possibly THE most talented home restorer I have ever seen. It is well within your capabilities to finish the car to show quality yourself in your own garage. I have painted 3 full cars now at home, more or less a panel at a time. 2 of them, an Astra SRi Turbo and a MK3 Golf Gti have been to many shows and have stood up to the scrutiny of professionals. We still own the Astra, I sold the Golf 2 years ago to someone I still see, the cars were painted 7 and 6 years ago and still look good today. I'm sure it is the same in Finland, but a good paint job now in the UK costs £5000, I only got £1500 for the Golf, so economically, I had to do the work myself to make any sense at all. Paint materials and consumables are nowhere near as costly as some might have you believe. You have great skill, but above all, patience, which is the key element when it comes to re-finishing.
Thanks Bob for kind words. I think that the painting would most likely go ok, but the prep work for nice and smooth finishing is most likely out of my league...The shapes in this car is too complex to get it done well...On the other hand, straight surfaces are even more difficult... so you never know... And the price is really the issue here too....
@@GT1900garage I understand your apprehension regarding all the pre-paint work, but it soon comes good with some practice, just be prepared to have to do some panels more than once before they are good enough. If you start with the worst panel, possibly most curves and biggest ripples, and concentrate on getting that as good as you can, everything else will be easier by comparison. You've not much to lose by having a go, you can still hand it to the professionals if you're not happy with the result.
It is nice to see that you can always find the right replacement parts. You really have the patience of angels. When it is ready, you have secured a large portion of your pension. It was another nice report. I look forward to the next report. Es ist schön zu sehen, dass man immer die richtigen Ersatzteile finden kann. Du hast wirklich die Geduld von Engeln. Wenn es fertig ist, haben Sie sich einen Großteil Ihrer Rente gesichert. Es war wieder ein schöner Bericht. Ich freue mich auf den nächsten Bericht.
I like how you developped your skills, welding is no more a problem, making shapes is perfect, and you have a great start with the engine. An interesting point would have been to weight the car before you started and after final completion. it's always good data
Thanks, yes. This truly has been a learning process. I have regret not to weight all the stuff that I took out from the car, HOWEVER, I do have every single piece of removed metal stored so eventually I can estimate how much new material there is in the car... I have replaced 0,7 mm metal with 1.0mm and usually even 1.25mm steel, so for those parts there will be some weight addition, but it will be compensated multiple time with the removed filler, double/triple sheet metal, mud etc that I have took out...
Checking YT all the time to find nxt episode. If it takes too long i just look at older episodes once again. Completely adicted…. I start to think you are an alien!
Thanks Danny, this summer has been so sunny and great, it is keeping me away from garage. I hope I have done most of my side projects, so now I have time and motivation to stay in the garage more.....
Haha, thanks for the comment. I do have some other places where I use that method, but this one I guess I have to stick with the chosen approach till the bitter end....
Some the best content I've found for the art of restoring cars...no messing around, just building. Love the attention to detail...the fact that amongst all the building you do stop motion purely for us, I tip my hat to you...all this to say thank you and I appreciate the skilled work that you do.
Thank you. Enjoy each video. Great work and exceptional patience. The parts cleaning and restoration seems to be never ending but I know you'll get there.
Sempre un ottimo lavoro!!! Disponi di tantissima pazienza ma anche una elevata professionalità nel trattare la lamiera e non meno di idonee attrezzature. Ottimo. Buon lavoro.
thanks for coming back i was starting to worry thought i was going to have to look you up and get you back into the garage cool work man cant wait for the next sode
Thanks for comment! Yeah, summer has been sunny and great so it has kept me away from the gerage. Also tons of other projects to be done....next one should not take that long....
You are a master,and you do not do this type of work for a living.impressive,impressive from day one.love the build.nice choice for upgrading the motor.just continue on to amaze us all with your talent.keep doing what you do best.be safe.great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍
@@GT1900garage My GT was bought back in 1993. Last year some corrosion was found and a minor repair has been started. Seats has got new cover. Gear box has been changed Getrag 240. Light cover was also corroded and are ready to paint.
Yes, this summer we had few weeks of "north-level" mosquito population here in south Finland as well... Luckily it was just a short period that they bothered... Thanks for views, stay tuned for more episodes.
Very impressive use of “alternative” parts. This is the root of US hotrodding. I realize that is not your goal. But you do qualify as a 1960’s master of it. Of course you need 4 more pistons but that is a simple affair. Outstanding work and video!
Thanks Mr.Killer, I do like American style hotrodding, and even more a bit of a ratrod styling. However, my heart follows the underdog mentality, smaller and perkier - the better . Regarding the lack of four cylinders, I once saw a film that stated "it not the size of the tool, it is what you do with it"... dont remember the film, but the guy had a bushy mustaches 😉
@@GT1900garageYou were already my newest hero. The size metaphor carved it in stone. They say it’s not the magician’s wand but rather the magic that gets the rabbit. Your magic is pulling a beautiful car out of your hat.
Many thanks, the bodywork has minimal amount of modifications, but the engine upgrade most likely bring the cars driveability to more enjoyable level...
Tack så mycket, alla gillar inte den här typen av musik, men jag tror att den passar de här videorna bra. Flera personer har bett om längre perioder, men dessa 20 minuter börjar bli det maximala som kan göras utöver hobbyn..
I am always waiting for your next video. I am stunned at the amount of talent you have. I am only envious. Are you going to have to re-bore the cylinders? I am still working on getting mine ready to paint. Getting the rubber coating off the bottom. Don't have a rotisserie like you have, so I am a lot slower. My engine and transmission are still on the shop floor. Keep the faith on your Opel, you will soon own the most rust free Opel GT in the world. God Bless you.
Thanks for patience. This summer has been busy elsewhere, but hopefully now I have time and motivation to stay more in the garage. Most likely we are good with just a light honing. It seems that there is no need to re-bore the cylinders....hopefully next week we will do the closer inspection about the block and crankshaft bearings... if everything is ok...it is just a putting it back together...
You can substitute forged 1.9 rods for the weak cast 2.2 rods, they're dimensionally identical but lighter and stronger. And you can have a 1.9 block bored to 95mm and re-use the original pistons with new rings if you're not set on using the original 2.2 block. My lightly modified 2.2 is so much fun, just changed out the break-in oil and hope to hit the redline soon!
Thanks for the tip...However, I am looking for a better performance on low RPM, with better torque - and I want to keep the 1.9 original and as is... I'm sure that the engine swap will bring more characteristics to the car, and it'll be fun...
@GT1900garage I didn't mean to imply you would have to strip your 1.9 for parts. However, the 2.2 is very rev-happy, and with the stock cast rods 6000RPM is about the limit before they fly apart. A good set of rods from a 1.9 that's pre-1974 will be a direct bolt in and have no negative effect on torque. It will raise the effective redline however! I built my 2.2 with the forged rods and they press right in and work perfectly!
Thank you.. actually, this is my first car project of this magnitude.. I did my Mini 15 years ago, but that was nothing compared to this.. So this is documentation on my learning process.... thanks for comment tho, appreciated.
Yes, that mockup scene was kind of intentionally done, sorry about that 😎... No, this GT will look as close to original as possible, few small modifications tho....
You say , ''It's ready for the professionals to finish this.'' well my friend, let me tell you that ''the professionals'' are going to get an easy one with this one since most of the preparation is ''professionally'' done.
I was impressed that this seems to be the quickest way to restore a fender arch! It's dangerous to push when loosening bolts/nuts ⚠️If there is space, I loosen them by pulling! What do you think? So there are mosquitoes! Are the spirals Japanese mosquito coils? I'm happy to have made a new discovery this time as well.
Thanks for the comment... Now thinking about it, I have never though which way I tend to open and close the bolts...Either way that is suitable I´d say, safety in mind however.. This June we had a few weeks with more mosquitoes than normally do, but not unbearable amount... I think the coils are universal product... Welcome to my channel, stay tuned for more episodes...
NNNNNOOOOOO!! Too short!!!! Are you serious. A wheel arch from a Dodge Omni / Plymouth Horizon. What kind of people know these thing? Beautiful episode. The 2200cc will drop in without modifications to the chassis? Other summer time projects may keep you busy.............but you have 24 hours of daylight, what's the delay here? LOL Cheers from Canada
The Horizon thingy was a bit of a luck. I have a friend with endless knowledge and stock on old car stuff…the motor ‘should’ be ok to fit, drive shaft and gear lever is the only parts that need modifications…
When does your new 2200 Tshirt update arrive?!? Get some more of that shop helper, it at least helps get garage time scheduled and set as a priority. Brilliant work, thanks for sharing!
Actually, quite many has asked about the t-shirt....maybe I will accept the offer for merchandise stuff 🤘😎🤘 I have a secret to reveal; the magic helper....i'ts fake !!!! (its me all along)
If I would be 25 years younger, turbo would be included. Now I look forward cruising on a curvy lakeside roads with this beauty. Power is adequate for this purpose...
Thank you for the video. Something just popped up on my mind, have you checked the height of your engine blocks? Back in the the day I think it was common to add to the stroke to increase the volume. I have seen this on other brands. It would be a shame if the valvecover got in contact with the hood.
Yes, the block is identical with 2.0E so it will fit... Also there are countless of similar modifications done...So I am pretty confident that this will go smoothly.. Only bigger modifications are the shortening (and balancing) of the drive shaft and modifying the gear lever setup.....
Great video again! That wheel arch is pretty sweet! I will have to remember that for my red 73 Gt that I am nose swapping. Also great job fixing that timing cover! Is the 2.2 going to be relatively stock or is getting hot rodded? Hopefully this winter I am going to build a 2.0L.
Thanks Sam To be honest, the arch turned out far better than I expected. No filler needed at this point… It will be stock 2.2E This will bring additional 25-30hp and it is enough for me. My plan is not to take her to track, but to curvy Finnish country roads…. Interested to see your 2liter upgrade…
Thanks for the comment. No, it is just a simple Opel Record 2.2 engine with injection. More torque and about +30 horsepower. Nothing radical, just better driving experience imho
Interesting that the block has 20 cast onto it, but it is a 2.2 on the engine number. Maybe they were using 2.0 blocks and stroking them to get 2.2/2.4 engines. If you can find a 2.4 rocker cover it should go even faster....
I have a friend with endless knowledge of cars and huge collections on 70-90s repair panels! Also some luck was involved. I copied the GT arch to cardboard and tried to find a match. Talbot Horizon was almost a 100% match !
I had iron sump on my GT. I did not know there was an aluminum one. I also remember that it was very close to the front axle. Is the front cover on the engine different between 1,9 and 2,2?
Hi Jonas, I have heard, that the aluminium one is originally for GT, but I am not an expert.. It will be close, that is for sure, but the steel sump is from the original engine, so it is proven to fit... Not sure what you mean by front cover? Do you mean the timing chain cover (the one I fixed in the episode) or valve cover?
@@GT1900garage I was thinking of the cracked timing chain cover. But I guess you already checked that they where different between 1900 and 2200 engine.
@Jonas_Aa Ok, to be honest, I am very noobie what comes to Opel engines, so I don't know. But I wanted to keep the original 1.9 intact, so loaning the timing cover would have required dismantling the original engine, so it was out of the question.
Two things: friend with endless knowledge of cars and massive stock of old car parts - and luck I copied the shape of the arch to cardboard and went to his garage. Then he had "one that comes to my mind" and it was almost a perfect fit. But still it was laborous task to make it mimic the other side shapes correctly...
I worry about that wheel arch.... I once owned a Talbot Horizon, and they were made from such poor quality steel that it literally rusted away to dust in one year....you could almost hear it rusting.
Actually, the horizon panel was one of the few that was 1.0mm steel! Most of panels I tried was 0.8mm Still, I think this will be so fully submerged with epoxy, so it will last ages… Besides, this is not a Ferrari with pedigree, it’s Opel GT, the rustiest car ever😂😂😂
No niin on, kaveri joka tekee concours tason entisöintiä vinkkasi tästä. Helposti tasoittuva, hiottava, hitsauksen kestävä....jos ruosteen esto toimii yhtä hyvin kuin purkki lupaa niin oikeasti mun valinta sellaisiin paikkoihin joita hitsataan...Nyt laitoin öljypohjaan ihan vaan koska sattui purkki olemaan lähellä...Tuo käyttämäni teollisuus epoksi on myös hyvä maali, se tekee todella kovan mutta joustavan pinnan jota voi hioa, ja pienet hitsausjäljet saa peitettyä pohjamaalilla, niinkun noi kaaren hitsaukset...
I used to love American HotRod 😉 Epic video, how long does it take to edit your videos? Massive effort no doubt. Have you tried Bilthamber Deox C immersion rust remover ? It does a way better job than any media blaster and isn't expensive.
In early 2000, there were plenty of similar shows, but for us (in Nordic quiet and bit reserved culture), they were a bit too over acted and too drama oriented to be super popular…this videos opening was a bit of a parody of them😎But I binge watched them anyway for the cars😂. Hard to say how much it takes per video, since I edit daily after garage time….but hours and hours……
@@GT1900garage You deserve many more views in my opinion, the effort should be better rewarded. Some channels are very lazy by comparison but are getting similar views, it doesn't seem fair. One thing though, what you are creating I bet you will enjoy looking back at the videos in years to come. That won't necessarily be true for other creators. Funny you should mention Nordic, I was just looking at a holiday in Norway. 😄 I get what you're saying about the over acting, didn't spot it at the time but do now.
@@GT1900garage No problem. It was in relation to initial comment I made three days ago. However I do have a question. What vehicle did the 2200 cc come out of? Second question, Were the Opels built by GM America or GM Germany? PS I am deeply impressed by the no compromises approach to this build. I hope it yields the pleasure you are looking for.
Sorry, missed this reply : The 2.2 comes from 1985 Opel Record. I believe (not an Opel Expert), that the body of the GT was made in France in some specialized body factory, and assembly was done in Germany. As far as I understand, only branding was changed when shipped to US. To be honest, I don't know if this was sold in US only by brand Buick or was there a Opel GT available in US ? Someone with more knowledge could correct this ?
Haha. My thoughts exactly !! I had a footage of the "ritual" for getting rid of the Talbot curse...but that was cut out from the final edit 🤣 Maybe it was a bit too much. But yes; I kinda expected some opposing comments too 😅
Thanks, one wise person once said, "It not the issue whether you have Ryobi or Milwaukee, its what you do with it.." I have always fell in love with the underdogs.....
The creativity, the determination, knowledge... Awesome.
It WILL be worth it in the end. It is now significantly more a legendary vehicle, surviving the abuse of it's former life by TV producers. Brought back from the brink. I'm pretty sure no one will ever attempt a more challenging GT.
I continue to be amazed at the attention to the smallest detail!!! This is going to be perfect vehicle on completion!!!
Thanks for support...in real life, there is no reason behind all this work...but it's just so fun...
Wobei ich sehr erstaunt war dass ein fertiger Radlauf zum Einsatz kam.
Die Anpassungen an die Karosserie waren dennoch sehr aufwendig.
Respekt 👍
trust me , all depends on the final paint job...
@@natalinowerty It will be nothing short of spectacular.
My GOD ! The music in these videos is absolutely amazing. Banging tunes on every single video. It’s such an incredible compliment to the stunning visual work going on in the background. ( LOL 😂 I swear I watch for the restoration ) thank you for sharing this journey 😊
Thanks Mr.Tinman. I understand that some people do not like the music I use, but I find it rather suitable for the atmosphere of the videos...I spend quite a lot of time choosing the music, and pace the editing based on the music...Also my brother compose some of the music to my videos...
@@GT1900garage It wonderful, I absolutely love it 😄
Always a joy to watch and learn from your videos.
Thanks Ole, I appreciate that!
Thank you for another fantastic episode.
Thank you, Appreciated....
Yesterday I was so sad because i made a mistake while repairing my BMW M57 engine.I had to remove the cylinderhead again. Now this video comforts me
Sorry to hear, what kind of mistake?
Something fell in the hole of the injector of cylinder 1,while checking if it is on the highest point(OT in german). I decided to remove the head again and take no risk.@@GT1900garage
@@GT1900garagesomething fell in the hole of the injector of cylinder 1 while checking if it is ot,stupid mistake
OK, so nothing fatal damage then....just a bit of rework....no biggie....
@@GT1900garagethank you,when a professionell like you is interested in my issues this motivates me
This is just so great. Thank you for releasing This on RUclips.
Thanks for watching these in RUclips!!!
@@GT1900garage This is by far one the very best channels in the whole RUclips. I am going to steal so much of your metal magic tricks for my own project, when I finaly am ready to start with it.. PS do you read, and/or speak Swedish?
Thanks. Please do steal, my pleasure...oh yes, whats the status of your project?
I have learned Swedish 9 years in school, so I can survive with it but not to have a good conversation in Swedish....
@@GT1900garage Then it is easier for you to understand english. I am still looking for a straightening jig, like a Celette, but so far no luck. I hope to get one soon, prat least get someone to straighten it for me so that I can try to make the parts for it.
Any pictures online from the project?
Good lord. This is amazing to watch.
Thanks for the comment !! Appreciated.
Simply a great job. And with so much love for detail and the whole thing done with a lot of patience.👍
Thanks, there is not a bit of reasoning behind all this work...but it is fun...
I admire your passion, commitment and your pursuit of perfection with the car and too when showing your work in video.
Respect man!
I appreciate that! Thanks, Stay tuned for more...
Absolutely fantastic job again. Another commenter has said this, but you are possibly THE most talented home restorer I have ever seen. It is well within your capabilities to finish the car to show quality yourself in your own garage. I have painted 3 full cars now at home, more or less a panel at a time. 2 of them, an Astra SRi Turbo and a MK3 Golf Gti have been to many shows and have stood up to the scrutiny of professionals. We still own the Astra, I sold the Golf 2 years ago to someone I still see, the cars were painted 7 and 6 years ago and still look good today. I'm sure it is the same in Finland, but a good paint job now in the UK costs £5000, I only got £1500 for the Golf, so economically, I had to do the work myself to make any sense at all. Paint materials and consumables are nowhere near as costly as some might have you believe. You have great skill, but above all, patience, which is the key element when it comes to re-finishing.
Thanks Bob for kind words. I think that the painting would most likely go ok, but the prep work for nice and smooth finishing is most likely out of my league...The shapes in this car is too complex to get it done well...On the other hand, straight surfaces are even more difficult... so you never know... And the price is really the issue here too....
@@GT1900garage I understand your apprehension regarding all the pre-paint work, but it soon comes good with some practice, just be prepared to have to do some panels more than once before they are good enough. If you start with the worst panel, possibly most curves and biggest ripples, and concentrate on getting that as good as you can, everything else will be easier by comparison. You've not much to lose by having a go, you can still hand it to the professionals if you're not happy with the result.
Having serious thoughts on the matter......😄
It is nice to see that you can always find the right replacement parts.
You really have the patience of angels.
When it is ready, you have secured a large portion of your pension.
It was another nice report.
I look forward to the next report.
Es ist schön zu sehen, dass man immer die richtigen Ersatzteile finden kann.
Du hast wirklich die Geduld von Engeln.
Wenn es fertig ist, haben Sie sich einen Großteil Ihrer Rente gesichert.
Es war wieder ein schöner Bericht.
Ich freue mich auf den nächsten Bericht.
Thanks Arie, yes- the Talbot connection was a bit lucky. But it turned out to fit perfectly….
I like how you developped your skills, welding is no more a problem, making shapes is perfect, and you have a great start with the engine. An interesting point would have been to weight the car before you started and after final completion. it's always good data
Thanks, yes. This truly has been a learning process. I have regret not to weight all the stuff that I took out from the car, HOWEVER, I do have every single piece of removed metal stored so eventually I can estimate how much new material there is in the car... I have replaced 0,7 mm metal with 1.0mm and usually even 1.25mm steel, so for those parts there will be some weight addition, but it will be compensated multiple time with the removed filler, double/triple sheet metal, mud etc that I have took out...
Your work ethics and quality are top, this Opel GT is coming back so nicely, thanks for sharing this with all of us here.
Thank you 👍💪✌
Thank you for being part of the process...Thanks for regular views !!!
Checking YT all the time to find nxt episode. If it takes too long i just look at older episodes once again. Completely adicted…. I start to think you are an alien!
Thanks Danny, this summer has been so sunny and great, it is keeping me away from garage. I hope I have done most of my side projects, so now I have time and motivation to stay in the garage more.....
The mini-Corvette is coming along great…another amazing episode 😊
@@krombopulusmichael1907 thank you for explaining this to me. Today is my first time using the internet…,,🙄
First time using internet 😂😂😂
It IS mini-corvette, same designer (assumingly?), Corvette is inspired by same vibes and moods than GT design was…
Love your attention to detail! My "she'll be right, mate" -approach would have screwed this up 10 times over.
Haha, thanks for the comment. I do have some other places where I use that method, but this one I guess I have to stick with the chosen approach till the bitter end....
I wondering when next eposode would come. And here we are!
Fantastic work again!
Greettings from Norge 🙂
Yep, the summer has been great, with million other things to do….plus great weather has kept me away from the garage….
You never fail to impress and outdo yourself with each video. Great job on the quarter panel work and the repair on the timing cover as well!
Thanks Dave...appreciated
@GT1900garage not a problem...
More great repairs. You are doing incredible work on the Opel. I can't wait for the next video installment. Have a great day!
Thanks, episode 28 is already out if you like to check…
Some the best content I've found for the art of restoring cars...no messing around, just building. Love the attention to detail...the fact that amongst all the building you do stop motion purely for us, I tip my hat to you...all this to say thank you and I appreciate the skilled work that you do.
Thanks for the comment, appreciated...
Congrats for the work and the vid !! You have a great patience of which you can be proud of !😊
Thank you so much FW !
Surprising, each episode I am more and more surprised by your ability to take advantage of the tools and putting your mind in search of solutions
Thanks. Sometimes being innovative makes a good result, Sometimes just more mess to be cleaned up....the latter ones never end up in the final edit😅
Thank you. Enjoy each video. Great work and exceptional patience. The parts cleaning and restoration seems to be never ending but I know you'll get there.
Thanks, yep- I am winning this battle eventually....
Love this project. Great videography too.
Thanks Paul, appreciated !
You are a true artist. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You for watching !!! Appreciated.
Thank you again for this episode, i enjoy it very mutch. Awesome work.
Thank you for views and comments.
Love to see The progress. Keep The good Job.
Kudos from Argentina
Thanks a lot !! Nice to have greetings from the other side of the world....Appreciated
Yet another superb video! I enjoyed both the work itself and the slight shift in shooting style.
Cool ! I did not know the style change? Maybe few more artistic camera angles, but interested to hear ; what do you mean?
Sempre un ottimo lavoro!!! Disponi di tantissima pazienza ma anche una elevata professionalità nel trattare la lamiera e non meno di idonee attrezzature. Ottimo. Buon lavoro.
Grazie mille per il tuo gentile commento. Farò del mio meglio 💪😎
Wow! all the work on the details, love it!
Thanks again mate for views and comment!! Devil is in the details, some say !
thanks for coming back i was starting to worry thought i was going to have to look you up and get you back into the garage cool work man cant wait for the next sode
Thanks for comment! Yeah, summer has been sunny and great so it has kept me away from the gerage. Also tons of other projects to be done....next one should not take that long....
You are a master,and you do not do this type of work for a living.impressive,impressive from day one.love the build.nice choice for upgrading the motor.just continue on to amaze us all with your talent.keep doing what you do best.be safe.great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Thanks Tom. Appreciated
As always... good job. Both on the car as well as the production
Thanks again...Appreciated...
Fabulous work and video. Thank you.
Thank you Otto. Good to see you still fully inflated…
@@GT1900garage I have my ups and downs and still avoid the fish.
Good luck, we are counting on you!
Great work, thumbs up
Thanks for comment...No new music lately ?
This journey help me come alonge with my GT/J repairs...
Thanks mate, whats the status of your project ?
@@GT1900garage My GT was bought back in 1993. Last year some corrosion was found and a minor repair has been started. Seats has got new cover. Gear box has been changed Getrag 240. Light cover was also corroded and are ready to paint.
Once again,great work(Art).
Best Regards from Germany.
Thank you for the view and comment !!!
Amazing work!!!
Tusen tack !
Beautiful work again and very nice music 🎶, what more could you want?
Another episode!
Really beautifully made again🙂👍🏻
Thank You! Appreciated. I know the music is somewhat controversial at some extent, but it is what I like for these...
I was surprised to see the mosquito coils. lol
I look forward to continuing the work.
Yes, this summer we had few weeks of "north-level" mosquito population here in south Finland as well... Luckily it was just a short period that they bothered... Thanks for views, stay tuned for more episodes.
Beautifull job for a beautifull car !
Thank you, she is beautiful isn't she ?
the skills you have are simply amazing
Thanks again Matt !!! Appreciated.
Like your videos! Watched them all! People talk too much. Good to see just work with the music!👍
Thanks, a genre not appreciated by many😀 But it’s my style 😎
Very impressive use of “alternative” parts. This is the root of US hotrodding. I realize that is not your goal. But you do qualify as a 1960’s master of it. Of course you need 4 more pistons but that is a simple affair. Outstanding work and video!
Thanks Mr.Killer, I do like American style hotrodding, and even more a bit of a ratrod styling. However, my heart follows the underdog mentality, smaller and perkier - the better . Regarding the lack of four cylinders, I once saw a film that stated "it not the size of the tool, it is what you do with it"... dont remember the film, but the guy had a bushy mustaches 😉
@@GT1900garageYou were already my newest hero. The size metaphor carved it in stone. They say it’s not the magician’s wand but rather the magic that gets the rabbit. Your magic is pulling a beautiful car out of your hat.
In the early 80es i drive a 1900 GT AL, never since this i drive so an beautiful car. And the car here and work is a dream. Sorry about my english
Thanks for the comment...She is a beauty, isn't she....
Top work again sir it’s really amazing work ❤❤❤
Thanks Richard, appreciated !
That's interesting how close those fender lips were, considering from vastly different cars from different manufacturers.
True...This was a bit of a luck that I found this one....And thanks to fried who "had a one fender in mind" in his vast stock of old car parts...
A very nice and tasteful modification. 👍
Many thanks, the bodywork has minimal amount of modifications, but the engine upgrade most likely bring the cars driveability to more enjoyable level...
Nice work
Thanks for the comment!!!
Wow vilket jobb!👏👏
Härligt och se och höra bra musik! Synd en film går så fort😆..kör hårt👌
Tack så mycket, alla gillar inte den här typen av musik, men jag tror att den passar de här videorna bra. Flera personer har bett om längre perioder, men dessa 20 minuter börjar bli det maximala som kan göras utöver hobbyn..
You're doing great!
Thanks Wayne, appreciated.
I am always waiting for your next video. I am stunned at the amount of talent you have. I am only envious. Are you going to have to re-bore the cylinders? I am still working on getting mine ready to paint. Getting the rubber coating off the bottom. Don't have a rotisserie like you have, so I am a lot slower. My engine and transmission are still on the shop floor. Keep the faith on your Opel, you will soon own the most rust free Opel GT in the world. God Bless you.
Thanks for patience. This summer has been busy elsewhere, but hopefully now I have time and motivation to stay more in the garage. Most likely we are good with just a light honing. It seems that there is no need to re-bore the cylinders....hopefully next week we will do the closer inspection about the block and crankshaft bearings... if everything is ok...it is just a putting it back together...
You can substitute forged 1.9 rods for the weak cast 2.2 rods, they're dimensionally identical but lighter and stronger. And you can have a 1.9 block bored to 95mm and re-use the original pistons with new rings if you're not set on using the original 2.2 block.
My lightly modified 2.2 is so much fun, just changed out the break-in oil and hope to hit the redline soon!
Thanks for the tip...However, I am looking for a better performance on low RPM, with better torque - and I want to keep the 1.9 original and as is...
I'm sure that the engine swap will bring more characteristics to the car, and it'll be fun...
@GT1900garage I didn't mean to imply you would have to strip your 1.9 for parts. However, the 2.2 is very rev-happy, and with the stock cast rods 6000RPM is about the limit before they fly apart. A good set of rods from a 1.9 that's pre-1974 will be a direct bolt in and have no negative effect on torque. It will raise the effective redline however! I built my 2.2 with the forged rods and they press right in and work perfectly!
@@MilkCrateGarage ok, thanks for the tip.. I’ll look into that bit more🧐
very nice work on the arch 🤩
Thanks again for watching, appreciated...
Elegant og grundig jobb med bakskjermen - dette var imponerende utført. Jeg ser at det ligger mye erfaring bak alt dette
Thank you.. actually, this is my first car project of this magnitude.. I did my Mini 15 years ago, but that was nothing compared to this.. So this is documentation on my learning process.... thanks for comment tho, appreciated.
At one point I became very worried that you were planning to make big wheelarch extensions…thankfully not🙂
Yes, that mockup scene was kind of intentionally done, sorry about that 😎... No, this GT will look as close to original as possible, few small modifications tho....
You say , ''It's ready for the professionals to finish this.'' well my friend, let me tell you that ''the professionals'' are going to get an easy one with this one since most of the preparation is ''professionally'' done.
Hope so...but with this much of a round shapes...the bodywork will be expensive anyway...
This is not rapair, this is art 🤩🤩🤩👋
Thanks Michael, appreciated.
I was impressed that this seems to be the quickest way to restore a fender arch!
It's dangerous to push when loosening bolts/nuts ⚠️If there is space, I loosen them by pulling!
What do you think?
So there are mosquitoes! Are the spirals Japanese mosquito coils?
I'm happy to have made a new discovery this time as well.
Thanks for the comment... Now thinking about it, I have never though which way I tend to open and close the bolts...Either way that is suitable I´d say, safety in mind however..
This June we had a few weeks with more mosquitoes than normally do, but not unbearable amount... I think the coils are universal product...
Welcome to my channel, stay tuned for more episodes...
Eine sehr schöne Arbeit 😊😊😊
Vielen Dank für den Kommentar... mehr folgt bald
A little transmission fluid or bar soap will help the files from not getting clogged with aluminum
Now thats a new tip...thanks !
Great Job
Thanks... nice 124 you have there...
Hyvää työtä ja hienot videot. Kiitokset
Kiitos kommentista. Mukava että jaksoit katsoa loppuun..
Sublime my friend, I hold you in the highest regard, not that you need my approval. 👊🏼
Thanks, highly appreciated
There is an poor Opel GT for sale in Sweden for 2000 EUR, check Blocket if you need some parts. And thanks for the video, very nice work.
I am tempted to look it up, but I definitely should not 😂😂😂
@@GT1900garageI know the feeling. 😂
NNNNNOOOOOO!! Too short!!!! Are you serious. A wheel arch from a Dodge Omni / Plymouth Horizon. What kind of people know these thing? Beautiful episode. The 2200cc will drop in without modifications to the chassis? Other summer time projects may keep you busy.............but you have 24 hours of daylight, what's the delay here? LOL Cheers from Canada
The Horizon thingy was a bit of a luck. I have a friend with endless knowledge and stock on old car stuff…the motor ‘should’ be ok to fit, drive shaft and gear lever is the only parts that need modifications…
When does your new 2200 Tshirt update arrive?!? Get some more of that shop helper, it at least helps get garage time scheduled and set as a priority. Brilliant work, thanks for sharing!
Actually, quite many has asked about the t-shirt....maybe I will accept the offer for merchandise stuff 🤘😎🤘
I have a secret to reveal; the magic helper....i'ts fake !!!! (its me all along)
that's a really beefy engine! ideal for a turbo :D
If I would be 25 years younger, turbo would be included. Now I look forward cruising on a curvy lakeside roads with this beauty. Power is adequate for this purpose...
It’s nice Katorisennkou
Took some googling to understand....Yep, sometimes that is needed...
Thank you for the video.
Something just popped up on my mind, have you checked the height of your engine blocks?
Back in the the day I think it was common to add to the stroke to increase the volume.
I have seen this on other brands.
It would be a shame if the valvecover got in contact with the hood.
Yes, the block is identical with 2.0E so it will fit... Also there are countless of similar modifications done...So I am pretty confident that this will go smoothly.. Only bigger modifications are the shortening (and balancing) of the drive shaft and modifying the gear lever setup.....
very nice
Thank You !!
That Talbot Horizon looked like a copy of the American Dodge Omni, Plymouth Horizon.
Same car, same factory, just different market area naming….
Welcome to the 2.2 GT club friend, it's lovely here! Are you going to install the Bosch EFI as well?
Thanks Mate ! That's the plan...
@GT1900garage If you have any questions, I don't mind answering. I'm running the Bosch LE2 EFI from a 1985 Opel Rekord.
Great video again! That wheel arch is pretty sweet! I will have to remember that for my red 73 Gt that I am nose swapping. Also great job fixing that timing cover! Is the 2.2 going to be relatively stock or is getting hot rodded? Hopefully this winter I am going to build a 2.0L.
Thanks Sam
To be honest, the arch turned out far better than I expected. No filler needed at this point…
It will be stock 2.2E
This will bring additional 25-30hp and it is enough for me. My plan is not to take her to track, but to curvy Finnish country roads….
Interested to see your 2liter upgrade…
Very Good job
Thanks, appreciated..
Another great video. Is that a Cosworth Block? Here in the states that would have come from 2.2 or 2.3 Chevy Vega.
Thanks for the comment. No, it is just a simple Opel Record 2.2 engine with injection. More torque and about +30 horsepower. Nothing radical, just better driving experience imho
Interesting that the block has 20 cast onto it, but it is a 2.2 on the engine number. Maybe they were using 2.0 blocks and stroking them to get 2.2/2.4 engines.
If you can find a 2.4 rocker cover it should go even faster....
Yes, the block is identical with 2.0, the extra 0,2 is done by increasing the stroke. Hence also better torque.
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Outstanding. How did you determine the Omni fender would be a close match? It came out so nice!
I have a friend with endless knowledge of cars and huge collections on 70-90s repair panels! Also some luck was involved. I copied the GT arch to cardboard and tried to find a match. Talbot Horizon was almost a 100% match !
I had iron sump on my GT. I did not know there was an aluminum one. I also remember that it was very close to the front axle.
Is the front cover on the engine different between 1,9 and 2,2?
Hi Jonas, I have heard, that the aluminium one is originally for GT, but I am not an expert.. It will be close, that is for sure, but the steel sump is from the original engine, so it is proven to fit...
Not sure what you mean by front cover? Do you mean the timing chain cover (the one I fixed in the episode) or valve cover?
@@GT1900garage I was thinking of the cracked timing chain cover. But I guess you already checked that they where different between 1900 and 2200 engine.
@Jonas_Aa Ok, to be honest, I am very noobie what comes to Opel engines, so I don't know. But I wanted to keep the original 1.9 intact, so loaning the timing cover would have required dismantling the original engine, so it was out of the question.
How did you figure out where to get the fender pieces? Awesome build
Two things: friend with endless knowledge of cars and massive stock of old car parts - and luck
I copied the shape of the arch to cardboard and went to his garage. Then he had "one that comes to my mind" and it was almost a perfect fit. But still it was laborous task to make it mimic the other side shapes correctly...
I worry about that wheel arch.... I once owned a Talbot Horizon, and they were made from such poor quality steel that it literally rusted away to dust in one year....you could almost hear it rusting.
Actually, the horizon panel was one of the few that was 1.0mm steel! Most of panels I tried was 0.8mm
Still, I think this will be so fully submerged with epoxy, so it will last ages…
Besides, this is not a Ferrari with pedigree, it’s Opel GT, the rustiest car ever😂😂😂
Wurth Rostop maali on loistava tuote!
No niin on, kaveri joka tekee concours tason entisöintiä vinkkasi tästä. Helposti tasoittuva, hiottava, hitsauksen kestävä....jos ruosteen esto toimii yhtä hyvin kuin purkki lupaa niin oikeasti mun valinta sellaisiin paikkoihin joita hitsataan...Nyt laitoin öljypohjaan ihan vaan koska sattui purkki olemaan lähellä...Tuo käyttämäni teollisuus epoksi on myös hyvä maali, se tekee todella kovan mutta joustavan pinnan jota voi hioa, ja pienet hitsausjäljet saa peitettyä pohjamaalilla, niinkun noi kaaren hitsaukset...
I used to love American HotRod 😉 Epic video, how long does it take to edit your videos? Massive effort no doubt.
Have you tried Bilthamber Deox C immersion rust remover ? It does a way better job than any media blaster and isn't expensive.
In early 2000, there were plenty of similar shows, but for us (in Nordic quiet and bit reserved culture), they were a bit too over acted and too drama oriented to be super popular…this videos opening was a bit of a parody of them😎But I binge watched them anyway for the cars😂.
Hard to say how much it takes per video, since I edit daily after garage time….but hours and hours……
@@GT1900garage You deserve many more views in my opinion, the effort should be better rewarded. Some channels are very lazy by comparison but are getting similar views, it doesn't seem fair.
One thing though, what you are creating I bet you will enjoy looking back at the videos in years to come. That won't necessarily be true for other creators.
Funny you should mention Nordic, I was just looking at a holiday in Norway. 😄
I get what you're saying about the over acting, didn't spot it at the time but do now.
Thanks mate, Norway is awesome place to visit! Enjoy your holiday
An engine from Rekord E 2.series, but the valve cover needs to be change for the GT.
@@holger5555 please see the rest of the video😂
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hello there be shure that the iron sump will fitt i had clearing problems
The steel sump came from this GT, so it should fit
the aluminum one is spare one that I have bought separately… what kind of fitting issues you had?
@@GT1900garage hello goodevening if i remember right the sump hit the midelbeam it was a long time ago it was in the 80 it was a ascona engine
First like! 😊😊😊😊😊
@@Zgurkogel WooHoo
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Thanks again for watching and commenting !!
@@GT1900garage You are welcome 🤗 Your videos are very good quality and entertaining also 👏👏👏
p.s. I am sure you could spray paint this car yourself, right there in the garage, it's really not that diffficult.
My “mentor” keep saying the same….but naaah….
What no V-8 ????
Nah, for me its like having Gin with Coke, or sauna without wooden stove...they just don't belong together...
Thanks for the comment though !
Edit: What kind of people know these things?
Context got lost for this comment...I hope you got the answer elsewhere 😎
@@GT1900garage No problem. It was in relation to initial comment I made three days ago. However I do have a question. What vehicle did the 2200 cc come out of? Second question, Were the Opels built by GM America or GM Germany? PS I am deeply impressed by the no compromises approach to this build. I hope it yields the pleasure you are looking for.
Sorry, missed this reply : The 2.2 comes from 1985 Opel Record.
I believe (not an Opel Expert), that the body of the GT was made in France in some specialized body factory, and assembly was done in Germany. As far as I understand, only branding was changed when shipped to US. To be honest, I don't know if this was sold in US only by brand Buick or was there a Opel GT available in US ? Someone with more knowledge could correct this ?
Just me scrolling through the comments wondering if car nerds find the wheel arch thing brilliant or blasphemy.
Haha. My thoughts exactly !! I had a footage of the "ritual" for getting rid of the Talbot curse...but that was cut out from the final edit 🤣
Maybe it was a bit too much.
But yes; I kinda expected some opposing comments too 😅
I am sorry to be that guy, but a car that gets so much work put into it must have more than 4 pistons! 😁😘
Thanks, one wise person once said, "It not the issue whether you have Ryobi or Milwaukee, its what you do with it.."
I have always fell in love with the underdogs.....