Opel GT ideas

[JohnLClark]

Yesterday, while I was at the family BBQ, when the Get Smart movie was brought up in conversation. While discussing the cars used on the intro to the show, my uncle told me he had a 69 Opel GT like the model used on the show. I asked what he was going to do with it, and he was thinking about putting in a Quad 4 or a Buick T-type 6, with a manual tranny. I suggested a ecotech out of a Solstice or Cobalt SS. Of the three, which would be the easiest and cheapest to pull off. Also what about suspension and brake upgrades. Thanks

[Jim Nilsen]

I've seen one with a Buick Grand National engine in it and it was packaged really well. it had a 5spd behind it and a narowed 12 bolt. It was a 10 sec. car all day long he claimed.

[SaturnVUEguy]

I love these cars, almost bought one that had been sitting for YEARS for $100 a few years ago, still want that car

[70LS1NOVA]

My buddy put a small block chevy in his. The glass is out in this picture because we just painted it. It's a sick looking little car when you pull up next to it on the street. Stock short block, trick flow heads and cam and it runs low 11's in the quarter. It's alot of fun on the street too.

[rjp71]

Good luck with this build. I would love to see one of these cars get the pro-touring treatment.

[69LT1Nova]

Go with the turbo Ecotech. Sounds like fun, and should pull down good mileage.

[68Formula]

Prior to 2007, the Turbo Ecotecs in Europe are DI. This would probably be easier to implement.

[showa]

Might not wanna look at this site....

http://opelgt.com/

[sixgunsuperman99]

funny timing - I was just trying to buy one a couple weeks ago that has been sitting for a couple years

[Kenova]

You forgot about the Canyon/Colorado four cylinder. They are 2.8L with the '08s stepping up to 2.9L and are available with manual or auto trannies.

Ken

[buickfunnycar.com]

funny timing - I was just trying to buy one a couple weeks ago that has been sitting for a couple years

Neighbor has one sitting under a tarp I could probably pick up for a song,have always loved those cars ever since I "played" in them new when my dad worked at a Buick-Opel dealership in NY in the late 60's when I was a kid.
I used to love to pull the manual lever that flipped over the headlight buckets.I bet rust and time took it's toll on that concept,lol...

[SaturnVUEguy]

Might not wanna look at this site....

http://opelgt.com/

There is also www.opelgtsource.com

[JohnLClark]

Thanks for the info. I checked out a forum that had info about engine swaps, and the engine that seems to fit the easiest is the 2.3 turbo engine from Ford. Mentioned that to my uncle, but he is one of those guys that only wants a Chevy engine in a Chevy and Ford engine in a Ford. But since the Opel was a GM product, he's more open to any engine under the GM brand umbrella. Also the new Opel GT in Europe is a rebadged Saturn Sky so he's leaning that way, for the engine.
One other thing I read on the forums is that the rearend is very weak, so what can be done to make it last behind 250-300hp?

[SaturnVUEguy]

John, if he wants to be really picky about it, he should put a Buick motor in it, if he does a swap. The GTs were sold new at Buick dealers in the 60s and 70s.

Yes, nowadays Opels are being built as Saturn's here in the US, and as you stated, the GT is the Sky here.

[69TAPoser]

I'm digging this:



Not pro-touring, but I am still digging it.

It has a crate zz383 in it with a Ford 9" and 4-link. More pics here:

http://static.racingjunk.com/gallery/album/581

Phil

[shmoov69]

So, is anyone going to chop a PT Opel?? I have been waiting to see one! Listening ALkar!?!? LOL!

[Roadrage David]

the Opel gt was known as the Baby corvette and the opel manta as the baby firebird. and the opel record a baby shevelle
the ford capri was the baby mustang, altho i prefear the capri over the stang!!

[68Formula]

Saw a tricked out Opel Manta (early 70s) built by a tuner that looked darn sweet. Not sure if a pick. I'll try to look.

[oestek]

European Opel GT - (Saturn Sky / Solstice in US)




Killer Buick / Opel ad:

[shmoov69]

Still waiting for someone (with talent, which knocks me out!) to chop a PT Opel GT!!