Nice!! We had our sales kick off for 2012 there last month. Seen some stunning cars.
I'll drop by soon to check on the progress!
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Nice!! We had our sales kick off for 2012 there last month. Seen some stunning cars.
I'll drop by soon to check on the progress!
I could do with friends like that! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by pastry
Nice updates mate - especially love the radio and iPhone gizmo!
BTW what's with your engine needing a rebuild? Sounding rattly or burning lots of oil? Surely not?
Must catch up some time soon!
Take care and nice one on keeping the missus happy - Ellen only rides a bicycle so no lowering springs to keep her happy haha.
Niekos! Not needing a 'real' rebuild, but I want to change the waterpump, timebelt and gaskets just to be sure. I don't know their age and don't want to ruin the engine mate.
So, now I deffo need to come over to check on the progress!Quote:
Originally Posted by pastry
Another small parts update, managed to source some nice new genuine parts last week.
Number plate light
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...26500312_1.jpg
Two air filters to fit the C16SE air filter box (for spare)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...44446563_1.jpg
Alternator belt
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...35856691_2.jpg
Gear gaitor
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...38728428_1.jpg
Ball joints
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ZOWMg60_12.jpg
Clutch cable
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...LUDlQ60_12.jpg
Rear brake drum
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...5JYIg60_12.jpg
MK2 Ash tray
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e1/1429769.jpg
Steering rack housing
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...je1/902107.jpg
Heater matrix
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e1/1806108.jpg
My new headlights are also being sent over, so these will be arriving this week.
@ Graeme I think I sourced the right ash tray support thingie, I'll send you a PM mate.
You never cease to amaze me with your finds! Want! :D
Another small update, managed to source a new full GSI side skirt set.
So I now have 4 new front side skirt sill pairs, a new set with the LH L shaped rear part missing and this new full set.
New GM RH front headlight with LWR connection:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...lamprechts.jpg
The LH front headlight is on it's way from Germany. Also new and original GM.
I need to move to Europe. How much was the gaitor? I need one as mine's split.
Only € 17,50... :thumb:
Really? That's like £15. You got part number?
In case you wondered, the headlight was € 30,00
The headlight from Germany only € 25,00... lol
Mine's a MK1 so the headlamps are no use.. but the part number for the gaitor will be great. If I can't get hold of one from a dealer over here then you may be getting a PM :)
No part number yet, will pick up the gaiter and all the small parts next week...
Just checked, it was only €15,00Quote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
GM Teilenummer 90168233, Opel Katalognummer 738416
That part number don't show anything - do you have the full number that starts with 9 i.e. 90 123 456
See my edit...
^ DamnQuote:
Originally Posted by PNG
:thumb:
Small update, managed to source the following decals/vinyls:
Blue/grey vinyl front door LH
Blue/grey vinyl B pillar RH
I already have 3 blue/grey vinyl sets for the LH B pillar, I'll be using one of them for the RH front door. So, now I have a full Gsi vinyl set!
Also managed to source original Gsi front door decals and a MK2 GSi grill badge!
Pics (to proof) will follow as soon as the parts arrive! :thumb:
Yet more excellent finds mate. Well done! :-D
Forgot to mention, also sourced new sunroof glass. Just in case...
Will be picking up the rear quarters next week in Germany...
Amazing parts you have there mate!
I'm gonna start asking my Vaux dealer to look at parts but in european warehouses.
Or send me the required part numbers and I'll have a go here. Could always bring some stuff over or send it over.
Okay, some more new parts came in this week.
Rear side skirt parts
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...trearparts.jpg
Fronts were already sourced
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture340.jpg
New GM Mk2 hazard switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...zardswitch.jpg
And I couldn't resist this at only €7,50:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...1/Reglight.jpg
The weathers looking good for this weekend so I'll be picking up the GSi tomorrow, deffo want to fit the 'new' GSi interior after 4 months...
Next up, rear quarter time... :thumb:
Cheers mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by tahir868
Nice Parts there mate
Cheers, I'm currently sourcing all parts for a rebuild. Don't want to be stuck in the process once started...Quote:
Originally Posted by Acerliam
I need to PM you some part numbers fella. Looks like there is a treasure trove of band new parts in europe that I need to raid lol
Bring them on!
Sit tight... I'll get some part numbers over the weekend.
So time for some real progress instead of buying parts. Picked up the car yesterday and it felt really good to drive it again after 5 long months!!
Plan was to clean and fit the UK GSi seats this weekend.
Weapon of choice:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/259.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/260.jpg
Filled up with interior cleaner:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/263.jpg
To clean these:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/256.jpg
One hour later:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/262.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/261.jpg
Swapped the rails from the original seats and fitted them in the car:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/280.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/281.jpg
With the seats sorted it was time to fix the suspenders for my parcel shelf.
Before:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/267.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/268.jpg
Work in progress with the new parts:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/269.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/270.jpg
Fitted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/271.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/272.jpg
Sorted:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/273.jpg
Fitted a new air filter today and ripped out the rear seats to give them a good clean.
Noticed some rust on the rear panel where the tow bar plate is situated:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/277.jpg
Cleaned the original spare wheel and tyre:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/288.jpg
Inside:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/286.jpg
Minty minty:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/287.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/290.jpg
Made in 1992, original factory Michelin MXV2 tyre:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ietje1/291.jpg
Yeah I know, I'm sad.... lol
Some more new parts arrived/were picked up.
Rear quarters (iphone pic):
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...arquarters.jpg
Now what's in here???
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Sunroofbox.jpg
Yes, new sunroof glass!!
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Newsunroof.jpg
Found a MK2 light switch
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...akelaarMK2.jpg
New headlamp control switch is also sourced and on it's way as we speak!
Gotta love the gear gaitor:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Geargaitor.jpg
Ball joints:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...Balljoints.jpg
Clutchy clutchy cable:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...lutchcable.jpg
More to come!!
I initially thought that clutch cable is way too short ..... then remembered you lot drive on the wrong side of the road lollollollol
Nice finds !
Joff
Cheers Joff! And yes, we do things differently over here! ;)
joff, there are plenty of people here who drive on the wrong side of the road... These foreigners drive on the wrong side of the carQuote:
Originally Posted by joff-turbo-nova
Vlietje, do you have any more pics of your towbar installation? (inside & out please) i'm curious how the eu companies make them, as the uk ones are a really bad design. they put huge bits of metal inside the boot & expect you to chop the bumper, a lot if it is a mk1 gte..
thanks
mike
Your thread is just one big Aladdin's cave of goodies and progress. Love.
How much you pay for the rear shelf suspenders? Are you able to get anymore? I'm jotting down a few part numbers for you ;)