1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Fri 03 Feb 2017, 15:01

Zelna is bringing the SS Hoses! This how my Daily driver is starting to look! :mrgreen: Fuel consumption much better!! 8)
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by VetteGP » Fri 03 Feb 2017, 19:13

Looking very different from when I ĺast saw her.
Very nice.
Current cars:
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1969 Opel GT
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Ex: 1969 Opel Kadett Coupe, 1959 Opel Rekord P1

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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Fri 03 Feb 2017, 21:32

VetteGP wrote:Looking very different from when I ĺast saw her. Very nice.
Thanks, Received the Hoses from Zelna! Thank You Zelna :D Did the top hose and will fit the bottom hose tomorrow!
Will post some pics of the engine! Then Polish and buff!!!!! :? :? :?
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Fri 03 Feb 2017, 21:48

Here is a sneak preview of the engine! :mrgreen:
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Fri 03 Feb 2017, 22:56

Sneak Preview of Engine!
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Sat 04 Feb 2017, 14:47

Engine diagnostics @ 1000 Rpm :mrgreen:
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Sat 04 Feb 2017, 21:58

Preview of engine hoses
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by kavesh » Sun 05 Feb 2017, 11:26

Looks good Johann.

Did you replace the rubber hose with stainless steel for bling or because your old hoses were damaged?

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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Sun 05 Feb 2017, 13:05

kavesh wrote:Looks good Johann.
Did you replace the rubber hose with stainless steel for bling or because your old hoses were damaged?
Both Kavesh! 8) Standard Hoses are becoming scarce! :mrgreen:
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Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Post by Johann65 » Sun 05 Feb 2017, 14:12

Test/Show All the postings after GPVette are listed on a site as page 1 of 1. I cannot repair or change as I am not computer qualified! Can it be fixed please! :cry:
I use this route to get access to my correct topic!
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Had a tough day with this, fitting the Opel's hoses and repairing the Speed Queen's agitator that stopped operating! Got it working at no Cost! :mrgreen:
First view of the engine!
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