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by Johann72
Sun 15 May 2016, 17:30
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

zahistorics wrote:Johan, I think your car looks much nicer without the stripes.
Hullo John,
I have the same feeling. All that I am looking for is the Jetten logo! It is a round badge that is not obtrusive! Have an example somewhere!! :mrgreen:
by Johann72
Thu 12 May 2016, 10:10
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: SADF: did it make you or break you? (or both)
Replies: 10
Views: 4618

Re: SADF: did it make you or break you? (or both)

Jan 1981 Army intake at 4 SAI Middelburg, spent 9 months there completed all phases of training in the infantary, lots of hectic times and lots of PT and "op voks" in that time, I then decided to Join PF and got into the SA Air Force, spent a year in Langebaan Weg flying training school and went on...
by Johann72
Thu 12 May 2016, 09:34
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Jetten-1.jpg The TE2800 awesome version of the Manta, don't think Jetten was involved with the build of that one though as the TE2800 was developed in Belgium? http://www.opelclub.com/OpelHistoryMantaTE2800.pdf [/color] Would not mind filling up my empty available spot with a TE2800 :) Dries Jetten...
by Johann72
Thu 28 Apr 2016, 16:07
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Spraypainting advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 3206

Re: Spraypainting advice needed

Thanks Marnus and Brennan,
I will make use of both methods by filling the few chips with MS primer and not the whole car ;)
And then decide on whether 2K, Duco, BB/CC. Do you get a white Primer? :?:
by Johann72
Tue 19 Apr 2016, 17:28
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Traffic Dept in Vereeniging treating me well Are you sure you were at Vereeniging Traffic department? :lol: I like what you have been doing to the Record keep it up, I am not to far from you hope to see her in real life one day Did the weighbridge at the Ver Traf dept. Lots of interest and good tre...
by Johann72
Sat 26 Mar 2016, 20:53
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

I made my front brackets from 8mm but just a flat piece no bends no I hope they're strong enough :cry: My first effort was from Angle Iron (Bad decision) I went to 8mm and the difference can be seen! ;) Definitely the better option! I will be doing the right rear wheel tomorrow. Took me an afternoo...
by Johann72
Thu 11 Feb 2016, 17:51
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Just notified myself!!!! Can we remove the 72?
by Johann72
Thu 11 Feb 2016, 11:02
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Glad it's all coming together Johann Mark Thanks Mark! Not in a hurry and Herman is doing a great job. The clearance should go through tomorrow. Gave the Copy to Herman this morning. Also received the distributer this morning Brand New! :D :D R350 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Keep posted as it is some mecha...
by Johann72
Wed 10 Feb 2016, 17:35
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 479831

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

Johann72 wrote:
moparmad wrote:Great news. I have also been successful with my beetle. It is now on my name and just awaiting RWC ;)
Congrats! :D
Certified ID Copy received today!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: all going on course!! :D
by Johann72
Wed 10 Feb 2016, 12:10
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Major News!!
Replies: 7
Views: 3848

Re: Major News!!

Mopar 440 wrote:
bmwmaniac wrote:a black one? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Who Knows? :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: