Agent Orange (74 Opel Manta)

[OpelWagenGT]

Just did a compression test and it's just as I thought.

cylinder
1- 130psi
2- 100psi
3- 125psi
4- 130psi

I am pretty sure since my lifter insert on cylinder two was pushing it's way out it wasn't letting that valve close all the way. So what I think happened is that I burned the valve. I am going to try replacing the valve springs just to see before I pull the head.

-Aron

[AndreasW]

Great progress! Can't wait to see the front come down

[OpelWagenGT]

Great progress! Can't wait to see the front come down

I know now that the rear is almost done I am itching to get working on the front. Sadly I have to put money towards the engine at the moment so I can actually drive it. It is after all my daily.

-Aron

[aeion]

I'm going to go ahead and say it, you have one of the coolest daily's ever lol

[OpelWagenGT]

I'm going to go ahead and say it, you have one of the coolest daily's ever lol

Haha thanks. This is the newest car that I have ever owned. It goes like this in order of ownership:

1) 1971 Opel Gt
2) 1973 Opel Gt
3) 1972 Datsun 1200 Coupe
4) 1974 Opel Manta Rallye

The first two Opels were both wrecked by my sister and the Datsun was Slammed modified and everything else then sold to a guy in Canada to buy my dream car which is the Manta.

I guess you could say I am addicted to old things. I'm going to boast my collection here for a bit. It is my thread after all lol.

I also own:

1978 Baretta 38
75cc Polini kit, Leo Vince pipe, 16" Mag wheels, Custom clip on handlebars
1978 Baretta 38
Proma mini circuit pipe, drilled carb, converted to top tank, custom seat, treats clip on
bars.
1990's Raleigh Technium
Converted to fixed gear
1960's or 70's Amica 20" folding bike
Converted to fixed gear, custom front disk brake, converted to cotterless cranks
1950's Kids western flyer
Converted to a muscle bike with a solid rear slick, stick shifter, moped handlebars,
speedo
That's all I can think of right now as far as transport vehicles. I also have a small collection of 35mm film cameras, and many bikes that are not complete or just not worth listing.

I feel like this information is still relevant because a build thread is not just about the car but also the person behind the build and a lot of this explains who I am.

I'll get some photos of these things here in a bit.

-Aron

[OpelWagenGT]

Folding bike
From this

To this

Raleigh Fixed gear

Forgot to mention my Mini Penny that I made

Datsun 1200
From this

To this

To this

1973 Opel Gt

Then

This is the only photo of the 1971 Opel gt that I have left

Baretta Moped 1

The one in front

Moped 2
From this

Stock_Baretta_01 by crazypinkdude, on Flickr
To this


That's all for now. Enjoy

-Aron

[Majend]

that poor poor GT...

[Curt_pnw]

haha That's a cool pic of me with the 'peds. I hadn't seen that one.

[OpelWagenGT]

haha That's a cool pic of me with the 'peds. I hadn't seen that one.

Ha, I noticed you found them on my Tumblr.

-Aron

[OpelWagenGT]

So I have been away for a while but there is a good explanation. My girlfriend was getting sick of me not having a car and so was I. I started telling all my friends that I was now looking for a cheap reliable daily driver and it would be nice to have something that didn't look totally horrid. One of my friends suggested that I get an e28. Now, I didn't know that they came in anything other than a 3.3 or 3.5 liter. So when my friend told me about the 528e I immediately started looking for them.

Long story short I cashed in some savings bonds and pick up my new daily. It's a 1987 528e that has never really left Port Townsend until I bought it. It's got 245,000 miles and runs like a top. I just picked up the air dam last night and fitted some vintage GE spots. Today I replaced the timing belt and water pump. I have to say that I love this car already.


BMW_Edmonds_01 by crazypinkdude, on Flickr

BMW_Edmonds_02 by crazypinkdude, on Flickr

BMW_Edmonds_03 by crazypinkdude, on Flickr

BMW_Edmonds_04 by crazypinkdude, on Flickr

-Aron

[C-Hutch]

EVERYBODY'S getting e28's! S/W e28 takeover!

[OpelWagenGT]

EVERYBODY'S getting e28's! S/W e28 takeover!

Haha I know I am friends with one of the mods and I always tell him they might as well change the name to e28works. lol.

-Aron

[montgomery]

You have good cars, bikes, mopeds and style. I like you.

[OpelWagenGT]

You have good cars, bikes, mopeds and style. I like you.

Thanks! I like your positive attitude!

-Aron

[Majend]

yay Aron!!!!

it is going to be interesting to see which one of us gets our Opels on the road first hehe. My motor is done in two weeks!