Rich
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanRich
@foxmcintyre
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6bt would be sticking out the bonnet.. And it literally weighs half a tonne. Leave those for the Landrovers..  So.... When are you fitting one? *n Tbf I look at pics of them in landrovers and go 'hm that doesn't really fit there either'. My 300 still does everything I need it to. It's also got a better top speed than a 4x4 Cummins conversion I'm led to believe. I'd much rather fit a 6BT to a DT or a Ward la France. |
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heathrobinson
Part of things
Broken everything
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1968 Opel Rekord Caravanheathrobinson
@heathrobinson
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OM606 is a better choice I reckon, you can get a huge wodge of power out of them on a manual pump, and they'll fit in an average engine bay. And they weigh less than the rest of the car, even with a gearbox attached!
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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OM606 is a better choice I reckon, you can get a huge wodge of power out of them on a manual pump, and they'll fit in an average engine bay. And they weigh less than the rest of the car, even with a gearbox attached! If talking landrover, the 300 isn't going anywhere. If talking Opel, it's definitely not a 'diesel' car. On account of already having a donor engine |
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Mar 28, 2017 16:27:15 GMT
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No pictures but the quick and short of it is... -Old engine out and dismantled. It was siezed at the top of the bore, so there wasn't enough moment/pull on the conrod to unstick it by normal means. -Engine bay partially degreased. -Windscreens front and rear out for new rubbers (purchased). Surrounds need minimal work (yay!). -Steering lock stuck on now  Will have to investigate. -Chasing a chap in Netherlands for a (stock) rear seat so people can actually fit in it. Thats about it really. I've ordered a bunch of bits and pieces from Germany to help me along. I've been working on another project in the meantime so this hasn't been touched that much. More progress soon I promise. That all sounds superb! Please do furnish us with lots of picture soon... I will be watching closely!!! |
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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foxy99
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Mar 28, 2017 22:38:36 GMT
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Bit late now perhaps but on the subject of seized engine...
Has anyone ever tried hot water? I don't mean into the bores. More like replicating the engine's cooling system.
It would be a major pita on an engine with ancilliaries removed (radiator, water pump etc) but if you could get water into the passageways normally used for cooling and keep it hot that might expand the bores enough to break the seal with the rings.
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1965/67 Hillman Imp pick-up
1984 VW Polo breadvan
1970s Yamaha Twins (4)
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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Being doing some things to try and make this RRG ready...
Does contain some mild swearing... and I complain about being tired a lot haha.
Will do some actual words and pictures here, probably post RRG.
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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Wow everyone is busy with their cars again!
Righty... another super exciting video...
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melle
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Good progress, keep plugging away.
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www.saabv4.com'70 Saab 96 V4 "The Devil's Own V4" '77 Saab 95 V4 van conversion project '88 Saab 900i 8V
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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1968 Opel Rekord Caravanretrolegends
@retrolegends
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Would be great to see this at the Gathering, always liked this shape Opel. Keep going.
Oh and there's something very satisfying about the sound of your lathe. 👍🏻👍🏻
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There are instructions on the gate of the campsite that if you don't arrive in this you are to be made to sleep in another field on your own and think about what you've done (or haven't done).
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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I'm trying, I'm trying!
Another video... took a while to get it online because of youtube issues...
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Aug 10, 2017 13:09:22 GMT
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Great work Mark!
Really hope you get it done in time.
Good luck 🤞
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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Aug 11, 2017 15:05:18 GMT
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Thanks for the kind words chaps, going up tonight for hopefully the final push!
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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1968 Opel Rekord Caravanretrolegends
@retrolegends
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Aug 11, 2017 15:19:44 GMT
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Great progress, love that roof rack btw. 👍🏻
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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Aug 22, 2017 13:02:02 GMT
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RRG2017 - some words in the order they come out of my brainium... MOT achieved on Monday after the brake master cylinder gave up the ghost on the way to the MOT. Luckily Speedy Spares in Brighton had one on the shelf.... for £20. Seriously, if you need a part, just try them! They specialise in Rootes stuff but have lots of other stock. www.speedyspares.co.uk/Fitted with the assistance of mantaphil who went above and beyond to get me on the road. The car was at the gathering as a result of the whole TAB crew who lent/gave parts big and small and time and experience. Final stance before heading out...  Soooo, first of all, a massive thank you to all who had kind words to say about the Rekord. You are all too kind! I even went and won one of those there award things! The 'Cool' award  and very nice it is too, little 3D printed thing. So thanks to all the judges  Sorry to those I didn't get enough time to chat to, or even failed to chat to at all Like every year, could really do with it being a whole week of camping just to get enough evenings hanging with people (although I'm not sure my body could sustain the meat/beer based diet that long!) Some facts... -Rekord's first MOT since 2000 -More miles travelled in its first week on the road in my ownership than in its entire last year on the road -16mpg-ish on the way there. A hooky mod gave me 24mpg on the way home -Used little oil (I'm looking at YOU Monza engine) -Blew 1 fuse (didn't really blow it, it was just old and corroded!) -Didn't need anything doing on its trip other than aforementioned bits. Oh and the tyres pumping up periodically. Totally in love with the 3 speed column shifter. Its fun, easy to use and makes the car a breeze to drive. Just needs a slightly longer rear axle for happier cruising, but I have a plan for that... Lots of ideas picked up from various locations, new contacts met, mojo topped up, happy times I'm pretty worn out, but will be pottering around in the Rekord until I get something winter-friendly on the road, which is the next task. So this car is being paused for the time being Lots of ideas to come though, that 6 to fit for starters plus a few other touches. I'm excited to get at it |
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Last Edit: Aug 22, 2017 14:14:54 GMT by Colonelk
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Aug 22, 2017 14:11:35 GMT
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Oh em gee!!!
Thing of beauty!!!
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melle
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Aug 22, 2017 20:27:46 GMT
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Love it, well done.
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Aug 22, 2017 21:14:37 GMT
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Loving that a lot. Looks the bees knees. Well done!
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1982 Granada 2.8 Ghia X - SOLD ☹️
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Colonelk
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1968 Opel Rekord CaravanColonelk
@colonelk
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Aug 28, 2017 12:48:06 GMT
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I was supposed to be giving this a little TLC this weekend, but I think I must have been fully spannered out as it's just not happened. Did have another look through the paperwork that came with the car...  Mileage logbook states it had done 80000 miles at the end of 1979... I got it with 81220 on the clock! So for most of its life it must have been hiding in a garage somewhere! Madness. Looking through the destinations in the book, the good doctor too this everywhere... Various Scottish trips, trips to Heathrow, and all over the country. I feel a Scotland camping trip coming on... If I can improve the mpg haha. Also have the original bill of sale. The massive sump guard was added at the dealer it cost 4pounds 15 shillings I think! |
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Will have to investigate.
and very nice it is too, little 3D printed thing. So thanks to all the judges 
