Project Opel GT 1971 #18 : Fixing the GT weak spot : Rear spring mount bracket

A Pandora's Box, this beam look OK, but had a dirty little secret.

[@markturnbull2021]

Saturday morning, a coffee and a new Opel GT 1971 vid to watch. Perfect!

[@GT1900garage]

Wow, this! I personally have few my favorite channels, and I truly love the feeling of having new episode to watch with cup of coffee. I am flattered to be in somewhat same position with my own channel follower ... Thanks, appreciated.

[@PompeyMatt17]

so satisfying to watch a craftsman at work....

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks Matt for comment, improving the skill set bit by bit....

[@matthewviviano3653]

You have the patience of a saint! It seems every time you even just look at it, you find more rot! This is a massive project.

[@GT1900garage]

I tend to agree...It is bigger than I hoped for. But still heck of a quality time in a garage.

[@oldschoolman1444]

​@@GT1900garageand the satisfaction of knowing it was done properly. 😊

[@ariedekker7350]

Ich war angenehm überrascht, eine weitere Folge zu sehen. Nachdem ich es jetzt schon mehrmals gesehen habe, danke ich Ihnen, dass Sie diese Folge machen und zeigen wollten. Grüße aus Haarlem.

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar. Vor allem diese Folge erforderte viel Motivation, aber zum Glück habe ich sie durchgespielt.

[@goodtimes9839]

This is so crazy! I love your work so much! I will continue to follow your project.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment and follow !! Stay tuned for more episodes.

[@bobfrankish8883]

I just love your channel and your work. I don't know of anyone who could do a better job in a home garage situation. I love how the shrinker/stretcher arrives, and you think, hmmm how could I make this about 20 times better?, I know... Also the welding in the short length of rod to make the template, simple but genius. Very well done indeed.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment, and follow. The new tool is awesome, and now that I have it right next to the car, helps a lot. The wire as a template was a must have, since the beam makes a two direction curve right there. It was not possible to make it fit the Spring bracket without copying the actual shape of the beam. It was only solution that I could come up with...

[@jst1261]

I agree with you

[@jg6579]

It's amazing the amount of sins paint and undercoating can hide. When I first saw this car I thought, "Looks pretty good. Shouldn't be too difficult." Boy was I wrong. Glad it fell into your hands and will be done right.

[@GT1900garage]

I went through that same rollercoaster of thoughts. However, It was quite soon when I noticed that instead of renovation, this car needs a salvation. Then I decided to document this as a KZbin series...

[@gerdi51]

Vielen Dank für die neue Folge. Ich hoffe doch sehr auf weitere Projekte nach Fertigstellung des Opel Gt Projekts. Die Investitionen in die neuen Werkzeuge muss sich ja lohnen. Freue mich sehr auf die weiteren Folgen zum GT Projekt. Nochmals vielen Dank für die gute Unterhaltung, die du mit dem Projekt uns allen machst. Liebe Grüße Gerd

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den tollen Kommentar. Das nächste Projekt wird hoffentlich mein Traumauto sein, der Lotus Esprit S1. Allerdings wäre hierfür eine gewisse Finanzierung erforderlich. Aber ich möchte diesen GT nicht verkaufen

[@gregbullard7331]

Everywhere you look, more rust. I feel bad for you, but at the same time, I’m learning so much! Keep at it man. We’re all here waiting for the next step and instruction!

[@GT1900garage]

No worries, I'm not surprised anymore, and it gives me again a new topic for a another episode..

[@jensw.8205]

Es ist wirklich schlimm, wie runtergekommen der Wagen ist. Aber umso mehr freut es mich, dass du dir die Arbeit machst und wirklich, das halbe Auto mit neuen Blechen reparierst. Ich freue mich schon auf die weiteren Videos. Wirklich tolle Arbeit. Andere würden wahrscheinlich nur bleche drunter schweißen und die Löcher verschließen. 😊

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar. Ja, das ist ein ziemlich verrücktes Projekt. Aber ich will es gut machen, und ich könnte nicht mit dem Wissen leben, dass sich im Auto versteckter Rost befindet. Alles muss entfernt werden.

[@andersonavila7189]

Here in Brazil we usually say that every car is a little box of surprises

[@GT1900garage]

So true...😄

[@a___________r414]

Der GT ein super Auto und die durchgeführten arbeiten mehr als ein Traum!!!

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar. Ja, das war damals wohl das Traumauto vieler junger Leute

[@punkbloater]

Great project and amazing skills makes an enjoyable watch. 👍🏻 Love that you improve on the original design where possible, this car will be better than new when finnished.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks, trying to get this car last so my grandchildren can drive it someday 😂

[@christophmeirich5928]

Wau ... Je schwieriger, desto spannender. Danke 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar. Dies war eine der schwierigeren Reparaturen. Allein das Schweißen dauerte drei Tage.

[@christophmeirich5928]

@@GT1900garage Ja, das denke ich mir... Vor allem schaut dies in den Videos immer so relativ leicht aus ... Wünsche Dir jedenfalls weiterhin viel Erfolg bei deinem tollen Projekt. LG aus Koblenz Christoph 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

[@bensclassicbodywork]

You're clever. Enjoy watching, you put to shame some professionals. 👍👍

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment, but the work of a professional can also withstand a close-up. Mine don't 😂

[@AndySomogyi]

Wow, I’m doing literally almost the exact same process on my Volvo 1800. The front crossmember were rotted to had to peel off layer by layer weld in new patches . Just got done with making a patch panel for the floor today . I really should keep the phone recoding video as I do it . I’ve got a few KZbin’s here but haven’t done a video for a while because nobody watches them

[@AddictedtoProjects]

I'm glad the KZbin algorithm recommended your channel. Your work definitely stands out in regards to quality and attention to detail. And your editing skills are great too! Hot dwelling excessively on details, but still showing enough to understand what you're doing. Just the right balance in my humble opinion :)

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you for the comment, and I'm glad that algorithm is doing what is supposed to do ; finding right content for right audience. Stay tuned for more episodes..

[@ErichSchaefer1969]

Ich warte immer gespannt auf Deine Videos. In diesem hast Du Dich wieder übertroffen. Sehr gut gemacht. Ich lerne viel von Dir. Gruß Erich I always eagerly await your videos. You've outdone yourself again in this one. Very well done. I learn a lot from you. Greetings Erich

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment again.. BEST feedback is the one that someone has also found some educational value from my videos...

[@smavtmb2196]

Fantastic work 👍

[@GT1900garage]

Many thanks, stay tuned for more episodes...

[@masonverger9470]

Where have you been buddy? We missed you so much. I appreciate your project and craftsmanship and look forward to each new chapter. Love and greetings. 👋

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. This episodes fix was somewhat annoying and difficult, so it took longer than usually. The welding alone took few days to complete. Thank god it is done now...I appreciate your views and follow.

[@Spiritof_76]

I fell in love with Opel GTs when I was in elementary school. I saw one pull in at a drive-in burger restaurant and was enamored with it, so I bought one when I was 18. I still have it, almost 40 years later. It needs a restoration now, but is in line with several other project cars and the usual home repairs and daily driver upkeep. I admire your tenacity tackling the metalwork on this one.

[@GT1900garage]

So cool to have the first love ( the car) still around.. Hope you find time to maintain it for the future generations...

[@salamander5703]

Nice to see you paint inside the box section after welding.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks, Yep, I had to...the flexible electric wire was good for reaching the far end of the beam. It will be power sprayed with liquid rust protection before sealing up.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

The first two and a half minutes was worth the price of admission

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. I hope the rest was bearable as well...

[@joeschlotthauer840]

@@GT1900garage Great video and content. Going up we called these cars, "the poor man's Corvette"

[@groperfish1348]

I'm so glad you are restoring this beauty. I suspect anyone else would have settled for less attention to detail thus the rust would return sooner. I can't wait for you to finish your 1900GT, I just know it will be a huge success. I love the 1900GT. One thing you have shown me is I need to find another car to restore not a 1900GT. For me there are too many rusty hidden secrets in the body and frame. I'm certainly not in the same class as you so inspecting and identifying a rusty 1900GT from a relatively rust free 1900GT is going to be far too hard for me without a large x-ray machine. Keep up the great work

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for support and comment. Yes, I would say that tend to overkill tasks sometimes...But I think this car is entitled to survive another 50+ years... Identifying rusty and and "far gone" GT from each other (there is "no rust" option available), is very difficult I have learned. But if I would buy another one, I surely know where to look for if I try to avoid trouble. I wish my next project would be Lotus Esprit S1 with fiberglass body...for a reason...

[@user-jo2dh8pd8u]

Tolle Arbeit,Respekt😊👍👍👍

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar. Die Follower und Kommentare des Projekts motivieren sehr.

[@jimmyhamm6041]

Last opel corvette style ive seen was in 2012 in this condition stick shift . This is turning out great , great work .

[@GT1900garage]

Stick shift is the only way to go with these kind of cars. Performance with automatic must have been rather dull...

[@guyvancutsem7340]

Don't say you are not a welder, you are making a lot of solid work and the new tool is working perfectly. I like your way of doing things. And this was supposed to be a very solid car if I remember well. Congratulations

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the support. But honestly, I don't know is it the machine, skills, gas that I'm using, or combination of all above, but it is very hard to have decent continuous welding for sheet metal. For material 2mm+ I have no problem, but it is the sheet metal that bring tears in my eyes. Yes, they are solid and strong welds, but I spend proportionally way too much time on grinding welds.

[@guyvancutsem7340]

@@GT1900garage I can understand what you tell me, it took me 4 years of evening lessons to do it properly. I don't normaly help people because I got a lot of rebuke in the past. But you seem to me a very honest person, so ok, there is one person out there where you can learn a lot about welding, but the guy is a pain because of his stubborness. On you tube you have a certain bad chad, he is a welder www.youtube.com/@BadChad. And I agree with his methods. You have to point each five cm a weld, then to not warp the metal, you joint the points very slowly. But I prefer you to watch him. I hope sincerely that this can help you a lot Cheers, Guy

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for reply. Yes, I actually already DO have Bad Chad "Butt welding" in my "see later" playlist. Maybe I should pay it now a visit.

[@alastairwatson3201]

Excellent work, as we have come to expect from you! Your thoroughness is amazing.

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you kindly!

[@killerkane1957]

A rotisserie is THE ONLY WAY! The car I am finishing - as I told you probably my last - is on my lift. I have used 4 sq ft of 18 gauge, 2 rolls of wire, 2 bottles of gas and uncounted types and numbers of abrasive discs. Why on my lift?? Because I loaned my damn rotisserie to a buddy for his R Code 1964 Ford Galaxie. Rangoon red, dual quad 427, 4 speed. A good deed never goes unpunished. But for a car like that? My upside down welding is justified. Yes. Pilot hole. A Rotabroach wants to dance and skip all the way back to where it was made! Great work!

[@GT1900garage]

I hear you !! I share the agony. When I finished my Mini in 2010, I gave my rotisserie to someone who was about to start working with his Mini. This is now 13 years ago, and I have forgot who that person was !!!.....So this one that I am now using, belongs to my friend..

[@daos3300]

i love how you actually know what tin snips are. people have an unhealthy obsession with grinders, like it's the only tool in the universe. also, you keep your workspace spotless, respect.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment, and for noticing this. Actually there is one (main) reason for not using grinder for cutting too much. I have policy that I cannot do any fire hazardous work for three hours before I call it for the day. So there must be at least three hours from last sparks in the garage, before shutting the shop for the night. So usually if you see me using hand tools, that is mostly due to late hours... And pretty much same goes with the keeping workspace clean and in order - safety first.....And it looks better...

[@hans-jurgenf.6871]

Eine sensationelle Arbeit!! Vielen Dank, dass ich dabei sein darf. 👍👍

[@GT1900garage]

Vielen Dank für den Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie das Projekt verfolgen

[@TheStreetBastard]

Highest respect for your patience and skills. I was shocked as i see the rust under the beam. Want to hug you in this moment.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks... I also thought that I have healthy rear beam, but luckily I have the best tool (endoscope) to find out more bad news. And then I just could not leave any rust, so no other option but to take the beam open. And I'm glad that I did so.. Now this is good for another 53 years.

[@TheStreetBastard]

@@GT1900garage ,sometimes there ist no other solution than the long way. The other beam is okay? Fingers crossed for you! Best regards from a 54 year old BMW E9 and his driver (same year)!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the reply. The other beam was WORSE; but it was already fixed in episode 10 and 11. I see that your BMW is already done ?

[@TheStreetBastard]

@@GT1900garage , you´re right, i`ve forgot, but i´ve seen every episode. My E9 i bought with restored chassis, but the rest was in bad condition. I fix it step by step since 3 years. This winter is engine restoring.

[@henningknutsen9732]

You are not easely scared. What a projeckt. Love every episode.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. Well, lets put it this way. My tolerance has been exponentially evolved during this project 😂😂

[@georgeclements2742]

Your heart must have sunk when you found all the rust inside the box section with all those spot welds to drill out. Thanks for persevering as I really appreciate watching your work. Best wishes.

[@GT1900garage]

To be honest. I was kinda disappointed, since the beam look good from the outside. But thanks to by best tool, endoscope, I was able to prove myself to be wrong again !!! But I'm glad that I did fix this properly !!

[@citro-garage]

You are really a great sheet metal worker!!! Congratulation!!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks, It is always great to have comment and views from another channel that I follow. Nice Pallas you have there...Could you specify, what means Pallas in context of Citroen model. I honestly thought it is marketing name in FINLAND, since Pallas is the name of the "mountain" in Finnish Lappland ?

[@Coin-artDe]

great work 👍

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks again !!!

[@ronintres6757]

incredibly beautifully reconstructed, beautiful to look at 🙂👍🏻

[@GT1900garage]

Many thanks! Honestly I think I pulled this off better than I expected. I think the panel is stronger than original, and still look relatively ok..

[@johnanderson8166]

I love how you have mastered CAD, cardboard aided design for making the sheet metal needed to restore this Opel Manta, you have some mad skills.😊😊😊😊

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you very much! The old fashion CAD is the best suited for my purposes....

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Definitely a labour of love rebuild. That kind of previous damage and rust would've turned-off even the most ardent Opel GT fanatic. My hat is off to you, good sir. You're a better man then I when it comes to restoring an automobile! :)

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment again. This topic of "is it worth the effort" seems to be the main subject in my comments, I think I need to address that in my future episodes.. But the main point is that I would be devastated not to finish this project after all the effort (and money). And since I have no deadline for this, it is just quality time by myself in the garage.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

@@GT1900garage Is it worth the effort??? Absolutely!! You're saving a priceless, vintage automobile. The idea is to save as many as we can! You're going to have one of - if not THE NICEST GT when it's done. Like I said, a lot of people wouldn't have bothered. Your dedication is admirable!

[@davidklauer3422]

Always impressive work

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you !! stay tuned for future episodes...

[@oliverroggenbuck7824]

Thank you so much for another excellent video. After having seen so many similar contents on YT, i may say that your video diary really stands out for several reasons. First of all you demonstrate masterful crafting skills. But i guess your success is more based on the emotion of the viewer, that you are able to create. It all comes together. The lighting, the focus, the whole scenery, the timing and the music that ties everything together. I cannot overemphasize how much i appreciate your selection of music to underline the mood of every workstep. There are many talented craftsmen on YT, but few are able to edit their contents in the way you do. It’s just brillant. Can‘t wait for the next episode.

[@GT1900garage]

Wow, thanks for the comment and praises. I think I need to put this in frames on my garage wall, that every time when I'm totally fed up with the damn rust bucket, I can have my motivation boost by inhaling this comment. Thanks for views, comments and follow....

[@andrewthrossell4053]

Great to see the project back.keep up the good work😊

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for comment, this time the fix was super annoying and somewhat difficult, so it took a bit longer than normally...But I am still very motivated to get the sheet metal work done during next winter...

[@oliverengel6791]

Respekt für diese tolle Arbeit 👍👍Viele Grüße aus BOCHUM ( Werk1)

[@GT1900garage]

Danke für den Kommentar, ich grüße GT aus seiner Heimatstadt ...

[@mrt7152]

Nice to see another episode of tlc on the Opel gt 1900. I sincerely enjoy watching it. Have a nice weekend kind regards.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks again for the views and comment. Appreciated..

[@JonFJ1200]

Sweet Mary Jane this is good stuff

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, although it seemed to be mission impossible, I'm kinda of happy the way it turned out...

[@berndcassel2581]

Deine Arbeit ist einfach Weltklasse,du gibst mir immer Inspiration für meine eigenen Projekte

[@GT1900garage]

Toller Kommentar, besonders toll ist es, wenn mein Video Motivation und Inspiration für andere Projekte liefert.

[@trondneergaard8395]

Great video, love it!

[@GT1900garage]

Thank You !!

[@christiankarlsson4149]

Amazing work!!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks a lot! Thanks for the comment and views !

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,I’m always impressed by your work,attention to detail.just keep doing what your doing.until next video.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you for the comment. Appreciated !!

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Liked and subscribed. Thanks so much for sharing

[@GT1900garage]

Awesome, thank you for comment and subscription. Many episodes yet to come...

[@asermurias9342]

Great job! Well done! Finding practical solutions to issues you find as you go!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, sometimes you have to be creative to save money (or time)

[@stenalbertsen2440]

Great job 👍.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks 👍 for comment and views...

[@alargao]

Awesome! The car with more holes than car remaining 😅 I dont know how this car held its parts toghether when you started. But you are turning it into kinda a metalwork miracle. For sure the most of us would have thrown it to trash watching how it was at the start. I truly admire you

[@philleasthouse3791]

Absolutely!!! I remain amazed at the amount of effort being put into the project to make it rust free and totally solid again.

[@GT1900garage]

Well, it looks a lot. But I have EVERY SINGLE piece of metal that I took away from this GT so I could measure it exactly how much I have changed the metal, I think it will be something between 10-20% from the total weight.. But yes, I paid shit load of money for the car, and hauled it from Germany to Finland (cost me another shit load of money) .... I have no other option but to make it worth the investment 😂

[@Bamsebrakar2011]

Fantastiskt arbete och resultater.

[@GT1900garage]

Tack för kommentaren igen, trevligt att få kommentarer från västra grannen också (förmodar jag)?

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Grind those welds flat. Your doing a great job.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. Kindly disagree with grinding flat. When the seam is not visible, I will make sure that weld is not the weakest point. My welding skills are FAR from that quality that I could grind the welds to level and still have 100% strong sheet metal. I will grind flat when it is outer panel (but then I have full weld at the back of the panel), but when it is not visible, I rather leave a nice chunky seam to resist the corrosion and strain. To be honest, I think many of the non-professional car restorers grind way too much off the welds, just to look good. But I think in frames it will create a weak spot for the sake of looking good..

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Your fabrication of replacement panels is outstanding. Don't be afraid to grind your welds flat. Try welding on some scrap pieces, grind them flat and try to break them. You will be amazed how strong they are. keep up the good work. Thanks for the videos. @@GT1900garage

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have grinded flat, ( in episode of fender fixes), but there it is ok since I have full fat weld at the back of the panel. But this is a learning process.... maybe some day I can have invisible welds that holds....

[@lennym1636]

Nice job, you got your work cut out for you on that car, but keep going it should be worth it in the end...

[@GT1900garage]

Yes, if you don't count your own work hours in terms of €....It will be cheap restoration. Definitely will pay back when finished.

[@olewurtz7625]

Still watching and in awe of your skill and ingenuity. What new tool is next ? I don’t think I’ve seen you use a welding magnet.

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment. I think I need to use my new miniature English wheel in next episode....

[@bsimpson6204]

From the outside it didn't look too bad... but omg it was gone on the inside! well done! Can I recommend a tig welder, I tried mig for quite some time but it was all flash bang and either miss completely or big blob. With tig it's much more controllable, more like gas brazing, and you can go back and tidy it up, my angle grinder is doing much less work now. Worth a try.

[@GT1900garage]

Yep, that was my thoughts initially, only upon closer look, I realized that it is as rusty as the other side was... Well, its done now...And YES, I have considered buying a TIG, for long time. So far I have not come across with reasonable priced used one..But I'm looking. Especially when it is time to weld the roof panel in.....I think I need a TIG.

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Absolut stunning!!!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks a lot... Appreciated.

[@Patricks_Projects]

Great job!

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks! Appreciated. Stay tuned for more...

[@heinrichreichartz5365]

I did it some years ago, very good job.

[@GT1900garage]

Did a GT?

[@heinrichreichartz5365]

I own and drive a GT 1900 since 1977.

[@GT1900garage]

And still have it? Truly appreciated...

[@heinrichreichartz5365]

I am still driving the GT

[@oskarjan9613]

Fajny montaż filmu. Widać że robisz przy tym aucie z pasją

[@GT1900garage]

Dziękuje za komentarz. No i super jest dostać komentarz i naśladowcę z Polski (?) Teraz gdy auto jest już całkowicie rozebrane i otwarte, można to przy okazji porządnie zrobić. Mam nadzieję, że samochód będzie służył przez kolejne 50 lat

[@richardgoodge7666]

Quality ❤❤

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment and views. Appreciated.

[@mtbjonny9502]

Respekt !!

[@GT1900garage]

Appreciated !!

[@mdftrasher]

@ 9:50 Holy Cow moment ;-) @ 9:55 Shouting en cursing loudly moment

[@GT1900garage]

Hah🤣, 9:50 I kinda knew it - moment 9:55 Good, more KZbin content - moment

[@mdftrasher]

Lol ;-) I am restoring a 1991 Honda crx Thank you sir for your inspiration!

[@RichardHeadGaming]

For cleaning the primer and paint from your spot weld spots you can use a broken drill or rod the right size for the hole and grind a flat on the end. The friction will take it right off.

[@GT1900garage]

Very good point, and actually I did use the old bit where I grind the tip flat. But it only works well when the epoxy was completely cured. When the epoxy was somewhat soft, the sharp hobby knife was the best tool..

[@jst1261]

Super!👏👏

[@GT1900garage]

Tack igen !!

[@henkbroekhuijsen6399]

RESPECT

[@GT1900garage]

APPRECIATED !!

[@alirezakhabbazian2254]

very nice😍

[@GT1900garage]

Thank you for comment and views.

[@Road_Rash]

I've watched you fab a good 75% of this car out of flat sheet metal & there's still more to go yet, & you make it look like anyone should be able to do it, & I'm still struggling to get my prestamped floor panels in so I can then struggle with some more prestamped panels...Lol! But one thing is for sure, once completed, this is gonna be the cleanest, most rust free Opel GT on the planet! Lol! Are you doing a custom paint job, or a factory color?

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks again for feedback. Yes, one thing is for sure, this will be one of the rare bunch of totally rust free GT:s 😀 I think that most of us could do this, all it takes is tools and time. Skills will evolve along the process... About the paint, I have couple of the options, but it is definitely not going to be so called tuning painting....Factory color, but not necessarily Opel factory...

[@Road_Rash]

@@GT1900garage well, I certainly learned a few things about pattern making & using a shrinker/stretcher & why I need one, & using a bead roller & why I need one of those, even if I'm not punching louvres...Lol! But hands on experience will have to come later... I'm doing ok, & it's certainly gonna turn out fine, but it's not especially easy even with prestamped panels, I couldn't even imagine tackling this with nothing but tools & flat sheet metal... though my tool collection is steadily growing... for me, flat metal is for a flat patch...Lol! I'll get past that eventually, but right now I'm doing good to fit these other patches... Lol! As far as paint, I was hoping it wouldn't be that grotesque orange color that it was originally... I'm certainly not against orange, but that particular shade just isn't very flattering... but as smooth as you're getting it, I'm sure it'll look good whatever color it's gonna be... pearl white would actually make it look like the gemstone... that would be kinda cool...

[@GT1900garage]

Sorry, I have missed this reply.. I have learned that special tools are handy, but one does not always need to have the best and most expensive option... Best tools that I have, are from 60's , simple and rigid. Keep up the good work with your projects. And I am truly happy that I have few regular viewers that comment the videos... So keep on commenting.. they are fun to read and reply...

[@jonnyandersson1337]

Nice 👍

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment and views !!

[@larskjellin1614]

Följer med intresse

[@GT1900garage]

Tack för intresset, håll utkik...det finns fortfarande massor av avsnitt kvar

[@Tomppa8.2]

Tuo lamppukikka tarttuu kyllä omaan työkalupakkiin. Omasta Ooppelista kesällä etsin pistehitsejä ja eipä ne kaikki meinannu löytyä...

[@GT1900garage]

No joo, kiitos kommentista. Tuo on varmaan vanha kikka mutta huomasin sen itse kun tiirailin lampulla palkin sisään... Samalla tavalla kikka tuli itselle käyttöön !!!

[@kingearl2596]

Wenn sie den Opel in Österreich gekauft haben, kenne ich wahrscheinlich den (einen der) Vorbesitzer. Das verdammte Streusalz im Winter...

[@GT1900garage]

Ich habe das Auto in Hamburg gekauft, weiß aber nicht, wo das Auto vorher war. In den letzten 10 Jahren war das Auto als Auto eine Requisite für Filme und Fernsehproduktionen. Und es scheint selbstverständlich zu sein, dass das Auto eine Vorgeschichte aus einem Gebiet hat, in dem schlechte Bedingungen herrschten und beispielsweise Streusalz verwendet wurde

[@consubg]

amazing skills, truly enjoyable to watch such master craftmanship. I just want to ask, are gt spare parts so scarce? as there a chance to find a partscar? Not complaining at all, I´ve seen and enjoyed every episode, but it just makes me wonder

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for the comment, appreciated. No spare part cars available in Finland, so it would cost a lot of money to transport the car up here. And still, all the parts I need would be as rusty in the spare part car I presume. Some parts are commercially available, but mostly they are flimsy repro parts. So few reasons why I make my own parts: 1. Very expensive original parts. 2. Not available locally 3. I rather make parts from 1,25 mm steel, instead of 0,6 reproduction parts. 4. I am a part of the generation that rather fix things than buy new. 5. I like to challenge myself 6. Better youtube content, I would say... Thanks for the follow, and hope you enjoy rest of the project as well !!!

[@consubg]

@@GT1900garage It maks total sense, specially if you are able to get such good results, and I couldn´t agree more with the last one, there are a lot of restauration channels on youtube, but yours stands apart precisely by te kind of work you do. Looking forward for what´s to come, Thank you very much for the reply

[@samtrumbower]

Great Video! I will have to look at my 1973 GT. I hope it isn't that rusty! Also was that shrinker/strecher worth it? I am sure my grandpa and I are going to need something that that for sure.

[@GT1900garage]

Hi Sam. That's why I named the episode as "Pandora's Box" because I KNOW that many GT owners will start to think, "I wonder do I have the same problem" 😅😅 The shrinker/stretcher was around 200€, (this is the light and cheap version), and I made the foot operated stand from scrap metal so it was free. I think you can find these way much cheaper in US, and maybe second hand...

[@acobra67]

That was a job. As always good work. Have you started thinking about the engine yet? Going to go back with the original or do something special?

[@GT1900garage]

Thanks for comment. Yes, it was, I'm glad that is done, because it was a pain in the... I have some thoughts about the engine, maybe searching for 2000 engine with fuel injection...My initial target would be about 20% hp increase, but could go higher is opportunity rises. To be honest, I havent paid too much attention to the requirements for getting first registration to Finnish system (with spiced up engine)...I need to study a bit..

[@billp1954]

Great job so far, binged on the first 18 episodes and was wondering if you were going to put the bump stops back in before you welded the rear shock mount in or do you have something else in mind

[@GT1900garage]

Hi, not quite sure what you mean? You mean those triangle shaped rubber stops?

[@billp1954]

@@GT1900garage yep!

[@GT1900garage]

@@billp1954 oh, ok. Yes they are going back in. I hope its a not difficult, even though they are quite stiff and rigid rubbers. I didn`t want to put them in before welding.. and final paint..

[@billp1954]

@@GT1900garage yeah just hope the base isn't too big, good luck and keep going 😃

[@quattroman88]

Bonjour bravo pour votre travail 👏👏👏👌👌👌 C'est possible d'avoir le lien ou plus d'informations sur votre nouvelle machine ? Salutations.✌️

[@GT1900garage]

pelatools.com/metal-and-woodworking-machines/metalworking/metal-and-wood-working-machines-shrinker-and-stretcher-machines/shrinker-stretcher/ This is a cheap version of it. It is supposed to be hand operated, but I converted it to be pedal operated. More accurate when you have both hands free.

[@quattroman88]

@@GT1900garage merci pour l'info oui j'ai vu que vous avez fabriqué vous même le support 👍👍👌

[@steenlassen5718]

There must be some Kadett C body parts that fit underneath?

[@GT1900garage]

I am not a Opel enthusiast, but I have understood that there are some similarities with Opel Kadet, especially with Kadet Rallye?

[@steenlassen5718]

@@GT1900garage The engine/driveline was the same, and most suspension parts. I do not know precisely about the florpan.

[@lackodhr.5303]

🤗❣️👍👏👏

[@GT1900garage]

🙏🙏

[@natalinowerty]

you should prime the body, some 2k epoxi primer

[@GT1900garage]

Yes, when metal work is done, car will be sand blasted again VERY LIGHTLY, and completely sealed with industrial heavy machinery proof epoxy. On top of that layer, and the filling and smoothing, and then painted...

[@natalinowerty]

in that case very good job @@GT1900garage

[@samisaarela7333]

Mitä maalia käytät ?

[@GT1900garage]

Tuossa käytin vielä Motonetin 2K epoxia, mutta noi puhalletaan vielä pois ja auto maalataan ympäriinsä raskaan kaluston epoxilla. Siitä en tiedä tarkempia speksejä vielä. Mutta nyt kun tuota oon hionut jostain kohdista pois, niin oon todennut että pirun kovassa tuokin on...

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Mate you need green snips to go with your red ones Bother cuts you are using the snips the wrong way

[@GT1900garage]

😂😂 Whaat ?? Now you need to point out where, since: 00:30 using red ...straight cut so no big difference which one I use (besides red is way sharper) 00:45 using red AND green .....

[@1963jesse]

I must say that you are brave and extremely dedicated but I cannot see a realistic outcome, too many sheets to be fitted and all the brackets you repair or exchange... I would lose my faith

[@GT1900garage]

Its like climbing to Mt Everest, and turning back down half way up. So all the investments and sacrifices are already done, and all you end up is being "almost there". I rather go all the way up... 😅