Those of you who read my personal blog may have seen the Cruzin’ Cooler video I posted while at Carlisle ’06. I thought it only fair to share some pictures of the hard work that Dallas has put into converting his Opel GT into a roadster. He writes,
"My car is a 1970 Opel GT and it was never produced in a roadster. It is all custom done. It is a great car and many people think it is a kit. It is in fact just a one of a kind hand made conversion. I did most of the work myself. It has had the top cut off, over size wheels(16in front and 17in rear), Corvette style side pipes, all custom interior made with marine vinyl incase it gets wet, CD with 6 speakers and amp, an onboard airtank and compressor that pumps up the air shocks. It has many other additions too, but that is the short story about my car."
I really wany to make a conversion like the convertible. I was wondering I you have plans or a how to. Love the opel I have a project car gitting into gear to do it this winter Russ Strohm
I really wany to make a conversion like the convertible. I was wondering If you have plans or a how to. Love the opel . looking to purcase a GT in need of work. I have extensive fiberglass fabrication skills
and it was never produced in a roadster..
Have you ever heard from the Keinath GT?
http://www.wods.dk/opelgt/pr/1995-keinath-gt/o-pr-1995-keinathGT.htm
Could you tell me the wheel/tire setup (name brand, sizes, etc)? Thanks
Dallas- Your Opel GT is by far the nicest I’ve seen anywhere on the net! I just purchased a ’69 GT on Ebay and was wondering if you used wheel adaptors to convert to a 5 bolt pattern or if you are using a custom rear axle, spindles & rotors etc. What engine & drivetrain are you running? Thanks for reading my message & I hope to hear from you soon. -Jim Hixon
I think you could do a better job!
Sorry to take so long to reply. I have never seen or heard of the Keineth GT. That is very cool.
There is no kit or plans… It was just done.
The 4 hole pattern was welded and a 5 hole pattern drilled out. I have American Racing tourque thrust II wheels. dallas@bestnetautosales.com
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Hy ,my name is Alex and I’m from Romania.I just got my self a car exacly like yours..and i was wondering how much does it cost me to upgrade my car intro something like yours.I want to remind you that i only have the bodykit…and hardware..engine,wheels…no interior.Pls i really like this car and i cant wait to see it “alive” again.:D
hey i was just wondering how much did you pay to get your corvette style side pipes done… they look great… I also have a 70 opel that i’m trying to fix up and was wondering if you can give me some good tips…. hope to hear from you soon…
Hello Dallas, I think you did a very nice job!!
I think it will look great “live” or on my driveway ;-)
What kind of car did you convert it to. I have a ’73 and I’m having trouble getting the breaks and headlight cable. Do you have any good ideas?
I wouldn’t go as far to say you did most of the work, as I remember building that car years ago and selling it to you. Don’t forget who did what
Keith Lundholm
Cookeville, TN
Keith,
I saw your comment posted in 2008 about the yellow GT convertable. I know there is a very good restoration shop in Cookeville that has worked on GTs. I am interested in converting my 71 GT to a convertable. Can we communicate?
Tom Warden Knoxville, TN
Tom, the shop in Cookeville is my shop. It’s called New Vintage Automotive. This conversion isn’t for the faint of heart
Am interested in buying an Opal Gt