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General Car Chat / Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« on: 01 November 2016, 15:08:56 »
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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 01 November 2016, 14:14:40 »
Today was a warm and sunny November day here deepdown southwest. So i decided to prepare my Caravan for winter use. New Winter tyres, new oil + filter and new windshield wipers.
Last thing to do is adjustment of the xenons. I will do it over the next days and then the Caravan is ready to get a new licence. End of the week he should be back on the road again.
Best regards
Rolf
Last thing to do is adjustment of the xenons. I will do it over the next days and then the Caravan is ready to get a new licence. End of the week he should be back on the road again.
Best regards
Rolf
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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega`s Rebirth
« on: 31 October 2016, 20:59:14 »
Hi VXL V6
For real personal assistance the way from here to you is a little long. But if you have real questions, please feel free to ask. I have plenty solutions in Omega bodywork. All have gone through the German "TÜV" without any problem....
For real personal assistance the way from here to you is a little long. But if you have real questions, please feel free to ask. I have plenty solutions in Omega bodywork. All have gone through the German "TÜV" without any problem....
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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega`s Rebirth
« on: 31 October 2016, 16:46:16 »
THX jimbo
It took 4 months to bring the Omega back on the road again, because i can only work on the car during weekend. Over the summer i started to do some "cosmetics"
First, every Omega sooner or later gets problems with rust at the doors and around the rear wheels. The Problem was caused during produktion. Opel sets point of welding into glueing zones, so aggressive gas appears under the seal.
The only solution is to cut away all rust and replace the areas. So i did. Enjoy the pictures.
I think this is a well known pickture for many Omega owners. Rust at drivers door (LHD=left front door)
First i removed the outer part
cleaning and pepare the zone
fitting the new part
welding
There is no plastic or presto!
Same job above the right rear wheel
The left side was finnished in July
Best regards
Rolf
It took 4 months to bring the Omega back on the road again, because i can only work on the car during weekend. Over the summer i started to do some "cosmetics"
First, every Omega sooner or later gets problems with rust at the doors and around the rear wheels. The Problem was caused during produktion. Opel sets point of welding into glueing zones, so aggressive gas appears under the seal.
The only solution is to cut away all rust and replace the areas. So i did. Enjoy the pictures.
I think this is a well known pickture for many Omega owners. Rust at drivers door (LHD=left front door)
First i removed the outer part
cleaning and pepare the zone
fitting the new part
welding
There is no plastic or presto!
Same job above the right rear wheel
The left side was finnished in July
Best regards
Rolf
395
Omega Gallery / Re: Omega`s Rebirth
« on: 30 October 2016, 19:31:48 »
Hi VXL V6
I do not know the situation in UK, but here in Germany it is very important where a car comes from. Here in Lahr (Rhine area southwest close to France) winter operation is not a real problem for a modern classic. The winter is mild (sometimes a little mediterran) and i can avoid Omegas contact with salt on the street. But my saloon comes from the Stuttgart area. The winter situation there is complete different. Ice, snow and salt on the street is normal there in winter. So the damage appears.
But i am not afraid because of rust. Though i have control over welding , i will not use my saloon in winter again. Because of my job, i have to drive weekly to Donaueschingen, crossing the Blackforest. Winter conditions are guaranteed there...
My saloon took his last ride this year today. We drove away from the Rhine fog up in the sunny hights. Next week i will change the cars for winter
Best regards
Rolf
I do not know the situation in UK, but here in Germany it is very important where a car comes from. Here in Lahr (Rhine area southwest close to France) winter operation is not a real problem for a modern classic. The winter is mild (sometimes a little mediterran) and i can avoid Omegas contact with salt on the street. But my saloon comes from the Stuttgart area. The winter situation there is complete different. Ice, snow and salt on the street is normal there in winter. So the damage appears.
But i am not afraid because of rust. Though i have control over welding , i will not use my saloon in winter again. Because of my job, i have to drive weekly to Donaueschingen, crossing the Blackforest. Winter conditions are guaranteed there...
My saloon took his last ride this year today. We drove away from the Rhine fog up in the sunny hights. Next week i will change the cars for winter
Best regards
Rolf
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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega`s Rebirth
« on: 30 October 2016, 17:34:01 »
Sorry, i have had some problems to insert the pictures...so here new version.
To the left frontside - righside was OK
looks rusty on the surface, but no holes, no?
The Problem was behind the double faced sheets of metall.
New brakes in front
and rear
New suspension
Big problem under driver´s seat
Some other problems
The little spring inside was broken
it works again
Ready for the tecnical inspection, called TÜV in Germany and a new licence plate!
Now i know, why these cars called saloon..
Next i will describe the revision of the doors and some additional work around the car.
Best regards
Rolf
To the left frontside - righside was OK
looks rusty on the surface, but no holes, no?
The Problem was behind the double faced sheets of metall.
New brakes in front
and rear
New suspension
Big problem under driver´s seat
Some other problems
The little spring inside was broken
it works again
Ready for the tecnical inspection, called TÜV in Germany and a new licence plate!
Now i know, why these cars called saloon..
Next i will describe the revision of the doors and some additional work around the car.
Best regards
Rolf
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Omega Gallery / Omega`s Rebirth
« on: 30 October 2016, 16:37:54 »
Hi all!
Today i want to show some work, i did on my Omega 2.0 16 V earlyer this year. The car was out of use for two years and was stored in a workshop. It was build in 1998 and it runs very good. Because the car is part of the famaly, i never will give our Omega away.
Not so bad, but what was behind the Bumper?
from inside
To the left frontside - righside was OK
looks rusty on the surface, but no holes, no?
The Problem was behind the double faced sheets of metall.
New brakes
New suspension
Big problem under driver´s seat
Some other problems
Ready for the tecnical inspection, called TÜV in Germany and got an licence plate!
Next i will describe the revision of the doors and some additional work around the car.
Best regards
Rolf
Today i want to show some work, i did on my Omega 2.0 16 V earlyer this year. The car was out of use for two years and was stored in a workshop. It was build in 1998 and it runs very good. Because the car is part of the famaly, i never will give our Omega away.
Not so bad, but what was behind the Bumper?
from inside
To the left frontside - righside was OK
looks rusty on the surface, but no holes, no?
The Problem was behind the double faced sheets of metall.
New brakes
New suspension
Big problem under driver´s seat
Some other problems
Ready for the tecnical inspection, called TÜV in Germany and got an licence plate!
Next i will describe the revision of the doors and some additional work around the car.
Best regards
Rolf
398
Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello all!
« on: 29 October 2016, 20:33:21 »
Hi Zirk
I was Thorens for a while...i took over all inventar of Thorens after bankrupty in 1999 here in Lahr. I did service upgrades and Thorens based new constructions (Reference II, Baby Blue)
But Asia finacial crise in 2008 broke my neck. I gave up in 2012. So i have to do a new start.
Rolf
I was Thorens for a while...i took over all inventar of Thorens after bankrupty in 1999 here in Lahr. I did service upgrades and Thorens based new constructions (Reference II, Baby Blue)
But Asia finacial crise in 2008 broke my neck. I gave up in 2012. So i have to do a new start.
Rolf
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello all!
« on: 29 October 2016, 20:07:46 »
Hi
Thanks for friendly welcome!
My Omega saloon i found for very small money three years ago on ebay. I was looking for a low budget car, because i was in a little difficult finaciel situation. I choose the Omega, because he reminds me a little on my Senator B 24V i drove over 10 years. The best engine i ever had....
So i wanted to ride down Omegas tecnical license and get another one. But i felt i love with that car. So i decided not to wreak the saloon after using and to refurbish it, when i will find the time.
It took 2 years to start. In the meantime i bought my Caravan and got him a new tecnical licence
Early this year the fight began. If anyone is interssted in details, please have a look on this site:
http://www.modern-classics-forum.de/board5-youngtimer-technik/board6-karosserie/
On the same site you will find my refurbishment of Caravan`s front wheel suspension. Same i did on the Saloon. Sorry it is in German, but pictures are internatinal.
The saloon got a new tecnical licence in August and i drove it over summer. Great. Next week i will change the cars. The Caravan has to take the winter part and the liousine will be stored dry and warm.
Waiting for the summer...
Best regards
Rolf
Sorry it is in German, but i posted a lot of pictures there. They are international...
Thanks for friendly welcome!
My Omega saloon i found for very small money three years ago on ebay. I was looking for a low budget car, because i was in a little difficult finaciel situation. I choose the Omega, because he reminds me a little on my Senator B 24V i drove over 10 years. The best engine i ever had....
So i wanted to ride down Omegas tecnical license and get another one. But i felt i love with that car. So i decided not to wreak the saloon after using and to refurbish it, when i will find the time.
It took 2 years to start. In the meantime i bought my Caravan and got him a new tecnical licence
Early this year the fight began. If anyone is interssted in details, please have a look on this site:
http://www.modern-classics-forum.de/board5-youngtimer-technik/board6-karosserie/
On the same site you will find my refurbishment of Caravan`s front wheel suspension. Same i did on the Saloon. Sorry it is in German, but pictures are internatinal.
The saloon got a new tecnical licence in August and i drove it over summer. Great. Next week i will change the cars. The Caravan has to take the winter part and the liousine will be stored dry and warm.
Waiting for the summer...
Best regards
Rolf
Sorry it is in German, but i posted a lot of pictures there. They are international...
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Omega Gallery / Re: 1999 Elite slow restoration
« on: 29 October 2016, 16:03:51 »
Hi James
It looks similar to my 1998 Omega CD. I did the bodywork last winter. It was hard work, but my Ommi is part of the family, living in the garage.
Here is my story:
http://www.opel-voting.de/omega-senator-signum/53592-omegarage.html
Sorry, it is in German, but rusty pictures seems the same all over the world
Rolf
It looks similar to my 1998 Omega CD. I did the bodywork last winter. It was hard work, but my Ommi is part of the family, living in the garage.
Here is my story:
http://www.opel-voting.de/omega-senator-signum/53592-omegarage.html
Sorry, it is in German, but rusty pictures seems the same all over the world
Rolf
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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello all!
« on: 29 October 2016, 15:04:55 »
Hi all
My name is Rolf and i am located in Lahr / Blackforest, southwest Germany. I am owner of two Opel Omega B, one is a limousine (MT), the other one is a caravan (AT), both with the 2.0 / 16 V engine. I have two passions. First is vintage analog audio (turntables) and second are my Omegas.
The caravan is for winter use, not pretty, but in very good running condition.
My Limousine is summer driver. Last winter i did the complete bodywork, front suspension, brakes and xenon conversion.
German Omega scene is a little dull, so i will have a look to the UK
Best regards
Rolf
My name is Rolf and i am located in Lahr / Blackforest, southwest Germany. I am owner of two Opel Omega B, one is a limousine (MT), the other one is a caravan (AT), both with the 2.0 / 16 V engine. I have two passions. First is vintage analog audio (turntables) and second are my Omegas.
The caravan is for winter use, not pretty, but in very good running condition.
My Limousine is summer driver. Last winter i did the complete bodywork, front suspension, brakes and xenon conversion.
German Omega scene is a little dull, so i will have a look to the UK
Best regards
Rolf