Paul Barrett Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Thought I may aswell start a thread on here as haven’t really updated the other builds. Some will know Ive been building a 2.4 CIH 16v the last few years. it’s now coming together will all the components pretty much sorted and matching work done. now been debating which of the fleet to put in but, I like them all as they are tbh. So I thought what haven’t I owned yet that would suit the engine. There were no kadett coupes for sale anywhere for a price to suit my pocket but a few asconas were. This one popped up for sale in Motherwell for the right price and the right condition for what I wanted, not much welding to sort and not a complete car that wouldn’t want to bastardize. I am moving work units next with do not much will be done until next year but have sourced a rollcage already. Still not 100% if I will be converting to RHD and debating to dipping or blasting route, so many opinions of both and so many up and downs to both. It will be a road car and normally aspirated semi stripped out. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 That’ll be so cool when it’s done! I think it will be worth more later on if converted to RHD but it all depends on how you feel about doing it 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 1 hour ago, Sutty2006 said: That’ll be so cool when it’s done! I think it will be worth more later on if converted to RHD but it all depends on how you feel about doing it 👍 It is more to do with future worth. I’m happy with a lhd to drive but some have said Itl be easier to sell in the future if left lhd as market in Europe is bigger. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 (edited) Came across 400 Ascona parts, all available. Very rare car, not many made. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. LHD market makes sense. Closer to the kerb 🤣🤣. Looks a great project. And will be great to see something different. I blasted a non Opel shell, media gets everywhere, and hoovered, blasted sand a few times, unreal the amount that hides 🥷 A rotisserie shell flipper, is the way to go, gravity wins. Aqua blasting is worth a try. Edited October 26 by ®evo03 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 3 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: It is more to do with future worth. I’m happy with a lhd to drive but some have said Itl be easier to sell in the future if left lhd as market in Europe is bigger. Yeah I see, good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 24 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Came across 400 Ascona parts, all available. Very rare car, not many made. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. LHD market makes sense. Closer to the kerb 🤣🤣. Looks a great project. And will be great to see something different. I blasted a non Opel shell, media gets everywhere, and hoovered, blasted sand a few times, unreal the amount that hides 🥷 A rotisserie shell flipper, is the way to go, gravity wins. Aqua blasting is worth a try. Have a rotisserie ready for it, only way to do a shell properly 25 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Came across 400 Ascona parts, all available. Very rare car, not many made. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. LHD market makes sense. Closer to the kerb 🤣🤣. Looks a great project. And will be great to see something different. I blasted a non Opel shell, media gets everywhere, and hoovered, blasted sand a few times, unreal the amount that hides 🥷 A rotisserie shell flipper, is the way to go, gravity wins. Aqua blasting is worth a try. Tell me more about she’s available parts… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 (edited) Spit is handy for removing blast media, usually gravity wins........sometimes 😎 Yes, ex Ascona 400 doors white. Sealed rear quarters, front 400 spoiler, rear lights, 400 Ronals 7 inch x 15. (X6) Parts are N.Ireland. Those 2dr Asconas have to be rare. And unique parts hard to find. Only cross over is 2dr Cav. Wonder how many where made/sold? Can't have been a big seller, against a family 4dr, or a sportier Manta. But they still exist, and great to see it. Edited October 27 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 Think mine has sealed rear quarters anyway as it was a poverty spec 1300. recently sold a set of 15x7 Ronals to a friend for his monza. the only bit I may be interested in is the front bumper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 8 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: the only bit I may be interested in is the front bumper Pm, will need posted from N.Ireland, or arrange courier pickup, cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 30 Author Share Posted October 30 Ordered this from Manta Dany www.mantadaby.shop just wanted to see what it would look like for narrow body. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Reasonably quality item considering its repro. They look good with the poverty plastic bumpers. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 30 Author Share Posted October 30 Found a cool sticker in the box too Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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