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From: gunnar@beppe.ericsson.se (Gunnar Forsgren)
Subject: OPEL Rekord B '66 - Parts wanted
Keywords: OPEL Rekord-B parts wanted
Organization: Ericsson
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 18:03:50 GMT

Hi, I want to hear from those that have or know of companies or
individuals that carry a stock of new original spare parts for
the OPEL Rekord B (1900) '66, a german car.
I need miscellaneous parts such as chrome trim strips in front
and rear body sections, Wheel covers/rings, mud flaps, etc.
Such parts are likely to be found in Europe, primarily Germany.
The model existed for only one year, a bridge between older
body/chassis technology and the totally redesigned '67 C-model.
The B model is identified by it's four round tail lights,
much inspired by american GM models of the early '60s.
Although the car rated as #4 in Swedish sales statistics back in '66
few of these cars remain today. 

Any pointer to a parts dealer would be much appreciated.

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Gunnar Forsgren  Ericsson Telecom AB  email:<etxgfn@ms.eua.ericsson.se>
S-126 25 Stockholm, SWEDEN            "Rust never sleeps"
From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Any '65 Lincoln Conv. owners out there?
Date: 23 Nov 92 14:58:49 GMT
Organization: MCNC Center for Microelectronics, RTP, NC

In article <3781@news.cerf.net> kevin@cyber.net (Kevin R. Sanders) writes:
>Hello car fans,
>Also, and this has been bugging me since I got the car, what the hell
>do you do if the trunk lid mechanism fails to work?  It appears that
>you have to get inside the trunk to fix it, but how ?!    Mine works
>OK now, but I'm just paranoid.
>
You pull out the back seat and crawl through.
 
Ted Brooks
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From: mwp@ms9.mis.semi.harris.com (Mark W. Poole)
Subject: 1966 Chrysler Newport
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 14:11:36 GMT
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Reply-To: mwp@ms9.mis.semi.harris.com
Organization: Harris Semiconductor

I have a 1966 Chrsler Newport 2-door with AC, and I was
wondering how I can determine how rare it is.  

I'm looking for information regarding how many of these were
made with the features mine has.  Where can I find this info?


Thanks,

Mark.
From: mhorning@zeus.calpoly.edu (Mark E. Horning (Captain Neutrino))
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: Re: '67 restoration questions
Date: 19 Nov 92 23:08:11 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

william@chopin.udel.edu (Wild William) states
>I have a '67 mustang and hope to Re-Restore it in the near futre...
>
>so I wonder, the first time we re-did everything we basically took
>the almost cheapest route, now I want to do a first class job.
>
>Is it possible to put GT parts on a non-GT and subseq make it a GT?
>
Yes there was no mechanical difference between the gt and stock
versions, different paint, different chrome not much else.

>and if so, what parts?
>
>Also, who made the original 4-barrel carbs and are they available NOS or
>even brand new?
>
>Motercraft made some, others were made by damn i cant remember... 


Mark E. Horning, Physics 	A penny saved is a congressional oversite.	
mhorning@pan.calpoly.edu	Don't steal, the IRS hates competition.
Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom -- Thomas Jefferson
Mark, who realy loves his '65 'Stang.
From: william@chopin.udel.edu (Wild William)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: '67 restoration questions
Date: 17 Nov 92 17:00:30 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.BxvDwu.Gq1
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Delaware

I have a '67 mustang and hope to Re-Restore it in the near futre...

so I wonder, the first time we re-did everything we basically took
the almost cheapest route, now I want to do a first class job.

Is it possible to put GT parts on a non-GT and subseq make it a GT?

and if so, what parts?

Also, who made the original 4-barrel carbs and are they available NOS or
even brand new?


Whew.

Thanx...

 

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William York
william@chopin.udel.edu
(302) 453 8147
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
From: rlindsay@trc.amoco.com (Richard O. Lindsay)
Subject: Re: Beginner seeking information
Reply-To: zrol01@trc.amoco.com
Organization: Amoco Production Company, Tulsa Research
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 21:46:27 GMT

Hello beginner.  Aren't we all - all through our lives.  
Enough philosophy.  I started a few years ago by buying
a Jaguar XJ-6 for about $4000.  I put about $700 into
it and sold it for $3800!  There's something wrong with
this picture.  However, I learned a LOT!  Perhaps even
$900 worth!  The error was selecting a car that I have
always loved but without looking at the market for the
final product.  Now if an XJ-6 had been what I wanted to 
keep and enjoy forever, all would have been well.  BUT, 
as with most things, a little experience changed my tastes.
Today I am building a Jaguar XJ-S while driving another
XJ-S!  I like XJ-S's.  When the older XJ-S that is under
reconstruction is complete I will sell it and combine
that money with the money I made from the reconstruction
of a 1966 Jaguar 3.8s and, here it is - the big plan:
BUY A ROLLS to rebuild!  I want an older one with the
swooping fenders!   Aaaaargh.  It'll be grand!

So, if one would be so foolish as to ask my opinion, I 
would recommend building a vintage British car such as
a Jaguar, MG, Triumph, Morris, Sunbeam, Mini, Rover, 
etc.  These cars are rather simple, parts are not very
expensive and quite a bit of fun when completed.  
Additionally, many of the British car parts are 
interchangable so when you go looking for a distributor
cap for a Jaguar you can use the Jag, Rover or Triumph
part.  They are identical.  Jaguar timing chains are
unlike anything else in the universe.  Such is life.
Additionally, there is enough international interest in
these cars that parts are always available.  Many
places like XK's Unlimited or Victoria British specialize
in parts for the purist who wants the restoration to
be "correct".

So, good luck!  There is an E-mail group dedicated to
the care and feeding of British cars.  Before you decide
what to buy, you might want to get on that group and
"talk" to a few folks.  You can request addition to
the group by sendinf E-mail to:

british-cars-request@hoosier.utah.edu

requesting that you be added to the british-cars group.

(Notice that the delimiters in the above name are dashes,
not underscores.)

Enjoy,

Rick


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Irresponsible rantings of the author alone. Any resemblance 
to persons living or dead is just luck. May cause drowsiness. 
Alcohol may intensify this effect. Pay no attention to the 
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From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Charter of this group
Date: 23 Nov 92 21:38:17 GMT
Organization: MCNC Center for Microelectronics, RTP, NC

In article <2931530243@ARTEMIS.cam.nist.gov> miller@FS1.cam.nist.gov (Bruce R. Miller) writes:
>
>In article <1992Nov23.161152.10787@mlb.semi.harris.com>, James W. Swonger writes:
>> In article <1992Nov20.052641.6264@vpnet.chi.il.us> lisbon@vpnet.chi.il.us (Gerry Swetsky) writes:
>>>    How can you question this?  .....  It's what the Usenet folks wanted!
>>  In fact there was a bit of disagreement ...
>
>Actually, as I recall it, there was little discussion.  There was a RFD
>(discussion!) with the suggested charter.  A number of people requested
>a more liberal charter.  They were essentially ignored.  Then came the
>vote.
>
>>  The fact that the vote passed reflects the desirability of the subject,
>> not necessarily agreement with Gerry's parameters for the discussion...
>
>I agree completely with James.

As I recall, this group is virtually identical to the alt. form, except it 
has wider distribution. Fact is, the charter of a.a.a made it clear that
the discussion was geared towards the "purist" perspective of taking older
cars and putting them back as close to showroom condition as possible. 
While I do not propose to tell others what they can and cannot do with 
their cars, I am a purist at heart, and like talking about purist 
restorations. So sue me :-)

There is precious little on this net that is geared to those of us who look
at our cars in this manner. And there's nothing stopping anyone from creating
a group that deals with modifying antiques. If the existing performance
groups don't cover the older car segment adequately, create another group, 
and post and read both groups accordingly!

BTW folks - _read_ the charter. The charter _does_ allow a wide discussion of
older car issues, and isn't completely strict on the 25 year rule. It's 
just that >=25 years is the generally accepted rule. It's not meant to exclude
the owners of "almost" antiques, it's meant to keep out morons like the one
who posted a "for sale" on his '83 Renault.
 
Ted Brooks
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From: jleung@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (A St. Xavier alum)
Subject: Re: Info wanted: Citroen 7CV
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 02:24:58 GMT

In article <1992Nov23.223230.8361@cs.cornell.edu> chapman@cs.cornell.edu (Richard Chapman) writes:
>cka52397@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Slartibartfast) writes:
>
>>In article <snu7fg0@zola.esd.sgi.com> cook@bebop.esd.sgi.com (Doug Cook) writes:
>>>Hey, folks,
>>>	Pardon me if this is an inexcusably silly question, but
>>>does anyone have any information on the Citroen 7CV? I know they
>>>were introduced in 1934. Until when were they made? How rare 
>>>are they? Are any available in the US, and what might one expect
>>>to pay, were any available? Where might I find a good source of 
>>>information about these cars? Just curious.
>
>>	Actually, aren't you thinking about the 2CV?  The Duck?  I think that
>>it is the one that was originally introduced in 1934, it has a Top Speed of 
>>around 65 - 70 mph.  It is only made in Portugal (from what I know) and not
>>available new here.  Grey market might be a diferent story.  I have no clue as
>>to where to find out about them.  I think that they are cute, but have no power.
>
>Since I have been met with ultimate silence every time I ask about
>Citroens (someday, a CX _will_ be mine), I will post my little bit of
>knowledge. The 2CV has apparently changed quite a bit, at least in



I lust after the Citroen SM of the 1970s w/ the maserati six cylinder!
There!  Now there is no more silence!

A
A
A
>appearance, over the years. In the '30's it looked _nothing_ like the
>rather 'minimalist' 2CV made in the '70's. In the movie DIVA, there is a
>30's-era 2CV. 


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From: Carr-C10973@email.comm.mot.com (Eric Carr)
Subject: '67 Caprice Parts
Organization: Motorola LMPS Engineering
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 17:07:35 GMT
Followup-To: rec.autos.antique

Does anyone know of any good sources for NOS parts?  I can get "standard"
parts from mail order catalogs, but when it comes to getting things like
rear seat foam or a replacement dash pad they don't carry it ( I've tried
Harmons, Bowtie Supply, USA-1 Interiors, etc.).  Early year Caprice parts
in general are tough to come by.

Thanks for any responses.


 

Eric Carr                                                                  

Motorola LMPS Engineering                                                  
  
1301 E. Algonquin Rd.   IL02  SH3K                                        
Schaumburg, IL  60196                                                      
 
                                                                           
 
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
From: Nicolas Roddier (nroddier@noao.edu)
Subject: Citroen 7CV vs 2CV!
Organization: NOAO, Tucson, Arizona
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 01:10:45 GMT


Well, it's seems some people get confused for solving the equation:

    X CV = Citroen !!!

Let's try to be clear. As far as I know you have the following cars:

2CV: The Duck, designed in 1936, produced from 1947 to 1990.
3CV: Ami6, produced from 1961 to 71. Looked weird due to the rear
     window parallel to the front windshield. Later Ami8.
5CV: So called "Treffle". In the early 20s
7CV: The first "Traction Avant" (front wheel drive). Introduced in 1934.
11CV: The most popular of the tractions. Produced until 1957. This is the
      one in movie Diva.
15CV: Another of the TA. A little bigger. 6 cylinders. The latest models
      were the 15CV-H, they had the self leveling hydropneumatic
      suspension for the rear axle; such a system has been used on all
      big Citroens since (DS, SM, GS, CX,...)
22CV: The biggest of all the TAs, 8 cylinders. Only a very fews of these
      were actually made.

So, indeed, the 7CV exists! Now, where to find one in the US? There
was one for sale sometime ago on the East cost, it was even a convertible
(very rare).
However, the 11CV looks very similar to the 7CV, is very much cheaper,
has a better engine, and there are lots of these for sale!!! Why a 7CV?

Anyways, if you want more infos, send me an e-mail.

Nick, another of these crazy 2CV owners.....

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From: rgrodr1@pb2esac.uucp (Robert Rodriguez)
Subject: rec.autos.antique.forsale
Keywords: For Sale
Organization: Pacific*Bell ESAC, Oakland, CA.
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 21:57:10 GMT

Would this be the place to advertise antique cars and parts or should
there be a forsale newsgroup ?

I've got a bunch of 1960 Chevy parts and some '49 Cadillac parts I'd
like to get rid of.

Robert
(510) 645-5167
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique,rec.autos.tech
From: fsobotka@nyx.cs.du.edu (Fred Sobotka)
Subject: Info on '74 AMC Javelin
Organization: University of Denver, Dept. of Math & Comp. Sci.
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 21:45:14 GMT

I have owned a 1974 AMC Javelin with a 304 engine for almost two years
and am interested in making improvements on the car, now that I have 
halfway decent job and some free time on the weekends. I don't know too m
much about car repair, so I am looking for publications that will assist
me in determining what parts and tools are necessary for different repairs.
If there are also any clubs dealing with AMC cars, I would like to know
about them. 
I don't get much of an opportunity to read news, so if you are kind 
enough to reply, please send me email at one of the addresses below.

Thanks in advance,
Fred

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Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
From: idelson@bms.com (Ira Idelson)
Subject: WANTED: Jaguar Sedan for Restoration,1950-1968 (finder fee paid)
Reply-To: idelson@bms.com
Organization: Bristol-Myers Squibb PRI
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 20:26:14 GMT

I am posting this for a friend who doesn't have net access. I will forward any email regarding this I get to him.


WANTED:Jaguar Sedan for Restoration,1950-1968 (finder fee paid)
Wanted: Jaguar Sedan for restoration. 
Example models: Mark I, Mark II, Mark 7 through 9, Mark II S.
Please call (908)388-2972  and leave a message.
Include the following information: Return phone number, model and 
year, asking price, condition and location of car.   

Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
From: seann@igor.tamri.com (Sean Nelson)
Subject: 1951 Buick Straight 8
Summary: engine goes boom, need alternatives.
Organization: Toshiba America MRI Inc, S. San Francisco, CA.
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 18:32:20 GMT


Whilst cruising the highway much smoke & noise suddenly appeared,
marking the end of the straight 8 buick engine in my 51' Special.

A few days later after much towing, etc., I found the broken head of a
valve just inside a hole at the very bottom of the engine. This
seems like the end. I've tried selling the car, which is in pretty
fine shape apart from no engine, but got no serious responses, just lots
of older guys who liked talking about old cars. I've now reached the
"It's yours if you'll just promise to rebuild it within the next three
years" stage. I want the car to survive, not to be parted out.

So, a friend of mine has agreed to have a go at it. Anybody know if
there are any straight 8's / compatibles laying around out there ?

Also, my friend may not have the intestinal fortitude / cash to
pursue this to the end, so interested parties may want to reply
too...
x


-- 
Sean Nelson,  		
Toshiba America MRI	  What Me Worry ?
seann@igor.tamri.com 

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From: horne@cs.utexas.edu (Patrick J. Horne)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique,alt.autos.antique,tx.wanted
Subject: 71 charger wiring harness needed
Date: 21 Nov 1992 12:51:14 -0600
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

My son needs an engine compartment wiring harness for a 1971
Dodge Charger with 318 engine.  If anyone has one sitting
around, or knows where to find one please respond.  Please
send replies via e-mail.

(To rec.autos.antique and alt.autos.antique:  While I know 
that a '71 does not constitute an "antique", I figured that
you were probably the best chance that I have of finding the
harness!)

Thanks,
Pat

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From: hsieh1@carson.u.washington.edu (Darrell Kirk)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: How to start a new news group??
Date: 20 Nov 92 04:56:22 GMT
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle

How does one go about starting a new news group, such as this one?
Please reply by E-Mail personally or leave a public message.

Thank you

Darrell Kirk
From: gsbg9079@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (G. Scott Braley)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: '69 Mustang Vacuum System Drawing?
Date: 17 Nov 92 16:30:23 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.BxvCIq.3nn
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana

I really need a diagram of the vacuum system for my '69 Mustang.  It is
a 351/2bbl (Windsor).  Chilton's etc doesn't have any info, nor does my
local Ford dealer, and my library.  Any help?


				-Scott

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From: txd@Able.MKT.3Com.Com (Tom Dietrich)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
Subject: '67 Firebird for sale
Date: 19 Nov 92 18:16:29 GMT
Distribution: ca
Organization: 3Com Corporation


                           1967 Firebird 400

HISTORY:
I bought the car from a used car lot. I saw it one evening, and it
had not been there the previous day. The salesman told me that it had
been owned by a "little old man & little old lady". Sure, I thought but
the car was in pretty good shape, so I bought it. It was only later
that I kept running into things that make me believe that this was
actually the case.
When I drove it home, it had Sears&Roebuck 78 series whitewall tires on 
it. It had a "B.P.O.E." sticker on the rear view mirror. It had never had 
an aftermarket radio installed in it. The secondaries on the carb were so 
clogged with old gas and "varnish" that no fuel would flow through them. 
The arm rests on both doors are heavily worn, and there is a place behind 
each door where the paint is worn off from being used as a hand rail.
As it sits, it has 89,000 original miles.

WHAT I'VE PUT INTO IT:                                      MILEAGE SINCE:
Radiator, heater core, water pump, all cooling hoses.          ~ 8,000 mi.
Master and slave cylendars.                                    ~ 8,000 mi.
Valve job with copper guides.                                  ~ 8,000 mi.
All bushings in front end and 4 gas charged shocks.            ~ 7,000 mi.
Rebuilt motor.
	*Professionally done short block, with balancing
	and a mild "off road" cam.
        *High volume oil pump.
        *Rebuilt and shimmed distributer.
        *Light weight "flex" fan.                              ~ 3,000 mi.
Full comp shift kit.                                           ~ 3,000 mi.
Full transmission service, belts tightened, filter replaced,
seals replaced.                                                ~ 2,000 mi.
Carter AFB Performer carb.                                     ~ 1,000 mi.
Edlebrock manifold                                             ~   500 mi.
Rebuilt rear end, putting positrac 2:92 (stock ratio) gears
new seals, bearings, new right axle. (professionally done)     ~   500 mi.
1" sway bars front and rear.                                   ~   500 mi.

"EXTRA PARTS" not installed:
    Original manifold, steering wheel, wire hubcaps.

    From Herb Adams: 
    4 brand new nitrogen filled shocks.
    Stainless steel front end bushings.
Note:
    Herb Adams built the original Firebird Trans Am race car that dominated
    the Trans Am racing series from 1967 to 1970. This car was a 1967
    Firebird.  Herb claims that he can make this 1967 Firebird pull .89 Gs
    on the skid pad. Set up the way the car is right now, with new tires,
    he estimates .78-.8 Gs.

    The current registration will expire in January.




Interested parties may contact me at (408) 738-8301 or
txd@NSD.3Com.com

Newsgroups: rec.autos.antique
From: ctso@wam.umd.edu (CT Shock)
Subject: Re: Is it worth restoring a '63 Ford PU?
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 15:03:43 GMT

Isn't the 63 F series the year that the body and cab were all one piece?
If so, most people I know avoid them like the plague. Problems with stress
at the cab/bed connection. Especially if the cab mounts are gone (as they
seem to be in yours).
	-Todd
.


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