Weekend Wrench: 1971 Opel GT front suspension rebuild with Elana Scherr and Tom

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New bushings, ball joints, tie rods, shocks, brakes and comedy. Follow along as Opel GT front suspension rookies Elana and Tom rebuild the front end with ease. Well maybe not that much ease. It turns out there are quite a few big challenges on this little car. Yes, the puppies make an appearance, and yes, we're fully aware there are smarter ways to have done this...but none that would be funnier. Thank you Gil at Opelgtsource.com for the quick shipping on our Opel parts and our replacement Opel parts when we ruined the first ones.
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@Inferniooo 3 года назад

I won't lie. You did it the hard way, and the dangerous way. I'm glad you still have your fingers. If anyone reads this before attempting this project. PLEASE, check out how to do it properly and safely.

@user-jg1ox3eq2k 14 дней назад

from Austria, thank you so much for nice mountingtipps !

@hobbinshotrods6051 3 года назад

You two are so fun to watch!

@michaelhinsley2448 3 года назад

I'm a opel gt owner too. I have to say " loves you guys" please keep making videos.

@whiskeyromeobravo3645 Год назад

Happy to see you’re using a Metric crescent wrench.

@grahamblyth1490 3 года назад

Had the header off of a 68 El Camino SS L78 to change the starter and my dachshund, Schnitzel, stole one of the ARP header bolts that the PO had installed. Found it in the yard 2 years later

@stefthepef 3 года назад

Opel! Yay Opel!!!

@OpelPower 3 года назад

Great video! You guys operate the same way as I do. Find something that works and go with it even if it isn’t the “right” way. The only tip I have for people reading this is to use power tools instead of prying the bolts out (at least at first). As stated in the video, the bolt holes are all super tight. The bolt threads will pull almost all Opel bolts out with an impact wrench. If that doesn’t work i wedge a box end wrench at an angle and pull out while loosening the bolts. I learned a few new tricks from you guys that I’ll use in the future. Thanks for sharing.

@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel 2 года назад

One trick is to put the control arm in your kitchen oven and warm it up a bit. Put the bushing in the freezer for a few hours or overnight.

@neilpiper9889 2 года назад

Erhard Schnell would be proud of you guys. Dogs eh. They are levellers. Fascinating to watch you two!

@hippynurd 3 года назад

Thanks for another groovy video guys!

@greek0818 2 года назад

Awesome video! We look forward to many more with the cool little Opel GT !!!

@paulmartin8212 3 года назад

Tom, next time you have Elana do the dangerous jobs at least give her some safety glasses!

@hobbinshotrods6051 3 года назад

Welcome to another episode of Squishing Things, with Elana & Tom - Not Dangerous Edition

@catsoverlord 3 года назад

This is classic youtube dramedy. The dogs ate the instruction sheet! The upper control arm bolt is also known as the bolt from hell. How did Elana not get a busted hand out of the leaf spring? Yes, I cringed, I knew what was about to happen at 20:40. 40 seconds of Nooo, Stop!!! I've done the bushing replacement on my Opel GTs a few times, usually with the whole assembly out of the car and with a come-along cable puller.

@oldfatandtired6406 3 года назад

Recently pneumatics were introduced to tools. It is amazing what a little air pressure can do to a stubborn but/bolt

@bratpane1 3 года назад

My wife likes Elana's shirt. Purple. Owls.

@Challengeher 3 года назад

I think it was from Target a few years ago! -E

@RoadRunnergarage8570 3 года назад

I can imagine this being a German car it is a super handler when all is mechanically right... I remember driving a VW Golf GTI for the dealership I drive for a couple of years ago and I loved it especially on curvy roads!

@robertvance1873 3 года назад

Very entertaining and you sir are so lucky to have such a beautiful and Intelligent woman in your life.

@roberthuber9246 3 года назад

Quite exciting!!!! Your birthday present is going to be a can of kroil. :-)

@tocsa120ls 3 года назад

Nürburgring ready now!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 3 года назад

Man those puppies get into everything LOL!

@buttercupstruelove340 3 года назад

I'm only a few minutes into the video but already cringing in terror at the expectation of a fastener being flung from its resting place and finding someone's eyeball or front teeth. I only proceed with the probability that this video wouldn't be posted if mayhem were to occur. Starting the New Year out right!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 3 года назад

It'll be interesting to see how much better it drives and handles after all of the work you two put in..

@luiwammes4193 3 года назад

I find it's always fun to hear the difference between how Opel is regarded in the US and Opel in Europe. In Europe Opel in the '60's - 70''s - 80's have the name of being reliable and very easy to work on. In America it's the other way round. I think it's got more to do with a born scepticism against foreign cars. Datsuns, Mazda's, Opels were really reliable back in those days. It was a pitty Americans didn't want to take to them out of, well I think, national protectionism.

@michaelgronfein459 3 года назад

You guys are having to much fun, I get it

@robseg 3 года назад

To get the bolt out use a open end wrench behind the head and a air/electric impact gun. You can buzz it right out.

@kwilford58 3 года назад

Elana and Tom, well done! Well, the PROCEDURES left a few things to be desired, but congratulations on the outcome. While you mentioned that excellent instructions are typically provided by Gil Wesson at Opel GT Source, the other source you might want to mention is the Forum at www.OpelGT.com. Specifically in this case, www.opelgt.com/forums/3a-front-suspension.1154/ and the "stuck" threads at the Forum top, especially www.opelgt.com/threads/front-suspension-leaf-spring-compressor-and-removal.26311/ And of course you are always welcome to reach out to the Opel Community there and on the various Facebook Opel pages, which I believe you may already be a member of. Later... Keith Wilford aka kwilford at OpelGT.com where I am the main Moderator.

@cosmaninashiva6115 3 года назад

Fast unglaublich , wie leicht und locker die Achse auseinander zu nehmen ist, wie Lego, hier in D brauchst Du zum Teil die zehnfache Zeit.

@brandangillogly9913 3 года назад

Your dogs ate your homework? That's the oldest excuse in the book!

@Challengeher 3 года назад

Old and good. -E

@SkywalkerTibor 3 года назад

Elana is THE WOMAN

@agentcrm 3 года назад

Sorry Tom, that was really really dumb to think there was no tension under that leaf spring. I agree with Elana, you'd have done different if you where under there. Who designed it, actual engineers. Unlike Dodge, how had semi trained monkeys. Anyone who's dealt with tapers for a while knows they're always explosive, tapers are an all or nothing fits. That lower control arm would come apart like a U-joint. Press both sides out as far as you can and the centre will fall out. Why didn't you download the instructions, rather than looking like fools?

@MattLundquistVW 3 года назад

Elana how's the Meyers manx project????

@RoadRunnergarage8570 3 года назад

I wonder how long it has been since the brakes and suspension parts of your Opal have been gone through and apart?

@xozindustries7451 3 года назад

Jerry was a race car driver -Primus

@carlosorellana6469 Год назад

Hi Elana how are you. just want to ask you about have you guys experience fume coming inside the cabin i already change the hoses in the gas tank put new gaskets on the engine area where the hood meets the frame and still i can smell fumes thinking maybe the boot of the gear box but if you have any ideas please le me know ( i have a 73 smart color as yours thanks

@WBush-uc9pe 3 года назад

15:40 At 0,4mm oversized, that hole is walzte sich aus!

@catsoverlord 3 года назад

I have a challenge for you. A father was trying to restore a '72 Opel GT, but he passed away. It has been garaged for ~30 years, partially disassembled, but with the engine intact. His daughter would like to finish the project or sell it. She is a new member of OpelGT.com. She says the engine doesn't crank, but I think it just might be a seized water pump. She doesn't have the tools or knowledge to get it evaluated or get it running. It's located in the Torrance/Carson area. Would you be interested in helping her out, maybe get it running, and making another great video?

@frank12777 3 года назад

No power tools?

@michaelgronfein459 3 года назад

You don’t get it, it’s Tom’s deal

@RobYeates 3 года назад

I like it, there are a million shows you can watch where everything is just dak dak dak.

@harunabrinson3817 3 года назад

LACSHA prepared you well

@Challengeher 3 года назад

Live in constant creativity and chaos. Nice to see you H, hope all is well with you! -E

@BryanBB440 3 года назад

Speaking of oil leaks.....

@TyphoonVstrom 3 года назад

Phrase for working on older German cars- Hitler's revenge.

@opelwasp 3 года назад

How about, just drop the whole suspension next time. You're going to have to take it out anyways. This is so cringe to watch.

@frankrandol7998 3 года назад

Seriously! you guys are so dangerous! Every and I repeat every spring is under tension. What you should have done is put a jack under that spring eye. Try that goofball shade tree mechanic crap on a bigger set of leafs and you will lose an arm or a face next time. next time have a person on hand that has done this before and wear safety glasses.