1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Started assembly of some of the bits and bobs
Looks like I need a pile of rubber seals for indicators and tail lights etc. which we probably have to order from the US
Stuck the front vents in after polishing
And the bonnet clips
Then realized that the pin was covered in old paint which had to be cleaned so I pulled out all the stuff that still has old old paint or over spray
So out came the newly chromed bumpers so we started assembling them too but I am missing a couple of bolts and nuts
Looks like I need a pile of rubber seals for indicators and tail lights etc. which we probably have to order from the US
Stuck the front vents in after polishing
And the bonnet clips
Then realized that the pin was covered in old paint which had to be cleaned so I pulled out all the stuff that still has old old paint or over spray
So out came the newly chromed bumpers so we started assembling them too but I am missing a couple of bolts and nuts
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Hi. Were can I get Karmann Ghia side badge please? I'm in Pretoria. Please contact me at maritzvdb@yahoo.com
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Read your posts boet, I offered to donate a ghia side badge to the project earlier in this thread
No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.
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1958 1600 TP Karmann Ghia
1968 1600 TP Beamish buggy
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Sorry John
Missed the post but thanks a ton
I Neill PM you for details
Kenny
Missed the post but thanks a ton
I Neill PM you for details
Kenny
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
So decided to fit the Karmann Ghia rear badge last night and it doesn't fit
After some research it looks like I have the 11 3/4 inch badge and I need th 9 inch older badge
So I will have to see if I can swap it or find another
Also missing the Volkswagen badge on the left and it looks like there was a badge on the cubbyhole
Anyone have a Volkswagen badge with 10 cm and 11 cm spacing between the pins ?
After some research it looks like I have the 11 3/4 inch badge and I need th 9 inch older badge
So I will have to see if I can swap it or find another
Also missing the Volkswagen badge on the left and it looks like there was a badge on the cubbyhole
Anyone have a Volkswagen badge with 10 cm and 11 cm spacing between the pins ?
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Dented the budget a bit yesterday at Volkspares
Chrome side trim and full set plus clips Indicator seals , fuse box , new deck lid badge
Nearly paid R1400 for door check strap and pins then thankfully came to my senses so I decided to look again as they didn't look familiar
I then found out that the doors we have have spring type check straps?
Anyone seen these before ?
I assume that I will need to attach them to a bracket with 2 holes to compress the spring but I have no reference?
Anyone else have similar setup?
We also fitted the bonnet and deck lid rubbers
Chrome side trim and full set plus clips Indicator seals , fuse box , new deck lid badge
Nearly paid R1400 for door check strap and pins then thankfully came to my senses so I decided to look again as they didn't look familiar
I then found out that the doors we have have spring type check straps?
Anyone seen these before ?
I assume that I will need to attach them to a bracket with 2 holes to compress the spring but I have no reference?
Anyone else have similar setup?
We also fitted the bonnet and deck lid rubbers
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Google is your friend
Found this image on the Samba site
So I guess I am on th ehunt for the hunt for the bottom part
Does this look like any beetle or bus part ? - HEEELP !
Found this image on the Samba site
So I guess I am on th ehunt for the hunt for the bottom part
Does this look like any beetle or bus part ? - HEEELP !
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Very well done kthackwray.
Looks good
Cheers
Looks good
Cheers
Wynand
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Hectic weekend so only got the rear bumper and a couple of badges installed
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
by the way, the engine compartment rubber is not supposed to go all round, only bottom halve has rubber, don't ask me why, might have something to do with cooling
No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.
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1958 1600 TP Karmann Ghia
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1968 1500 SP Beetle
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Yes I saw that but when presented with a perfectly good full length piece I couldn't bring myself to cut it like that and have to explain why
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Re: 1961 Karmann Ghia- Sillver Dream Machine
Stuck the door handles on and side trim
Managed to get window felt strips from Pro Auto Rubber thrown in as part of the rubber kit and clips from volkspares
Also stuck the front bumper on and made son spacers for the back bumper where it attaches to the body
Not sure if I need window felt strips on both sides of the glass
Will try do some research before fitting all the new rubbers and door trim
Any pics would be welcome
Going to try make new brackets for the door straps to attach to
Managed to get window felt strips from Pro Auto Rubber thrown in as part of the rubber kit and clips from volkspares
Also stuck the front bumper on and made son spacers for the back bumper where it attaches to the body
Not sure if I need window felt strips on both sides of the glass
Will try do some research before fitting all the new rubbers and door trim
Any pics would be welcome
Going to try make new brackets for the door straps to attach to
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