My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...

AKG1600 · Post by **AKG1600** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:26 pm

Here are some pics of my 'very' unfinished Ghia. Would not have gotten this far without the great help from fellow ACVWSA members. The struggle continues...

YvaneS · Post by **YvaneS** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:18 am

Very cool! What are you future plans for the car?

Sambabus · Post by **Sambabus** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:37 pm

I recognise that drive way.....

AKG1600 · Post by **AKG1600** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:09 pm

YvaneS wrote:Very cool! What are you future plans for the car?

Ta Gov'nor. I appreciate it...

There's quite a bit to do still. Over the period some of the bright work
-door chrome,
-rear bumper,
-badges,
-some of the rubbers etc, etc have gone walk about, so they'll need to be replaced (again!

).
The dash pad and sunvisors need replacing.

Need to upgrade to disc brakes.

I also want to replace the gauges with custom units
-combo speedo/tach,
-quad gauge [fuel level, oil temp, oil pressure, CHT]
-boost gauge).
I don't want to drill holes in my dash and this option allows me to retain a 'stock' look.

I'm conflicted as to whether to retain the wheels or switch to rims.

If I can get those done I'll consider it a result, but I feel the paint could be better. Then see about bringing it home. That's the idea.

AKG1600 · Post by **AKG1600** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:13 pm

Sambabus wrote:I recognise that drive way.....

I've never seen the car in the metal, let alone the various places it's been. LOL!!!

Post by **jolas** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:20 pm

Cool Ghia

Tell us a bit more about the motor ......

AKG1600 · Post by **AKG1600** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:43 am

jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......

Thanks Jolas. Unfortunately, I can't say too much about the engine as I'm not a fundi. What I can tell you is that the motor is a 2.0 TypeIV with upright conversion.

Post by **retrovan** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:52 pm

AKG1600 wrote:
jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
Thanks Jolas. Unfortunately, I can't say too much about the engine as I'm not a fundi. What I can tell you is that the motor is a 2.0 TypeIV with upright conversion.

Nice.....

Herman

AKG1600 · Post by **AKG1600** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:27 am

retrovan wrote:
AKG1600 wrote:
jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
Thanks Jolas. Unfortunately, I can't say too much about the engine as I'm not a fundi. What I can tell you is that the motor is a 2.0 TypeIV with upright conversion.
Nice.....

Herman

Ta Gov'nor...

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