Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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Brand new type 1 windscreen
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Would this fit my lowlight '59?
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Would this fit my lowlight '59?
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Re: Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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As far as I know, Karmann Ghia Windscreens are very similar in size, but on close inspection and investigation we learn the following.

All KGs up to August 1966 shared the same windscreen height of 17 inches and 1967 and later ones had a height of 17,25 inches. (6mm difference)

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Thanks for the info Muds.

The screen I have measures in at exactly 17 inches (43,2cm)

So it will definitely fit All models before August 1966...
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Please send me your contact details I need the windscreen for my 58 lowlight.


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If Dazzer doesn't take the windscreen, I will.
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Re: Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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Jack that post was done in 2016
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Well spotted Terry! Whew!
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Terry Phillips wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:39 pm Jack that post was done in 2016
Ooops, thanks
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Re: Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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Jack, just be sure that you get the correct windscreen for your car.

Beware of the confusing information in this thread. Pre-'66 cars with the C-channel chrome trim around the windscreen, will take a larger 17,25" (height measured in the centre) windscreen, and post-'66 cars with the aluminum T-profile trim, take the 17" screen.

The physical windscreen openings are identical for both cars, but the smaller screen was used in post-'66 models, to accommodate the T-profile aluminum trim. You could technically fit the smaller screen to your car, provided that you also use the later T-profile trim and matching rubber, but that would not be period correct.

Let me know if you find a 17,25" windscreen locally, as I have only seen the later 17" windscreens advertised.
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Re: Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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Hi Fourier thanks for your brilliant feedback, I still have a few of the 17” screens, I did not know about the c-chanel and t-profile trim.

The previous info relating is not correct as I have a pre 66 with the c-chanel, based on what you mentioned makes so much sense and has cleared the incorrect information.

Thanks for input once again
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Re: Karmann Ghia Type 1 Windscreen 1960/70 model

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fourier wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:15 am Jack, just be sure that you get the correct windscreen for your car.

Beware of the confusing information in this thread. Pre-'66 cars with the C-channel chrome trim around the windscreen, will take a larger 17,25" (height measured in the centre) windscreen, and post-'66 cars with the aluminum T-profile trim, take the 17" screen.

The physical windscreen openings are identical for both cars, but the smaller screen was used in post-'66 models, to accommodate the T-profile aluminum trim. You could technically fit the smaller screen to your car, provided that you also use the later T-profile trim and matching rubber, but that would not be period correct.

Let me know if you find a 17,25" windscreen locally, as I have only seen the later 17" windscreens advertised.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
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