thanks for all the inputs on restoration,here`s some pictures car was standing in a shed for about 20 years.
THANKS
JOHAN STANDER
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1957 karman ghia
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johan stander
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Re: help on beetle engine choise
Speak to Garin at volkspares and Bugger here on the forum 
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Re: 1957 karman ghia
Welcome Johan. PLEASE DON'T SHOUT!
Type 1 engines can't really be welded up once internal parts have been ejected through the case. If your car really is a 57, it would originally have had a 30/36hp engine, which is the earliest VW 1200 engine, and which most people in SA incorrectly call an 1100.
VIN number should be stamped on the tunnel, just in front of the inspection cover under the rear seat. There should also be a VIN plate in the spare wheel well.
Type 1 engines can't really be welded up once internal parts have been ejected through the case. If your car really is a 57, it would originally have had a 30/36hp engine, which is the earliest VW 1200 engine, and which most people in SA incorrectly call an 1100.
VIN number should be stamped on the tunnel, just in front of the inspection cover under the rear seat. There should also be a VIN plate in the spare wheel well.
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Re: 1957 karman ghia
We need pic's, lot's of it 
Welcome to the forum,
Welcome to the forum,
Esté robusto, ser fuerte!!!!
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1959 Karmann Ghia Lefty, soon to be turbo'ed and chargecooled
73 Beetle project
74 Beetle 2.1 WBX Turbo'ed & chargecooled
1959 Karmann Ghia Lefty, soon to be turbo'ed and chargecooled
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Re: 1957 karman ghia
Hello Johan,
I am also about to start with a resto of my 56 Karmann Ghia. If you want info re original spec follow the link below. This will get you a birth certificate for about 35 Euro.
http://automuseum.volkswagen.de/
Please send pics urgently........Cheers, Vintage.
I am also about to start with a resto of my 56 Karmann Ghia. If you want info re original spec follow the link below. This will get you a birth certificate for about 35 Euro.
http://automuseum.volkswagen.de/
Please send pics urgently........Cheers, Vintage.