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...
My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
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- Sambabus
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
I recognise that drive way.....
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"Crime is still goverments priority." SA Police spokesperson
RESPECT,EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE LOSING IT!!!
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
Ta Gov'nor. I appreciate it...YvaneS wrote:Very cool! What are you future plans for the car?
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.
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
I've never seen the car in the metal, let alone the various places it's been. LOL!!!Sambabus wrote:I recognise that drive way.....
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
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.jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
Nice.....AKG1600 wrote: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.jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: My '66 Karmann Ghia (Work In Progress)...
Ta Gov'nor...retrovan wrote:Nice.....AKG1600 wrote: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.jolas wrote:Cool Ghia Tell us a bit more about the motor ......
Herman
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