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

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:26 pm
by AKG1600
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...

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

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:18 am
by YvaneS
Very cool! What are you future plans for the car?

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

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:37 pm
by Sambabus
I recognise that drive way.....

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

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:09 pm
by AKG1600
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! :cry: ).
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.

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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.

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

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:13 pm
by AKG1600
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!!!

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

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:20 pm
by jolas
Cool Ghia :hangloose: Tell us a bit more about the motor ......

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

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:43 am
by AKG1600
jolas wrote:Cool Ghia :hangloose: 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. 8)

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

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:52 pm
by retrovan
AKG1600 wrote:
jolas wrote:Cool Ghia :hangloose: 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. 8)
Nice.....


Herman

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

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:27 am
by AKG1600
retrovan wrote:
AKG1600 wrote:
jolas wrote:Cool Ghia :hangloose: 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. 8)
Nice.....


Herman
Ta Gov'nor...