Ongoing VW Karmann Ghia Project
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I guess if anything, it's Cal-look inspired as not sure it totally looks right being a convertible. I have things like 44IDF's in the garage but think I will keep them for another project. Things that will definitely go on are the Momo wood steering wheel, powder coated Sprint Star wheels with Firestone F560's all round and pride of place, original Talbot Berlin green dot mirrors; all topped with two-tone seats done in a fat biscuit style. Will hopefully come together to make a sweet ride.
Lots of work done today but some set back, as to be expected, in that we found some rust in the bottom of the nose cone which means another weekend prep work before the primer goes on but needs to be done and the windscreen cracked when it came out. Not surprising given the laminate was separating and rather now than driving on the M27!
Lots of work done today but some set back, as to be expected, in that we found some rust in the bottom of the nose cone which means another weekend prep work before the primer goes on but needs to be done and the windscreen cracked when it came out. Not surprising given the laminate was separating and rather now than driving on the M27!
Better car than my friends 59 RHD on he done a few years back. Was the oldest know RHD ghia know. He finished the body and chassis and it now lies under a tarp somewhere as he lost interest and started flying.
Edited by Hoonabator on Sunday 13th May 08:31
Edited by Hoonabator on Sunday 13th May 08:31
That looked a very familiar site! All the moisture seems to gather under the chrome headlight rim and then it all starts bubbling away. Both wings looked like that but thankfully they welded up nicely. Can't believe it's sitting there under a tarp...well I may need a new project...if I ignore my comment on the downsizing thread that is!!
Best of luck with it.
For my birthday a year or so ago my wife bought me a print by People Will Always Need Plates with line drawings of my favourite cars. The Karmann Ghia convertible was one of them. And there were three Ferraris, an Alfa 8C and a Brabus on there so I wasn't exactly holding back!
I do like the Cal-look, on the Karmann though, the simplicity seems to work along with some subtle lowering.
For my birthday a year or so ago my wife bought me a print by People Will Always Need Plates with line drawings of my favourite cars. The Karmann Ghia convertible was one of them. And there were three Ferraris, an Alfa 8C and a Brabus on there so I wasn't exactly holding back!
I do like the Cal-look, on the Karmann though, the simplicity seems to work along with some subtle lowering.
gifdy said:
Watching with interest !
Have you got any shots of the dash ( front and rear ) ? Mine was converted from LHD, and it wasn't a great job. I have some work to do to sort it out although I probably won't tackle it until next year.
Hi, will take a few for you but from what I have taken already...Have you got any shots of the dash ( front and rear ) ? Mine was converted from LHD, and it wasn't a great job. I have some work to do to sort it out although I probably won't tackle it until next year.
Mine no longer has the faux wood cover on it and there is a blanking plate in the centre of the dash where the radio would have been. If you want a picture of a RHD then my mate has a coupe and will try and remember to get down with the camera.
Pretty good weekend all things considered. Lots of hard work from the boys and is all ready for the primer to go on tomorrow night. Loads of little extra bits to get it as straight as it can be; getting the guys in who do it for a living certainly makes a huge difference; my standard and theirs are way, way apart. When I looked at the pictures it kind of looks like its covered in primer and is almost a car made of bondo but actually, they use what they call "stopper" and is almost like a finishing paste and the car will definitely pass a magnet test!!
As you can see, its been a busy weekend and starting to see some visible progress. Also had the call from the trimmers that the door cards and visors are done so collecting them tomorrow and cannot wait to see what they look like! Hoping to get the old girl out before the summer ends!!
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Still getting used to the doorcards but think they will grow on me as such a departure from the torn black vinyl that the originals were made of. Haven't taken a photo but the sunvisors are particularly great. All in all, I have been like the proverbial Cheshire cat ever since getting back from the trimmers.
A big thank you to Mark for doing all the work and putting up with my rubbish instructions as to what I want and being able to interpret them into something workable. Only reservation is the colours may not prove to be the most practical!!
A big thank you to Mark for doing all the work and putting up with my rubbish instructions as to what I want and being able to interpret them into something workable. Only reservation is the colours may not prove to be the most practical!!
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