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Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:22 pm

Hey thanks tondemonai! Just finished the resto. Here is how it came out

Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:26 pm

Now that's sexy right there. Beautiful car. That paint looks like black cherries.

Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:43 pm

Thanks meloyelo!

Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:46 am

Yes, definitely a beautiful job. Your dash pad, is it the show quality unit from KGPR?

Paul

Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:53 am

actually it is the original believe it or not. It had a few small cracks that I was able to repair. I don't think the KGPR fiberglass dash pad for the early Ghias has vinyl, you may have to have it recovered if you want it to look stock.

Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:32 pm

63 Ghia wrote: actually it is the original believe it or not. It had a few small cracks that I was able to repair. I don't think the KGPR fiberglass dash pad for the early Ghias has vinyl, you may have to have it recovered if you want it to look stock.
That is remarkable for an original. The KGPR would have to be covered to look genuine, and then it would not feel the same. But, it's not like everyone will be feeling your dash, unless it has something to do with the way you drive :wink:

Paul

Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:08 pm

wow.
that is a very impressive looking Ghia...
so much so I had to search your other pics and saw you motor pic too.
nice build and it should be a great ride!
Sheesh - I'm impressed.

Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:41 pm

Thanks skiver, it's definitely a fun ride with that engine beast back there.

Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:18 pm

Found some speakers I can use for the front to go with the new stereo.
Both the new stereo and front speakers were put in with zero mods to the stock opening.

Paul

Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:57 pm

Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:13 pm

Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:10 am

that '63 ls awsome!! went out ln the garage yesterday and looked at my road runner and the Boss's Ghia. lf lt's not raining lt;'s a sea of mud. crazy winter! at least lf lt was just cold the ground would be hard and the roads clear. then we could at least go for a rlde.

Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:37 pm

Ghiaddict wrote: Installed a new engine lid seal, replaced the
plastic sheathing for the pull cable & custom
mount for the "D" plate on my '74.
The PO already had the bumper hole done
for some unknown reason.

the hole was probably for a cb antenna popular in the 70s

Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:52 pm

John Moxon wrote:

Took the car to my friend's shop for the Ghia's annual "MOT" (the UK safety check). It passed so it's legal for another year.

Seen here with my mate's '55 Speedster:
im so happy we dont need to do inspections.

Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:30 pm

aerosilver wrote: Took mine for its annual UK MOT inspection. It passed, Stanford hall here we come!

what do they look for?

Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:20 am

chorizo68 wrote: aerosilver wrote: Took mine for its annual UK MOT inspection. It passed, Stanford hall here we come!

what do they look for?

Brakes, lights, steering, tyres, wipers, screen washers, seat belts, corrosion, emissions (although for pre '72 car it's just a visual check you're not blowing smoke) and a lot of others: http://www.motester.co.uk/Home/MOTChecklist.aspx

However in Germany it's a lot more stringent. :?

Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:50 am

63 Ghia wrote: Hey thanks tondemonai! Just finished the resto. Here is how it came out

That's a tight ride, '63! Love the colors. 8)

Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:37 am

denizen224 wrote: That's a tight ride, '63! Love the colors. 8)
Yes, those colors are very classy, and the visual balance between the paint, trim, and wheels is "just right"

8)

Paul

Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:43 am

John Moxon wrote: However in Germany it's a lot more stringent. :?
I imagine the aspect of no speed limit has something to do with it... sending someone out on the autobahn in a car with poor ball joints or rusted body mounts would be a problem at 90mph :shock:

Paul

Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:17 am

Altema wrote: John Moxon wrote: However in Germany it's a lot more stringent. :?
I imagine the aspect of no speed limit has something to do with it... sending someone out on the autobahn in a car with poor ball joints or rusted body mounts would be a problem at 90mph :shock:

Paul

Not so much speed related but original equipment related. If you have, say and exhaust that wasn't available when the car was produced it isn't allowed. I'm by no means an expert but they do go over vintage vehicles with a fine toothed comb and VW owners I know get very nervy when it comes to inspection time. :? Udo would give you a better idea of what they go through.