TheSamba.com :: View topic - Restoration by "La Guêpe" of a GHIA 66 for a custo

Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:22 pm

Loren wrote: Your car looks great! Super job. One suggestion though, loose the beetle shift knob and replace it with the Ghia shift knob.
That's interesting. I've got a '66 Ghia and that knob looks the same as the one on mine. Maybe you can link some photos showing what you mean.
Nicholas.

Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:17 pm

Here is a link to the Ghia style shift knob

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=178698

It has a smooth top, like later bug shift knobs. This knob was issued in 58' and continued till 67'? Remember around 58 vw stopped using beetle knobs on Ghias and used the tulip shaped dash knobs, the shift knob and heater knobs changed too (they were smooth topped).

Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:28 pm

with or without the original style shift knob the car looks amazing! Attention to detail all over the place. Job well done.

Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:19 pm

Still loving your work / car. Envy, envy, envy! :D

Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:49 am

Thanks Loren for the advice on the shifter knob, in fact not easy to find in France, but I'll see to find a right one.

Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:01 am

La Guêpe wrote: Thanks Loren for the advice on the shifter knob, in fact not easy to find in France, but I'll see to find a right one.
x2 ... I'll place an order too. Thanks!

Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:40 am

Work in progress on the 66, soon the end of the restoration, and it will be back on the rod again, soon Christmas for a customer.

Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:02 am

Très chic!

Okay, I'm not sure if that translates properly when referring to a car :? , so maybe I should just say "nice Ghia!"

Charley

Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:45 pm

The 66 is near to be finished, and today it was teh time for the first run after 6 months of restoration, great and special moment.

It was also the first time I can see it out on the natural light, I like it more! Last details to do, and after it will go to the tecnical conrol to be approuved, soon...

Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:59 am

Hello guys, yesterday was sunny and shiny spring day, the perfect day for the really first driving test around the landscape of my workshop.

The 66 is finished, and soon it will be the shipping day to the owner, soon!

Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:56 am

Awesome work 8) lucky owner

Airhead

Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:14 am

Airhead wrote: Awesome work 8) lucky owner

Airhead

X 10

This car is beautiful, spectacular job! Your threads here are an inspiration and great learning tool for those of us trying to bring these cars back to their original splendor. Thanks!!! 8)

Steve

Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:27 am

That is one sharp ghia. The owner is a lucky guy.

Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:01 pm

8) Stunning!!! or just for Steve, "Awesome"!!! :lol:

Looks great, sso when do we get to see some more progress on the lowlight? :wink:

Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:11 pm

That is amazing !

Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:07 pm

slafa wrote: Airhead wrote: Awesome work 8) lucky owner

Airhead

X 10

This car is beautiful, spectacular job! Your threads here are an inspiration and great learning tool for those of us trying to bring these cars back to their original splendor. Thanks!!! 8)

Steve

I couldn't agree more!

Your works the bomb! :shock:

Todd

Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:24 am

Beautiful :!: :!: ...........

Would love to see some more pictures of the engine and trunk compartments.

Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:08 am

Thanks guys for your replys, a pleasur to read.

As asked bu hpw, the pics of the engine and trunk compartment, all in original look!
The engine is the matching one, it has been all brand new rebuilt.

Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:33 am

Unbelievable, thanks

Anyway I could get the full resolution photos of the trunk area/wiring if you have them?

Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:40 am

The car looks wonderful. A job well done. If you have them, I'd like to see photos of the dash on the passenger side and on the wiring side. I'd keep those as a reference..... like so many other photos you have shown us of that car.... close to perfection.
Nicholas