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Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:26 am

I'm back from Afghan and starting this project for the Wifey. Lots of pics

We have received all brakes (Disc kits), I have also finished the floor pans and will get Pics up of that when I return home for X-mas from Fort Benning. Still lots of work to do. Wish me luck, I'll need it :shock: :?

Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:02 am

Excellent weight loss program!!
Never knew restoring Ghia's was so good for the figure!! :wink:

BTW the Ghia is looking GOOD!! Looks like some side panel dents to deal with yet.

Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:28 am

djkeev wrote: Excellent weight loss program!!
Never knew restoring Ghia's was so good for the figure!! :wink:

BTW the Ghia is looking GOOD!! Looks like some side panel dents to deal with yet.

:lol: Good one, My paint and body man could use some wieght lose :shock: As far as the dents he says "Surf's Up on the panels, we'll beat them into submission":shock:

Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:06 pm

Got a bit more done while home for X-mas.

More to come

Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:50 pm

Left rocker cut out

Getting door lines and rocker right

almost done

Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:03 pm

left rear fender and opening

front piece in

reinforcement and repair

rear left repair
Found a good left front fender, that is next.

Mon May 09, 2011 7:30 am

More has been done, right front fender

This has been a heck of an undertakeing, more to come next time I'm home I can take the completed chassis to the shop to mount it. See a spot of light at the end of the tunnel but much more to do.

Mon May 09, 2011 7:45 am

Greezy Joe wrote: More has been done, right front fender

Minor adjustments with a tuning fork I see. :wink:

Tue May 10, 2011 10:55 am

Nice skills. Shovelheads rule!

Mon May 16, 2011 5:15 pm

Front end getting there, after finding a left front fender in an old man's shop, out in the yard here it is almost done.

Mon May 16, 2011 10:48 pm

You werent messin around ...lots of progress in little time...looks great !

Thu May 19, 2011 3:25 pm

Working the right side now and slathering Bondo on only to sand and sand and sand. Getting the waves out with spot weld spikes and slide hammer, bonda and sand some more. Should be in Primer in a few days.

Thu May 19, 2011 3:32 pm

Then we had to take a beer break :lol:

Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:01 pm

Right side is getting close

Body is back on the chassis now and will get pics in soon.
If ya ever attempt a resto with a Ghia, have deep pockets :lol:

Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:37 am

Body back on and getting close to paint.

Rear deck lid and tail lights getting massaged

More sanding

Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:44 am

Finally got it home and started the assembly process, pics to follow

Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:29 pm

This looks just amazing - I can't wait to see the assembly! Keep up the great work!

Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:03 pm

Do you have an order to follow or plan of action for re-assembly?

Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:08 am

When I run outta parts it's done :lol: Sorry couldn't resist. Starting with the wiring harness, then work in the lights and body rubber for the lights, dash, then door glass and rubber. Chassis is done with brakes, steering and running gear. Top will be last. Motor is being rebuilt into a 1835 and is on the stand next to the 2276 for my coupe.

Thu May 10, 2012 6:17 pm

Got some stuff goin on the Ghia Vert Dash and Wiring going on now.

And the 1835 going together...Note the rods, these are stock, lightened, shot peened and balanced, they have been to 6000 in another motor with 65,000 miles and rechecked, still in balance and to specs. The Crank and 11# flywheel and all have been rechecked for balance and where still dead on.

Got lots of parts in from KGPR and back to work doing the Dash and wiring Harness. Getting the harness hooked up and then going about routing stuff so it looks good. The dash is almost done, gotta adjust the Glove box hinges and get a tach to replace the hole where the clock went.
Doors work great and glass is in as are the door latches and locks. Lots more work to do on the Wife's car and still gotta finish the motor.