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Ghia :: electric ghia?

Author: Brezelwerks
Subject: electric ghia?
Posted: Today 1:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

thought it was something different, interesting, and will certainly bring some deserved attention back to ghias....

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/teens-build...28188.html

Ghia :: RE: 3D printing Ghia parts

Author: squonk
Posted: Today 1:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

If anyone is interested, here's a few seconds of time lapse video from a test run today. Time compressed like this, it looks like magic.

Link

And, no worries, swhitcomb. I appreciate your offer, and am in no hurry.
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Ghia :: RE: 64 glove box

Author: Disc
Posted: Today 12:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Nope.
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: 3foldfolly
Posted: Today 11:48 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Clean the gunk out with small screw driver or drill bit, then tap the 12 point in with a small hammer to fully seat it. If they're stripped I use a large pair of vise-grip brand vise grips that have the serrated jaw tips.

Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: John Moxon
Subject: Re: My car has a history on Samba?
Posted: Today 11:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

bluedot wrote:

Wow! I didn't know it had a history - enough to where a guy in the UK knows about it!

Yeah well I read a lot and hang around here quite a bit.
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Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: bluedot
Subject: My car has a history on Samba?
Posted: Today 11:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Wow! I didn't know it had a history - enough to where a guy in the UK knows about it!

Yes, the PO I bought it from had "rat-rodded" it quite a bit so it looked like an airplane. I've spent the last three weeks scraping all the spray paint off the car, as well as the additional 5 coats of paint over the OG. It's looking great.

I also raised the front of the car just enough that I could drive it. It was so low that with two of us in it, it would hit the asphalt patches on the road.

I've been trying to get ahold of Mike at the House of Ghia. I look forward to hooking up at the NW bug run.

Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: John Moxon
Subject: Re: Thanks for the info!
Posted: Today 11:03 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

bluedot wrote:

What a wealth of knowledge you have! I will be sure to keep an eye on the ghia stuff you are parting out, as I am in the NW too.

So we're thinking doorskin. Now how to fabricate the clips.... hmmm.

Ask Mike Gregory at House of Ghia about the clips. You're very lucky to have such a Ghia expert close to you; he's in Salem, Oregon... telephone: (503) 364 - GHIA (4442) That's where your Ghia came from before it was "modified".
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Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: bluedot
Subject: Thanks for the info!
Posted: Today 10:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

What a wealth of knowledge you have! I will be sure to keep an eye on the ghia stuff you are parting out, as I am in the NW too.

So we're thinking doorskin. Now how to fabricate the clips.... hmmm.

Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Ghia :: 64 glove box

Author: coleturner72
Subject: 64 glove box
Posted: Today 9:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Will a 73 glove box fit a 64....
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Ghia :: RE: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: NWGhiaGuy
Posted: Today 6:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

It is a fiberboard much like the door panel material. It is covered in vinyl and does have a decorative beading around the outer edge to take up part of the seam between this panel and the rest of the seat material. It fastens to the back of the seat frame with 6-8 metal clips over the horizontal bars on the back of your seat, then it is secured with a few screws along the bottom. Having an original would help explain. An upholstery shop may have an alterative suggestion to make something for you.

Ghia :: RE: Bad day for my Ghia

Author: Greezy Joe
Posted: Today 6:37 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Change the title to A Good Day for the Ghia, nice work and good job. It looks a bit better now.
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Ghia :: 69 at Denver pick-n-pull

Author: xsnowpig
Subject: 69 at Denver pick-n-pull
Posted: Today 5:48 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

after striking out at VWs on the green swap last weekend, I swung by the pick-n-pull on Federal just north of 76 and holy shit a Ghia in the yard.
its a 69 in primer, originally orange, all glass there. some chrome trim gone. engine was down to a long block, but free without much end play.
non stock front seats. gauges gone. body rough, but sad to say much less rot than my current restoration project. nose wrinkled under a thin bondo coat. right headlight bucket area previously repaired.
doors in good shape. passenger door would have been going home with me if i packed my impact screwdriver.
its in the SW import corner near the fence. good luck

Ghia :: RE: Bad day for my Ghia

Author: swhitcomb
Posted: Today 2:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

tommu wrote:

swhitcomb wrote:

Fantastic work, very impressive. What kind of paint was used?

Acrylic enamel I think it was. It's part of Napa's paint system, which if I'm not mistaken it just a rebranded Sherwin Williams paint. Used my little hvlp touch up gun.

http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/
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Ghia :: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?

Author: bluedot
Subject: 62 Ghia Front Seat Back?
Posted: Yesterday 11:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

When I got my ghia, it had been ratrodded in the style of an airplane. The PO had removed all the seat material, and just had the bare springs with a lawn chair cushion over the top! It was more comfy than it would look.
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I got the TMI kit today (brick red) and there was no back to the seat upholstery! I called the dealer, and he said there was like a fiberboard back for these front seats, and I am missing it.

After a bunch of searching I found this image:
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I can't quite figure out what the edging is, where it's mounted to the seat back or what it's made out of.

Is this something we can recreate with doorskin, a vinyl wrap and a bead? Does it use clips?

Thanks for your assistance.

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: JerryB
Posted: Yesterday 9:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

11 spline M8

OEM Tools has them packaged in.....CHINA
6, 8, 10 and 12mm in each pack....
Part number 25015
Auto Zone (of all places) has em . $12.99.

Ghia :: RE: drop spindles for ball joint beam -one piece??

Author: JerryB
Posted: Yesterday 9:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

The type of uprights you are looking at can be forged in one piece, or in two pieces and the spindles pressed in the upright assembly....even sheet weldments and with separate spindles. If made correctly and with proper heat treat all are good practice and usable. Even with a light street car you might want to have them Magnafluxed when you take them out of the box (or rice paper).
The operative word here is "correctly".

Ghia :: RE: Rick's 71 Ghia build log

Author: cmarino929
Posted: Yesterday 8:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 155

I agree with you i want to take my nose badge off too. If you do end up plugging the holes please let me know how you did it if you dont mind!
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Ghia :: RE: Bad day for my Ghia

Author: Zack1978
Posted: Yesterday 7:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I can't wait until my 72coupe is back to its former glory wearing Adriadic Blue. What a beautiful color!
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Ghia :: drop spindles for ball joint beam -one piece??

Author: user0815
Subject: drop spindles for ball joint beam -one piece??
Posted: Yesterday 6:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

ghia drop spindles for a ball joint front beam, I did a little research and it seems that a vendor in Arizona , (Airkewled) offers solid forgings that are one piece ??
I read that most others sell two pieces, "pressed in" spindles - are these safe? Anybody had one of these fail ??

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 4:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

yep did that. I wasn't thinking of welding bolts I was going to weld nuts on them and weld through the hole in the nut. I post the results...
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Harleyelf
Posted: Yesterday 3:21 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Yes, that looks just like the tool I use. Have you cleaned the bolts out with WD-40 and a toothbrush? Some early CV joint boots had 6mm hex bolts but yours look like 12 pointers. Just counted, it has twelve, not ten, teeth.

Grinding or filing flats on opposing sides of the stuck bolt heads before attempting to grip them with vise grips is sometimes handy. Grinding the heads off altogether is sometimes faster than welding bolts to them. The threaded part usually spins out freely once torque is relieved.

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 2:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I have the long one with the hex body and the socket one, neither one fit. the bolt that I cleaned is on the other CV but the pic came out too dark. I'm going to try grabbing the heads with a vise grip and if that doesn't work then I'm pounding a hex bit into them and last resort I guess I'll weld bolts on them but they are going to come out one way or another.
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Ghia :: RE: Trosion bar

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 2:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Ha! Too funny. I probably have a 27 but I know in a pinch there are some sizes that cross over. Thanks, I'm heading back to the madness now..
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Volfandt
Posted: Yesterday 2:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

My local VW parts supplier had something like this that I used:
http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product-deta...p;sku=3481
I had to clean the bolts out so there was enough room to tap the tool in far enough to get a good bite. Looking at your pics you'll also need to clean those bolts out some so the tool will go in further.

On a side note, these 2 highly popular parts suppliers offer a an 8mm 12 pt socket like yours for removing thoe bolts.
You might try to clean those bolts out real good and then retry you're #8
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/12-Point-CV-Joint-Allen-Socket-3-8-Drive-7057-p/7057.htm
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7011

Good luck
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Ghia :: RE: Ghia Owners...Post Your Ghias

Author: bugly64
Subject: newb's first Ghia
Posted: Yesterday 2:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 499

My Ghia was just delivered less than an hour ago right to my back porch. I've owned a '64 1600dp Bug and '71 1302 Bug in the past. $900 shipping and handling included.

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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 2:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Here is a pic of each.

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The 8mm 12 point bit just spins, it does not go in at all on any of the bolts on this side. Other side all came out no problem, this side has had me cussing for two days.
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Ghia :: RE: Trosion bar

Author: sactojesse
Posted: Yesterday 1:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Those are transmission cradle mounting bolts:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-501-142

I believe the head is 27 mm. It's close to 1 1/16", but just buy a 27 mm socket fer chrissakes and stop using SAE sockets on your metric nuts and bolts, you hamfisted buffoon.
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Ghia :: RE: Testing Waters as an Aside - Ghia T-shirts

Author: spectre6000
Posted: Yesterday 1:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 68

Just got back from the print shops. I should be going down in a week to pick everything up! Thanks everyone!
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Ghia :: RE: Trosion bar

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 12:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

djway3474 wrote:

go up to the technical section at the top of the page I have found list of bolt sizes and even torque specs for many bolts

OK great, what am I looking for? What's it called?
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Ghia :: RE: Trosion bar

Author: djway3474
Posted: Yesterday 12:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

go up to the technical section at the top of the page I have found list of bolt sizes and even torque specs for many bolts

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: djway3474
Posted: Yesterday 12:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

I will be at the Classic. I have friends in the DKP club and I will try to bum a ride

Ghia :: RE: 1600cc engine in pre 1967 GHIA

Author: djway3474
Posted: Yesterday 12:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

if the new flywheel is 12v and the old tranny was never modified from the 6v configuration then you need to grind the inside of the tranny around the bolt holes. Google it and you can probably find pictures. To put in a 12v starter there is a bushing you tap in to the tranny to adapt for the smaller shaft.
The tin may be slightly wider but it will go in.

Ghia :: 1600cc engine in pre 1967 GHIA

Author: Ghia 1966
Subject: 1600cc engine in pre 1967 GHIA
Posted: Yesterday 11:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

would an engine 1600cc from a later vw model fit in a KG 1966 and earlier model?! would I need to modify anything?! transmission would work ?!
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Harleyelf
Posted: Yesterday 11:29 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Close up photo of CV joint boot bolt? I found the tool, it just says, "8mm" on the side of the actual ten-pointed insert bit.

It might be called a CV boot bolt driver. Metric car parts stores should all have it.

Ghia :: RE: Wiring from battery to behind dash?

Author: scotty timmerman
Posted: Yesterday 11:23 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

or from battery follow the positive cable down then follow the wire that gos to the starter from ignition switch threw the pan under the rear seat, then go to the right side of the car.
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Ghia :: RE: Wiring from battery to behind dash?

Author: cool karmann collected
Posted: Yesterday 11:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

You can run a wire without drilling anything, or at least you can on a 69 anyway. On the opposite side to the stock wiring harness in the engine bay, you can feed a wire through up in the top right corner - over the inner wheel arch - there may be some pieces of foam in your way but they just pull out, it will come out eventually behind the rear right trim panel inside the car. From here, you will need to poke it through exactly like the stock harness so it enters the space under the 'ridge' of the aluminium threshold plate. Next it will go under the carpet near the front of the heater channel and then up behind the heater pipe that goes to the screen defrosters and into the area behind the dash.

I did the same as you are planning, with some additional wires for gauge senders also.
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Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: c21darrel
Posted: Yesterday 10:32 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Goal is to make it to The Classic this year. I still have a small boatload of things to complete including all glass and ..oh yeah, I still have not started the motor. Anyone else planning to make the Classic 2013?

Ghia :: Trosion bar

Author: SoCalJes
Subject: Trosion bar
Posted: Yesterday 10:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

I will soon be bolting on a torsion bar but I need to find the size of the two big bolts that hold on the bracket that cradles' the rear of the Trans. Does anyone know the size and if it matches a standard (non metric) socket?
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 9:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

What tool is it I'm supposed to ask for? When ever I ask I'm given a standard 12 point M8 triple square 8mm socket. That does not fit any of the CV bolts on that side. The M6 is too small. I cleaned the bolt head and picked any crud that was in there but the standard M8 does not fit the bolts on that side. I can't remove the trailing arm or the trans until I get the CV joints and axle out.

Here are pics of the two trailing arms. I removed the drivers side, no issues. The passenger side is different and the CV bolts are also different.

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Can you see that the bolts on the trailing arms don't match? maybe this means something to someone. I need to get this off, I have new trans and tailing arms ready to go in. HELP!

By the way, it took about 5 minutes on the impact and the castle nut spun.
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Ghia :: RE: Auto transporting companies

Author: John Moxon
Posted: Yesterday 9:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Yep there's a dedicated topic here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=170895

Have a look in there for recommendations.
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Harleyelf
Posted: Yesterday 9:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I got mine at Carquest. If your new boots came with bolts, take one with you to the tool store of your choice. The tool looks like a torx driver for a 3/8" socket set. Pretty sure it's called a ten-point 8mm driver. Allan wrenches and torx drivers will not work because they each have six points, not ten; replace any bolts with buggered heads while you can.

Ghia :: RE: Ghia Owners...Post Your Ghias

Author: vdubdude1969
Posted: Yesterday 8:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 499

here is a pic of my 64 i finally finished for the most part.
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Ghia :: Auto transporting companies

Author: jbassman
Subject: Auto transporting companies
Posted: Yesterday 8:38 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

This may have been covered in another fourm, but I was wondering if anyone out there has ever used an auto transport company to ship their VW across country? We`re looking to make a move in the future, and with all the other stuff that`s being moved, I would rather just ship my `71 Ghia. So if anyone has a company they would recommend, or not recommend, please let me know.
Thanks.

Ghia :: RE: Wiring from battery to behind dash?

Author: toddb_67
Posted: Yesterday 7:06 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Quote:

route it like the stock wiring harness but on the right side of the car.

The problem with that is that you will have to drill holes in the rear firewall and somewhere else up front to get the wire into the trunk. The only way to route the feed wire without drilling holes is to run it under the car. I would suggest running it along the pan where the pan bolts are that way you can support the wire with the bolts and somewhat protect the wire by running up in that channel that the pan bolts are in. Then up at the front you are going to have to decide how to get that wire up into the trunk. You might be able to squeeze it through where the brake lines go thru. Good luck.
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: nvilleghia
Posted: Yesterday 6:22 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I had a similar situation a couple of weeks ago removing the right side drum. I bought a breaker bar, heated the nut, etc. Eventually in my situation it was crap in the threads that was causing the nut to hang. I shot the nut up with penetrating oil, let it sit for a while, cleaned up the threads and then heated with a heat gun so I wouldn't fry any grease or rubber inside. I used an impact gun and it broke loose.

Also consider counter torque when you're doing this; make sure the wheel is on and on the ground.

Ghia :: RE: Bad day for my Ghia

Author: ernstben
Posted: Yesterday 5:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Boo-yah! Way to take a crappy situation and use it to make your Ghia better.
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Ghia :: RE: timing too advanced?

Author: vdubsrkewl
Posted: Yesterday 5:31 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 23

Ok so i changed to oil to 10w30 and replaced the fuel filter. Started it up and i don't have much fuel in the filter( probably not even 1/4 full) and a weak squirt of fuel in the carb. I am going to pull the tank and clean it as soon as i get some time. Of course my wife has projects for me to do over the holiday so maybe tuesday?

Ghia :: RE: Lowlight owners in hessisch oldendorf this year?

Author: Marnix GSR
Posted: Yesterday 5:14 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I will be there too, although without my '58 lowlight...hopefully I can bring the car next time too.

KR,
Marnix
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Yesterday 4:22 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Harleyelf wrote:

Do you have the ten-point CV joint bolts? They take a special tool if you haven't rounded out the heads - a grinder if you have.

No, where do I find this special tool?
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Harleyelf
Posted: Yesterday 12:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Do you have the ten-point CV joint bolts? They take a special tool if you haven't rounded out the heads - a grinder if you have.

Ghia :: RE: '59 Ghia steering shaft picture

Author: John Moxon
Posted: Yesterday 12:20 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Some pictures here may be of use: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=375425

Email John Morris: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11978
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Ghia :: RE: Bad day for my Ghia

Author: tommu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

swhitcomb wrote:

Fantastic work, very impressive. What kind of paint was used?

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: tommu
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

squonk wrote:

Some folks seem to have had good luck with this:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7036

+1

After using one just to torque up the hubs I wouldn't use anything else.

Ghia :: RE: Wiring from battery to behind dash?

Author: scotty timmerman
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

route it like the stock wiring harness but on the right side of the car.
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Ghia :: RE: Steering Damper on Narrowed Beam

Author: bluedot
Subject: It worked!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

I redid all the tie rod ends, and added the steering damper with that little billet block to the beam. It worked wonderfully! I pulled the gas tank for access. Only bummer I had was the bolt for the damper into the billet piece is SAE, not metric. <sigh> But short of that it was without incident, and the bump steer is gone, and the rattles. Thanks for the assistance!

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: philermonic
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Brassneck wrote:

c21darrel wrote:

Next update... last for today
Wanted to have a third brake lite and have bought from Superbrightleds.com before. I ordered and recieved this in just a few days. Cheap, $12.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/top-emitti...strip/999/
30 leds over 19 inches. I had pre-wired it so the Install into the vent area was only about 15 min...sorry, cellphone pic emailed to myself...
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Looks AWESOME! I really like how bright that came out. Good job!

Love the thread, your creativity, dedication, persistence, clear thinking and SKILL!
I have the 3rd brake light the same place in my '62 coupe and is easily the favorite modification I've had done (by Mike @ HOG).
Hope to see your car and say hello one of these days at So Cal event!!
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Ghia :: Wiring from battery to behind dash?

Author: bluedot
Subject: Wiring from battery to behind dash?
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 8:05 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

I'm adding a new power feed from my battery to an additional fuse block on my 62 ghia convertible, so I can keep all the stock wiring - but have 90/100w lights, seat warmers, stereo, etc.

I'm using a blue sea blade fuse block that includes a ground bus. it's a marine thing, and super tight. I have some 14/2 stranded sheathed, long enough from front to back - but I really don't want to drill any holes anywhere. I want to be able to put the car back to stock really easily in the future.
http://www.bluesea.com/products/5026/ST%20Blade%20...s/featured

How would you recommend running that cable from the battery to behind the glovebox, where I will be mounting this new fusebox? Could I bring it thru the pan under the gas tank, or do you think on top of the floor, under the carpet the best way?

Thanks for the input.

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: Fiatdude
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Comparing yours to mine LOL -- yours mo' better

c21darrel wrote:

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I'm wondering if a carpet kit and door panels will help mine

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Ghia :: RE: 3D printing Ghia parts

Author: swhitcomb
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Haven't forgotten about you. I'll get them measured.
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Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: djway3474
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Those seats are beautiful. Car is moving along nicely.

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: c21darrel
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Thanks Brassneck!
Good idea, ive been jacking it up from behind front tire then 2X4 under beam then move jack to front. Always too long a process.
I had recieved 2 front window seals from HOG and no back one. They should be sending correct seals by Monday. I am going to pick up a new front windshield later tonight, rear is clean and ready to go. After HOG told me I could not use the early chrome C-trim on my "late" car ( I still think its possible but who knows, anyone done it?) ...I spent hours sanding off the anodizing from my Aluminum T-trim. 100 grit, 220, 400, 600...1200 and polished them up. Back-dating a car is a lot of work. And yeah, I'll take pics even if it is shattered glass.

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I think I was sold a Martian Ghia instead of a Karmann Ghia
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

just brought an impact from the shop and will try in the morning. But wait it gets even weirder, the side that I was able to get the axle nut off... I got my M8 triple square socket and removed the CV joints and axles. No problem. I then go to the side with the stuck axle nut and guess what? My M8 socket is too big and the M6 socket is too small. WTF!!!

Do they even make an M7? But wait, even the trailing arms are different between the driver's and passenger side.

Is this some kind of VW joke I don't get? what the hell do I have here?
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Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: Fiatdude
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Your car is coming out beautifully -- -- My Ghia sets even lower than yours, and I can't even get a low profile jack under it -- what i've done is I keep a couple of 2x4's laying around with one end heavily angled cut (about 25-30*) so I can roll the car up on them -- WAH LA -- it is now high enough for a jack to get under them -- I keep them around to block the car from rolling the rest of the time (I don't like leaving the parking brake set all the time, weird I know)

I can't wait until you tackle putting your rear glass back in, just so I can learn how it is done, and I know you will take a lot of pictures just so us dumb butts can figure it out LOL

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: Brassneck
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

c21darrel wrote:

Got a good reccomendation for an upholstery shop from one of the bus guys, worked out well. I brought my Newton comm carpet and bunch of pics for the trimmer and he did a great job. Seats are black on black, center is perforated black.

Sweet looking interior! I really like the clean two-tone lines, and pin striping.

Ghia :: RE: So Cal 68 Ghia build

Author: c21darrel
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 75

Got a good reccomendation for an upholstery shop from one of the bus guys, worked out well. I brought my Newton comm carpet and bunch of pics for the trimmer and he did a great job. Seats are black on black, center is perforated black. He had a 356 in the shop and it was almost the same pattern minus the piping on the VW. He removed the headliner out of the ragtop and re stitched the whole roof plus ragtop so seams line up. The back seat did not sit down flat so he still has that and is removing 1/2 inch from top and bottom and I'll pick it up next week. More pics
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Ghia :: RE: What did you do to your ghia this week?

Author: Brassneck
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1320

Sound insulation is a must!

So I finally started/finished a project I've been meaning to get to for a while now. I took off all the side and door panels, and sound insulated them with HVAC insulation (Self adhesive with foil backing)... I figured this would be the cheap route rather than spending the money on dynomat...and if it didn't work, I could always redo them later. While the panels were off, I cleaned up the window mechanisms and cleaned up the door trays. The good news, they were dry, no rust and all seems well. Interesting that the PO put vapor barrier on the passenger side door, but not the other. So, I went ahead and put vapor barrier on both rear sections and both door panels... before I finished the panel reinstall. Other than a little time and some panel alignment issues, all went smooth.

But the best thing about this project was the incredible difference it has made in reducing road noise and engine noise! It's literally a different car now...before, I had to practically shout to my passenger when driving, but now, it's so much more quite. I can actually hear the stereo without cranking up the volume. Even shutting the doors sounds more solid...not that "tinny" sound they use to make.

I highly recommend doing this if you haven't already done so.

My next step is to pull the interior and do the same to compartment behind the back seat and the floors, wheel wells, etc.

Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: c21darrel
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I love my TorqueMeister...til I went to Porshe pattern rims

Ghia :: RE: 3D printing Ghia parts

Author: squonk
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:19 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

spurtee wrote:

Looks nice - surprised you went with the resin.

Why so? I like the fact that the size/complexity of the object doesn't affect the length of time it takes to "print" one layer. It also gives me some flexibility in terms of the ability to dial in the resolution. Another thing that's nice, though I doubt I'll get to it, is that, with the right resin, I can do "lost wax" type casting of metal parts.

But, extruded plastic or resin, it's just cool to be able to make a real thing from a digital model.
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: squonk
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Some folks seem to have had good luck with this:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7036
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: sactojesse
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

If you don't have access to an impact wrench, this primitive tool, a hammer, and safety glasses will get that axle nut off:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7040

Yes, I will admit to having used one of those many times in the past before I owned an air compressor. Be careful!
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Ghia :: RE: One Stuck Nut!

Author: Glenn
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

Impact gun.
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Ghia :: One Stuck Nut!

Author: SoCalJes
Subject: One Stuck Nut!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 20

I got one rear axle nut off and the other one seems impossible...

I bent one breaker bar and snapped the square stud of another. I tried the usual lubricants and tried the torch, nothing.

Short of using a blowtorch to melt POS off any ideas?
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