The Idiot's Guide to Original Karmann Ghia Interiors

aerosilver · Samba Member Joined: July 29, 2006 Posts: 237 Location: UK

They look like later seats above,not 56/7 thinbacks.
Here are a couple of og trout blue shots.

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RockStock · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:

time to chuck that polaroid out, Aero

RockStock · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject:

Thom, you're not looking hard enough on Broady's disc...
Surf to 'Lowlight Articles'

RockStock · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject:

one of the best Trout Blue lowlights is the ex-John Figg Coupe (now in France)
long time UK car (London)
great original interior
exterior repaint

check her out at Camberg 07, no doubt
Volksworld Jan 97
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Thom, note the ribbed engine firewall, side trim detail...etc, etc
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Ledge didn't look too feminine driving this baby
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Wiggy · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject:

Trout Blue is the shit.
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What everybody should know about the 356 Registry as it currently stands:

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My 1957 356

My 1958 Ghia Vert

My 1951 Split 11G

thom · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:16 pm Post subject:

You gentlemen sure present a strong case...
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Bus Registry
1952 Type 11c
1956 Single Cab
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1960 DD Panel
1956 Type 1 Karmann Ghia
1962 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1963 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1968 Single Cab

KGCoupe · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject:

So the rear seat was just covered with the "insert" material from the front seats (no vinyl)? Seems so plain compared to two-tone front seats - but then again I guess it was only an "emergency" seat.

thom · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:06 pm Post subject:

thom · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:50 am Post subject:

Ok, I've compiled a Trout Blue web page to use as a guide. This is just a subset of the various TB pix available, but I was going for clarity.

http://69.64.75.184/56kg/ref/
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-Thom
Bus Registry
1952 Type 11c
1956 Single Cab
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1960 DD Panel
1956 Type 1 Karmann Ghia
1962 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1963 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1968 Single Cab

dmercer · Samba Member Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 258

thom · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:00 am Post subject:

thom · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject:

Detail of my original back seat.

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-Thom
Bus Registry
1952 Type 11c
1956 Single Cab
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1960 DD Panel
1956 Type 1 Karmann Ghia
1962 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1963 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1968 Single Cab

thom · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:14 am Post subject:

I'm curious: how does one reconcile the various OG TB interiour corduroy samples with the paint chip page, which shows a much darker fabric? I've attempted to do a little color correction on the chip page via gamma correction, but it's still darker than the examples we have on hand.

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-Thom
Bus Registry
1952 Type 11c
1956 Single Cab
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1960 DD Panel
1956 Type 1 Karmann Ghia
1962 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1963 Type 3 Karmann Ghia
1968 Single Cab

aerosilver · Samba Member Joined: July 29, 2006 Posts: 237 Location: UK

The og examples have faded through time/use.
The panels in the pictures i posted where a lot darker
on the back. The same thing had happened with my
old og antelope brown interior.Quite common i think.

RockStock · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

1974 Saturn Yellow
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looks similar to the 74 Signal(?) Orange interior
brown panels, seats (no rear seat), felt carpet...

this Coupe has 9k miles apparently..
for sale here (btm):
http://www.terrysbeetles.co.uk/newpage.html
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RockStock · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject: 1974 Signal Orange Coupe

1974 Signal Orange Coupe
well this interior looks pretty original to me
i think it's a 74 (tbc)

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wheels are non-stock
a/m floor mats laid in there
sold on ebay a few weeks back

nice. i'd roll it
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shegel · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject:

are these the right front seats for a 69 coupe...i dont think that they are

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thefabulousnip · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

Burman · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:38 am Post subject:

A question I haven´t thought about (until today when a friend who is restoring a 64-conv. asked me) is the differences in the cutting of the mat in backseat area.
Look at these pics and you will understand.
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vs.

The question occured whan he was about to order a set and looking at different manufacturer.

Newton vs. West coast classics.

Newton has their set cut like in the yellow 74 Ghia. WCC like the other one.

You gut a clue when they change the cuttingpatterns?

Very Happy

gregson1 · Samba Member Joined: December 13, 2004 Posts: 243

I don't have an exact VIN or model year for the change in carpet patterns, but using information from this thread and the two '60's cars I have owned or now own, the change was made in the later half of '62 or early '63. I had an early '62 coupe with an original interior with the two piece section next to the back seat. This car was a '62 with the original stale air engine components.

In reviewing Page 2 of this thread, I see a picture of a Sea Blue '63 convertible with what appears to be an original interior with the wrap around style carpet pattern next to the back seat. If I were having a carpet set cut for a '64 coupe or convertible, I would go with West Coast Classics and use the later style wrap around pattern. This would be consistent with years '62(later half)-'64--and at least in this small regard, consistent with the rear seat area treatment all the way to the end of Ghia production.

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