Access to a shop manual/parts list for a 72 Ghia

[NYGhiaGirl]

Hi, I am somewhat new here. My husband is usually the one on the forums as we have built Manx's and other kitcars. He is the VW mechanic in the family. However, we just got a 72 Ghia 'vert to restore and this is my project to research etc. I have been assigned the task of finding a shop manual/parts list? He has all of the service books etc and can do the mechanical stuff with his eyes closed, but this will be a first with disassembling a full car and not a fiberglass project. We want to make sure nothing is missing from all the rust etc as the pictures and catalogs dont really get into as much detail as we would like. I am really excited about this project and cant wait to start taking it apart.
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'72 Ghia
Meyers Manx's (yes plural)
Porsche 914

[Volfandt]

As a VW newbie myself, I've got 2 manuals that have been invaluable.
I got them both from Amazon.com but I've since found out that many VW parts providers carry them, including most if not all the advertisers here on this site.
1) Bentleys shop manual. This is the official shop manual and for 72 and up it has an orange cover. It covers the Type 1 Beetles and Ghia's. Mine is a hardback w/color wireing diagrams. It is a must have.

2) How to keep your Volkswagon alive (a manual of step by step procedures for compleat idiot) by John Muir. It's an entertaining and informative read that covers VW's. It's written in everyday language with many terms from back in the day. Theres some handy tips & tricks in it but, in the case where it conflicts w/the Bentley, go by the Bentley . Otherwise if you don't know VW's this book/manual will definitely enlighten you

3) read and search for info right here on The Samba. Don't limit your quest for info to just the Ghia forum. I've found the needed info in many forums here.
Also, the classifieds are a very important source for parts. I've used them extensively and have yet to get "ripped off". That said, buyer always beware tho.

4) post questions here. Theres a world of expertice here, take advantage of it.

Good luck. I've just recently got my 72 coupe road worthy. It's my 1st VW and I'm highly enjying it
Dave

[NYGhiaGirl]

Thanks.. knowing VW's isnt so much the problem as my husband is very leary about the body work. So he has me second guessing myself in the quest for what could possibly be missing on the car that is Ghia specific. Yes this could be reality TV worthy in our household. The neighbors love it when we start a new project together.... I think they sit outside just to see what will happen next.
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'72 Ghia
Meyers Manx's (yes plural)
Porsche 914

[John Moxon]

If you don't have the '72 owners manual, although basic it has quite a lot of useful info. You'll find it on the top menu bar under the "Technical" label: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/8_72ghia.php

You can also download the "1960 VW Karmann Ghia Shop Manual - Body Section" from the Ghia Archive here. Although it's labelled "1960" there's quite a lot of bodywork information that you'll find relevant throughout the lifespan of Ghia production: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/1960_karmann_ghia_workshop_manual.php

...and of course the largest archive of practical Ghia knowledge on The Internet in the form of our Ghia Forum contributors.
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