Scott's 59 Cabriolet

ScottDoonan · Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:49 pm Post subject: The onion peeling continues....

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1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

ScottDoonan · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:15 am Post subject: Roughing it.

Got the rockers, bulkhead, and inner wings roughed in for what will be the first of three assemble/dissemble of the body. There is a method to my madness, and redundancy is the key to getting it right. As this progresses each reassembly brings the fitment closer and tweaks are made to get everything as correct I personally can get it. I will be rough assembling it on the dolly, then transfer to pan to refine fit and lock in panels tighter. Today was spent straining flanges measuring, measuring and measuring. Once things were straight and cross checked, scribe and indexing mark were made to be able r & r the panels for test fitting and mocking over the next few months. Clecos & sheetmetal screws were used to get things set in for now. The rockers (in conjunction with the pillars from earlier work done) were the second part of getting a good reference points diagonally in relation to the front portion of the cars body measurements. Old factory schematic drawings and prints were referenced to get it as close as I can dimensionally. I am grateful for the spot I am able to use a my good friends shop to do the body construction. Although I have to shuttle parts back and forth to my little garage shop it is well worth the drive and hassle to have a little extra space to move around Very Happy

There will be more to come stay tuned....

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

carl4x4 · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:52 am Post subject:

Very impressed with this resto, it's fascinating to see how all the parts go together & the skills going into the project.
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ScottDoonan · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:45 pm Post subject:

Another NOS part found for the Cab restoration.
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1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

oldbusboy · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:49 pm Post subject:

Keep going!! enjoying this thread,, feeling less nervous now that the parts are forming a car again
Smile

Trevor
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DrakeB · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:49 pm Post subject:

We're going to have to start calling you Johnny Cash ( of "One piece at a time" fame ) Laughing

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ScottDoonan · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:46 pm Post subject: Johnny Cash

I hope that is a good thing considering this is a Ghia and not a Cadillac? Shocked

It's been a long time planning and pulling the old rust. It is nice to get a view of "progress",as short lived as it is to keep you motivated. Got a ways to go, but I've found when you chip away, all of the sudden the small steps happen progressively faster. I owe a lot to all the support from the community here. I try in my own small way to "pay it back" with photos of methods used, and a simple approach to doing things. As I have said before, this thread is like a buffet. If there is something you like and it helps, motivates, or inspires you take it and use it. I am just very lucky to have this car, the time, and wife that supports me during these restorations. Smile

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

kman · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:10 pm Post subject:

You definitely wouldn't go for my "if it doesn't fit, hammer it till it does" method. Then again, I'm sure you are putting so much money into parts that hammering on them much would be a sin.

ScottDoonan · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject:

Oh believe me there is plenty of hammering, wheeling, bending, shrinking,stretching, drilling, jigging, welding, swearing, planishing, going on. We will get it to fit some how Rolling Eyes

. Even though some of the parts are NOS they all are different and need to be convinced to fit. A lot of metal is repaired or in the middle of being repaired, one part at a time. To steal a quote from the forum, "I might not be good, but I sure am slow". Very nice metal work by the way k man, your project is coming along awesome. There is defiantly a satisfaction when you are able to do it yourself.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

ScottDoonan · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:41 pm Post subject:

More spot welds drilled out, there's a few hours in life I won't be getting back Shocked

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

ScottDoonan · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:51 pm Post subject:

Motorvation to keep on going
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

ScottDoonan · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject: Mock up continues

Long way to go but mock up is moving along on the front.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

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ScottDoonan · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject: More progress

Finally was able to get the drivers rocker, support and outside fit prior to setting on the the chassis. Was able to find a very usable inner left rear and after a lot of work remove it. Now the metal straightening and fitment starts. Working on the rear and getting very close to Clecos and rough fit. Then it will be mated on to the jig and all put together. Once entire body is jigged, I plan on disassembling it, media blasting each piece and DP primering it. Then it will be reassembled on the pan and measured a lot closer. The DP will be stripped where the tack and indicating welds will be made weld through primer applied at weld joints, ect. Stay tuned I don't want to bore you with the plans further then that. I have already babbled too long.

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

ScottDoonan · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject:

After exhaustive searching found the correct outside passenger rocker. Patients pays off. Next week it will get the reinforcement and fit up. Thanks Mr. Gabber for the front wire loom pipe.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

c21darrel · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:50 am Post subject:

Never get tired of your updates. You have some serious patience and tenacity.
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ScottDoonan · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:32 pm Post subject:

This week was able to test fit, then attach rocker support into the rocker assembly on the passenger side. Also was able to get the rear inner hoop and fire wall disassembled. It was a long few days of drilling spot welds and disassembly. I spent today morning fitting, spot welding and reassembly. Very excited now that all is separated everything is accessible for cleaning, repairing, restoring, and pattern taking for fabrication. Looks like a complete mess but there is a method to my approach to restoration. The gold SEM primer is a copper rich weld through primer. I have used both 3m and SEM, and although I am very partial to 3M products, I have to say I prefer the SEM for weld adhesion and penetration post weld.

I am so glad all this car needed when I got it was paint............
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

kiwighia68 · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:43 pm Post subject:

I'm with Darrell on this. I just don't get tired reading your thread. Please keep going; I am looking and learning.
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