Scott's 59 Cabriolet

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:39 am Post subject:

I just mailed him some of my "MAGICAL" felt retainer strips which will heal the lil Vert. Wink

We are all sending positive Vibes to the Universe Man Cool

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:24 pm Post subject: We will continue

Hoop and key parts survived, what looks like junk in the photos is the key to moving forward. Got water back, gas, and electricity today is ok besides the aftershocks. I am not a very good social media guy, and just wanted to say thanks to all of you here. I want to apologies to Everett, and everyone else bothered, for putting non VW related photos, I understand this is not the place for stuff like that. I really just did not know how to address all of you who support this build, called to help, and looked out to see we were ok. So moving forward we will get into the garage sort the tools and get back to work, next post will be of work. Thank you again from my entire family to all of you.

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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

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject:

Fantastic News Very Happy

Loren · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1701

That is great news!

sparkleplenty · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:45 pm Post subject:

The force is with you bro...
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'56 European Oval Ragtop-Stock
'56 Karmann Ghia Coupe-Stock
'59 Italian Series I Li150 Lambretta-Stock

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."

"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who is swimming naked."

John Moxon · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:31 am Post subject:

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My 1958 Shorrock Supercharged Karmann Ghia
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Volfandt · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:10 am Post subject:

Very glad to hear that your father is OK and that you can continue w/your Ghia build.

Godspeed to you all.
Dave
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1972 Karmann Ghia, the Dragon slayer....

vstylist · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:26 pm Post subject:

Good to hear your Dad is doing well. Glad, the build is moving forward. You probably don't know how many us get our inspiration from seeing your work. The way you care about your family, you can tell your Dad raised you right. Blessings on your family.

ScottDoonan · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:38 pm Post subject:

I am the Lucky one. You watching me some dip shit, try to put some car back together. We as a community will get this one back together.
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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

TheFop · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:50 pm Post subject:

Great news your dad is ok and the Ghia came through unscathed, those photos of the sidewalk are pretty scary.
As a slight aside I just came in from my garage where I used your seat rail cross member measurements to fabricate mine, they look pretty good for a rushed job, now I just need KiwiGhia68 (Chris) to take it to the garage he's currently working in and fold them for me as a small bench vice won't cut it.
Thanks again for all your help, no wonder the community wants to help you out, your a good bugger (as we say down under)
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Rusty 61 RHD Karmann Ghia Coupe - Resto in progress....slowly
Stock 69 LHD Karmann Ghia Coupe - Driver
67 New Zealand Spec Beetle - Being rebuilt
63 New Zealand Spec Beetle - Going Baja!
86 T25 Westfalia - Family Fun car

ScottDoonan · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:06 am Post subject:

I'm the lucky one.
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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 Sep 29, 2014 10:45 pm Post subject:

Construction of the 1500cc Okrasa motor had started. It's been a long month repairing my garage from the quake. Looking forward to watching Mr. O build this beauty.
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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

djway3474 · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:32 pm Post subject:

Color me Jealous Wink

kiwighia68 · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 12:52 am Post subject:

It's good to see you back in full swing Scott. I missed your posts.
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Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
Resto completed Dec 2015

hotmudd · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:14 pm Post subject:

Scott my name is Mike I'm happily Married with two teen aged kid's, I just wanna say " I LOVE YOU!"

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject: Remake

Started template remake for rear seat area panels. Slow work but fun making patterns, measuring, and figuring where bends and beads will go. Hope to have all pieces transferred to steel, and start fab work by weekend. Glad to be able to be working in garage again. Laughing

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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

danny gabbard · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:50 am Post subject:

We could make a die for the pullmax to do the beads if need be ? Glad to see you back on the project !
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ScottDoonan · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:01 am Post subject:

Wish I had the space for a Pullmax. I am just going to use my bead roller, flat profile bead(square), pre strech with the English wheel. Maybe in a year or two when/if I open a shop we can collaborate Razz

Appriciate the support Dan, respect you and your work a lot.
For now

One more down, 3 more to go. Then fine tune and transfer to steel.
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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

Today got the transfer templates of rear seat area all finished. Making tempates is not very difficult to do, and with some patients, simple tools and measuring, is something all can do. There is many ways to do it, none are wrong if the template achieved is able to remake the repar section or part. I use tracing paper, poster board, tape, and card stock. The key is measuring, measuring, and re checking all flange distances. After making one side if the opposite side is needed here is a trick I have learned. Prepare metal surface for transfer then at the intersections of lines on template if you use a snap punch, it will pierce through the poster board and leave a detent on the metal. This detent will not only help you find reference points when scribing template lines into metal, but if you flip the template over and re snap the punch through existing holes, you now have a very easy way to scribe a mirror image of the part being made. The blue spray is lay out die, dy chem, and goes by other names as well. Hope this helps you all make the parts you can't find. If any one needs these templates PM me I will be happy to send you a photo copy.

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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

sparkleplenty · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject:

Dude....love all the dye chem blue.... Cool

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'56 European Oval Ragtop-Stock
'56 Karmann Ghia Coupe-Stock
'59 Italian Series I Li150 Lambretta-Stock

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."

"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who is swimming naked."


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