68 vert

paul_round · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:32 am Post subject: 68 vert

Hi everyone,
pictures of my new acquisition, a LHD '68 convertible in pretty good condition.
Early indications show, however that the pan is from an earlier model, as it has the twist knob for the heater, (something I would like to change)
Bodywork is in good condition, no signs of filler, rocker covers have been replaced at some point and from what I can see through the heater vents, inside looks ok.
Fortunately when I went to see it, the new carpets weren't yet glued down and all the soundproofing is missing so I could see that the pan is in good condition.
The engine is a 1641 with porsche fan, which I am in 2 minds about with regards to returning it to stock, as there is obviously no heating, in fact apart from a new pair of heat exchangers, all parts of the heating/ventilation system are missing, including the under dash levers.
Currently debating whether th do a RHD conversion.
Also looking to replace the rather tired looking stock seats, maybe a pair of early 911 seats.
Colour wise, I was tempted to change it, maybe a pale yellow or gun metal metallic, but I think white is growing on me.
More pics from underneath to follow.
I have to say, this is a fantastic community of owners, having read through some of the restoration jobs , it really is an inspiring group of like minded people!

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Brassneck · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

Nice Ghia!

I personally like white Smile

kiwighia68 · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:32 am Post subject:

Is that colour Lotus White by any chance? I have a '68 coupé about to be painted, and I still have to choose the right colour.
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c21darrel · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:20 am Post subject:

swavananda · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:25 pm Post subject:

More than likely that is just a cheap porsche fan clone, that are just for looks. they are reputed to be lousy at actually cooling because there are no vanes inside to direct the air. I would switch that out first. Have fun.

paul_round · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject:

Hi kiwighia, not sure if it is lotus white, I was wondering the same myself, but don't have anything to reference against.
When it's next to my Touareg, which is also white it looks more of an off-White colour.

kiwighia68 · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:26 pm Post subject:

paul_round · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:40 am Post subject:

c21darrel, plan is to just use it for the moment, (well, when the weather improves!) I have a few gremlins to sort out first, like the indicators, (correct relay on order) and engine stuff, it has a 1641 engine with porschealike fan, remote oil cooler and electric fuel pump, the latter is also giving me a headache as the relay for it isn't triggering. My plan is to rip all this out and return air/oil cooling back to stock, also a stock fuel pump.
I have a list of things I would like to do with the car, first on the list is a RHD conversion, toying with the idea of doing it myself. Firstly I will be getting a new garage built next year, which will give me the space to pull the body.
I would like to give the pan a good clean up and paintjob, the metal is solid, there are no carpets or tar board, so I suspect a PO has partially restored it, then investigate the body.
kiwighia68, it's not the original colour, I found a speck of that under the bonnet, it's a dark, slightly greyish blue, however I'm hoping that whoever did the respray used an original colour, so it may be lotus white.
I will also strip down the hood and check it all over, I used to own a RHD convertible 20 years ago and did the same on that, so that'll be no problem.
This is the one I used to own

Then i had it restored and resprayed porsche guards red, seats were from a scirocco.

Then a few years ago I put the reg number into google and this came up! I'd love to know what happened to it after I sold it

c21darrel · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:50 am Post subject:

^^^Wow. I can imagine how you felt seeing that pic. I've tried, but never re-found my first ghia from the 80's, maybe a good thing Cool

Sounds like you have a good game plan. Going back to original cooling both air and oil and mech fuel pump ...will def make it more reliable and desirable. Carry on! Feel free to post more pics Smile

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paul_round · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:25 am Post subject:

Yeah, I was surprised to find it, looks a bit like a resto in reverse!
More pics will follow, busy at work at the moment, 2 movies and a TV show in the pipeline.


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