I'm new thanks for the help

Ssboom · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:42 pm Post subject: I'm new thanks for the help

Hello I would like to start by saying I've been an avid vw owner for 20 +years just the water cooled kind I've always wanted an old air cooled dub but never got around to it I've recently aquired a 1969 ghia clean title has some rust but not to crazy and it does not run at the moment my question what should I look for problem wise and what do I really have
I posted 2pics

kiwighia68 · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: I'm new thanks for the help

-Zodiac- · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject:

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Here I'll post these on here for you. When you turn the key are you getting anything? Then - adjust valves, adjust / replace the points in the distributed , replace distributer cap and rotor button, Aswell as the spark plugs and wires. Going to need to test for spark, could be bad coil, actually could be anything. Need some more info on it. Post more pics when you can.

Other than that, welcome to the samba and the air cooled adventure.not a bad looking 69. Looks like it has the average Ghia rust spots. Are the floors rusty?
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rcooled · Last edited by rcooled on Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:15 pm; edited 1 time in total

Welcome to the air-cooled side!

Ssboom · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:11 pm Post subject:

Floors are ok no rust vehicle is getting towed to my house tomorrow and I am a mech I worked for a vw dealer for 13 years and now I work for the government on heavy equipment so mechanical stuff I'm solid rust is manly rockers and around headlight

[email protected] · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:14 pm Post subject:

She's gorgeous.

kiwighia68 · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:16 pm Post subject:

Nice car. Are those the "headstone" seat backs (as found on a '68) I see or are there covers over your standard 69 seat backs?
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irvanm · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:12 pm Post subject:

Nice looking "new" car.

jpjohns · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:40 pm Post subject:

Were headstone seats on 68's? Damnit, I have 69 seats in my 68 Crying or Very sad

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kiwighia68 · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:51 pm Post subject:

Ssboom · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:50 am Post subject: Ghia

It does not have headstone seats got engine to run for a it 2min with fuel in a cup also coil isn't getting power so I have to give it 12volts to start other wise I'm very happy I hope to get some time later today to button some things up and take it for a little joy ride around the neighbor hood later


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