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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:28 am Post subject: |
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Hi guys, just a quick update on the car... it has been around with all the car meets and still has not missed a beat!.
here are some recent pics. Happy Dubbin'
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:55 am Post subject: |
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She loves getting around, Darrel. and i love driving her to places haha.
Went to the German AutoFest 2015 with my Ghia,
here are some pics
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
Some really nice cars there on the day too
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr
German autofest 2015 by rickpereira_01, on Flickr |
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SoCalJes Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2011 Posts: 1093 Location: Broward, FL
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Your car fits right in with the rest of those beauties! You did a great job on that Ghia. _________________ Jesse
71 Ghia
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Just because it didn't come that way, doesn't mean it shouldn't have. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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The Ghia is looking well. So is the weather.
Here's a quick peek of my current weather situation.
I'm getting a bit antsy for some warmer weather.
Thanks for the inspiration _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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SoCalJes Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2011 Posts: 1093 Location: Broward, FL
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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I guess I cant complain, it's 80 here and I'm in a t-shirt, shorts and sandals today. _________________ Jesse
71 Ghia
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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hi all, just a quick update.
Its hare to believe it has been over 5 years since i first laid eyes on this car and decided to bring it home, and almost 3 years since it has been on the road.
It has become so much a part of the family that it even feels wrong to say "this car".
The Ghia, as she is known in our household.
She has brought us so much enjoyment and time together as a family, taking day trips and meeting new people in the automotive circles, some of which have now become great friends.
I love this little car.
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 2:20 am Post subject: |
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so i have been quite busy over the last week, making the sound system look more streamline
and upgrading to 17inch wheels
and managed to win second place in the VW nationals
till next time |
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varagon Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2013 Posts: 116 Location: SE Kansas
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Great work. She looks nice.
What took first if you got 2nd? _________________ 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible |
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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weeble Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2004 Posts: 56
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Love this Ghia restoration. Car is stunning!
Regarding the new rear discs, can I ask where you got the rear disk conversion kit? I'm thinking of doing the same, but I too have to convert from 4 lug to 5 lug before the Fuchs can go on.
In adding the Porsche pattern 5-lug rotors up front, did you also have to convert from ball joint to King Link? The only rotors I can find like this seem to be for King-Link only.
Any help will be mostly appreciated! |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:04 am Post subject: |
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the rear disk conversion kit can be bought from CIP1 as well as many other retailers.
the front disks are just replacement rotors with the 5x130 pattern, no changes were done to the beam at all. just old disks off.. new disks on. |
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weeble Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2004 Posts: 56
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Cool, thanks dude! |
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:09 am Post subject: Re: Rick's 71 Ghia build log |
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for those who have been following the build.
the car is to be featured in volkswagen magazine australia. i havent seen the full article yet and am excited to see it in the shelves in the beguining of next month
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Rick's 71 Ghia build log |
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Your car belongs on a magazine cover ! Super looking car and family. _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
Timing is everything
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bhartwell59 Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2014 Posts: 788 Location: dallas, tx
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:06 am Post subject: Re: Rick's 71 Ghia build log |
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what a bada$$ ride... congrats on the feature story! _________________ '74 Zambezi green Ghia vert, autostick, 101k
'87 Jeep Wrangler, 4.2, 330k |
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rickpereira Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2010 Posts: 330 Location: Sydney, AUstralia
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 3:05 am Post subject: Re: Rick's 71 Ghia build log |
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thanks guys .. i cant wait to see the final result |
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Rich62ghia Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 147 Location: Wollongong, Australia
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Rick's 71 Ghia build log |
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Well done Rick, Look forward to getting the mail today and having a squiz |
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