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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

djway3474 wrote:
Originals were heat seamed (melted lines) and not sewn


Didn't know that Think but did suspect they'd been recovered at least once before.

There's nothing quite like having original parts in front of you to work from but thankfully there are enough images out there to make a reasonably accurate representation of how they should look
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

did you pull off the home made covers? originals may be underneath. Perhaps not usable, but fun to see all the same.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice idea but the old ones are now long gone. Going to start on door cards this weekend. 1000mm x 600mm is enough per card
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought blank door cards all cut perfect with all the holes for interior handles, window winder and attach clips from a swap meet, they were cheap. I think I bought 4 for $40, something close to that...
Look around some one must have some. Maybe TMI? Idea
Saves a lot of work.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been looking for a while Darrel and nothing is out there (here in the UK). Got a possible lead but the chap isn't very forthcoming about sending me his Paypal address or telling me if they're new or used. Maybe over the weekend he get in touch.

Meanwhile I unveiled the engine yesterday from the sheet it's been under for 20+ years. When I got the car in the States it was registered as a 1200cc. Once back home I discovered it was actually a 1300cc and drove it that way for 12 months. Then I pulled it all apart and rebuilt the top end with new 1500cc barrels and pistons and a pair of new heads. It only ran a couple of times and never left the driveway but thankfully but all seemed good with the rebuild.

With all good intentions of getting on with the full car restoration I pulled the motor and it's been there ever since and turned by hand a couple of times each year.

The sheet metalwork is now covered in surface rust so it's time to sort that out.

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An hours work saw it back to basics and the various parts are off to get media blasted and powder coated this weekend.


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work. Looks like the case oil galleys have been drilled, tapped and plugged. The deflector plate... (under generator stand)... i dont think that is the correct orientation.
Fuel pump block, Electric fuel pump?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

c21darrel wrote:
The deflector plate... (under generator stand)... i dont think that is the correct orientation.
Fuel pump block, Electric fuel pump?


I concur via bentley's. Proper

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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c21darrel wrote:
The deflector plate... (under generator stand)... i dont think that is the correct orientation.
Fuel pump block, Electric fuel pump?


I concur via bentley's


I see the deflector plate fitted wrong. Easy fix. Smile

But the plugged oil galleys are where exactly?

Yes it did have an electric fuel pump but I'm gonna refit it with new mechanical one. A standard engine shouldn't need anything more.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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A standard engine shouldn't need anything more.


I run og stock fuel pump on my high compression 2017 Cool Very Happy

Here is a thread on oil galley plugs to give you an idea. Looks like a plug on your lower right, near the crank pulley location.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got the tinware back from powdercoating and generally it all looks good. There were a few minor parts that needed touching up (where they'd been hung on wire) but they were easy enough to blend out with a squirt of black satin spray.

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The interior is now with the upholsterer for stripping down. Very Happy


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So now the seats are stripped down is there anything I should know before they go for media blast and powder coat? Should I mask off the runners or dismantle the locking lever mechanisms first?

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The rear seat looks in good condition except the first laminate of ply. The frames are solid but I'm tempted to swap out the middle panels.

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The panels that fit behind the front seats will need replacing too and the clips are a little bent of of shape but that shouldn't be too much of a problem.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice progress. Powder coating seats is a little over the top (really do what you want, just sayin Smile ) Virtually none of it shows except the lower bar on the seat back. If powdercoating, you would probably want to disassemble the lower bar on the back of bottom section, it needs to rotate.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Made new insert panels from 6mm ply using the old ones as templates. Stapled and glued them into position.

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A couple of the little bent tabs on the metal clips broke while taking them off. I wanted to use them again on new hardboard backs but guess once again that I'll have to make something to do the job. Rolling Eyes

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One interior handle came off no problem but the threads on the other were spinning round while loosening. Maybe some strong glue could set it back in place but I don't fancy it's chances of staying there. This handle is broke anyway. Bends in the middle like a broken leg. Shocked

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Just something else to track down. I believe they were similar on some Beetles so fingers crossed I'll find a used one. These are going to be recovered also which kind of rules out the cost of buying new.

It's all good fun! Just wish parts were easier to find over here in the UK. Alas, used spares are either hoarded away or sold for fortunes.


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This pic will show you the size difference between ghia and Beetle/ghia. If you have the shorter ones then they make new repop handles. If the longer ghia...good luck. Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers Darrel. Definately got the longer Ghia handles but with no upholstory yet I could use whatever I find a pair of first and drill off accordingly.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool, If you are getting new door cards you have a choice. Smile
I feel the longer ghia are difficult to find and correct depending on year.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You've talked me into doing a repair Darrel. If these handles are bespoke to the Ghia then it's best to fix them up if at all possible.

So, I've cut back the rubber around the mounting thread, beaten the plate back into shape and tack welded the thread into place. To cure the break mid handle I've performed surgery with a Titanium tube right through the middle. Smile

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Another part saved and off for re-covering. Very Happy

Next job is to sort out the bare door cards I bought. They're a bit big and the pre-cut holes don't line up with those on the doors of the old cards. I'm guessing this is down to the offset on the metal mounting clips. What's more concerning is the big round hole for the door lever handle overlaps where the rectangular hole should be, leaving a very odd shape that needs to be part filled again. Rolling Eyes So now I'm thinking of making all new cards using both the old and new cards as guides to get the best fit overall.


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm guessing this is down to the offset on the metal mounting clips


yes, ive noticed this in the past.

is your door card an early modified for later ?
pics?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

These are the new cards against the old ones I took off (covered in sticky plastic for water proofing)....

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Same for the rears which don't look too bad....

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When sat one over the other the lever holes don't line up. If I cut the rectangle to match the old panel then there will still be an extra half round hole missing. And that's going to cause a problem re-upholstering.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, the plain ones are for early pre 65ish cars. I dont think the perimeter hole locations changed, not 100% on that tho.
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