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Fiatdude Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: now in MO.
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EverettB wrote: |
Fiatdude wrote: |
I've had more VW Photos deleted from the gallery in this forum than from photobucket,,,, and the only copies I had too -- and that is the reason I use it.... |
If something was removed that was VW-related, you should contact me. |
Sorry Ev I didn't see your reply -- -- They were all the build pics of my VW powered Fiat -- -- I forget which one of the Mods got a hard-on for that car and said it wasn't a vw and killed them all
all I've got left is three pictures -- The BEGINNING -- the Wheelie and one someone sent me from the Panic
_________________ Remember, as you travel the highway of life,
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jwold Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 2088 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Was this one on Cl? I thought I saw it on there for about a minute or two. |
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aero3113 Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2013 Posts: 196 Location: Setauket, NY (Long Island)
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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I saw this Ghia on I95 South about 5 miles from Savannah. Is it anyone's on the forum? Looked like it was in great shape.
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Boo-Koo-Z Samba Member
Joined: February 03, 2004 Posts: 437 Location: Tri-cities … South Eastern Washington State USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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A few months ago I spotted a pair of ghias buried under 15 inches of snow. I door knocked and owner was ready to sell. It was freezing out and tough to get to the cars but I could tell enough that one was a early 60s and the other a lowlight. I uncovered half of the lowlight and started asking about a deal. We shook hands at a reasonable pair price and decided we would let the snow clear away before pickup. I did notice that the lowlight which the owner said was a 59 had 4 lug bolt pattern. Well i finally got to picking up the first of the 2... The 59 and here is what I've purchased! It's a bit of an odd one but still cool. Upon some inspection I've noticed the ghia body is on a complete 69 IRS type 3 Squareback pan??? I had no clue this could be possible. It's titled as the 59 ghia vin from the front trunk plate but under the rear seat is the Squareback vin #. It's definitely a full type 3 pan including front beam. Also check out the sweet t tops! Let me know your thoughts on this one...
_________________ 64 N Model Notch,65 OG White Notch
65 Squareback
55 Vert Bug, 62 gulf blue patina bug
Desert Fox Spoiler Buggy
60 crew cab, 64 21 Window Deluxe Bus clone
63 OG Manilla yellow Ghia
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FNGRUVN Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2007 Posts: 2237 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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I just bought this '67 over the weekend. I spotted this one a couple of years ago under a tarp, next to a house. I talked to the owner at the time, but he wasn't ready to sell. "I'm going to restore it one of these days", he said.
Well, the other day I get a call out of the blue. He's ready to sell. I go over there and see it for the first time without a tarp over it. What do you know? It's a convertible!
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. "I think I'll restore it one of these days". It will be on the back burner until I get a couple of my bus projects done. I'll start a build thread when I get into it. Any advice from you guys would be appreciated. I know nothing about Ghias.
_________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin |
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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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"Also check out the sweet t tops! "
I've got a really nice '59 roof if you are interested.
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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thecrazybishop Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2016 Posts: 2 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Found this '59 in a scrap yard in north Texas. It (clearly) needs some work but it will be fun to do. |
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bugpowered Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004 Posts: 279 Location: Oil spot on the garage floor, Michigan
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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You are fortunate sir...I found an old junkyard with vws in it and all of them were 2/3 back to rust. Congratulations. _________________ the parts that you buy from me today, will fund my projects tomorrow... |
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thecrazybishop Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2016 Posts: 2 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Thanks. We were taking a friends car up there and just happened upon it. I traded a 1970 Ford pickup for it. The guy wasn't a fan of VW's and just wanted it out of the way. |
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Brassneck Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2012 Posts: 420 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Love the patina on it...get some clear coat on there and call it good! |
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DogGeorge Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2012 Posts: 16 Location: Central Virginia
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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I had my 2012 Jetta in for service at the VW dealer in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this morning. There are three air-cooled cars in the showroom. The Ghia cabrio looked like maybe a late 67, or possibly had parts from a 68. All had "Not for Sale" signs, but it was a lot of fun to see them!
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:04 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Spotted this Karmann Ghia in a shopping center in Bethlehem Pa. Its either a 70 or 71.
First time I have ever seen one parked and not going by me on the road. The missing side chrome was on the back seat.
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Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
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Kerry67 Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2016 Posts: 47 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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I love this thread. Always been drawn to abandoned, junkyard or patiently waiting cars. Great pics and great stories! |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Kerry67 wrote: |
I love this thread. Always been drawn to abandoned, junkyard or patiently waiting cars. Great pics and great stories! |
I discovered this 56 or 57 car and I fell in love with it, it has a good vibe and I want it. Its 700 bucks but it has no motor just the trans. It has most everything else sort of, I think I can make it drive.
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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John Moxon wrote: |
Nice find. |
X2. At $700, if nothing else, you score a nice basket of lowlight parts where you can easily recoup your investment and then some. Looks pretty solid and should make for a nice driver. Congrats! |
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calexican Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2008 Posts: 730 Location: El Paso, TX
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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sun baked arizona low light....nice....looks like it could be a cognac too. congrats! |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Its Antelope brown I guess, imagine it looking like this bitd!
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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calexican Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2008 Posts: 730 Location: El Paso, TX
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Even better!^ |
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Air Cooleds Only Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2009 Posts: 157 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: Today in ghia hunting history... |
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Im digging the Ronald Mc'D wheel and brake setup on the front. _________________ Air Cooleds Only |
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