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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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Location: South Wales, UK
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 Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:02 am Post subject: The fun begins..... 59 lowlight dream car! (just for whobba) |
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Ok, so heres the story....
Several years ago I bought a fat chick with the idea of doing a bit of a kustom job on her- Hot rod VWs were quite new to the scene and I thought it might be fun. + she looked like a cheap easy resto. 
Well, after some extensive work with the hot air gun and paint scraper I discovered her body was so full of bondo my driveway grew in height by 3 inches and the body was a lemon! I would post some photo's but it might upset the ghia heads amongst us- (Lesson No.1: don't buy from another continent having only seen photo's on the net)
The good news was the chassis was reasonable and it had IRS, so I set about restoring/ customizing it. I have got it rolling/ almost complete today for the first time-
She has, as you can probably see 4 wheel CSP discs in wide five, Chrome JGE raders, 2" narrowed beam, CB Dropped spindles & berg shifter is moved back about 3" for a better driving position.
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: |
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So the search began for a good body to bolt to the pan.....
I looked at quite a few from various different years but knew in my heart of hearts it had to be a lowlight-
I missed a good one here in the UK by a few hours about two years ago, it wasn't to be. Then, alas, 5 days before my wedding in May this year I found one on the samba(Thanks again Whobba).
She has now arrived in the UK and is patiently waiting to be fitted to the pan in the pics above.
(lesson 2; Do buy a ghia from another continent having only seen pictures on the net!   )
I will keep you up to date with pictures as and when there is any progress made. Hope you all enjoy, and sorry to the purists amongst you. 
one last pic before I sign off for today of some of the parts stash I have for her.
Massive thanks to Whobba for selling the 59 to me- She is a beauty and I hope you won't be disappointed when you see the finished? car. and thanks to the samba fo being great!!!!! |
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execk2
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Location: Quebec City
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: |
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SSUUUUUuwwweeeeeet! Can't wait to see the assembly of this baby. You should record as much as possible and put up a website.
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faux
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Location: UK, South Wales
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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The chasis is looking hot, hot, hot. 
I want to see the 2 together.......soon, this has been a long wait.
Mine only came in from California 2 weeks ago. 
Keep the pics coming. |
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whobba
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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I am so glad you bought the '59 from me, Seth! The pan looks outstanding. I am truly excited that you're bringing her back ~! 
Here's some pics of the Ghia leaving California:
Up on the car hauler
Last goodbye..
All the way to the UK... God Save the Queen! |
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RockStock
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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looking forward to seeing it on the road, seth. know its going to be cool
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:23 am Post subject: |
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Cheers guys
Whobba, those photo's are really cool- I love the one up on the hauler! |
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Crocco58
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| Looks great so far. Keep up with the good work. |
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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It's no stomper, but I couldn't resist posting a picture of the engine- I rebuilt it before the first car arrived and it has been waiting patiently in my father in laws garage ever since-
Its a 1600cc TP and will have twin carbs of some variety before it runs- still needs a few bits and pieces doing as you may notice, but the bulk of it is done. fingers crossed it will still be ok after its brief sabatical.
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restoman
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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nice project,you beat me,my 58 has been waiting patiently to be done for 15 years now!
Look forward to seeing the progress with yours |
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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faux
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:23 am Post subject: |
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When are you going to do the same for my engine?
Looks sweet mate, I can't wait to help you fit this up..... |
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John Moxon 
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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vwairheads
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how much was the shipping cost from cali to uk?  |
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:18 am Post subject: |
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There has been a small amount of ghia action this weekend- Spent most of yesterday on the road completing the 500mile round trip to the workshop where they are doing my bodywork for me.
The plan was to drop the newly restored pan off and bring back a few panels to sell on. Whilst I was there we decided it might be as well to lift the body off the original pan.
Now you can see one of the reasons I thought this car would be ideal for a pan swap. I'm waiting for the old "That will polish out" gags!
And here is a shot of the body- The ride height I am going for will be a little higher than this!!
Having seen the body and new pan so close together I cannot wait to see them bolted together in a few weeks time. Some of the rust issues will be sorted by then too.
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DaveM
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:11 am Post subject: |
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will it go back to cardinal red?
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Paul_Revere's Ghia
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faux
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Now I have the not so pretty floor pan in my garage!
My new welder wants to practice on it though.
Looking good mate, I can't wait to see the shell on that bit of VW porn you call a chassis. |
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