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caats69kg Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 155 Location: Garland, Texas
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: Roof Rack? |
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I'm wondering what you all think on these on ghias...I keep seeing them and I'm not sure if I want one or if it's gonna be a nightmare once installed.
Are they removable (as in I can take it on and off anytime I want)?
And are they sturdy? (If I buy one, it will be put to good use)
Do you all have any pictures of them? (besides the ones in the gallery) |
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///Mink Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2000 Posts: 5051 Location: Fair Oaks, CA
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9826 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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As the man said: "some, they likes 'em; some- they don't." |
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caats69kg Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 155 Location: Garland, Texas
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, it's just unlike that guy with the lowlight, I have a 69' and I would actually be using it (I have to lug around alot during the week) and it its my only car. |
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karmann57 Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2004 Posts: 705 Location: Airdrie, Alberta
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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Are you planning on a vintage style rack or a modern one?
If you're going to use it that often then who cares what people think. You will be able to take it off whenever you want.
Shane |
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caats69kg Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 155 Location: Garland, Texas
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Okay.
I'm not sure what you mean by vintage but if I were to get one it would have the new wooden slats and all that... |
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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1152 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:40 am Post subject: |
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i like it on my lowlight
_________________ Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!! |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13942 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Ghiaddict Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2002 Posts: 2632 Location: Now in Honea Path, SC
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:48 am Post subject: |
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John Moxon wrote: |
udo dreisoerner wrote: |
i like it on my lowlight
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I always thought you were crazy Udo It's like a beautiful, sophisticated woman wearing "deely-boppers" |
It changes the look of the Ghia,
that's for sure!
If I had a coupe, maybe just for display
purposes @ VW shows. Maybe not. _________________ ****************************
Karmann Ghia & Beetle parts available.
Convertible tops installed. |
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TC/TeamEvil Samba Member
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ovalboy Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1310 Location: Beautiful Northern Cincinnati
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:31 am Post subject: |
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Love mine too. Stylish and useful. Easily removable.
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70 140 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2002 Posts: 8471 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:31 am Post subject: |
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I have a great Thule, I can get 4 bikes on. I don't leave it on when it isn't being used, it wastes gass and looks like ass. |
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pkane Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2005 Posts: 284 Location: Loganville, GA
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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I like racks on buses and squarebacks, but don't care for them on bugs or ghias. _________________ Pat Kane
71 Ghia Vert |
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caats69kg Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 155 Location: Garland, Texas
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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I really don't know.... Udo, I love the way it looks on yours but I'm not sure about my 60's model...
About how much should I pay for a relatively new one (clean wood and all)? |
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ovalboy Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1310 Location: Beautiful Northern Cincinnati
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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caats69kg wrote: |
I really don't know.... Udo, I love the way it looks on yours but I'm not sure about my 60's model...
About how much should I pay for a relatively new one (clean wood and all)? |
Probably in the $400-$600 range if the wood is all there and not broken. They pop up here quite a bit in the classifieds. I gave $250.00 plus a set of early bug pop-outs for mine about 6 years ago. |
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retrowagen Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1856
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Useful, yes. Stylish, no. Makes an elegant car look like a supermodel with leg braces. _________________ David Ruby
President, Karmann-Ghia World Club |
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DONGKG The Araneta Boys
Joined: August 28, 2006 Posts: 5475 Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1152 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:20 am Post subject: |
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John Moxon wrote: |
I always thought you were crazy Udo It's like a beautiful, sophisticated woman wearing "deely-boppers" |
pleeeeeeeeeeease translate that for an not-so-good-english/american- speaking udo
(you can sent me an pm, if you want ) _________________ Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!! |
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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1152 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:22 am Post subject: |
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very nice idea ( i think i sell my rack and make one like yours)
_________________ Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13942 Location: Southampton U.K.
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