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PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Took a dimly lit shot last night atop the park behind the University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University.

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Perhaps this has already been discussed, but that is a very interesting Karmann Ghia stripe decal you have along the lower sides of you car.
I like it.


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I've since taken it off
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Found this 69 a few months ago rotting in a garage. Only had 49k miles, runs great. Going to reprint this winter.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don Radomski wrote:
Found this 69 a few months ago rotting in a garage. Only had 49k miles, runs great. Going to reprint this winter.
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If only it were that easy...I guess you mean repaint. Wink

Looks good Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ops yes re paint, very excited to get started on giving her some new paint. Kinda on the fence about lowering the stance.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Ops yes re paint, very excited to get started on giving her some new paint. Kinda on the fence about lowering the stance.


Let me say it now...as most won't...the stance looks perfect. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

x2 Stance is perfect.

Is that the original interior? If so I'd be interested in photos -- not many white interiors have survived.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, I will keep the stance stock and work on the paint. The interior is in pretty good shape, just need to find a good cleaner to wash the seats and a new dash pad.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow...looks like you have a real time capsule there Don. Very Happy

I think we'd all be very pleased if you started a new dedicated topic about your Ghia, not just for your restoration but as a reference point for others.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John Moxon wrote:
Don Radomski wrote:
Ops yes re paint, very excited to get started on giving her some new paint. Kinda on the fence about lowering the stance.


Let me say it now...as most won't...the stance looks perfect. Very Happy


If you are going to leave it as it, and just repaint, then ye the stock stance is perfect. As it looks to be all original, I wouldn't change a thing except making sure all the mechanics are working.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

From what I can see, just clean it thoroughly, clay bar and wax, and run her as is!!! looks pretty fine to me!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:09 pm    Post subject: My 69 Reply with quote

I was able to find an old German mechanic who specializes in air cooled, he went threw the car an was amazed how well it was preserved. The carbureter need some adjustment, new breaks all around, some fresh fuel and she's good to go!! Runs great, (can't remember the last time I listened to AM radio) but surprised how good it sounds. I will try the wax and clay bar and post a before and after pix. Thanks for the input.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, even the horn ring is intact! Beautiful find Don, congratulations.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My 66.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My 63 with 3535 original miles. With a dealer installed 356 engine.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool. Don't change a thing that can't be unbolted and changed back. Drive it!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Drove to an old friend's funeral yesterday. He wasn't a VW man but he was a mad keen motorsport fan and would have been the first to get me to open the decklid to look at what lays beneath.

I was early so I stopped to take a few pictures.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got this 64 in Indiana this weekend. Waiting for it to make the trip down to Florida.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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My 63 with 3535 original miles. With a dealer installed 356 engine.

Dealer installed? That's got to be rare in itself, and even more rare if documented! Nice.
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I am still trying to get the documentation for the engine install. I do have the docs to verify the mileage. If I can get the documentation for the dealer install, it will be quite a find.
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