mountainkowboy's 71 Ghia

kingkarmann · Samba Member Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4111

Good to see you are sticking with her!
The bumper looks like it turned out great Cool

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mountainkowboy · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:23 pm Post subject:

mountainkowboy · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:28 pm Post subject:

So today I tried to tack weld the B pillar back together till I can get another one...............FAIL! Not sure what its made of but it isn't steel....LOL. Finally got it to stick a little and then used JB weld to see if that will hold it together.

While the 1/4 window was out I decided to change the rubber on that side. It was by far the biggest PITA to do on this car so far, will know tomorrow if the quick fix worked.
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

mountainkowboy · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:01 pm Post subject:

Today was interior day. I scored a set of 2006 Maxima seats for next to nothing for the Ghia this week in tan or saddle color. I've been looking for this color since the interior will be in this color when done. I also got some slider bases so that I didn't need to drill any holes in the pan to mount different seats, I will keep the stockers to have if I ever sell it. A little fab work and the passenger seat is mocked in and tested. I need to finish welding it to the seat bottom and put all the trim back on the seat, but I like the look and they are way more comfortable than stock. The seat backs are a little wider than the originals and the bottoms are about half an inch taller, or maybe there just not worn out........LOL.

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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

SoCalJes · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:25 am Post subject:

That seat looks good.

Is that a speaker in your door?
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:57 am Post subject:

Its a hole for one....lol. I got the panels from a change out, they are old and not in that great of shape, but they beat not having them.
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

SoCalJes · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:12 am Post subject:

As long as the backing board is good you can probably recover them.
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject:

SoCalJes · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject:

I'm looking forward to picking the right seats when I get the body back. Feedback on those when you have an opinion on them. I'm kind of leaning towards a bolstered seat that can accommodate a five point.
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:11 pm Post subject:

I have 2003 Ford Focus ZX-3 seats in the 71 vert.....VERY comfortable seats. I couldn't find any or they would be in there.

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Chuck in Socal
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

-Zodiac- · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:41 pm Post subject:

I like those seats in there Aswell !

Should look pretty sharp with the tan/ brown interior (is that what your plans are?).
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SoCalJes · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:25 am Post subject:

Yes, Since it's getting a two tone with a cream top.
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71 Ghia
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject:

I was thinkin Oatmeal carpet and tan/saddle interior panels, I will find something as close to the seats as possible. I think I will cover the dash also and not use the wood overlay and see if I can find a close to matching headliner. Stay with the black cap on the dash, black seatbelts and park brake cover with some other black accents
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Chuck in Socal
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

SoCalJes · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:02 am Post subject:

Remember that they sell that interior die spray now. You can find the color you need and the stuff comes out like factory finish. As for the dash I plan on using vinyl wrap.
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71 Ghia
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:46 pm Post subject:

Yeah I was thinking foam backed vinyl for the dash, like 1/8 inch foam, don't want a lot of padding. Some good adhesive and a heat gun and you can make vinyl do a lot!
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Chuck in Socal
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

CiderGuy · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject:

You may want to use 4 way stretch vinyl to cover your dash. It will make the job much easier.
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1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)

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mountainkowboy · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject:

SoCalJes · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:47 am Post subject:

mountainkowboy · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:05 pm Post subject:

SoCalJes · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:44 am Post subject:

It was fun while it lasted, the industry has taken a bit of a kick in the ass with the economy along with manufacturers building a lot of crap now compared to what was available a few years ago. Back when I was in it Rockford Fosgate, Cerwin Vega and Audio Control where at the top of the game. I wish Audio Control still made the ESP3 I'd love to have one of those again. Sad

Remember Term Pro? 6th Order Compound Loaded Isobaric Bandpass was my favorite to build. My biggest one was with 4 15" Rockford Pros, the smallest was 2 6" Cerwin Vegas Very Happy

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