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Mr.Duncan
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 Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 11:06 am Post subject: Duncan's 1966 Ghia Coupe rebuild |
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Afternoon!
I've recently acquired a Bone stock 1966 One owner Ghia. 85,000 miles.
It hasn't run in 12 years due to the owner parking it in the garage.
Good news, the engine still turns over by hand, and the 6 volt electrical system is 100% stock and in-tact. (stock 1300 SP)
I will be posting photos soon, so just wait for those.
I've been working on type 1 air-cooled's for about 4 years now, however I work mainly on the 70'+ years.
My plan is to change the oil, set the valves, basic tune up (static time at first) plugs/wires/cap/rotor/ rebuild the carb/ new fuel pump/ new rubber fuel lines.
Pop-in a new 6 volt battery and see if I can get it started. And then change the oil again. And check the compression.
Depending on how bad the gas tank is from sitting, I may replace it.
Next, Without question I plan to rebuild the ENTIRE brake system for safety. Everything down to the metal lines will be replaced, however this year has disks all around, and a single circuit master cylinder.
I plan to upgrade to Disks in the front, as I did with my Bug, but I assume I will need to change to a dual circuit master cylinder?
(some advice would be nice)
Also the car has EMPI wide 5 GT-5 (vw lugs) rims. Which will be removed, and powder coated with new 165/80/R15 Yokohama tires.
Lastly, In the near future, I plan to replace the entire wire harness (just so i know everything is 100% new, and switching to a 12 volt system, any recommendations here would be great.
Nice to be apart of this forum, and will post updates here Soon.
Cheers- Thomas
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Wait until you see the pics-
love that color.
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Mr.Duncan
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Mr Duncan.
We wish you every success with your '66 and look forward to seeing it evolve. Just wondering how your plans are for the brakes.
Nicholas |
As of right now, a front ball-joint disk brake kit in the front with a Bus (larger bore) master cylinder. and Stock Drum brakes in the rear.
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Mr.Duncan
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| c21darrel wrote: |
Yes, so its easy to swap over to ghia disc. 4-lug 
Type 1 is type 1  Pan is a few inches wider per side. Mechanicals the same. |
I Plan to keep the stock 5 lug Rims
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| Mr.Duncan wrote: |
I Plan to keep the stock 5 lug Rims |
you will then need to scour the aftermarket for what you need.
VW discs on Ghias were all 4 lug |
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no drop spindles  |
As much as a few people may not like, I prefer stock height.
unless you can convince me otherwise. lol
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So, I have a question you Ghia Guys can answer,
I noticed... No vent windows..?
How do you stay cool while driving? I know the front nose vents route air into the car, but where is the exit? Any way to point it at your face?
Cheers-
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Great, and the next thing you're going to tell me is it will have stock 1300 too   |
Currently saving a 1776 for it
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| How do you stay cool while driving? I know the front nose vents route air into the car, but where is the exit? Any way to point it at your face? |
I made this post about a year ago. It is about getting some more air in. I am waning the air deflector thing but mod it where it scoops in more air. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...p;start=20
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