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Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:05 pm

*clap clap clap*
Onward, ever onward!

I imagine it'll take another 8 years for the grin on your face to fade after finally getting to drive her!

Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:45 pm

Beautiful! I love this car. But no radio? I think an original tube radio with fm would make this car all the more enjoyable.

Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:55 pm

I don't think I've ever seen a better looking vehicle.
An absolutely stunning piece - and the colors are magnificent.
Well done!

Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:45 pm

wow.

Thanks for taking the time to share - and inspire.

Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:14 pm

Great job Dan, car looks amazing.

Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:06 pm

Great Job Dan!!!
Just in time for Kelley Park!!!

Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:01 am

:lol: =D> Beautiful. Congrats !!!

Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:53 pm

How did you get the mats/tunnel/ebrake boot green? Is this available or custom?

Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:40 pm

50Split wrote: How did you get the mats/tunnel/ebrake boot green? Is this available or custom?

A few folks have asked me about this. The rubber has been painted with a paint formulated for flexible, vinyl surfaces manufactured by SEM. This was originally suggested by Dave Ruby (Retrowagen).

The paint is pretty easy to obtain (at least for folks in the United States). Here is a link to the product I found on the internet.

http://www.perfectfit.com/154517/products/SEM-ColorCoat-Paint-Aerosol-Cans.html

Once again, thanks for the encouragement!

Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:51 pm

dmercer wrote: 50Split wrote: How did you get the mats/tunnel/ebrake boot green? Is this available or custom?

A few folks have asked me about this. The rubber has been painted with a paint formulated for flexible, vinyl surfaces manufactured by SEM. This was originally suggested by Dave Ruby (Retrowagen).

The paint is pretty easy to obtain (at least for folks in the United States). Here is a link to the product I found on the internet.

http://www.perfectfit.com/154517/products/SEM-ColorCoat-Paint-Aerosol-Cans.html

Once again, thanks for the encouragement!

Thanks! Beautiful car!

Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:18 pm

At long last, my ghia project is finally done(*)!

Over the last several weekends I've test driven it through Monterey and Carmel, and last Wednesday brought it home! We're still working out a few minor kinks, but it has been a real joy to be able to take the car out in the cool weather we've been having lately.

Yesterday morning I drove it to the show at Kelley Park where it was in great company among a larger collection of Karmann Ghia's than I've seen in years! Kelley Park had sort of become a ritual for me over the last 7 years, each time around I'd promise myself that *next* year I'd have the car ready in time! Sort of surreal to actually make it!

I'm indebted to the community here. The tremendous amount of knowledge and support on this forum is what made it possible for me and so many others to reach a good conclusion with their projects. Thank you.

Also, I was so busy at the show that I didn't really get many pictures of the ghia row there. If you have some -- please post them for forum to enjoy!

(*) Yeah right. These things are never "done". But close enough. ;-)

Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:24 pm

Very nice! 8)

Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:43 am

If anyone deserves it Dan...you do. It's just stunning and a credit to your determination and attention to detail.

Quickens the heart just to look at it. :D

Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:15 am

5 star! Nice pictures. A stunner!

Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:54 pm

Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:14 pm

Any close up pics of the boost gauge ??

Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:55 pm

crimson ghost wrote: Any close up pics of the boost gauge ??
When I get home from work I'll post a picture, but my gauge is really no different than a number in the gallery:

It's a neat accessory, but I'm really not sure how accurate it is!

Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:20 pm

Thats great thanks !! I've been searching for all vintage looking options for my car.

Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:08 pm

crimson ghost wrote: Thats great thanks !! I've been searching for all vintage looking options for my car.

Judson Boost Gauges aren't cheap...the last one on Ebay went for $710 a couple of weeks ago.

Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:17 pm

I thought someone made a repop ???????