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On my 64 I replaced the mystery-metal parts with steel ones.Turned out really nice when replated,glad I returned the Viet Nam ones.

During 64 Ghia build I took the harness plus fuse block and dumped the whole works in the "pickle",a tub full of sulphuric (battery) acid I use for cleaning copper and brass parts for live s ...

It looks pretty solid;body is EVERYTHING on these cars.If the engine turns by hand,it will probably run.I picked up an old bug once with a seized engine.The driveway was about a quarter mile downhill, ...

Fiberglass repairs have a tendency to separate from the base metal,but for a quick fix it works and gets the car usable.If I was doing it,I would want to sandblast the area that the glass will stick t ...

I did mine with paint stripping discs on a sander.If I ever do it again I will use paint stripper,not dip.

Removing rusted-in bolts:Get out the torch(Propane will work,just takes a while)Get the bolt hotter than hell(Red Heat not necessary)If possible heat both ends of the bolt.Now dump cold water on it,lo ...

Here's how I put this stuff together:Once the angle is established,shove the arm onto the spline as far as it will go.Don't crank the arm up yet.Put the outer bushing in place,then the cap.Put bolts i ...

From what can be seen,that car looks pretty good.69 is a nice mix of old style body and later mechanicals,The reflector has to go.Have fun!

I got all my rubber from CIP1.It all worked pretty well.They offer cheap or expensive windshield/rear window seals.I got the expensive ones which were German.

If it's a stock carb set=up a blocked exhaust heat tube will make it ice up.

Mine has been acting up ever since we put the car together after restoration.The horns aren't installed,but when we tested the relay it went "Click" normally,but stayed on when the horn butt ...

The transmission grinding noise may be a stripped axle/brake drum spline.

Reviving old thread.My Ghia was doing the run-on thing with MSD.There are 2 wires coming from the hot side of the ignition switch,one to feed fuse panel,small black one to power idiot lights.I put a d ...

CIP1 has it.

I put a Wiring Works harness in my 60 beetle.I spoke to the man who makes them,he asked"screw terminals?" and a few other things I hadn't thought about.When it came it was flawless;I would n ...

My son and I put the C channel trim on the 64's front and rear windows today.Three hours and done,front and rear.The last part to go on(Rear left side)probably took fifteen minutes,because we had figu ...

I rode motorcycles when I was younger,and I too assumed I was invisible.The headlights on bikes help,but what I find really draws attention is the flashing front lights used on bicycles.I'm sure one o ...

I tried to add mine to the map but the computer screen broke when I hammered the pin in.What am I doing wrong?

I think I'll put one on the Ghia just like the one on the Kenworth...it's very effective.

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Topic: Baja Ghia
berliner Replies: 21 Views: 792	Forum: Ghia Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:48 pm Subject: Re: Baja Ghia
berliner Replies: 21 Views: 792	Criminal charges pending.
Topic: 62 Ghia Bumper Overriders aluminum or pot metal?
berliner Replies: 10 Views: 682	Forum: Ghia Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:56 pm Subject: Re: 62 Ghia Bumper Overriders aluminum or pot metal?
berliner Replies: 10 Views: 682	On my 64 I replaced the mystery-metal parts with steel ones.Turned out really nice when replated,glad I returned the Viet Nam ones.
Topic: Tool for cleaning electrical items
berliner Replies: 12 Views: 464	Forum: Ghia Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:36 pm Subject: Re: Tool for cleaning electrical items
berliner Replies: 12 Views: 464	During 64 Ghia build I took the harness plus fuse block and dumped the whole works in the "pickle",a tub full of sulphuric (battery) acid I use for cleaning copper and brass parts for live s ...
Topic: new guy with barn find
berliner Replies: 25 Views: 1336	Forum: Ghia Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:02 pm Subject: Re: new guy with barn find
berliner Replies: 25 Views: 1336	It looks pretty solid;body is EVERYTHING on these cars.If the engine turns by hand,it will probably run.I picked up an old bug once with a seized engine.The driveway was about a quarter mile downhill, ...
Topic: Fiberglass repair for body rust?
berliner Replies: 24 Views: 998	Forum: Ghia Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:46 pm Subject: Re: Fiberglass repair for body rust?
berliner Replies: 24 Views: 998	Fiberglass repairs have a tendency to separate from the base metal,but for a quick fix it works and gets the car usable.If I was doing it,I would want to sandblast the area that the glass will stick t ...
Topic: Paint removal
berliner Replies: 6 Views: 419	Forum: Ghia Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:51 am Subject: Re: Paint removal
berliner Replies: 6 Views: 419	I did mine with paint stripping discs on a sander.If I ever do it again I will use paint stripper,not dip.
Topic: Will it float? Patch panel mayhem.
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 621	Forum: Ghia Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 8:47 pm Subject: Re: Will it float? Patch panel mayhem.
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 621	Removing rusted-in bolts:Get out the torch(Propane will work,just takes a while)Get the bolt hotter than hell(Red Heat not necessary)If possible heat both ends of the bolt.Now dump cold water on it,lo ...
Topic: Rear torsion bar bushings
berliner Replies: 10 Views: 624	Forum: Ghia Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 8:30 pm Subject: Re: Rear torsion bar bushings
berliner Replies: 10 Views: 624	Here's how I put this stuff together:Once the angle is established,shove the arm onto the spline as far as it will go.Don't crank the arm up yet.Put the outer bushing in place,then the cap.Put bolts i ...
Topic: Howdy and New guys build thread for a barnfind 69 autostick
berliner Replies: 25 Views: 1370	Forum: Ghia Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 9:05 am Subject: Re: Howdy and New guys build thread for a barnfind 69 autostick
berliner Replies: 25 Views: 1370	From what can be seen,that car looks pretty good.69 is a nice mix of old style body and later mechanicals,The reflector has to go.Have fun!
Topic: Looking For Quality German Body Seal Kits
berliner Replies: 4 Views: 254	Forum: Ghia Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:11 pm Subject: Re: Looking For Quality German Body Seal Kits
berliner Replies: 4 Views: 254	I got all my rubber from CIP1.It all worked pretty well.They offer cheap or expensive windshield/rear window seals.I got the expensive ones which were German.
Topic: 72 starts and runs fine, then sputters after 2 blocks
berliner Replies: 24 Views: 816	Forum: Ghia Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:30 am Subject: Re: 72 starts and runs fine, then sputters after 2 blocks
berliner Replies: 24 Views: 816	If it's a stock carb set=up a blocked exhaust heat tube will make it ice up.
Topic: Problem with Horn ground
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 912	Forum: Ghia Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:24 pm Subject: Re: Problem with Horn ground
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 912	Mine has been acting up ever since we put the car together after restoration.The horns aren't installed,but when we tested the relay it went "Click" normally,but stayed on when the horn butt ...
Topic: Swapping out for a later Beetle engine
berliner Replies: 9 Views: 324	Forum: Ghia Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:35 pm Subject: Re: Swapping out for a later Beetle engine
berliner Replies: 9 Views: 324	The transmission grinding noise may be a stripped axle/brake drum spline.
Topic: running after ignition turned off - possible relay problem?
berliner Replies: 23 Views: 1259	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:53 pm Subject: Re: running after ignition turned off - possible relay problem?
berliner Replies: 23 Views: 1259	Reviving old thread.My Ghia was doing the run-on thing with MSD.There are 2 wires coming from the hot side of the ignition switch,one to feed fuse panel,small black one to power idiot lights.I put a d ...
Topic: Reservoir hose
berliner Replies: 8 Views: 290	Forum: Ghia Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:44 am Subject: Re: Reservoir hose
berliner Replies: 8 Views: 290	CIP1 has it.
Topic: Rewiring a 60 Ghia??
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 732	Forum: Ghia Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:49 pm Subject: Re: Rewiring a 60 Ghia??
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 732	I put a Wiring Works harness in my 60 beetle.I spoke to the man who makes them,he asked"screw terminals?" and a few other things I hadn't thought about.When it came it was flawless;I would n ...
Topic: Window trim
berliner Replies: 0 Views: 145	Forum: Ghia Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:49 pm Subject: Window trim
berliner Replies: 0 Views: 145	My son and I put the C channel trim on the 64's front and rear windows today.Three hours and done,front and rear.The last part to go on(Rear left side)probably took fifteen minutes,because we had figu ...
Topic: The importance of having a working horn
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 928	Forum: Ghia Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:46 am Subject: Re: The importance of having a working horn
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 928	I rode motorcycles when I was younger,and I too assumed I was invisible.The headlights on bikes help,but what I find really draws attention is the flashing front lights used on bicycles.I'm sure one o ...
Topic: Sambanista KG Location Map
berliner Replies: 99 Views: 12160	Forum: Ghia Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:12 pm Subject: Re: Sambanista KG Location Map
berliner Replies: 99 Views: 12160	I tried to add mine to the map but the computer screen broke when I hammered the pin in.What am I doing wrong?
Topic: The importance of having a working horn
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 928	Forum: Ghia Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:53 pm Subject: Re: The importance of having a working horn
berliner Replies: 22 Views: 928	I think I'll put one on the Ghia just like the one on the Kenworth...it's very effective.


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