59 Karmann Kab

Loren · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1835

I don't think Airhead Parts sells new door hinges for low light Ghias. They do have "good" used hinges for low lights.

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

Hey brother. I noticed that as well. They advertise them
As late 59- ,,, my thought was “is the only difference the check strap area as for as them bolting to the car the same as mid 59 and earlier?”

⬆️⬆️⬆️. The used ones they have are all over the road in price. But if you do have any it’s definitely a good option.
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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

There is something so satisfying about bolts a pan to its chassis. All the bolts fit nicely. ☑️🏁

But is not always flowers and butterflies, now that body is firmly secured down I can dive in to sorting at the issue I’m having with the decklid fitting so poorly.

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(Yes…. The period correct hardware will be present when the car goes into final assembly)
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VeloMikey · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

I was hoping you had "mock up" hardware. My pan washers are powder coated and my bolts are cad plated. They are "one time use" when it goes back to gether.
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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

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Loren · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1835

Yes, you can use the aluminum hinges on a low light. VW started to integrate the aluminum hinges at the end of low light production. My original paint May of 59 Ghia has aluminum hinges. VW started to integrate 60 parts into the assembly line at the end of the low light run. Another example is the padded sun visors that were installed on late 59 low lights.

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

⬆️⬆️⬆️Thanks for the Mr Loren, I’m certainly willing to give them a try⬆️⬆️⬆️
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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

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