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ghiafreek Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2002 Posts: 937 Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: Original 1956 Oval convertible |
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I finally got a hold of a '56 vert. The original owner purchased it in Germany and had its shipped here to the states. Once arrived, he found a mechanic to keep it road worthy. Over the years the owner would take it in and one day mentioned that if he were to sell it he would sell it to the mechanic. Well, the day came when the mechanic passed away and eventually the owner came looking for him to sell it to him. The owner wouldn't consider selling it anyone else and in the end convinced the widow to buy it from him. This was several years ago and it has been sitting in the shop since. She never transfered the title, so , technically I am the second owner.
It came with the original bill of sale, bill of lading, German maintenance coupon books and a lot of other documents. One cool document it came with is a map of all the VW dealerships in Germany at the time. The car has all original interior in impeccable condition with original headliner, og motor, trans, spare and fuel guage dipstick. The pans are original and don't have one hole in them; rockers are super clean.
Anyway, you can tell I'm pumped. I feel very fortunate.
ghiafreek
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Rich's 50 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 10781 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Damn that looks good and congrats. Your collection is really starting to take shape.
Very nice car i just seen some other shots of it in the gallery........ |
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TailTip Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2006 Posts: 644 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Good Score! |
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ghiafreek Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2002 Posts: 937 Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Rich's 50.
I can't wait to get this registered and driving. |
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Julio Iniguez Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2004 Posts: 130
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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That is awesome!! congrats. |
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Julio Iniguez Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2004 Posts: 130
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Just took a look at the pics in the gallery,,nice!
Are you going to restore it or leave it og? Any plans on the interior? Just asking because if you end up doing the interior I would be willing to buy just the upholstery of the back seat (mine stolen at Kelly Park). I think Rich's 50 will agree that it would match pretty good to my interior, that new red rear seat material is killing me. If anyone out there might have the same faded red back seat that they might want to trade a fresh one for or just sell the material it would be appreciated. |
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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:59 am Post subject: |
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Beautiful find! A lucky car if I ever saw one. _________________ Central Jersey VW Society
Wanted: Art Collins VW (Savannah, Georgia) items - license plate surrounds and other items. Also ivory "AM", "FM" and "SW" buttons for a US Blaupunkt Frankfurt. |
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Wiggy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 6601 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Ninamashr Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2005 Posts: 1400 Location: City of Round Rock in the Great State of Texas
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Very cool vert Ghiafreak!! So are you going to take it to the "because we can" carshow at Biff Buzby's on Sept 20th? I would really like to see this vert. Not too many oval verts in central texas, your's the the second one that I know of besides mine. _________________ 1957 Karmann Kabriolet "Franky"
1957 Allstate trailer |
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ghiafreek Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2002 Posts: 937 Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the positive responses.
I definately am keeping this one OG. The original owner did swap out the top for white vinyl, but that is coming off and will be replaced with black canvas.
Yes, Ninamashr, I'll be taking it to Buzzby's in September.
Can someone tell me what this little toggle like switch is? Its right by the hood release. Is it for the rear dome light? |
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Ninamashr Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2005 Posts: 1400 Location: City of Round Rock in the Great State of Texas
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:24 am Post subject: |
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ghiafreek wrote: |
Thanks for all the positive responses.
I definately am keeping this one OG. The original owner did swap out the top for white vinyl, but that is coming off and will be replaced with black canvas.
Yes, Ninamashr, I'll be taking it to Buzzby's in September.
Can someone tell me what this little toggle like switch is? Its right by the hood release. Is it for the rear dome light? |
Awesome, I'll see you there then. That toggle switch is for the dome light. The switch is run on the negative side, there is a live hot wire going to the domelight and the toggle switch sends the negative signal to it to complete the circuit. If you need help with that top let me know, I installed mine and saved a bunch of loot. There's also some pics on the domelight circuit in this link...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=260335&highlight=oval+vert+install _________________ 1957 Karmann Kabriolet "Franky"
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ghiafreek Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2002 Posts: 937 Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:41 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I've been studying that thread. I think I can swing it. I was able to do both my '58 and '59 ghia verts, though, I'm sure it'll come out better this time now that I have your thread to refer and they say the third times the charm. |
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Ninamashr Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2005 Posts: 1400 Location: City of Round Rock in the Great State of Texas
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Good deal, I also have copies of the top installation instructions from the VW dealer manuals for 1954-57 and 58-62 if you need them. Congrats on finding that vert! _________________ 1957 Karmann Kabriolet "Franky"
1957 Allstate trailer |
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David Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2004 Posts: 2027 Location: Raleigh, NC
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: |
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WoW!
That car is a survivor! Nice find mang. _________________ Cheers,
Dave
*October '54 Ragtop
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Rustforlife Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2007 Posts: 589 Location: Texas-y'all
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Congrats, beautiful car!
I'm surprised though-it looks like you're losing your touch...
I don't see it in the for sale section yet!!! |
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SRV Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Not too many oval verts in central texas, your's the the second one that I know of besides mine. |
What ? For heaven's sake Lupe !!!!! |
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SRV Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:10 am Post subject: |
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ghiafreek, can you post a pic of the rear of that car ?
Does it by chance have a later model vert decklid on it ?
Also signs of a rear engine fire ? |
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Ninamashr Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2005 Posts: 1400 Location: City of Round Rock in the Great State of Texas
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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SRV wrote: |
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Not too many oval verts in central texas, your's the the second one that I know of besides mine. |
What ? For heaven's sake Lupe !!!!! |
Huh? The only other oval vert in the central Texas that I know of is Chuck's white 57 and now this new black one for Ghiafreak. So makes make 2 that I know of, besides mine. Am I wrong, is there another that I have missed ? _________________ 1957 Karmann Kabriolet "Franky"
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grailoc Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 1441 Location: FRANCE and now QUEBEC city
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grailoc Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 1441 Location: FRANCE and now QUEBEC city
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