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-Zodiac-
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 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:10 pm Post subject: Driver Project - 1973 karmann Ghia |
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Decided to start this because I have some upcoming/on going projects for my Ghia. kind of need to do this now as a reference for the future, so i can figure out what the heck I was doing.
I finally got a roll of carpet Friday, cut it all yesterday, and set it in today to see how it looks . I'm pretty impressed with the outcome, Props to everyone who helped here. feel free to discuss, ask questions - except " why Black" - black is cool 
Details: the carpet specs - I Ordered a 6'x16' roll of carpet (96 square feet) a cost of about 65 dollars. A lot of carpet goes into these little guys. not sure of the actual brand - but I can call and get the name for anyone interested.
here's a picture up close -
I basically just traced the templates on the backside of the carpet then cut it with scissors - very easy to cut. I messed up on only two pieces though, one I cut for LHD rather than right, and the other the lines weren't running the right way. I did wind up with some left over - I'll probably use it to make a mat or something.
Here are pics of the carpet half assed set inside the car. I'm really glad that I didn't convince myself to order a kit - the PO welded the seat tails alittle further back than stock - so I would have had some ugly cuts.
Next project is Primer, as well as paint, and hopefully I can score a project engine to work on aswell - i found one but the guy flaked out on me 
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kiwighia68
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Wow! That does look good.
Better than paying $400 - $800 for a set, eh?
The satisfaction you get from doing a good job yourself has no price.
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-Zodiac-
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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| kiwighia68 wrote: |
Wow! That does look good.
Better than paying $400 - $800 for a set, eh?
The satisfaction you get from doing a good job yourself has no price. |
Life's good Chris I put the drives seat in and went for a ride, I had to move the shift plate around because first was very hard to find - but I got it set and it shifted like butter. I see a bushing replacement in my future.
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irvanm
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| That's really nice, I need to find a piece of carpet and cut a piece for the left side like it shows in your picture above, it's even the same color. Your photos will be a big help, thanks. |
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Bloku
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great! I posted my own little carpet build a few days back. Looks better than my came out, but I put a mat over it so I would not see
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-Zodiac-
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Thanks guys, I appreciate it !
If any closer pics of anything are needed I can post them up, or PM then to you.
Bloku: your carpet turned out awesome mate (you know this!) plus I got to use templates.
If anyone needs those templates I can send them to you, they are kind of hacked up - but if you can deal with it and fix them they should work fine for what they're for.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:38 pm Post subject: carpet |
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...very professional looking and looks like black is the perf color. I got very similar pattern, in gray at Lowe's...only got 30 square feet for starters. I want to leave some painted surfaces (L398) Pacific Blue showing and so, am cleaning those areas up, like the side heat tunnels. and around the back seat of the '64.
I think, i'll make patterns out of newspaper first and then proceed as you did. I like to see what all you guys are doing...pumps me to get to work...thanks!
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: carpet |
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| ...I want to leave some painted surfaces (L398) Pacific Blue showing and so, am cleaning those areas up, like the side heat tunnels. and around the back seat of the '64. |
That is an awesome, and unique idea - I love it! I should have thought of doing that to my backseat area I'm going to leave my dash the original Olympic blue that was hiding under the vinyl dash - adds some character, also cheaper than replacing it, and easier than painting it lol.
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Completed some task today! I installed the "save my bug oil temp sensor" and I can now put my mind to ease about overheating. took the ghia for a drive after words to check it out - that's why its at half way around.
Next I found some flat black - high temp Rustoleum paint in our garage so I put it to use. first I did the exhaust
then the pulley tin, the pulley ,and some touch ups
before( lots of rust on the bottom too)
after
I'll see how long this stuff lasts 
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kiwighia68
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What's this "save my bug oil temp sensor" and why shoud I have one? Do I need wires to the front of the car to complete the installation?
Good thing maybe that I'm putting a second wiring loom (5 wires) down the other side of the car.
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don't you mean the neighbors garage Darrel  I need to go back to homedepot/lowes
here's the link Chris ~ http://www.savemybug.com/ it comes with everything needed to make it functional - connects to oil pressure sender, and replaces the dip stick, the light on your gauge will flicker at 225* and stay on at 235*. eventually i'll run a separate light to my dash for the temp.
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It's a simple oil temp sensor. If you buy one it has instructions on how to install. I installed one in my Ghia. All you have to do is run one wire to the dash(very simple). I also installed a separate light for it because my dash had a free hole.
http://www.savemybug.com
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well an update:
I have discovered an oil leak - I don't think it has been there since cleaning because I keep a pretty good eye open for it, and found it today. I just took it for a ride and it made a nice coat on the half of the bottom of my engine, its coming from somewhere above the sled tin ( I'll try and look tomorrow to pin point it)
how much of a concern is this, and what should I do about it??
also I should be going to look at the project engine Sunday, so any advise on what to look for will be appreciated - note that it is at some guys house so i don't know if he will let me drain the oil and check the screen. i know t check for play in the pulley, and to pop the distributor to look for rust - what-else?
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| Make sure the pulley turns freely and the motor isn't seized. Also the engine codes can give you a hint as too what kind of case you're looking at. Good luck. |
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I forgot to mention that it's a complete engine - stock - 1600 dual port
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Well I found the source of the leak -
it were a 17mm nut located conveniently between the pushrod tubes and the remaining sled tin. I was thinking it would be a pushrod tub seal that was leaking - luckily just the nut - but I can't get anything in there to tighten it, tried socket, socket with swivel, didn't have a 17mm wrench so I tried 11/16 but there wasn't enough room to move it at all, guess I can try vice grips. The volkswagen continues to elude me.
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That's actually a nice deal - But I only have afew wrenches that I need for a complete set - so I'll hit the flea market and pic some up .. I don't know how to get the nut though, I might be able to grind some of the wrench off - or some other modification that will allow me to turn it.
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Do you think you could post up some current exterior pictures? I am really liking how this is going. It is making me want to turn my ghia back into the land of piratical and not much show off stuff. I do drive it daily. Very nice work  .
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