Driver Project - 1973 karmann Ghia

-Zodiac- · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:04 pm Post subject:

Yep I guess they'll go, I didn't even think about the legality of it!
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject:

after another scary windy day on the interstate, look what popped up! As if a machine giving a ticket. This time I grabbed it and put it under my leg, Is this something VW?

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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

Woreign · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:30 pm Post subject:

c21darrel · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:53 pm Post subject:

Number 14-662, please collect your shirts from the laundry.
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didget69 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:26 am Post subject:

...half of a winning lottery ticket? Laughing

bnc
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-Zodiac- · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject:

Lol point received Wink

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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject:

Oh, forgot to include a pic with the bumpers on, looks more like a complete car with them.

Tomorrow I have to repair my tag light wires - and then i'll do some cleaning. After that its time to wait for something else mess up!
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject:

Today I got to work on lights! in case I've got to run around at night, don't want to get in any trouble.

so replaced one headlight with White/clear - the other side had a stripped screw so i'll have to drill it out tomorrow. and I guess find some replacements.
Visibility much better!

Also wired up the tag light, Soldered them up for good! so now I should be all legal for night driving.

Still want to hook up the original front turn signals though.
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

mountainkowboy · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:45 pm Post subject:

Always fun bringing them back to life! Mine had been sitting for almost 12 years when I got it over a year ago and got put on the back burner till now.

That new light is ALOT brighter.
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-Zodiac- · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:50 am Post subject:

It's good fun! I'm going to need another Vw Shocked

Also got my front and rear windows sealed up with some vulkem - thanks to zenvwdriver - it just rained rained today and I didn't cover up the car Confused

Moment of truth! I've got more seals to replace too - then it should be alright to drive in the rain.
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject:

Well kinda did something for the ghia - got a part time job! Finally.. Think of all the Vw parts I can get Shocked

went and bought wiper blades today, got the fuel hose coming in, next is a clutch cable, accelerator cable. put a big box of tools in the trunk. Should only be driving it three times a week, and a car show this Friday afterwords - fun fun,!
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:45 pm Post subject:

got the new blades on. got the cheap Duralast ones over at autozone , Super easy install -and they work really well

here they are next to the ones that were on there, I don't think they were originals

If you cant see in the pic, there is loads of pollen on the car, just washed it Friday too. welcome to spring in FL, 80 degrees this week.. who needs A/C anyways ?!

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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject:

last bit of carpet cut, ran out of carpet to have the lines running from front to back, but I don't think anyone will know Cool

spruced up the interior in prep for car show, got all of the dirt and crud out

then a friend gave me this massive set of tools for free, so I keep them where the spare tire would be - Sweet deal.. Now I can help the stranded Razz

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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

Basketcase · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject:

so I keep them where the spair tire would be - Sweet deal.. Now I can help the stranded Razz

unless you get a flat..... Shocked

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-Zodiac- · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:22 pm Post subject:

Bloku · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:06 am Post subject:

That reminds me that I need to get my spare back in. It was a snow tire but it's bead broke leaving me with a flat spare Laughing

. The socket set that I have is not one but about 3 different ones. They were made in the 1960s..... They have so much play in them that it has become a problem Razz

. Time to get a set like yours zodiac
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1971 Karmann Ghia
1975 Porsche 914
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1975 BMW 2002
1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
1994 BMW E36 (Daily)

-Zodiac- · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:22 am Post subject:

sloppy tools are no good Wink

before this Had second hand stuff too, stuff from here and there, junkyards, flea markets and all that good stuff! worst part is keeping them organized/ finding what you need lol. new tools can be pricey, though I did buy a cheap "craftsman evolv" set from sears for a bargain
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

-Zodiac- · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject:

So I've come to the conclusion that having a horn while driving is a good thing, but mine seems to have some problems. First being that there isn't power at the wires, second is that I can't get the horn cover off - any tips? I tried pulling at the corners and didn't want to break it, also tried a screwdriver.

For the time being I just wired it to a toggle switch. 12v off the fuse box with ignition on - not shotty stuff, it'll last for a while Wink

Got to fill up a whole at least!

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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.

Bloku · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject:

LOL! I put a switch in my dash in the same place because I could not stand it being there. Now to hook my horn through there. My horn ring only works when I pull on the bottom half Laughing

Also... you have 666 post Shocked

*disappears*
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1971 Karmann Ghia
1975 Porsche 914
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1975 BMW 2002
1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
1994 BMW E36 (Daily)

-Zodiac- · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:22 pm Post subject:

Shhhhh don't tell anyone!!

Also the horn job is an easy one - afew minutes and I've got a working horn Razz

I know you don't like wiring, if you want I can show you how I did mine.
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1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.


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