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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:40 am Post subject: |
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pulled the pan out yesterday, ive had it leaning against my shop wall for over a year now. this is the original 60 matched pan for the body. ALL original steel, pan halfs have not been replaced. it amazes the hell out of me it survived--ahh--the high desert. been blasted and powder coated, ready for another 55 yrs
shop dog is supervising
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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shop dog thinks its starting to look like a fun go-cart |
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:10 am Post subject: |
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That pan looks amazing! Dry desert air...wish we had some of that around here. Love the two tone too by the way, can't wait to see it all come together. _________________ Air does not freeze. Air does not boil.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807 |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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pan is built, most of it is new, disc conversion up front, new drums and shoes out back. new brake lines etc etc. time to start getting the motor built now. this mechanical work is so much more fun than body work-ha
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:43 am Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Motor is ready to go, test fit the carbs (40 hpmx) which im glad i did while the motor was out, tin took some massaging to make them fit. out of like 20 VW's i have owned, i finally have the motor ive always wanted since my first bug in '88. for some strange reason i have always wanted a dual carb 1776 motor, call me crazy-ha.
also have Bob at wire works building me a 60 harne$$ for the car. its such a rare year even Bob has educated guestimates on lengths, he has never received a complete harness to copy for a 60.
body should be going on pan very soon |
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:15 am Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Pan looks terrific, what size is your motor ? _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
Timing is everything |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:48 am Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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the eagle has landed, or my wife is really strong
its the first time this car has looked like a car in over a decade, 1.5 yrs into me taking on the project. and i now have more room in my shop since 2 cars worth space became 1 |
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silvertonguedevil Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1692 Location: Vale, OR
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Awesome! _________________ -Greg |
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motorhead364 Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2008 Posts: 715 Location: Amarillo Texas
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Looking awesome. Did you use base coat/clear coat or single stage for your paint? _________________ 63 ghia coupe |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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motorhead364 wrote: |
Looking awesome. Did you use base coat/clear coat or single stage for your paint? |
I used single stage, figure it period correct and easier to paint in various stages like I did |
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motorhead364 Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2008 Posts: 715 Location: Amarillo Texas
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Cool. I'm seriously considering single stage for mine. What brand was it and what did you mix with it?
Thanks. _________________ 63 ghia coupe |
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:34 am Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Ive been using those same tire dollys for years Car is looking great and she is STRONG |
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Gerald dupraux Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2013 Posts: 12 Location: France
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:23 am Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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Hello
Very nice job ! Mango are beautyfull !!
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2884 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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You're soon going to have a Ghia that's better than when it was new. Well done and well deserved.
Great colour too. What is it?
Your wife sure is strong! I needed my wife, both sons and their wives to help me lift my Ghia's body onto the pan. Wimps we are down here. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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motorhead364 wrote: |
Cool. I'm seriously considering single stage for mine. What brand was it and what did you mix with it?
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i actually used Sherwin Williams paint for this i have always used PPG in the past, but they had no formula for Mango Green any longer, which is weird since a painted a split window kombi mango with PPG probably 15 yrs ago (yes, i have a thing for mango green). Sherwin Williams had a formula. i can honestly say, i really like how it sprayed, i might be a SW convert from PPG. i used all SW reducer and hardener with the paint (probably not advisable to mix brands)
my wife and i did have an extra helper (as seen in the background) but with the 110volt hoist in the rafter i use for my truck topper, it was super simple and no issues, body just dropped right into place and lined up perfectly. she operated the hoist, just holding the body steady while i wheeled the chassis under, i thought it was a funny photo op |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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motorhead364 wrote: |
Cool. I'm seriously considering single stage for mine. What brand was it and what did you mix with it?
Thanks. |
i actually used Sherwin Williams paint for this i have always used PPG in the past, but they had no formula for Mango Green any longer, which is weird since a painted a split window kombi mango with PPG probably 15 yrs ago (yes, i have a thing for mango green). Sherwin Williams had a formula. i can honestly say, i really like how it sprayed, i might be a SW convert from PPG. i used all SW reducer and hardener with the paint (probably not advisable to mix brands)
my wife and i did have an extra helper (as seen in the background) but with the 110volt hoist in the rafter i use for my truck topper, it was super simple and no issues, body just dropped right into place and lined up perfectly. she operated the hoist, just holding the body steady while i wheeled the chassis under, i thought it was a funny photo op |
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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djway3474 wrote: |
Ive been using those same tire dollys for years Car is looking great and she is STRONG |
Funny, me as well. They are strong and cheap, great for moving engines around as well.
Looks great and, yeah that's a pretty funny picture of your wife lifting the body. _________________ Air does not freeze. Air does not boil.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=289807 |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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ive taken a HUGE hiatus from this project, i think like 5 months. been doing a lot of home renovation projects instead (not my favorite), and since im slef employed--gotta make hay when the sun shines. But Bob at wiring works got my harness done, took him a long time since he doesnt have schematics for a 60 and he did it in his spare time. must say though--lit appears he did a fantastic job. so, i took some time and pulled the wire through the conduit. might have to start hooking stuff up and take her for a spin
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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wow, it has been almost a year since i last posted--holy c**p. house renovations and busy work schedule did keep me from doing anything for a long time, but have been bustin my a$$ this spring and it is coming along
finally hooked up bob/wiring works 60 harness, almost everything came out perfect
and the dash started to come together at the same time. i waited 1.5 yrs for the flat four banjo steering wheel to be available--had to test fit it
so this car had its bumpers straightened and rechromed 11 yrs ago when it was taken apart by the now defunct Denver bumper. still in its wrapping. one of the reasons i picked up this abandoned project--things like bumpers already rechromed
sadly one towel bar wasnt quite straight enough, and one was still missing, so i went with the Euro look that i was trying to talk myself out of since i had nice shiney chrome, but i really like the clean euro look (still have everything if i want to go with over riders in the future.)
and since i now have POWER, might as well get the motor ready to go. i ran it off an IV bottle and it fired up first try. set the cam and tuned the carbs--its ready to go when i bleed the brakes. i fought myself hard not to sit on a bucket and ride it around
WELL, guess its time to start the interior so i dont have to sit on a bucket, headliner went it with out a hitch really (i do upholstery as one of my sources of income)
and figured i better get the windows in to hold it in place. on the hottest day of the year so far--ugh. sweat bullits doing this job. oh yeah, i prefer the cal look, I do have the trim if i change my mind later though. didnt sound fun installing the trim either
so there is my late progress report, hope i can keep the momentum going. mostly just carpet (ordered) and upholstery now--which is my forte along with mechanical stuff (moto restorations). maybe ill have it on the road yet this year |
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Rbfara Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2013 Posts: 131 Location: New York state
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1960 Karmann Ghia restoration |
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She is looking beautiful! Keep up the hard work. We're rooting for you to get her on the road ASAP. I'm also gaining inspiration with your posts. I'm expecting my '60 vert back from the paint shop any day now. Gunna need some gumption for the assembly. _________________ 1960 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1385 40hp |
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