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crocteau Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2005 Posts: 1203 Location: Philaburbia
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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kiwighia68 wrote: |
I've been the guest of the medical profession. I'm allowed to drive again from today. |
That sounds ominous; I'm wishing you well.
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They are also molded at the corners so that they lay flat and don't have to be forced into position. |
That's good to know; thanks for posting that info. Even with the push-on retainers on the anchor posts I've been disconcerted by the wrinkly corners of the weatherstrip of the engine compartment, and it appears that they have that covered as well: "seal for the rear hood, with curved edges , perfect fit ( NO yardware ! ) prime quality" |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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crocteau wrote: |
kiwighia68 wrote: |
I've been the guest of the medical profession. I'm allowed to drive again from today. |
That sounds ominous; I'm wishing you well.
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They are also molded at the corners so that they lay flat and don't have to be forced into position. |
That's good to know; thanks for posting that info. Even with the push-on retainers on the anchor posts I've been disconcerted by the wrinkly corners of the weatherstrip of the engine compartment, and it appears that they have that covered as well: "seal for the rear hood, with curved edges , perfect fit ( NO yardware ! ) prime quality" |
It sounds worse than it was, thanks. Like our cars, we need repairs every now and then.
Herr Huber's parts are very good and he often has items that you can't find elsewhere. It helps that I can read German, and he is now my first stop when I need something.
I have one irritating item left: the R side window scraper just won't sit closer to the glass. But I have new rubber for that too - from Herr Huber.
I have found the rubber - all new - the most difficult part of my car's restoration. There were jobs that were hard, but none as stubborn and frustrating as new rubber. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
Resto completed Dec 2015 |
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Inchpincher61 Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2016 Posts: 141 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:01 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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Huber is indeed the best Ghia shop in Germany. Its not really cheap but he has the hard to find items in good quality or even NOS. |
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crocteau Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2005 Posts: 1203 Location: Philaburbia
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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kiwighia68 wrote: |
... the R side window scraper just won't sit closer to the glass. ... |
I vaguely recall seeing a photo somewhere of a VW body mechanic grasping the top of a door with both hands and squeezing to adjust the gap. |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:11 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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I finally obtained a tach and installed it this afternoon. I had installed a second wiring loom with 6 wires of different colours and thicknesses (down the right side of the car) when I put the car together again after all the welding and painting had been completed and that loom came in handy.
It came with detailed instructions.
All wired up.
And once installed, worked perfectly.
_________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
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crocteau Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2005 Posts: 1203 Location: Philaburbia
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:17 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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kiwighia68 wrote: |
I finally obtained a tach and installed it this afternoon. |
Clean and neat. It's funny how things that appear incongruous catch one's eye. Looking at the fourth photo I was thinking wtf, then I remembered you're heading into summer; that explains the bare feet That's not likely around here just now what with snow and sub-0*C. |
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paul_round Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2014 Posts: 501 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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Wow, that looks great, can I ask where you got it? |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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crocteau wrote: |
kiwighia68 wrote: |
I finally obtained a tach and installed it this afternoon. |
Clean and neat. It's funny how things that appear incongruous catch one's eye. Looking at the fourth photo I was thinking wtf, then I remembered you're heading into summer; that explains the bare feet :lol: That's not likely around here just now what with snow and sub-0*C. |
As you say, summer here, and a very hot one at that. Too hot outside to work on the deck I have to build, so I worked on the car instead. Same story today, so I'll have a chance to see if I can get the instrument lights working. How I cursed those German engineers yesterday while trying to connect all the wires in the crow's nest that is a Ghia's wiring! For every wire I connected, i knocked another loose or broke the spade connector.
All the best for the festive season and the New Year. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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paul_round wrote: |
Wow, that looks great, can I ask where you got it? |
Hi Paul, From an advertiser here on theSamba: [email protected]. Expensive, but it looks like good quality.
You've been toying with this for a few years, I think. I I think I saw some posts from you on a thread dealing with the different tachs members have installed. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
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paul_round Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2014 Posts: 501 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:17 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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I do like the idea of a tach, I used to have one in my previous ghia, but that has to be the best looking one, IMO, I've seen, particularly for a '68, swapping out the clock is genius! |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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paul_round wrote: |
I do like the idea of a tach, I used to have one in my previous ghia, but that has to be the best looking one, IMO, I've seen, particularly for a '68, swapping out the clock is genius! |
It's a really good one, so good that when I had completed the installation, I asked my wife, "See anything different?" After a while she said, "I don't hear the clock." Then she noticed the tach. She knows the clock all too well because every time we go somewhere she has to adjust it first. Not any more.
I think this style of tach suits post '67 Ghias and Tim - the guy who makes them - styles the needle and dial to suit individual years. At idling the tach shows about 850 rpm, and when I revved it up a bit, it "felt" accurate at 2500 rpm. I'll do a road test later today when I've completed my Santa duties. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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c21darrel wrote: |
I think your tach looks great Kiwi!! You will watch it more than the clock. :wink:
It is supposed to be winter here but its still 80*+ everyday.
I talked with the guys at ISP and they recently came out with some really nice tachs for 67+ and for the early big hole ghias too. Check them out.
https://www.vwispwest.com/141018552GY.html?p=c3E9dGFjaA== |
I did a test drive this morning and the tach appears to be accurate. I read 2000 rpm at 40 mph. That means I should see 3000 rpm at 60 mph.
Yes, Darrel, my speedo is marked in miles per hour - mental arithmetic: 40 mph = 64 KPH and 60 mph = 96 KPH.
Should I be seeing 2000 rpm at 40 MPH?
Too hot to work outside today, so i'm drinking beer and waiting for my grandchildren to arrive (and turn my house upside down). _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
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xzener Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2006 Posts: 1777
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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Been following a tach on eBay... $100... Made but ISP West I believe. Hope to pick one up, much better than a clock IMO. _________________ My 70 beetle was totaled Now to build the Ghia I always wanted. Rest in peace Ruby, I will miss you. Hello <insert Ghia name here>! |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2867 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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xzener wrote: |
Been following a tach on eBay... $100... Made but ISP West I believe. Hope to pick one up, much better than a clock IMO. |
Oh man, I paid a lot more than that! _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
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xzener Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2006 Posts: 1777
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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Ouch... Sorry. Let's keep this on the DL... It's the "Last One". 😉 _________________ My 70 beetle was totaled Now to build the Ghia I always wanted. Rest in peace Ruby, I will miss you. Hello <insert Ghia name here>! |
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xzener Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2006 Posts: 1777
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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Love the tach, bought the one I've been lurking.
_________________ My 70 beetle was totaled Now to build the Ghia I always wanted. Rest in peace Ruby, I will miss you. Hello <insert Ghia name here>! |
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swavananda Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2009 Posts: 889 Location: Can o' Scruz
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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kiwighia68 wrote: |
c21darrel wrote: |
I think your tach looks great Kiwi!! You will watch it more than the clock.
It is supposed to be winter here but its still 80*+ everyday.
I talked with the guys at ISP and they recently came out with some really nice tachs for 67+ and for the early big hole ghias too. Check them out.
https://www.vwispwest.com/141018552GY.html?p=c3E9dGFjaA== |
I did a test drive this morning and the tach appears to be accurate. I read 2000 rpm at 40 mph. That means I should see 3000 rpm at 60 mph.
Yes, Darrel, my speedo is marked in miles per hour - mental arithmetic: 40 mph = 64 KPH and 60 mph = 96 KPH.
Should I be seeing 2000 rpm at 40 MPH?
Too hot to work outside today, so i'm drinking beer and waiting for my grandchildren to arrive (and turn my house upside down). |
I'm not going to touch the math . But i was just going to add , in case you didn't know , That 4500 rpm is the max you want to push on a stockish motor . Most likely a 3rd gear wind-out trying to pass a truck uphill.......
But now you'll know how far to push it. Its a painful sound at that point anyway. |
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swavananda Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2009 Posts: 889 Location: Can o' Scruz
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Saving Emiko: 68 RHD Restoration in New Zealand |
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xzener wrote: |
Love the tach, bought the one I've been lurking.
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That does look nice but it also looks to be for a Type lll. Their dash sits on a different angle so the gauges bezels are beveled back. Here is another look.
So might look out of place in the dash proper, But real fine in an accessories location
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