The Aufgeladen Ghia

[xzener]

Done. I HIGHLY recommend the tweed headliners. Very easy to work with, and stretch nicely.

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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>!

[Onceler]

Very nice job! Please come redo mine
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1972 Karmann Ghia

[xzener]

5 hours of hard work... And for what?? A popout window that doesn't close properly! Ugh... I'm spent. Anyone have any pointers? All the holes lined up with the original hardware, new rubber all around. The glass seems too big for the rubber seal.

It looks as though if the hinges weren't in place, it would allow a proper seal. As you can see in this picture, it's about 1/4" long... About the width of the hinges. I'm confused.

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[didget69]

The quarter windows came out of this car, correct?

Bryan
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[xzener]

Yes. I verified that they worked before they were dismantled. All original hardware, all holes matched holes in car. This is very odd. I can only contribute this to all of the new rubber. Perhaps thicker material than original German.
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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>!

[Onceler]

I have no advice or experience yet, but where did the new rubber come from?
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1972 Karmann Ghia

[xzener]

Not sure... The previous owner had a HUGE box of rubber. Most of which were tied with a wire and a tag with a hand written description of what it is and the years it's compatible with. There was a catalog to WCM, so I've assumed the rubber was from there, but lm not sure. WCM usually has a more professional way of tagging their product, printed label with their logo. The popout rubber is a horrible fit... The thin rubber that is between the channel and car body was to small, had a hard time properly attaching it all. The window rubber was too small for the channel too, after using weather stripping adhesive, all was ok... Until the window was installed. There is no possible way for window to close as is. I will be taking the window and rubber out to find a better fit.

Can someone please, who has done this recently, recommend a set of weather stripping that fits.

Thanks guys.
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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>!

[rward011]

Looks like Kiwi might have had the same problem at one point last year and seemed that the 1/4 window molding could have something to do with it.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...start=1540

[didget69]

If you are reusing the same metal strip, but with new rubber molding, I'd say that the rubber is the issue.

Bryan
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[c21darrel]

I used WCM rubber. I needed to make an adjustment. I was in about the same predicament. I pulled the window and the big rubber seal the alum and rubber below. I filed a slot for the screw holes on the alum trim to allow it to be pushed deeper into the car. I slide the whole thing between an eight and quarter inch in. That was enough to get all to fit. In the second pic above it looks like window is a little high in back. Be sure it is all the way forward in the vertical channel.
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GhiaBuild
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481184
1967 DC build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=693583&highlight=67+dc
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!

[kiwighia68]

[didget69]

You might look into a different seal supplier?

https://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-karmann_ghi...0-71_8160/

bryan
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[kiwighia68]

I like that tweed headliner. Classy.
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Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
Resto completed Dec 2015

[xzener]

Thanks to everyone who helped out. Will purchase from Custom and Commercial (German Quality) when they come in stock. Moving on...
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[xzener]

Not much to update... Although I did get the dash wrap custom sewn with a French stitch. Have some trimming to do on the dash cap, should be able to get it finished next weekend.

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[xzener]

Relocated the coil to where the ole voltage regulator used to be...

Bought one of those motorcycle lifts from Harbor Freight. Much better than trying to balance the engine on my hydraulic jack. This thing is awesome. Very stable and easy to mate the engine to the tranny with one person.

Almost done. Had to remove the shroud/alternator to get it in. Have a couple more tin pieces to install. Then it's heater boxes and a muffler... So close to being able to turn it over. Very excited.

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[Onceler]

Sweet. Good to see ur soldiering on, did the new rubber come in yet?
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1972 Karmann Ghia

[xzener]

No... Haven't ordered it yet. But I got the other door done. 😉

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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>!

[Onceler]

So far the rubber is my least favorite part of rebuilding a ghia, it's like a kick to the nuts, that I would gladly pay to have someone else pay take for me, lol
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1972 Karmann Ghia

[xzener]

Agreed. Forgot to install the corner screws on the deck lid gasket. Left it open one night, found it had peeled up and away from the corner. Had to re-glue it and put the screw in, which quickly tore. Had to add another washer to properly hold the corner down. I'd rather pay someone else to install this stuff. Not looking forward to the door seals.
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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>!