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chris fryer Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2017 Posts: 82 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:21 pm Post subject: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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I think we all enjoy browsing pictures to compare or just see how someone else is doing things, so I thought I would post pics of my Ghia journey.
It is not intended to be slavishly original nor veering away to a resto mod.
It has quite a bit of its original paint, and has not suffered too badly from rust, so the plan for me was to try to keep as much of the old as I could whilst replacing rusted sections, replacing all the required mechanical components, replacing all the rubbers as they were all toasted, and also fitting an nice new interior that I had made by Lenny Copp in the USA.
I am in Australia and bought the car out of California last year although I didn't get it here until June.
So far I have done the brakes, front suspension with new king pins and link pins.
Got the motor running, replaced the rear floors, bought new Bumpers
Although so far most of the work has been repairing the RH front which was subject to a poor repair, anyhow I hate typing so hopefully the pictures will be of interest.
The car as It was in LA
Finally in Adelaide South Australia
In the shed with work started
Front fender line was a shocker so I taped and cut a new line and dollied the fender into shape before welding a new join.
Using the Danny Gabbard tool I straightened the nose ridge
Then replace the spare wheel well base and back wall
I have since sourced a jack clamp and added it.
A bit of bodywork and paint
Tidied up the trunk
I stripped down the seat frames and had to respring some pqrts of tge driver seat and back, but painted the frames and refurbed the steering wheel
I have painted the wheels body colour for now although I understand that is not correct
Trim arrived
Next job is the roof
_________________ 1959 Karmann Ghia project https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=724633
1966 Morris mini Cooper S
1964 Morris Mini Cooper 998
1965 Porsche 912/6 https://porscheforum.com.au/topic/3826-australian-delivered-1965-912-restoration |
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Trylon Samba Member
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chris fryer Samba Member
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anthracitedub Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:00 am Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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Very nice work so far.. looking forward to seeing those seats done. |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
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kgj Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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Nice take on the tidy up. I like the trunk. Fresh paint only where needed.
👍 _________________ 1958 coupe |
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Trylon Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:47 am Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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Really looking forward to watching this process! |
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calexican Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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John Moxon wrote: |
Bamboo and Dark Green is an underrated colour combination..I like it a lot. |
I agree!! The two toned Low Lights are really cool, I probably love them because mine isn’t... Aerosilver, Antelope Brown and Cognac are a few of my favorites.
Really nice car you have there, all the best, they are super fun to drive. |
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KGCoupe Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2005 Posts: 3580 Location: Putting the "ill" and "annoy" in Illinois
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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calexican wrote: |
John Moxon wrote: |
Bamboo and Dark Green is an underrated colour combination..I like it a lot. |
I agree!! The two toned Low Lights are really cool, I probably love them because mine isn’t... Aerosilver, Antelope Brown and Cognac are a few of my favorites.
Really nice car you have there, all the best, they are super fun to drive. |
IMO, L 243 Diamond Grey and Patina does, in fact, count as a two tone Karmann Ghia!
Anyone can repaint their Ghia in an "original" color scheme, but it would be extremely difficult for anyone to try and duplicate the lovely, Amazing "original" finish that is on your Karmann Ghia. |
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TRS63 Samba Member
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chris fryer Samba Member
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Trylon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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Nice!
I see that what looked like a pad on the dash is now gone. Was that original? |
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chris fryer Samba Member
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Trylon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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chris fryer wrote: |
I think you might be referencing the speaker grille? Which will go back in after the '59 dash pad goes in.
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Thanks for the nice pic! I have heard the ‘59 came with a dash pad but had seen some without. That looks pretty sweet— especially for 60 years! Is someone still providing these? |
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chris fryer Samba Member
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Trylon Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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chris fryer wrote: |
Yes, they are available, got mine from Karmann Ghia Company Australia |
Thanks, will check them out!
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Ah, found them here:
https://airheadparts.com/vw-parts/vw-interior-part...year_=1959
But they do not seem to have the ribbing that yours does... |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
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oldbusboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1959 LowLight Chris F |
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Looking great. Look forward to seeing the green go on!
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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