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Big Mike Cbad Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2019 Posts: 73 Location: Carlsbad
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:26 pm Post subject: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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Need some help on identifying a part and if I need it for a 63 Ghia vert. I have the rubber piece closest to the door fastened by the chrome ornamental plate, but couldn't find if I need the longer black vinyl piece that goes under the rubber piece along the metal trim toward vert top pictured in the two photos from the Ghia gallery. Anyone know what its called, where to get it and if a 63 Ghia needs it? _________________ 1963 ghia convertible project |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3009 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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The part you are referring to is called "Convertible Side Panel Cover Strip". Or at least that's what Airhead Parts (KGPR) calls it. They sell them in pairs for about $30. Part number is 141-867-307 BKPR.
It is not necessary but it does give a finished look. I bought a pair. They are just flimsy plastic covers. I don't know what the originals looked like. _________________ Marc
68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio Autostick
71 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
Previously Owned:
2011 VW EOS Hard Top Conv
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Conv
2003 Saab 9-3 SE Conv
2001 Saab 9-3 Conv
1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
1997 Saab 900 Conv
1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
71 Ghia Vert Restoration: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726710&postorder=asc |
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Big Mike Cbad Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2019 Posts: 73 Location: Carlsbad
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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Thanks Marc, really appreciate it. There seems to be a million parts to track down so appreciate the Samba knowledge base. _________________ 1963 ghia convertible project |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3009 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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Marcdeb wrote: |
The part you are referring to is called "Convertible Side Panel Cover Strip". Or at least that's what Airhead Parts (KGPR) calls it. They sell them in pairs for about $30. Part number is 141-867-307 BKPR.
It is not necessary but it does give a finished look. I bought a pair. They are just flimsy plastic covers. I don't know what the originals were like as far as quality. |
_________________ Marc
68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio Autostick
71 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
Previously Owned:
2011 VW EOS Hard Top Conv
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Conv
2003 Saab 9-3 SE Conv
2001 Saab 9-3 Conv
1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
1997 Saab 900 Conv
1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
71 Ghia Vert Restoration: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726710&postorder=asc |
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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The originals are a bit thicker and have a grainy look, at least that's how my original broken ones look. The repro's are thin plastic, I think you can get a sheet at a hobby store, cut it to shape and hit it lightly with a heat gun and they would look just as good.
Jeff _________________ 1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
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Big Mike Cbad Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2019 Posts: 73 Location: Carlsbad
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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Just ordered a set from Airhead, hopefully they are ok quality. Thanks everyone for the feedback. Now trying to figure out that rivet. _________________ 1963 ghia convertible project |
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3907 Location: In Molinya Orbit
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Big Mike Cbad Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2019 Posts: 73 Location: Carlsbad
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:05 am Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia vert, what is this part, do I need it? Trim for top |
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That was really helpful. Talk about detailed information, wow. The samba has been so helpful now that I have really dug into the restoration of my Ghia. Thanks for forwarding the thread. _________________ 1963 ghia convertible project |
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