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thuestis
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 Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:26 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karman Ghia convertible |
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Thought I would update my thread with the progress on my father-in-law's Ghia (now my wife's VW).
Couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the restoration work by Bryan King. He is a one-man shop, so the pace has taken time, but as you'll see in the pictures......it is worth it!
We hope to have the Ghia back fully restored by July of this year. |
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:01 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karman Ghia convertible |
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This is very impressive. The level of quality and detail is amazing! Please post more pictures. Your car looks very factory correct. Fabulous workmanship.
What's the plan for floor prep prior to carpet? Will you be installing tar board like material?
This shop looks amazingly clean and organized!!! As does your car.
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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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thuestis
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karman Ghia convertible |
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Marc,
Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, I am a stickler for having the car look like it did when it came from the factory.
To be honest, I have not talked to my restoration guy about the tar board underneath the carpeting. Perhaps some sound-deading material?
Do you have suggestions or recommendations?
thanks again. |
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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I am restoring a 71 convertible and have not done my floors yet and I'm not sure what I will do. I see that it's very popular to use some kind of adhesive covering. Some products I've read people are using are: "Quiet Walk", "Siless", "GTMAT", "DYNAMAT", and even a roofing material called "Quick Roof".
After all the work to stop and prevent rust, I don't like the idea of laying down a covering that prevents inspection of the floors from time to time, or allows removal for drying in case of water intrusion. I have purchased some SILESS Mats and I think I will put some on the vertical surfaces in the luggage area especially the rear vertical wall by the engine. I think Ghias are not built to be very quiet anyway so, is it going to make a big difference?? I don't know.
I've also read of some who have glued their carpets to carpet padding and then used Velcro to attach them to the floor. I kind of like that idea if it works?
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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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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karman Ghia convertible |
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Marc,
Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, I am a stickler for having the car look like it did when it came from the factory.
To be honest, I have not talked to my restoration guy about the tar board underneath the carpeting. Perhaps some sound-deading material?
Do you have suggestions or recommendations?
thanks again. |
Airhead used to sell tarboard mats for Ghias.,they were thin but prevented the ribs of the pan from showing through you carpets or rubber mats.
On my 56 I paid a lot for Luis’ and they are killer. Very close to factory. I don’t think I even glued them in.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Beautiful project. Your wife's going to love it, and the job would make your father in law proud. One question though, did you find someone to do the top yet?
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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thuestis
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:21 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Bob, thanks for the compliments.
My restoration guy has found someone to do the top; he tells me the guy is really good.
Looking forward to having the Ghia back this summer .....hopefully! |
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dziambel
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:18 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Hi thuestis
I love this color, my Ghia 70 coupe is Pastel Blue too.
Greetings from Poland
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thuestis
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Very nice Ghia.
Have you met Neil Pickett? He works for the US State Dept. He moved there a couple of years ago and drives his early Westfalia.
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Rome
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Mighty fine work, thuestis! Brake pedal about even with the clutch pedal, black-painted front and rear sway bars, level-mounted bumpers, engine case half joints wiped down from sealant squeeze-out, etc.
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Peter D.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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That looks amazing! Hats off to the shop doing the work, the level of detail is stunning.
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thuestis
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| Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Posting a few more pictures.
Progress has been slow earlier this year as the person doing the restoration was asked to help settle a large estate for a close friend. Now that has been completed, progress is picking back up. A picture of the seats; fabulous work from Lenny Copp. Carpet has finally gone in and looks nice. I am hoping that the restoration will be done by spring. |
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overboost
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| Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Amazing!
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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The front seats look fantastic, proper tucks and all.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
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thuestis
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| Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Couple more pictures of the Ghia
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kiwighia68
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| Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Stunning paint and interior combination. Well done. I'm jealous.
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Marcdeb
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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This is one of the nicest restored Ghias I’ve seen. It’s show car status.
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Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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thuestis
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| Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:15 am Post subject: Re: Advice for restoration of a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible |
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Hard for me to believe that we are finally very close to completing the restoration of my father-in-law's Ghia. It has been a labor of love to honor my father-in-law and to provide my wife with a really special gift. Once the car is completed.....hopefully, this month, I will post a few more pictures and thank the suppliers that helped me.
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