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Braukuche
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:48 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Primed and painted the body today. Three coats of Acrylic Urethane single stage Albert Blue. Cars original color.
Gotta do the doors, trunk and hood next.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:34 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Body meets pan.

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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
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

i missed the Wednesday update but i caught todays update. Great work. Looking super nice
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:57 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

You don't waste any Time! Nice color. I like it.
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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=
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:10 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Its as if you have a crew of a half a dozen assistants working overtime. Impressive amount of work getting done. Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:19 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Marcdeb wrote:
You don't waste any Time! Nice color. I like it.


Thanks Marc.
It’s pretty unique for a Ghia. They didn’t seem to offer a lot of dark colors over the years. Or maybe most people didn’t order them with dark colors.
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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
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

That body looks amazing! Love that dark blue. You’re move very quickly with this car!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:59 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

xoo00oox wrote:
That body looks amazing! Love that dark blue. You’re move very quickly with this car!


You moved pretty fast also!!. You are all leaving me way, way behind!! Embarassed
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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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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

It is dark, yet it has a lot of color. Some times, dark blues can look almost black and lacking in color, but this is very different. And yes, it does seem to be very rare. It's the first time I've seen it.
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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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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Went in and painted the doors, hood and deck lid today. Tomorrow we’ll mount them.

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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
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:44 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Doors, deck lid and hood mounted and car is back at home. Cut and buff in a week and then begin assembly of the body.

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Go Reds! Smash state!

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
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:22 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

I need to retire so I can at the very least attempt to keep up with you! Smile

Looking like this car was lucky to end up in your hands.
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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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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:24 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

I think he has his own cars & coffee in his own driveway every morning! that looks great and i am eager to see it the rest of the way!
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June 1973 Pumpkin Orange Thing aka Othing L30H
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=711775&highlight=
1960 Paprika Red Karmann Ghia Convertible aka Schatze L452 built 5/20/60
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
66 21 window bus built 8/31/65 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=777273
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:23 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Finished cutting and buffing the paint today. On to the top next.

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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
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:58 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Snapped my fingers and it’s done.

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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
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:01 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Nice, can i borrow the hand that snaps and creates this?
Great work.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:45 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

c21darrel wrote:
Nice, can i borrow the hand that snaps and creates this?
Great work.


It’s in recovery for at least a couple months.
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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
1973 Ghia convertible
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:51 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Dang that is beautiful, my 70 coupe is jealous be cause it looks decent, but nowhere near as good as yours!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Looks great! Beautiful car. I tend to like the lighter colors, but once you put the white interior and especially the white top on, I really like it. You made quick work of this restoration! Putting me to shame!! LOL
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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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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:50 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project Reply with quote

Lovely! That was quick!!!
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June 1973 Pumpkin Orange Thing aka Othing L30H
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=711775&highlight=
1960 Paprika Red Karmann Ghia Convertible aka Schatze L452 built 5/20/60
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
66 21 window bus built 8/31/65 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=777273
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