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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:47 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Pretty dusty. Car is always covered... and has been since I rubbed on it for hours. I heard something about ceramic but not sure it applied to our car.
So I can dust it with something appropriate and not fear micro scratches?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:18 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Keep a good microfiber car duster in your car. When you uncover it and pull it out of the garage, you can always blow it off first with your air compressor, the duster will pick up any remaining particles the air didn't get. Just lightly dusting it over the body shouldn't cause any scratches, as long as you don't grind down on it.

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:27 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Good to know— thanks Jeff!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:19 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Pulled the parking lights:

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Look kinda crusty. Can they be saved?

And finally the headlight harness is out:

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And the illusion of 1959 slowly emerges:

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I think I should replace the headlights as they are mismatched— suggestions welcome.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:34 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Shouldn’t the turn signal indicators be screw terminal? Those must be from a 60 or later car.
Mine are oxidized like that too. They can be rechromed but the socket assembly has to come out.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:46 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:59 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?


Is everything else screw terminal on your car? 1960 is the year they switched to spade terminals I think.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:03 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Braukuche wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?


Is everything else screw terminal on your car? 1960 is the year they switched to spade terminals I think.


No sir. But what is on our car rarely seems to have any bearing as to what should be on it. Likely changed when it was converted to 12v? To be fair, I think that was 40 years ago and that could easily create the illusion of “since the beginning.”
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Braukuche wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?


Is everything else screw terminal on your car? 1960 is the year they switched to spade terminals I think.


Might be late 60 change to spade terminal? Mine are screw on terminals

and yes to what Jeff said about dusting the car.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

obus wrote:
Braukuche wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?


Is everything else screw terminal on your car? 1960 is the year they switched to spade terminals I think.


Might be late 60 change to spade terminal? Mine are screw on terminals

and yes to what Jeff said about dusting the car.


I think the change might be in 61 maybe or maybe late 60? I heard screw on terminals tail lights on a 60 Ghia are very hard to find among all the other 60 parts that are rare also.

I’m sure a expert in here will know for sure.

I might have a set of front turn signals that are screw on terminals in my stash, but I know they are much rougher than yours.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

lonotch wrote:
obus wrote:
Braukuche wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Seem like they have been there since the beginning but I’m game.
Where does one find screw terminal bulb holders?


Is everything else screw terminal on your car? 1960 is the year they switched to spade terminals I think.


Might be late 60 change to spade terminal? Mine are screw on terminals

and yes to what Jeff said about dusting the car.


I think the change might be in 61 maybe or maybe late 60? I heard screw on terminals tail lights on a 60 Ghia are very hard to find among all the other 60 parts that are rare also.

I’m sure a expert in here will know for sure.

I might have a set of front turn signals that are screw on terminals in my stash, but I know they are much rougher than yours.


I had a 60 Beetle convert and it was all screw terminal. So I think it was 61 that they went to spades on type 1.
Type 2 started out with screw terminals for the 1960s, then mid production went to push on terminal. My June 60 double cab is spade.
There is someone selling reproduction front turn signal assemblies but I can’t remember who or if they had screw or spade terminals.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 4:33 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Seems as though there were some screws left on the strut:

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Not sure if they never arrived, or I removed them, or Dwayne did...
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:56 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

The 60 model year was the last for screw terminals. The terminals on your bulb holders are KGPR reproductions and your bases look shot. I have a set of jigs I made to drill out the mounting studs and replace them, but it looks like some one already attempted a repair and botched it Crying or Very sad Your Ghia would have had screw terminals, but they are extremely hard to find since they were only used for two years and most have succumbed to the elements. You will likely have to stick with spade terminals. You can replace the terminals, though some bases have a screw to hold them in place and others have them riveted in place. It's not hard to drill out the rivet and drill and tap the hole for a screw. You can find NOS bases, but most seem to be the the European version with only one terminal instead of two (US version has two terminals), but you can replace the single terminal with dual terminals.

For example:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2435851

Here are the reproductions being offered:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2002599

I have never seen one in person so I don't know how nice they are in person, but they look nice in the photos.

This thread shows how to replace riveted terminals:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...p;start=20
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 4:12 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Headlight wiring.

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Hoping we can do better with the ground than that wonky cabling.
Also, given today’s headlights, aren’t we stuck with slide-on terminals for them?

Here’s what it looks like from the back:

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So, who do I speak to around here to get next week off?
Everett?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:41 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:08 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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So, who do I speak to around here to get next week off?
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Send me your boss's number, I'll text him Cool


I meant a week off from Karmann Ghia Fever.
I think you’re my boss.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:17 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Trylon wrote:
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Trylon wrote:
So, who do I speak to around here to get next week off?
Everett?


Send me your boss's number, I'll text him Cool


I meant a week off from Karmann Ghia Fever.
I think you’re my boss.


Everett delegates down...he's told me to tell you...you can't be spared at the moment. Sickness in the camp yada yada yada, you know the score. Sad
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:10 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Oh dear.
With non-refundable reservations made, I fear that I may have to tender my resignation unless a suitable accommodation can be found.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:31 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Oh dear.
With non-refundable reservations made, I fear that I may have to tender my resignation unless a suitable accommodation can be found.


Could it draw you attention to your contract...Item 7 sub section iii Shame on you
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Quit whining & get to work & remember, do something, ANYTHING, to your project every day & you will get closer to completing it.
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