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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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rbsurfguy wrote: |
That's some awesome detailing Marc, can't wait to see them on the Ghia.
I have used Bar Keepers Friend for years, best cleaner out there. Using that and one of the Mr Clean cleansing sponges get's rid of a lot of crud!!!
Try getting a good Ceramic Sealer like F11 or Torque Detail Ceramic Shine. Used correctly, this stuff should keep the wheel chrome protected for a while...just something to consider, read up on it or check you tube.
Jeff |
Thank you Jeff. I will research those sealers for sure. I would think those would protect better than just car wax. I just learned about Bar Keepers Friend last year. Amazing stuff. I'm thinking of trying to use it to dip small parts like lug bolts and other hardware to remove rust. _________________ 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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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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obus wrote: |
Love the width of those white walls and good job on the rims. |
Thank you. I'm very happy with the tires so far. I haven't had a car with white walls since the 80's. These were quite reasonable, just under $400 delivered. _________________ 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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moogie32 Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2005 Posts: 663 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:30 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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obus wrote: |
Love the width of those white walls and good job on the rims. |
x2 on the width - that's going to look stunning marc! _________________ RIP HBB (1984-2009)
Du liefst so gut
Du warst so schön
Doch leider musst du von uns gehn |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:06 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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moogie32 wrote: |
obus wrote: |
Love the width of those white walls and good job on the rims. |
x2 on the width - that's going to look stunning marc! |
Thank you Diane. I wasn't sure I wanted to use the Chromes for the car or not. Mostly because they had pitting and rust in places.
I didn't think they would clean up so well so I'm very pleased with them now.
I finally got all but one part back from Bill, the only part he couldn't give me was the light/handle for the engine lid.
While buffing it, the pad spun off the buffer damaging the paint so it has to be stripped and redone.
You might recall I have two speaker grills. The original which I had to repair after I broke it during the windshield removal, and
the other is a new repro. Hard to tell the difference?
One of the few reproduction parts that are well done. Even fits perfect on the 62 dash.
Minnie and Donald Approve. _________________ 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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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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I finally get to see how the car looks with the new white wall tires. While the car was up on blocks, I installed the last steering
limit bolt and some missing cotter pins on the front end. I've put a lot of elbow grease into cleaning up and polishing these old
wheels and hubcaps. I'm very satisfied with how they look. White walls don't pop as much on a light colored car, but they certainly
are part of the 60's and 70's and I like the look. The garage that mounted the tires actually said "Do you want the white walls
on the inside or outside?" Really!!??
_________________ 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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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Oh they pop. Just imagine all black tires.
No need for the broad white cumberbum of a lowlight.
Tasteful!
Are we meeting at Stockbridge yet? _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Trylon wrote: |
Oh they pop. Just imagine all black tires.
No need for the broad white cumberbum of a lowlight.
Tasteful!
Are we meeting at Stockbridge yet? |
We're going to make it happen Michael.
_________________ 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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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11069 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11004
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Car looks great Marc, everything crisp and well fitted. _________________ 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 |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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obus wrote: |
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Looks great! |
Thank you. I'm getting very anxious to get it on the road. Summers are very short here though so at this pace, I'll be lucky if I can put a few hundred miles on it before having to park it for winter.
Braukuche wrote: |
Car looks great Marc, everything crisp and well fitted. |
Thank you. Well, it's not as perfect as I wish, but it's a lot better than it was. It's a good solid car.
Anxious to see some updates on yours. _________________ 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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Vladiiiii Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2019 Posts: 518 Location: Munich, Germany
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:36 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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The rims with the thinwalls match the rest of the car (and color!) veeery well, congrats
Now, why do I think of butter suddently?
Vlad _________________ Vlad's 72 Ghia (Once in a Lifetime Restoration topic)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9237746#9237746 |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:27 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Vladiiiii wrote: |
The rims with the thinwalls match the rest of the car (and color!) veeery well, congrats
Now, why do I think of butter suddently?
Vlad |
Thank you Vlad. The color has a bit of a chameleon affect with different lighting. In the garage, it looks yellow. Out in bright sun light it looks white. With the white walls, it contrasts well enough to make it look more ivory or cream. _________________ 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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TRS63 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2017 Posts: 999 Location: Stuttgart - Germany
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mxl556 Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2015 Posts: 62 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:42 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Ghia looks great Marc, nice to see it outside!
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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:32 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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mxl556 wrote: |
Ghia looks great Marc, nice to see it outside!
Max |
Hi Max,
I'm laughing because I pushed it outside just for the pictures and then pushed it back in. I still have a few loose wires
and I hate to start it until I've drained the 2 year old Ethanol gas and put fresh fresh Vermont non ethanol back in. Last time I started
it was last November and it started and ran good. When I start it I want to be able to take it for a test drive and right now
it would not pass VT inspection. _________________ 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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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:08 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Looking for some experienced information please about the hardware for mounting the Fuel fill cover. I want to put
it all back to original factory hardware. Car came with Philips screws and the washers you see in the picture - split washers.
I have a separate fuel lid that came from a salvaged car and it came with this plate, same type split washers, and 8mm bolts.
Pretty sure the plate is factory as I can seen the outline for it on my car, but it was missing when I got the car.
Would the factory have used Philips screws or bolts?
These split washers don't seem correct either yet both lids came with them? I would have expected to find spring washers? Yes?
And lastly, what gets paint if anything? The hardware from the spare lid was painted red, but I suspect it's a repaint? There was no primer and only one coat of paint.
Thanks for any information.
_________________ 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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moogie32 Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2005 Posts: 663 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:17 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Marc, Just tuned in again- O looks GREAT!!! Just wait until you have the bumpers and trim in place - WOW - what a transformation! _________________ RIP HBB (1984-2009)
Du liefst so gut
Du warst so schön
Doch leider musst du von uns gehn |
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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: Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:19 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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Hi Marc, mine has the little bolts, I replaced them with stainless steel and believe I used the split/lock washers under the fender, I think the spring washers are probably correct factory as I have a lot of those with factory original parts. Not sure what you mean by what gets painted, you mean the bolts and that backing plate? I don't remember if I had that backing plate, if that's what that is, now that I think about it I should check. The only thing painted on mine is the lid, inside and out. But I would paint that plate to protect it.
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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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:23 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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moogie32 wrote: |
Marc, Just tuned in again- O looks GREAT!!! Just wait until you have the bumpers and trim in place - WOW - what a transformation! |
Thanks Diane,
It's starting to look like a car again. It's going slower than I hoped but I'm not rushing. _________________ 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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Marcdeb Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2019 Posts: 3033 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:29 am Post subject: Re: O Ghia's Restoration Journey |
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rbsurfguy wrote: |
Hi Marc, mine has the little bolts, I replaced them with stainless steel and believe I used the split/lock washers under the fender, I think the spring washers are probably correct factory as I have a lot of those with factory original parts. Not sure what you mean by what gets painted, you mean the bolts and that backing plate? I don't remember if I had that backing plate, if that's what that is, now that I think about it I should check. The only thing painted on mine is the lid, inside and out. But I would paint that plate to protect it.
Jeff |
Thanks Jeff. I think the bolts and washers would not have paint, but the spare fuel lid came from a red car and both the plate and the bolts are painted red. Yet there's no primer under the red paint?? I suspect it's a repaint? Odd that the plate has only one coat of paint? _________________ 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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