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Braukuche
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 Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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Curious what is the white round object under the passenger side dash? |
Crotch coolers! They were a back in the day aftermarket accessory that consist of plastic tubes that connect to holes drilled into the air box and then into the bulkhead. You control the air flow flipping them open and rotating them. They work great.
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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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sputnick60
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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Interesting. Not seen these before, but I can see where they would be helpful.
I also noticed that the rear seat towers were removed and you added them back after. Is there any measurements that will help me correctly position them? All I have to go by is pictures that I've found online.
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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=
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:47 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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Yes Univents, I spaced on the name. They were already there so I kept them.
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Go Reds! Smash state!
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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 |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:50 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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| Marcdeb wrote: |
Interesting. Not seen these before, but I can see where they would be helpful.
I also noticed that the rear seat towers were removed and you added them back after. Is there any measurements that will help me correctly position them? All I have to go by is pictures that I've found online. |
I will go to the shop Tuesday and measure one of the cars there, a 74, and take some pix. If you could PM me and remind me it’s more likely to happen 
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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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Marcdeb
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:10 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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| Marcdeb wrote: |
Interesting. Not seen these before, but I can see where they would be helpful.
I also noticed that the rear seat towers were removed and you added them back after. Is there any measurements that will help me correctly position them? All I have to go by is pictures that I've found online. |
I will go to the shop Tuesday and measure one of the cars there, a 74, and take some pix. If you could PM me and remind me it’s more likely to happen |
Don't go out of your way. Just wondering if there's a method to properly positioning them. My plan was to attach the front of the hinge covers as well as the seat back and then the location should be obvious.
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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: Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:15 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| Marcdeb wrote: |
Interesting. Not seen these before, but I can see where they would be helpful.
I also noticed that the rear seat towers were removed and you added them back after. Is there any measurements that will help me correctly position them? All I have to go by is pictures that I've found online. |
I will go to the shop Tuesday and measure one of the cars there, a 74, and take some pix. If you could PM me and remind me it’s more likely to happen |
Don't go out of your way. Just wondering if there's a method to properly positioning them. My plan was to attach the front of the hinge covers as well as the seat back and then the location should be obvious. |
It’s no problem, I’m there all the time. Gives me something to do.
The critical thing is the spacing between your rear window so it will be able to drop on to the rubber bumpers on the hinge covers.
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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
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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By the way, if you look at a 74, the rear seat towers are not exactly the same.
They were modified after 71. For 72 - 74 the top forward part of the towers are attached to the modified horizontal support.
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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: Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:51 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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I’ve put quite a few miles on it since completing the restoration. We drove it up to the nearby mountains today to take in the fall foliage.
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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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Trylon
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:05 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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Big smile here.
But I bet it’s not as big as yours!
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1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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Marcdeb
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:44 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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Nice pictures 
Our classic cruising days are rapidly coming to an end around here 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:04 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Convertible project |
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| She looks great. The color is so different with the outdoor lighting. Not as dark as I expected. You did a great job in such a short amount of time. |
Thanks Marc. I aimed for a nice daily driver vs a show car. I’m pretty happy with the result.
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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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