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MiltonGhia
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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 Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia Coupe |
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I have found a car local to me that I may be able to source the bumpers from, this is a 69 convertible, could I make the bumpers work on my 63? I'm hoping so since I have the later rear fenders.... Any input appreciated
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia Coupe |
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A 69 and a 63 would take the same style bumpers, but your car has 72-74 lower rear fenders that are different due to the larger fat bumpers that do not wrap around all the way to the wheel wells.
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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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sputnick60
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MiltonGhia
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:08 am Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia Coupe |
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^ Great info Nicholas Thank you!
I called and spoke with glass-action.com and I think I'm going to go with the fiberglass bumpers, 1972+
I think it makes the most sense for this project. The price is right and even shipping to Canada wasn't to bad as they are 8lbs each. |
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MiltonGhia
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| Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia Coupe |
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Parts starting to pile up in my living room.
This is some of what I've purchased so far, most from cip1 and one order from Jbugs that's still on the way.
What I've ordered so far:
- KYB Shocks front & rear
- Urethane suspension bushing kit
- Brake drums/shoes/cylinders & hardware (front & rear)
- Plugs & Wires
- Drop spindles
- Headlight rings and seals
- Tail light seals
- Windshield seal
- Rear window seal
- Decklid seals
- Turn signal lenses and seals
- Rear quarter window seals
- Nose vent grills
- Dashboard script
- Decklid script
- Crankshaft pulley
- Interior quarter panels
- Shift knob
- E-Brake handle grip
- Full carpet kit (salt & pepper)
- 15 inch tires |
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MiltonGhia
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:46 am Post subject: Re: 63 Ghia Coupe |
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I need interior door panels, unfortunately cip1 only stocks 1964+, my coupe is a 63.
Can I make these work, or are they significantly different ?
https://www.cip1.ca/t10-1505-11/ |
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