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obus 
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c21darrel
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Braukuche
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 Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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| These are the Thailand pans arnt they? They look good! How are they? whats your review? Thanks |
I like them. They are thicker than the alternative, they are finished meaning you don’t have to essentially finish welding them up in the corners, they fit well and the stampings are good except the rear section is more like 72-74 than earlier style with the three pressings in the corner near the tunnel. I’m not sure why they did that…
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:56 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Been working almost full time on this beast and think I’m making great process until I look at the body…
Anyway, I finished getting the pan ready for assembly. Yesterday I sprayed two quarts of 3M Body Schutz, which is what Karmann used, on the underside to protect the paint and maybe reduce road noise. I also painted the beam with two part urethane and bolted it up.
At the shop I’ve been trying to unugly the beat up and rusty right rear fender and quarter panel. At the house I’ve been having more fun cleaning up and painting little stuff like some of the rare accessories ordered with the car, like the locking steering column and the VDO dash fan with remote switch.
The car was a rusty turd, but very original, down to the metal fresh air screens.
I also have all the bits back from the machine shop for the S spec 356 engine I’m building for the car.
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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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c21darrel
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Do you have any advice, tricks that help on shooting 3M rocker schutz with the little gun tip. I used it on my ghia and it worked well. Tried using it again (damn the price shot up on that stuff $43 for my last qt)
last week and had issues at about 50 psi. I have another Qt arriving tomorrow.
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You talking about the schutz gun? Maybe it’s clogged? I had that problem once, had some old gunk stuck in it. I usually shoot some thinner through it before I use the schutz. And yeah the pressure was WAY up, 110 PSI as I didn’t run a regulator. It’s not advised though.
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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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c21darrel
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Do you have any advice, tricks that help on shooting 3M rocker schutz with the little gun tip. I used it on my ghia and it worked well. Tried using it again (damn the price shot up on that stuff $43 for my last qt)
last week and had issues at about 50 psi. I have another Qt arriving tomorrow.
Great progress on your project!! |
You talking about the schutz gun? Maybe it’s clogged? I had that problem once, had some old gunk stuck in it. I usually shoot some thinner through it before I use the schutz. And yeah the pressure was WAY up, 110 PSI as I didn’t run a regulator. It’s not advised though. |
Gun is clean. Looks like my issue was due to following their directions, trying to keep psi under 60. I'll bump it up on the next/last bottle. Thanks Dan.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Heap big progress made today. Finished up with the rough bodywork and shot two heavy coats of polyprimer. I’ll let it set up over the weekend and then start blocking..
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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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obus
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:33 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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I just caught up.
Wow! 
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c21darrel
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Nice progress!! Time to break out the blocking tools, hope you have assistants, throw a Block Party.
2nd can of rocker schutz at 80psi went on great. Thanks |
Good to hear it worked.
No block parties for me, I like blocking. I listen to music and and get into the zone, it’s very Zen.
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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: Sun Dec 26, 2021 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Finally started building the engine for the 1962 sunroof ghia. Its a 1962 Porsche industrial engine I found a while back but I’m building it up as 356 S spec running a S camshaft, steel lifters, 86mm pistons and cylinders, S/C spec Zenith carburetors and a NOS 022 912 distributor. Should put out over 85hp double the stock turdy 40hp.
Meanwhile at the shop I finished my first pass at blocking and went ahead and polyprimed it again today. Hopefully I’ll get by with one more pass of blocking and can shoot some paint if the weather ever warms up.
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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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Ian Godfrey
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That long block looks really good, one of things I like about the Porsche block is the separate cover for the timing gears and oil pump.
Have you done any special headwork?
I see the cable drive tacho output, what tacho are you going to use in the car?
The body is coming along really well too, an exciting moment when you put some colour in the gun. Are you using single stage or 2 pack? |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:34 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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That long block looks really good, one of things I like about the Porsche block is the separate cover for the timing gears and oil pump.
Have you done any special headwork?
I see the cable drive tacho output, what tacho are you going to use in the car?
The body is coming along really well too, an exciting moment when you put some colour in the gun. Are you using single stage or 2 pack? |
Hi Ian, I am using normal/S B heads. New valves, guides and springs but no porting etc. I’m building it as close to stock as possible.
The oil pump cover is a typical 356 one allowing for the drive gear which came with the engine. I could buy a 912 style shaft and run a flat plate but this leaves me the option down the road to use a 356 style tach adapted to a Ghia. At this point though I’ll probably buy an electric ISP one.
I’m using TCP Restoration Shop single stage Pearl White the cars original color.
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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 Dec 27, 2021 11:33 am Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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Hey!
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calexican
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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“I’m using TCP Restoration Shop single stage Pearl White the cars original color.“
I had a 66 Pearl White beetle, love that color. Enjoying this thread and your excellent work. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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| the stock turdy 40hp. |
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You have a stock 36hp. 36hp is my favorite engine, but 62s came with my least favorite, which is 40hp.
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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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Trylon
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1962 Golde metal sunroof Ghia project |
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| the stock turdy 40hp. |
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You have a stock 36hp. 36hp is my favorite engine, but 62s came with my least favorite, which is 40hp. |
I feel better now, thanks.
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