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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:30 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Ok, I will give you a finger next time.
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:31 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Ok, I will give you a finger next time.


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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:19 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Someone spotted me on the New Milford Green today and posted it on Facebook.


How cool is that! You have a fan. Very Happy. Or at least the car does?
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:34 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Someone spotted me on the New Milford Green today and posted it on Facebook.

It appears that the left front tire is about to rise above the pavement-----caused by the new-found extreme torque, no doubt.
(that phenomena [phenomenon?] is often also observed with road-racing Cobras at venues such as Lime Rock)
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:48 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Oh I was givin’ it the gun alright!
It is funny how it wants to take off where it once was such a sedentary ol’ coot.
Although I was prepared to live with whatever our car had to give, I can tell you that I am very pleased with the newly gained pep.
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:22 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Will these fit the speedometer and clock on our car?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2548037
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:27 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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Will these fit the speedometer and clock on our car?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2548037


Not correct.
Lowlights used chromed steel. I usually have my originals rechromed unless the tabs have been snapped off.
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 6:27 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Tabs snapped off but they look nice. Any repair options?
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:34 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

If your original chromed rings still fit well into the dash openings, you can apply a thin, widely spread film of "rope caulk" to the ring to hold it in place. The caulk will contact the dash opening and the friction/dense consistency of the caulk holds it. Often called "dum-dum"; or in German, "Baerenscheisse" (bear sh$t) due it sticking so well. Levine's auto parts on Rt 7 should have it.

You can also apply a more permanent solution such as 3 small dots of caulking or silicone equidistant around the ring.
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:41 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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If your original chromed rings still fit well into the dash openings, you can apply a thin, widely spread film of "rope caulk" to the ring to hold it in place. The caulk will contact the dash opening and the friction/dense consistency of the caulk holds it. Often called "dum-dum"; or in German, "Baerenscheisse" (bear sh$t) due it sticking so well. Levine's auto parts on Rt 7 should have it.

You can also apply a more permanent solution such as 3 small dots of caulking or silicone equidistant around the ring.


Thanks Rome.
I did try something along these lines and failed miserably— gunky black residue. Sounds like we might be able to do better. Thanks for the local pointer!
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:42 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Oh, BTW, our car will be at the Bug-a-Fair this Father’s Day (weather permitting)— will any of you?

https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ct-terryville-bug-a-fair/
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 3:38 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

You know, I think the replacement value for our car might have gone up a tinsey bit. Any opinions as to what value I should inform my insurance company of?
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 4:28 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Trylon wrote:
You know, I think the replacement value for our car might have gone up a tinsey bit. Any opinions as to what value I should inform my insurance company of?


I insured each of my Ghias with Hagerty. Surprisingly very affordable. For $70, their driving club provides up to 100 mile tows among other benefits. I don't think I went full value, but I went with 25% over what I have into them. I would think our lowlight should easily have a value of $40k with all the improvements that have been done.? Hard to know with lowlights since so few of them show up on the market. And very few on Bat where we all see the selling price. Of those that sell off BAT, we only know the asking price.

Will be curious to see other opinions.
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68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 4:34 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Trylon wrote:
Oh, BTW, our car will be at the Bug-a-Fair this Father’s Day (weather permitting)— will any of you?

https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ct-terryville-bug-a-fair/


I'm not bringing either of my Ghias, but I will be there weather permitting. Looking forward to seeing my first lowlight in person. I've read that Ghias have been well represented at this show in past years.
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1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
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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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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 5:23 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

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You know, I think the replacement value for our car might have gone up a tinsey bit. Any opinions as to what value I should inform my insurance company of?
Hagerty sez $57,800 in excellent condition ($84,500 concours condition), but what do they know?
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 6:23 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

iowegian wrote:
Trylon wrote:
You know, I think the replacement value for our car might have gone up a tinsey bit. Any opinions as to what value I should inform my insurance company of?
Hagerty sez $57,800 in excellent condition ($84,500 concours condition), but what do they know?


Thinking about how Hagarty does valuations and using all the available information from sales I could find, I made and educated guess at what it would actually cost to replace them, especially if you could not find on in the same condition and had to have one restored.
The couple of restoration shops I am aware of were charging $140 per hour. That was a couple of years ago.
So, find a decent restorable lo-light (or any other type) for $25k would be difficult but doable. Then budget $50k for the restoration work. $75k would be a fair estimation of replacement value of your 59 IMO.
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2022 8:56 pm    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Marcdeb wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Oh, BTW, our car will be at the Bug-a-Fair this Father’s Day (weather permitting)— will any of you?

https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ct-terryville-bug-a-fair/


I'm not bringing either of my Ghias, but I will be there weather permitting. Looking forward to seeing my first lowlight in person. I've read that Ghias have been well represented at this show in past years.


I am hoping to make this weather permitting and if i can find someone to watch my Wife for the day. I will also be VWless as its a haul for me. If i get to go i'd love to meet you both. Been to this show going back to when it was at the Inn and even as recent as a few years ago. Usually a good swap area too
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2022 4:20 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

obus wrote:
Marcdeb wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Oh, BTW, our car will be at the Bug-a-Fair this Father’s Day (weather permitting)— will any of you?

https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ct-terryville-bug-a-fair/


I'm not bringing either of my Ghias, but I will be there weather permitting. Looking forward to seeing my first lowlight in person. I've read that Ghias have been well represented at this show in past years.


I am hoping to make this weather permitting and if i can find someone to watch my Wife for the day. I will also be VWless as its a haul for me. If i get to go i'd love to meet you both. Been to this show going back to when it was at the Inn and even as recent as a few years ago. Usually a good swap area too


Fun!
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2022 4:21 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Thanks for the valuation opinions.
I visited my insurance agent with our car yesterday and have gone with a conservative $50k.
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2022 4:32 am    Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever Reply with quote

Trylon wrote:
obus wrote:
Marcdeb wrote:
Trylon wrote:
Oh, BTW, our car will be at the Bug-a-Fair this Father’s Day (weather permitting)— will any of you?

https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ct-terryville-bug-a-fair/


I'm not bringing either of my Ghias, but I will be there weather permitting. Looking forward to seeing my first lowlight in person. I've read that Ghias have been well represented at this show in past years.


I am hoping to make this weather permitting and if i can find someone to watch my Wife for the day. I will also be VWless as its a haul for me. If i get to go i'd love to meet you both. Been to this show going back to when it was at the Inn and even as recent as a few years ago. Usually a good swap area too


Fun!



Great. Look forward to meeting you as well. It will be nice to meet fellow Samba people. I really enjoy treasure hunting so hitting the swap meet is priority for me.
Fun![/quote]
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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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