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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Era Vulgaris wrote:
'64 rear view mirror. Sun visors hard mounted to base. Dome light is separate.
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'65-66 rear view mirror. Sun visors are mounted to A-pillar, and only clip into mirror base so they can swivel. Dome light is part of rear view mirror base.
(67 has the same base, but the mirror itself is oval shaped)
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Thanks for the detailled information
Vin is 145 also it has the hod lock and sun visor attachment as you described so 65.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

mikrobi67 wrote:
Peter
if you have VIN with 145...
you have a chassis from 1965 but the body is from a another car, earler year


mikrobi67,
Can you explain the difference between the ashtray of a 65 and the ashtray of an earlier Ghia?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

sorry
I saw it wrong
I thought the new dashpad came in 08.1964
sorry again..

Peter has an original car...
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:09 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Awesome car Peter!

All I can say is: Black is Beautyful!

I love the oldschool look with the sprints on it. I bought a OG set for mine too Cool . What tire sizes are you running? ...especially in the rear?

In my mind its going to be quite difficult to make this car much cooler!

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:44 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Inchpincher61 wrote:
Awesome car Peter!

All I can say is: Black is Beautyful!

I love the oldschool look with the sprints on it. I bought a OG set for mine too Cool . What tire sizes are you running? ...especially in the rear?

In my mind its going to be quite difficult to make this car much cooler!

Keep us up to date!


Thanks man. It’s sitting on 135-80-15 and 165-80-15
But I bought new tires. So next season front will be 145-80-15 135 is just to skinny in my opinion.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:56 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

So latest updates
I changed the headlight inserts to Marchal units, I’ve always like the design on those.
Also put in a transmission with 4.12 ring pinion to lower the rpm a bit.
Next project is a vintage speed 1385cc motor that’s in the making.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

So Motor is almost ready while the ghia I getting a few touch ups at the painter.
It’s a 40hp with a big bore kit so 1385cc. The carb set is a home made kit made by a good friend of mine back in 1962.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:20 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Time for an update. I’ve be taking it out for some smal trips testing the new motor luckily without too many gremlins.
Also fitted new green carpets, dds shifter, empi gauges and more. Outside it got a pair of stainless euro bumpers.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:23 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

I'd love to see a Shorrock Supercharger on that Ghia Peter, I know you'd love it...but there's time yet for that. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:25 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

John Moxon wrote:
I'd love to see a Shorrock Supercharger on that Ghia Peter, I know you'd love it...but there's time yet for that. Wink


Haha there sure is John, but Think I’m done playing with superchargers, guess it’s almost 20years since I started on the Judson.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:59 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

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Think I’m done playing with superchargers, guess it’s almost 20years since I started on the Judson.


Shorrock is in a different league Peter. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:02 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Fantastic Ghia!

May I ask which outfit you went with for bumpers? They look pretty good. Any struggles with getting them fitted up?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

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Fantastic Ghia!

May I ask which outfit you went with for bumpers? They look pretty good. Any struggles with getting them fitted up?

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Cory


Thanks.
Front went on without any problems, rear I had to modify the corners along the fenders by grinding a couple of mm of the upper edge otherwise they would sit right up against the fender.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:53 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Thanks for the reply. Where did you purchase them from?

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:39 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

csc23 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Where did you purchase them from?

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I bought from sgbumpercar
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

So a lot have happened since the last update.
I have the ghia on the dyno to get it adjusted and the 34hp big bore motor did well 67hp on the motor
Also got the original crone Sprintstars that I bought in the states ready and mounted.
And then I’ve just driven and enjoyed it a lot, so far 3200km this year.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:40 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

Peter_Plade wrote:
So a lot have happened since the last update.
I have the ghia on the dyno to get it adjusted and the 34hp big bore motor did well 67hp on the motor
Also got the original crone Sprintstars that I bought in the states ready and mounted.
And then I’ve just driven and enjoyed it a lot, so far 3200km this year.
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Yes your Big Bore 34hp did well. A lot of people underestimate the usefulness of those extra 190cc. When I got my '58 I knew it had the replacement '65 engine but as soon as I drove it, it was obvious it wasn't a 1200cc and had the Big Bore conversion they way it climbed long hills. Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:47 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

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The ride height and stance is just perfect, nice work! That is a beautiful car. My current Ghia that I'm building is one of those bright 60's candy colors, but I think I'll always love the look of a black Ghia the best Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:37 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

I like the dual carb kit. Looks like 28PCI carbs? With the big bore and dual carbs it probably has more umph than a stock 1600. It’s pretty rare to see vintage speed 40hp. Well done!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:16 am    Post subject: Re: Black 65 Ghia Reply with quote

John Moxon wrote:
Peter_Plade wrote:
So a lot have happened since the last update.
I have the ghia on the dyno to get it adjusted and the 34hp big bore motor did well 67hp on the motor
Also got the original crone Sprintstars that I bought in the states ready and mounted.
And then I’ve just driven and enjoyed it a lot, so far 3200km this year.


Yes your Big Bore 34hp did well. A lot of people underestimate the usefulness of those extra 190cc. When I got my '58 I knew it had the replacement '65 engine but as soon as I drove it, it was obvious it wasn't a 1200cc and had the Big Bore conversion they way it climbed long hills. Smile


Yes it really drives well, in my opinion this pretty much how it should have been from factory.
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