Another Rometsch found

Wiggy · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject:

Awesome!
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pbaptist · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

Last weekend I picked up the car from the Dutch aircooled museum and bought it to HO.

In the next couple of weeks the car will be stripped and the aluminuim panels will be removed and later will be joined with the completely renewwd metal structure.

So, the restoration it is finally starting.

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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

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beetlekey · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject:

66brm · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:58 pm Post subject:

Looks like the same hoist used for the 38 Very Happy

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kombicol · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject:

lovethatconvertible · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject:

Fun Stuff. Keep the Updates coming

pbaptist · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject:

I also found a person who build personalised modelcars. This is the model het made from my Rometsch

I think it looks great. All details are correct. The windshield, one front turnsignal and one taillight ares missing. The chassis is half gone. The paint is just like the real car.

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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

Karmann-Ghia Lowlight page and registry
Karmann-Ghia Collectibles database

pbaptist · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:54 pm Post subject:

First fase of the restoration is getting started.
Look were my frame is now. Very Happy

Patrick
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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

Karmann-Ghia Lowlight page and registry
Karmann-Ghia Collectibles database

pbaptist · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject:

I did collect the metal frame for the car that was build by the restorer of the VW Museum car in Wolfsburg. When he restored that car, he made a copy of the metal frame. So The metal work is almost done Very Happy

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Still some things have to be changed, as my car is a three sitter and the frame was made for a two sitter.

I also bought some parts that were left after the restoration of the museum car. Still looking for a good steering wheel and all the batches, and logo's. And off course all the parts have to be restored or renewed.

See here my bodynumber stamped in my front bumper.

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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

Karmann-Ghia Lowlight page and registry
Karmann-Ghia Collectibles database

pbaptist · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:09 pm Post subject:

Some update on my car:

The car is at a Dutch Aircooled VW Museum now, that will open at the end of this month. It will stay there for untill I start the restoration. (when that will be is depending on my financial situation)

Patrick
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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

Karmann-Ghia Lowlight page and registry
Karmann-Ghia Collectibles database

passoa55 · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:53 pm Post subject:

If you need a better og steering wheel, I have one for sale. Wink

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1953 original paint oval ragtop
1955 lowlight lizard green
1955 original paint oval
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1958 lowlight ghia black
1963 firetruckred 23 window
1967 SO42 westy
1969 original paint Westy
1970 one owner 1300L bug

MDKG · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:40 pm Post subject:

He Patrick,

Nice talking to you yesterday. Like been said before you are up to a real challenge! But the car is definitely worth saving and with all the people you got involved this will be a great project to watch here! Here are some pics I took.

Is that an antique boom box behind the rear seat? Very Happy

Some more in my gallery.

rgds

Marcel

CarlKever · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject:

I also saw the car IRL today. After my initial response "You must have very good skills to even start on a project like this" I looked a bit closer and Patrick was kind enough to tell about were some of the parts came from.

The body is in very good shape, which surprised me. And the car is almost complete.

It's a real challenge, but with the skills of everybody who is going to work on this car, I'n confident that the result will be stunning!

And she won't become a trailer-queen!

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Greetz,
Carl.

Perfection is an acceptable startingpoint.

Beetlebram · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject:

Didn't notice this thread till today.

Patrick got one of the nine prices for showcars on the "Keverwinterfestijn"show. Afterwards I went to see the car and spoke with Patrick.

Like Belgianboxer sais: an ambitious project. But hearing Patrick about his plans and connections, it must come to a wonderful end!

Lots of succes Exclamation

Grtz,
Bram.
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VW De Luxe 1950 (in restoration)
VW 1/11 De Luxe Ragtop 1959
VW T2b Westfalia Berlin 1979

jhilverda · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:43 am Post subject:

Bigger pictures from the Rometsch on my flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38978162@N04/

belgianboxer · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:59 pm Post subject:

eurodub · Samba Member Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 1321

sweet car! and looks in nice shape after all this time.

the steering wheel, don't worry. i am not saying a Flat4 replica would do the trick, it would be a shame really, but right now there are 3-4 for sale in the classifieds, maybe not cheap but rather easy to find. i am sure this type of steeringwheel is one of the most easy to find items on your Rometsch! and often pops out for sale here on thesamba and in other websites or at meetings. just be glad the trims are all present, no hacks... just imagine how would it be like to try and search for a dash clip or a missing door.. or maybe a bumper. Confused

Greets

PS check this car out. Fiat 1100D. are those taillights the same as on Rometsches? i checked a thesamba ad, and they seem to be Altissimo brand. as i am into Fiats as well, i tend t think these are the same?

i might hook you up with a set if needed, maybe even a nos one ?
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1976 MK1 Golf

pbaptist · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:47 am Post subject:

Yesterday, I pick-up the car at the harbour in Rotterdam. The car looked just like the pictures, although some things were a little bid disappointing. (like the steering wheel is to far gone to repain Sad

Overal I am still very happy with the car.

My camera desided to quit working yesterday and today and I couldn't focus anymore, so I made very few pictures. I hope to find more and better pictures in the internet in het next couple of days.

This is the only pictures that looks nice of the Rometsch display setup.

The bodynumber is 561!!

Regards
Patrick
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Dutch Karmann-Ghia and coachbuild lover.
1* Karmann Ghia Coupe (1966 Teak)
2* Karmann Ghia Convertible (1958, 1971)
4* Rometsch Lawrence (nr 534, 555, 558 and 561)

Karmann-Ghia Lowlight page and registry
Karmann-Ghia Collectibles database

AirBus · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:38 am Post subject:

Woow! Really nice!

Great that such a car comes to NL!! Cool

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VW T1 1964 - Mouse Grey - Pearl White

Bagged, Porsche steeringrack/brakes..IRS, T1 1915cc

klaas · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:08 am Post subject:

I’m looking forward to see the car this Friday or sunday at the KWF Very Happy

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