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ALTHO
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 Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:07 am Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Interesting.
When I look at these two photos, the bumper itself sits much lower than mine. My brackets are stock and as far as I can tell the mounting points in the fender well inside the truck are correct. So I can only conclude there is something different in these SS bumpers mounting points.
One concern I have, if I am able to lower the bumper I will have to watch carefully where they bolt to the fender so that I do not have a turned up corner.
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Hello ! I have a request:
for Karmann ghia /1970 I need the dimensions of the rear bumper supports. I would like to make them handmade, they will be stronger than the existing aftermarket ones - I hope. Thanks ! |
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Trylon
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Will be watching this one with great interest!
Good luck Dave!
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1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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Porschedave
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:18 am Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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I didn't see this coming! Say it ain't so! This car has been through so much with you, I can't imagine how difficult a decision this must have been. Beautiful car and the color is so rare. We'll likely never see another one.
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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=
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djway3474
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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I'm hoping it does really well  |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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It’s off to a good start. I think it’s the first restored low light I’ve seen on BAT so I’m hoping it does well.
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Porschedave
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obus 
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udo dreisoerner
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| Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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nice color combination
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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!! |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Sharp looking car, enjoy.
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Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
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
1989 Westfalia |
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djway3474
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| Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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| Porschedave wrote: |
Howdy Folks
Of course not - the alignment shop told me that I need to replace the steering box and on the drive home I could see why, as the car continued to want to find its own line on the drive. But overall, I am pleased with the results.
Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way and shared in this build thread. Now I'll look for another project. Take care all.
Dave |
Congrats.
As to the box check both adjustments as per Bentley. After adjusted perfectly it will still feel like it wants to wander until you get accustomed to it.
TRW just quit making boxes and those out of the box weren't great.
Adjust it and have fun driving. |
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Porschedave
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| Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Howdy Folks
Well, I think that it's done.
Of course not - the alignment shop told me that I need to replace the steering box and on the drive home I could see why, as the car continued to want to find its own line on the drive. But overall, I am pleased with the results.
Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way and shared in this build thread. Now I'll look for another project. Take care all.
Dave
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1958 Karmann Ghia build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571683
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Trylon
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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It looks like you got a new Karmann Ghia!
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Vladiiiii
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Marcdeb
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Porschedave
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Hi Folks
Big day today - I've put some insurance on the Ghia and can now legally drive it on the road.
It certainly needs an alignment. The steering is bit goofy. But nonetheless I had a nice time driving around our neighbourhood, even getting it into 3rd gear, albeit briefly. I'll put the hubcaps on after the alignment.
Dave
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Ghias4ever
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Porschedave
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Hi Folks
I have a couple of updates. First, my new wire arrived today - 100'. I wonder if I'll need all of it.
So I set up a test on the bench. The wire is so thin it's a challenge to work with.
The peg to which the wire to the fuel guage is attached is busted off. Here are a two pics, one from each side of the plastic base. I need to know the size of the peg, bolt, and I assume there are 2 nuts, one to hold the peg to the top of the guage and one to hold the wire. I couldn't tell from the photos nor the spec sheets.
I'll have to try and drill out the material and see whether I can fashion a new one. And looking at the pics you sent, there is a plastic "boot" that must serve to isolate the peg from the top of the guage. I guess I'll have to make something as I don't have one unless someone out there has one to offer.
So, some progress I guess. We'll see how the next step goes.
Dave
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