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aerosilver
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Amazon '59 cabrio owned by John Figg at Stanford Hall today..
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Mr. Okrasa 
Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000
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Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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otahuhu
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| Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| Mr. Okrasa wrote: |
Beautiful day in Newport Beach, So. Califa. / Balboa Cars & Coffee! Blue skies, palm trees, surfboards and VW's!
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Love your car! you sure can't beat a lowlight. Curious how it drives compared to the 356? you seem to be getting out and about in the ghia, just wondering if its a preference or a necessity? |
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65ghia
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Joined: May 29, 2001
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Location: Hayward ,CA
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Finally added csp front disc brakes after driving "jalopy " with drum brakes
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Mr. Okrasa
Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000
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Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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RockStock
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Joined: November 26, 2004
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Location: England
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| Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Couple of my pictures from HO17
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aerosilver
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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RockStock
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Location: England
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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^Very cool rare period colour picture...
VW specs say a black hood is the only correct colour on a Pearl White Lowlight Cab...all other Lowlight Cabs had a second choice
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ghialuv
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Restoration finished after five years. I now have time to enjoy the result of my L352 cognac 58 Golde sunroof Coupe.
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calexican
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Joined: June 11, 2008
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Location: El Paso, TX
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| That is a stunning car. Congratulations! I just read up on your beautiful leather bulkhead mat, not only does it look amazing, I can imagine it blends in well with that famous VW smell! |
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kiwighia68
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Joined: October 20, 2013
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Restoration finished after five years. I now have time to enjoy the result of my L352 cognac 58 Golde sunroof Coupe.
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I agree with Calexican. Beautiful car, job well done.
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sputnick60
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Joined: July 22, 2007
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Location: In Molinya Orbit
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Loren
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Joined: January 10, 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| You did a fantastic restoration! That Ghia really found the right owner. You rarely see a Ghia restored to this level of perfection. |
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dawerks
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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That colour and Ghia are amazing! Well done!!
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bhartwell59
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Like a shiny new penny... great job!
Yes, get out there and circulate.
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villemi
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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After 18 months kermit Ghia is back to home !!
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Wiggy
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Location: Downingtown, PA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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Thought I would post my question here rather than a seperate topic.
I bought a pair of lowlight European headlights in wonderful shape, but they are missing the fat headlight rings. How hard are they to find in really good shape? Anybody reproduce them? I saw what looked to be rings in the classified and are awaiting info on those - but curious how tough they are to get. Anybody have an extra set?
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| villemi wrote: |
After 18 months kermit Ghia is back to home !!
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I don't usually care for those beauty rings, but they look great on your car. She's a beauty.
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otahuhu
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| Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| Wiggy wrote: |
Thought I would post my question here rather than a seperate topic.
I bought a pair of lowlight European headlights in wonderful shape, but they are missing the fat headlight rings. How hard are they to find in really good shape? Anybody reproduce them? I saw what looked to be rings in the classified and are awaiting info on those - but curious how tough they are to get. Anybody have an extra set? |
The wide euro trim rings seem to be easy enough to find...
https://www.vintagecarparts.de/artikel.php?set_sho...tnr=941141
but the correct for lowlight ones with made in germany and hella stamped in them are another kettle of fish... |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights - You Can't Beat 'Em! |
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| Wiggy wrote: |
Thought I would post my question here rather than a seperate topic.
I bought a pair of lowlight European headlights in wonderful shape, but they are missing the fat headlight rings. How hard are they to find in really good shape? Anybody reproduce them? I saw what looked to be rings in the classified and are awaiting info on those - but curious how tough they are to get. Anybody have an extra set? |
The wide euro trim rings seem to be easy enough to find...
https://www.vintagecarparts.de/artikel.php?set_sho...tnr=941141
but the correct for lowlight ones with made in germany and hella stamped in them are another kettle of fish... |
It was worth a shot , but no luck. The guy said these rings will not work on the early headlights. Any other ideas?????
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