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Rich's 50
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 Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject: Here we go again, but this time a 58 conv. ghia |
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Well today i'm starting to strip my 58 and my plans are to restore it but with a GFK'S twist meaning all stock but with earlies and a big motor but noting i cant put back to stock in a day, wish me luck and i will keep you guys posted. I will need some parts and also some advise from you guys as soon as i start, Thanks
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coad 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Here we go again, but this time a 58 conv. ghia |
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| Rich's 50 wrote: |
| I will need some parts and also some advise from you guys as soon as i start, |
Looks like a nice stash of body panels in the back. What big stuff you looking for? |
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clearsurf2001
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Location: Dave-AKA-fortyeye-Oceanside, Ca
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Good luck Rich ... that's gonna be some work.
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Here we go again, but this time a 58 conv. ghia |
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| coad wrote: |
| Rich's 50 wrote: |
| I will need some parts and also some advise from you guys as soon as i start, |
Looks like a nice stash of body panels in the back. What big stuff you looking for? |
Right now i need some pan halfs (both sides) and also the metal horn ring on the steering wheel...also the chrome that go's around the front window |
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| clearsurf2001 wrote: |
| Good luck Rich ... that's gonna be some work. |
Thanks bro  |
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clearsurf2001
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Keep an eye on your grip homes. 
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Anybody have one metal horn ring for sale or no were i can find one
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RockStock
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: |
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rich - you will need the early (1958) horn ring:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175922
you'll have to source an og (no repros, but you wouldn't do that anyway??)
windscreen 'C' trim same to 66 or so
| Rich's 50 wrote: |
| my plans are to restore it but with a GFK'S twist meaning all stock but with earlies and a big motor |
looking forward to it
looks like the original colour was Amazon
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Gary
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:42 am Post subject: |
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Rich,
Get the good, thick pan halves that are made in Denmark. Save your seat rails (if you have them) and your jack port. Repro Ghia pan come bare to the bone.
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Ozzie
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Sweet! Don't leave out the details when you post the updates. Good luck & have fun!
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Rich's 50
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| RockStock wrote: |
rich - you will need the early (1958) horn ring:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175922
you'll have to source an og (no repros, but you wouldn't do that anyway??)
windscreen 'C' trim same to 66 or so
| Rich's 50 wrote: |
| my plans are to restore it but with a GFK'S twist meaning all stock but with earlies and a big motor |
looking forward to it
looks like the original colour was Amazon |
Thats what i needed, Thanks Guys and i will keep you guys in the loop |
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Compoundbuilt
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: |
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This bitch better have a big ida motor.
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pbaptist
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Goog luck Rich,
It seems that we both started a restauration the same time, but I 'am glad mine body looks a lot better.
Patrick
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Lee.
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josie
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Wow -- all of your hard work and patience will be worth it. Keep us posted on the process.
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lonotch
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PM me Rich, I have some of the window trim but I think it's pretty beat up.
Their was a vendor at the classic that had alot of window pieces in better condition than mine but I don't know who he was. He had ALOT of ghia pieces. Maybe someone knows who he is.
Looking foward to seeing that vert done! If you need any help, just call.
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Lee.
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PM me Rich, I have some of the window trim but I think it's pretty beat up.
Their was a vendor at the classic that had alot of window pieces in better condition than mine but I don't know who he was. He had ALOT of ghia pieces. Maybe someone knows who he is.
Looking foward to seeing that vert done! If you need any help, just call. |
Rich, give up the early for the trim!
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Rich's 50
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| lonotch wrote: |
PM me Rich, I have some of the window trim but I think it's pretty beat up.
Their was a vendor at the classic that had alot of window pieces in better condition than mine but I don't know who he was. He had ALOT of ghia pieces. Maybe someone knows who he is.
Looking foward to seeing that vert done! If you need any help, just call. |
Rich, give up the early for the trim! |
No way  and thanks Lonotch |
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Mr.1958Ghiavert
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject: CONGRATES ON YOUR NEW VERT! |
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| I am in Los Angeles & I noticed that you have a front clip for your car. I have a coupe & I need some nose work so when you clip your car,I would like to buy your old one. Please get back with me. I also have owned a 1959 vert,i might be able to help you out alittle bit. |
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: CONGRATES ON YOUR NEW VERT! |
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| Mr.1958Ghiavert wrote: |
| I am in Los Angeles & I noticed that you have a front clip for your car. I have a coupe & I need some nose work so when you clip your car,I would like to buy your old one. Please get back with me. I also have owned a 1959 vert,i might be able to help you out alittle bit. |
You got it as soon as i know if i need it or not........ |
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