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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:47 pm    Post subject: AC3 '68 Ghia Cienega H.S. Student Project Reply with quote

Update Cool Primer is going on! It's been a long time coming. There's a reason it's called "bodywork." This one year project turned into a two year ordeal with all the panel replacement required. Since the last update all the metalwork was finished, body filler was applied and smoothed, and now it's time for primer and block sanding.

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The chassis/pan is complete with a 4" narrowed beam, new pan-halfs, "freeway flyer" transaxle, and new brakes.

The 1914 dp still needs dual Weber carbs, manifolds, linkage, header and an alternator kit.

The interior is ready to go. Speeds in Tucson modified and then installed the TMI interior package supplied by Chirco.

Another big item we need is a complete wiring harness for a '64 - '65 ish Ghia. Pack rats ate most of the original harness and we changed the dash over to an earlier style.

The goal
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Thanks for your support! Cool

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.........HELP, HELP, WE STILL NEED PARTS Exclamation – updated 3/22/09 .............................

Parts already donated have the donors name listed. Thank You, Thank you, Thank You!


‘68 Karmann Ghia Coupe - donated by Ruben Vasquez Cool

Interior

Used rear seat.................... The Brotherhood VW Club
Seat Covers................................................... Chirco
Seat foam pad kit........................................... Chirco
Seat kit .................. Installed by Dave at Speed's Auto
Door panels................................................... Chirco
Sun Visors..................................................... Chirco
Headliner....................................................... Chirco
Carpet kit...................................................... Chirco

Sound Deadener NEEDED
Early Dash sheet metal and radio ................. DHP Matt
Early steering column .......... The Brotherhood VW Club
Early Steering Wheel NEEDED
Door sill covers............................................ DHP Ben
Chassis
Coaching/advisor.......................... DHP Matt & Brandon
Early gas tank.............................................. DHP Tim
Short axle tubes......................................... Drag N Fly
Pedal Assembly............................................ DHP Tim
Throw out bearing pivot................................. DHP Tim
Body
Coaching/Advisor.......................................... DHP Matt
Front and rear window seals......... Mike at House of Ghia
Exterior side trim with OEM clips... Mike at House of Ghia
Door seals.................................. Mike at House of Ghia
Taillights..................................... Mike at House of Ghia
Rear Valance................................................. DHP Ben
Lower left rear ¼ panel.................................. DHP Matt
Lower right rear ¼ panel................................. DHP Ben
Right rear wheel well ..................................... DHP Ben
Left rear engine surround........The Brotherhood VW Club
Bumpers front and rear.................................. DHP Matt
Door Hinges rebuilt by................................John Copello
Front hood latch..................... The Brotherhood VW Club
Rear Glass...................................................... DHP Lee
Acyrlic Enamel Paint NEEDED
- Red
- Black
- White
- Clear
Wiring harness NEEDED
Most all body rubber - inside and out
Motor - 1904 cc
Coaching/Advisor ............................John Bol @ Chirco
Case and Tin.....................................D3 Ruben Vasquez
74mm Crank...................................DHP John Clevenger
Solid rocker shafts .......................................... DHP Tim
Hi-pro lifters ................................................... DHP Tim
Weber Carbs with manifolds NEEDED
Carb linkage NEEDED
Low profile Header NEEDED
Bosch Blue Coil NEEDED
Alternator and conversion kit NEEDED
Aluminum crank pulley ...................................DHP Ben

Instructor - Michael Keck, [email protected]
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Promotional video about the AC3 club "Project '65 Bug," by Lemorris. Very Happy

http://www.dhphut.com/movies/ac3promo.wmv

Thank you Lemorris. Exclamation Exclamation

Chirco is supplying a blog style website for the '68 Ghia project. http://www.chirco.com/wordpress/

Thank you Chirco Exclamation Exclamation

Help the students if you like - it's tax deductable. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just watched the video. I Think it is great that your school is restoring these old cars. I too 20 years ago restored my 76 Bug in automotve class. I had several people help me. I have many fond memories plus the experience has helped me enjoy other cars. I have a red black top 64 ghia. I would like to see the finish product.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:43 pm    Post subject: PROJECT Reply with quote

LOVE THE COLOR SCHEME BUT DON'T LOVE THE BEETLE HEADLIGHTS.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Staying with the stock Ghia body all the way around. Smile

The online "Design a Ghia" program is very cool. but does have that "bug" look to it's headlights.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You are not going to like my personal Ghia then . . .

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good, I hope you guys find enough donations for those parts.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mykl wrote:
A black top with paint detailed Fuchs would look really nice. Cool


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that will look sweet.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love that Ghia pic! Thank you. That's the goal, but it will not be a lowlight Sad
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

New pic at the top. Splitting the body and pan this week. DHP Ben has offered up his junk '73 Ghia for the right rear 1/4 panel/outer wheel well and anything else we can use. Very Happy

More later.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Updated 12/31 Very Happy

DHP Ben gave up his Ghia roadster body for the AC3 cause, and The Brotherhood's Chris, Jacob and Nicole helped pull/cut an early steering column, engine surround sheetmetal, rear seat, and hood latch, to add to the car. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DHP Tim donated new Scat lifters, new solid rocker shafts, a new throwout bearing pivot, and a good used pedal assembly.

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Check out our needs / donor list

Body comes off this week!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:49 am    Post subject: Big Donation Reply with quote

Mike, at House of Ghia, gave the AC3 students some really great stuff Exclamation

The best rubber mouldings available for all the glass - front, back and sides.
The really good side moulding trim.
Good useable taillights w/rings.
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Thanks again Mike. Cool

Students are on spring break this week, look for some more progress pics next week on all three fronts - chassis, motor and body.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:34 am    Post subject: Re: Big Donation Reply with quote

Mykl wrote:
Mike, at House of Ghia, gave the AC3 students some really great stuff Exclamation

The best rubber mouldings available for all the glass - front, back and sides.
The really good side moulding trim.
Good useable taillights w/rings.
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Thanks again Mike. Cool

Students are on spring break this week, look for some more progress pics next week on all three fronts - chassis, motor and body.


Can you photo document the process of putting on the door rubbers?

I will be doing this my self and any additional tips/techniques would be

great.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We are still doing bodywork, so it will be awhile, but sure - when we get there. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love it. I lived in Tucson for 4 years, then returned for another three. This last time I brought this Ghia with me. I spent many dollars at Chirco and BAP.

I second the movement to document the rubber seals. My car came with all new seals, but no labels. I had to figure out where they went. I still have those seals that are made of foam and sitting top and center in your photo. I don't know where they go. The front of the doors maybe?
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We are still thrashing on the body work this week Frankie so it will be at least two or three weeks yet for the paint - then we can get going on the body rubber.


Mike, from House of Ghia, is going to coach us through the process. Very Happy

How did you end up in VA?
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm an east coaster originally, I grew up here. My family is all out here. My Gramps is the mayor of this beautiful little town.

I love Tucson, I went to high school there and always liked it, so I keep going back. It confused most of the locals.

Since I got my car back east It's getting wet a lot more often. I'm noticing little leaks I've never seen before, like in the crack in my windshield seal. I hope my car doesn't hate me for bringing it here. The locals here love it and I've gotten quite a few offers. Old cars are definitely rare to see in the road here compared to Tucson.

I'll be anxious to see how your project car turns out.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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