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Andy Sparks Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 167 Location: cornwall
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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nice ghia, very green eyed. but will be sad to see your bug go.
whitewalls are a winner though.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:00 am Post subject: |
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For those of you who are wondering if my Ghia has arrived in Southampton yet...you weren't, oh. Well I'm gonna tell you anyway.
No it hasn't It was supposed to arrive last week but due to "port congestion,"(no berth available) my container was taken to Antwerp, offloaded and put on another container ship to bring it back to Southampton.
It's now due on Monday, the day I fly out to Spain for a 2 week vacation I have a couple of mates who will collect it from the docks and drive it the 3 miles to my home so it won't be sat on the dockside for long.
Can't wait for the end of my holiday Don't think I've ever said that before. _________________ John.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:38 am Post subject: |
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OK here it is...arrived safely without any mishaps.
Old car with older owner.
Looks much better without the stop light on the decklid.
The Dog likes it too.
According to the serial number the engine is a '65 40hp.
The dash cleaned up nicely...what looked like corrosion on the radio has come off.
Three IDs...the first from the VW Tourist Scheme, the second the OG CA plate and the third the later CA plate. Just a new UK plate to add when I get it registered. _________________ John.
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DaveM Mad Samba Scientist
Joined: June 11, 2002 Posts: 3010 Location: Dry side of Oregon
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Happy day indeed! _________________ Sounding like a broken record as to why You should be measuring protein during harvest in order to better your agronomic practices. |
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HouseofGhia Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2005 Posts: 855 Location: Salem, or
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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John,
very nice to see the ghia made it safely! Maybe you mentioned before, but will this get a 36hp/judson combo? _________________ House of Ghia specializing in Karmann Ghia parts, service, and restorations. www.house-of-ghia.com |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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DaveM Mad Samba Scientist
Joined: June 11, 2002 Posts: 3010 Location: Dry side of Oregon
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:34 am Post subject: |
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and what is wrong with your bumpers? _________________ Sounding like a broken record as to why You should be measuring protein during harvest in order to better your agronomic practices. |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4111
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Congrats on it's safe arrival. You and the Ghia look very distinguished
Strap those flares into a bundle and walk into your local bank. You may end up with what you need for new bumpers and much more !
I'll keep the Ghia safe for you while your on an extended leave of absence _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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aerosilver Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2006 Posts: 881 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Nice, look forward to seeing it at a UK show soon. |
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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1153 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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veeeeeeeeeeeeeery nice ghia, john. congrats.
regards from germany, udo
_________________ 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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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1153 Location: Germany
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John Moxon wrote: |
This essential piece of Ghia kit was found in the trunk.
We've never had these in the UK for road use. A NOS box of safety flares
Anyone want to trade for a new set of Lowlight bumpers
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highlights in lowlights. wow, that is funny stuff _________________ 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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Wiggy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 6601 Location: Downingtown, PA
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LaurensM Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 68 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Wow, it looks great now!
Is that still the original paint?
Could you tell me what sizes those Firestones are? |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4111
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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John, you really should be proud! You have a truly beautiful Ghia. Can we see some interior, engine and trunk shots? _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
John, you really should be proud! You have a truly beautiful Ghia. Can we see some interior, engine and trunk shots? |
Thanks, I'm pleased how it looks. There's still a fair amount to do which includes the interior and engine bay so the pictures I posted at the beginning of this topic are still relevant.
The engine bay is next on the list. The engine is a '65 40hp but that will be staying, just checking what kind of shape it's in...seems fine apart from an oil leak (probably main seal). The tinware will be powdercoated when I pull the engine to cure the leak.
Hopefully May or June time it will be ready for a Vintage Speed addition. _________________ John.
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