| Author |
Message |
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12846
Location: North Carolina
|
 Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:15 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
 |
|
I raced it.
Link
Link
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
tommu
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2011
Posts: 618
Location: L.A.
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
| John Moxon wrote: |
Fed the Ghia with 97 octane and drove some country by-ways. 
|
Great pictures. I miss driving the lanes.
_________________
   |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kgj
Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2013
Posts: 418
Location: Uk, Cornwall
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:35 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Put my wheels on I bought a couple years ago and took it for a spin.
Yes, I need to do something about the rear centre caps but exciting non the less.
_________________
1958 coupe |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rbfara
Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2013
Posts: 131
Location: New York state
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Rebuilt and put on the new correct year frame, headliner and top skin. Okay it took a bit more than a week  Now for the window rubber..
R
_________________
1960 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1385 40hp |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon 
Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004
Posts: 13952
Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rbfara
Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2013
Posts: 131
Location: New York state
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:09 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Paprika indeed, Mr. Moxon. Good eye!
_________________
1960 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1385 40hp |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon
Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004
Posts: 13952
Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
EverettB
Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000
Posts: 69802
Location: Phoenix Metro
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rbfara
Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2013
Posts: 131
Location: New York state
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:44 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
| EverettB wrote: |
| It's added, that photo is 1000x better than what was there as a Paprika colour example |
Honored. But that was an old respray from the 80's. In the ball park but not totally accurate. Not that you can tell from the pics, lighting and reflections make such a differance. Thankfully I found the original paint chip from 1960 and the pics below is of the recent paint job (two stage) which we worked diligently to get right on the money, and I think the lighting here gives a pretty good example. Posted more pics in the gallery as well.
_________________
1960 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1385 40hp |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rbsurfguy
Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008
Posts: 1757
Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:31 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Been working on several items during the last week, lot's of small things as usual.
Began working on restoring my cracked and environmentally damaged steering wheel. Will do a series of the steps I have taken later on my build thread:
Mounted Electronic Fuel Pump and filter. Thanks to inspiration, and pics, from Jeffrey's Rose project:
A couple of questions on this, since the outlet end of the fuel pump is approx 3/8" (or roughly 9mm) and the fixed fuel line that runs through the tunnel is approx 5mm, what is the best way to downgrade the hose link end to end so as not to have to rely on cranking down the hose clamp so much on the small end without causing a possible leek? Or will I be ok using the fuel injection style pressure clamps I have?
Also, if I have a filter screen inside the tank, the filter outside the tank before the pump, do I then need to still install another filter at the back, pre-motor? Just want to make sure I reduce restrictions, yet ensure fuel is filtered before hitting the carbs.
Thanks, Jeff
_________________
1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
paul_round
Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2014
Posts: 502
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:20 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
| Rebuilt my ignition and sprayed my steering column housing. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
David Follett
Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2010
Posts: 99
Location: Media, PA
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:27 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
After a few years I finally have the rebuilt T4 engine with converted upright cooling system in my '69 Ghia Coupe. It has been a long process. Having trouble getting started. When it runs I'll post some pictures.
_________________
Present VW-'69 Ghia Coupe
Former VW's & a few others:
Type 1-'69 Type 1 Rat Rod, '69, '63, '60, '62, '55?? split window in Germany, US Army 1964-66, '64 Baja Bug w/1500S Type 3 engine. Ghia '62, '66.
Type 2- '67 Dual Cab
'?? Vanagon
412 wagen
Dasher wagen
Jetta-GLI, VR6, Golf
TR2,TR3, Austin Healy 3000, MGTD, Porsche Speedster & 3 Model A Fords. Almost forgot-Corvair & Nash Mertopolitan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NoDents
Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2017
Posts: 438
Location: So Cal
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
| David Follett wrote: |
| After a few years I finally have the rebuilt T4 engine with converted upright cooling system in my '69 Ghia Coupe. It has been a long process. Having trouble getting started. When it runs I'll post some pictures. |
I'd like to see your T4 engine in your Ghia. I'm doing the same.
_________________
No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
David Follett
Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2010
Posts: 99
Location: Media, PA
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Hello No Dents. Here is a Picture of the '72-3 CD Type 2 engine in my '69 Ghia Coupe. Raby DTM upright cooling kit from PO I bought with Bug with engine in it. Just completed 96mm p/cylinder installation. PO made extractor exhaust attached to header pipes. No heat boxes. Heads have larger valves. 009 distributor. Electric fuel pump under tank & pressure regulator at fire wall set at 3.5 psi. Still trying to smooth out idle at about 4-5 Degree ATDC but timing is a little over 32 degrees at 3000 + rpm's so will have to lower that. Had to cut small section out of engine compartment near lid lock to clear alternator pulley when engine R&I. Got to finish body work before road test. Can't wait to do that. Tell me what you're doing.
Got to post pic to gallery but will send this first. Duh!
_________________
Present VW-'69 Ghia Coupe
Former VW's & a few others:
Type 1-'69 Type 1 Rat Rod, '69, '63, '60, '62, '55?? split window in Germany, US Army 1964-66, '64 Baja Bug w/1500S Type 3 engine. Ghia '62, '66.
Type 2- '67 Dual Cab
'?? Vanagon
412 wagen
Dasher wagen
Jetta-GLI, VR6, Golf
TR2,TR3, Austin Healy 3000, MGTD, Porsche Speedster & 3 Model A Fords. Almost forgot-Corvair & Nash Mertopolitan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NoDents
Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2017
Posts: 438
Location: So Cal
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
David,
I acquired a 2800cc Type 4 motor from Powerhaus in Torrance, CA. It has Porsche heads and fan. In order to have the fan clear the decklid I ordered a special fan shroud from a company in Australia. Type 4 case and to be machined to lower the fan by 1.25"
_________________
No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
David Follett
Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2010
Posts: 99
Location: Media, PA
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:54 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Your 2800cc looks great. Clean & uncluttered. Here's mine with everything connected.
_________________
Present VW-'69 Ghia Coupe
Former VW's & a few others:
Type 1-'69 Type 1 Rat Rod, '69, '63, '60, '62, '55?? split window in Germany, US Army 1964-66, '64 Baja Bug w/1500S Type 3 engine. Ghia '62, '66.
Type 2- '67 Dual Cab
'?? Vanagon
412 wagen
Dasher wagen
Jetta-GLI, VR6, Golf
TR2,TR3, Austin Healy 3000, MGTD, Porsche Speedster & 3 Model A Fords. Almost forgot-Corvair & Nash Mertopolitan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fiatdude
Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2009
Posts: 1218
Location: now in MO.
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
here's my old 2980
_________________
Remember, as you travel the highway of life,
For every mile of road, there is 2 miles of ditch |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
FRNKNSTNGHIA
Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2010
Posts: 411
Location: Kissimmee, FL
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Just got this pic sent from the builder.
1955cc Single Port
90.5x76
10.0:1 Compression
55cc Ported Single Port Heads
W100 w/ 1.25 rockers
All dynamically balanced
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon
Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004
Posts: 13952
Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12846
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:35 am Post subject: Re: What did you do to your ghia this week? |
|
|
Dammit man, do you ever take a crappy picture?
That lineup is gorgeous.
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
