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PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, here's what i did. the beam is narrowed 2". empi 2 1/2" dropped spindles(i here empi sucks now but they claim they don't add track width, and no problems yet!) front wheels are 4 1/2" wide mangels with 4 1/2" backspacing. these made the biggest difference! really tucked the wheel in! front tires are bfg 155/80 15. awesome tire!! the footprint is so close to a 165, but a little shorter and narrower. stops on a dime! Cool the beam has puma style adjusters down 1 notch. bugpack 2" narrowed 3/4" swaybar. no rubbing! Very Happy i really think the swaybar helps with rubbing, i mean, if you're close to the fender reducing body roll is a plus. Razz and its really fun to drive! as for the rear, wheels are 5 1/2" mangels with 'no name' 'wide track' 165 15 tires. (they are fatter than a nankang) ride hieght adjusted 1 notch i think, plus 1 inner on passinger side, to even out driver side sagging. my friend helped with the rear so i will get back if i was wrong. also replaced rear swingarm bushings. oil shocks up front, monroe gas shocks in rear. that's it. rides pretty good. all new balljoints and tie rod ends seem to make it steer a little stiff. only a few hundred miles so far. hope that answers all your questions.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

IMO...Perfect Stance! Well done! Now please tell us all what you did....Narrowed? How narrow? Wheel width? Tire size? Drop Spindles? And the back - How many notches?
Thanx!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Fuel filter error........
yea, i like to keep a bunch of fuel hanging out above the distributer Rolling Eyes it will be under the gas tank soon. but for now all fuel lines and filter are new and clamps tight! Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lookin' good! My interior is original, and in rather good condition. I'm going to wash it up, and I think it'll look nice. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fuel filter error........
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, got more pics up. interior and engine. there's more pics in my gallery if you're interested. let me know what you think. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BEAUTIFUL! Check out my thread for pics of the Ghia I just bought. First order of the day is to drive it home, and then wash and wax it. Wink

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=303110
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The show in Canada is great. It's all VWs (air and water). I've been there the past 4 years and never a disappointment. Hopefully I will have my bug finished by then and we can head up together. I'm going to get the word out to see if anyone else in the area wants to go as a group.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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hopefully i'll run into some of you at the show on the 19th! Smile VW POWER!!!

Are you going to be showing the Ghia or a spectator (like me Wink )
I wish I was showing the car!!! i leave for Oregon that morning and can only stop by for a couple of hours Rolling Eyes . So I will have to be a spectator this year. How's the Canadian vw show in august? I've never been. tried to go last year but got lost and stuck in traffic for several hours. It sucked!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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hopefully i'll run into some of you at the show on the 19th! Smile VW POWER!!!

Are you going to be showing the Ghia or a spectator (like me Wink )
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks to everyone for your comments/complements. will post more pics soon. some interior, motor, and maybe even some build pics! hopefully i'll run into some of you at the show on the 19th! Smile VW POWER!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks great... worthy of a Grammy!!! Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great Looking Ghia. Love the exhaust.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:25 am    Post subject: Re: Finally got pics of my car posted!!! Reply with quote

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Nice use of Grammy's Wink Maybe some day I will get my 70 Ghia finished. Then us Whatcom County peeps can get together for a cruise.
Nice job!!! Applause
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: new eye candy Reply with quote

hold your head up.....YEAH!.....hold your head high. love the resort town building in background. looks like spring break! ain't it fun??
and i think you have your priorities right. would gladly forgo a show if my wife would go camping or fishing with me.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

true true! but it's a family reunion thats been planned for some time, and she's been very cool with all the time ive been spending on the car and everything else i do Laughing but!! i may stop by the show for a few hours on the way to oregon. the car won't be there though Embarassed DAMN!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Very nice! I live very close to Bellingham. Are you bringing it to the Classic at Shoreline in the 19th?
i wish i could!! i alerady made plans with the girlfriend to go camping that weekend Rolling Eyes . i will get more pics up soon!!

Screw that! Shows only come once a year. You can go camping anytime. Ifs shes cool she'll want to go anyways. Gotta have priorities! Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Very nice! I live very close to Bellingham. Are you bringing it to the Classic at Shoreline in the 19th?
i wish i could!! i alerady made plans with the girlfriend to go camping that weekend Rolling Eyes . i will get more pics up soon!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice! I live very close to Bellingham. Are you bringing it to the Classic at Shoreline in the 19th?
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