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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:38 am Post subject: Follow the best "How to" threads here - Ghia FAQ

Karmann Ghia Types Type I Karmann Ghia 141 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (LHD) 142 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (RHD) 1957 - 1974 79,326 units made 143 Karmann Ghia Coupe (LHD) 144 Karmann Ghia Coupe (RHD) 1955 - 1974 365,922 units made 141 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (LHD) Brazil not exported by VW 1967 - 1971 177 units made 143 Karmann Ghia Coupe (LHD) Brazil not exported by VW 1961 - 1972 24,600 units made 145 Karmann Ghia TC (Touring of Coupe) Made in Brazil not exported by VW 1970 - 1976 18,119 units made ************* Type 3 Karmann Ghia Type 343 Karmann Ghia Coupe (LHD) Type 344 Karmann Ghia Coupe (RHD) Type 344 Karmann Ghia Coupe sunroof (LHD) Type 345 Karmann Ghia Coupe sunroof (RHD) 1962 - 1969 42,498 units made Essential Engine Instructional. Basic Engine Maintenance Notes on engine/removal 1200 Bodywork & Cosmetic Items. 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Modifications 1) Third brake light - 2) In a lowlight - 3) With LED strips Adding a Relay to an Electrical Circuit. 6 volt to 12 volt Conversion Ghia Air Conditioning Install - Gilmore system 1969 Ghia Gilmore Aircondioner Install Refined Tail Light Conversion - Late to Early Third party Gauges Antenna Placement? Headlight Warning Buzzer Addition Electric windshield washer switch Running Gear Maintenance. Engine & Fuel How to use Fuel line Compression Fittings Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating System Tutorial Engine Seal and Rear Engine Seal Install Clean Oil Bath Filter High Flow Air Cleaner - Adapt your stock Air Cleaner Ghia Fuel Tap Refurbishment - '55-'61 Metal Fuel Line Replacement Clearing a Clogged Fuel Line Fuel Tank Restoration Rebuild Fuel Pump How To 30 PICT-3 carb rebuild Are you supposed to match a vacuum distributor to a carb? 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