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Kharon8
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 Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:02 am Post subject: Here's mine, a current picture |
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I was sure I've posted a picture of my Ghia earlier (I bought it in 2000) but couldn't find it with search so it's probably lost (with my old account).
Anyway, it was outdated so here's a current one:
Temporary plates as it hadn't been inspected (it is now) since 2009 when the engine worn out totally and it took some years to repair the engine (other projects, no money etc.).
Mild upgrade at the same time, 1915cc engine with double DellOrtos.
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selwood
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Just picked it up from detailers: clay bar, hand wax. Paint is 7 years old and still looks pretty good. |
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John Moxon 
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gobee
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject: paint |
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| I know this is off topic but building a 1973 Ghia and would like to use the colour that Nicolas Wlostowski’s 1973 Karmann Ghia has on his show car. Does anyone know the colour? Any help would be great and thanks |
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Bloku
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New Rims for my ghia after about 2 years of stock 
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1971 Karmann Ghia
1975 Porsche 914
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1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
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Brassneck
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| Bloku wrote: |
New Rims for my ghia after about 2 years of stock
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Those are my favorite rims for the 4 lug pattern...and look great on your ride. |
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67jason
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wife's cherry bomb!
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cal34
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Took a dimly lit shot last night atop the park behind the University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University.
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KGCoupe
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Took a dimly lit shot last night atop the park behind the University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University.
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Perhaps this has already been discussed, but that is a very interesting Karmann Ghia stripe decal you have along the lower sides of you car.
I like it. |
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FRNKNSTNGHIA
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Location: Kissimmee, FL
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Took a dimly lit shot last night atop the park behind the University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University.
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Perhaps this has already been discussed, but that is a very interesting Karmann Ghia stripe decal you have along the lower sides of you car.
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I have every intention of running a similar stripe since I will not be using chrome side molding. Very nice ghia by the way... |
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cal34
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| KGCoupe wrote: |
Perhaps this has already been discussed, but that is a very interesting Karmann Ghia stripe decal you have along the lower sides of you car.
I like it. |
At first I didn't know what to think of it, it came on the car when I got it. It was giving me an American muscle vibe. But over time, I've come to kind of like it.
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| I have every intention of running a similar stripe since I will not be using chrome side molding. Very nice ghia by the way... |
Thanks |
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Bloku
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| Bloku wrote: |
New Rims for my ghia after about 2 years of stock
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Those are my favorite rims for the 4 lug pattern...and look great on your ride. |
Why thank you Brass . Your ghia looks great as well.
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1975 Porsche 914
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1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
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paul_round
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Ghia in the sun!
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weeble
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| selwood wrote: |
Just picked it up from detailers: clay bar, hand wax. Paint is 7 years old and still looks pretty good. |
Love it, very nice. What colour is that? |
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Fiatdude
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:30 am Post subject: Re: paint |
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| I know this is off topic but building a 1973 Ghia and would like to use the colour that Nicolas Wlostowski’s 1973 Karmann Ghia has on his show car. Does anyone know the colour? Any help would be great and thanks |
My understanding is that the car was painted by the PO and no one knows what the name of the color is.....
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weeble
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:37 am Post subject: Re: paint |
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| gobee wrote: |
| I know this is off topic but building a 1973 Ghia and would like to use the colour that Nicolas Wlostowski’s 1973 Karmann Ghia has on his show car. Does anyone know the colour? Any help would be great and thanks |
My understanding is that the car was painted by the PO and no one knows what the name of the color is..... |
I think I read somewhere it's a Porsche colour - Delphi Green. L99A.
Soooooo nice!
Delphi green --->
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selwood
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| Love it, very nice. What colour is that? |
Thanks, it's 2008 Mercedes Flint Gray Metallic. |
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jjburke
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:20 am Post subject: 1968 Autostick |
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Here's mine. Got it May 2014 for my 50th. Still needs a paint job, Engine was rebuilt a few years ago. So far in 1 1/2 year I've had the bearings changed, the horn and starter fixed, replaced the solenoid (that was quite an adventure searching for one since they don't manufacture them). Also had TMI upholstery installed over the Spring. Just got it back today after having the master cylinder replaced. Looks like I'm good to go for some Fall driving!
To do list: Replace the dash pad and dash, new door interior panels, of course paint exterior and replace headliner. That's pretty inexpensive to do, right? 
Jen
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e&m_ghia
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Autostick |
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To do list: Replace the dash pad and dash, new door interior panels, of course paint exterior and replace headliner. That's pretty inexpensive to do, right?
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Yes… Almost free… [cough, cough, ahem, excuse me something got caught in my throat] Paint looks pretty good from the distance that most of the pictures were taken. Enjoy it first, worry about that other stuff over the winter, next winter, or winter after. (Driving a Ghia on a salted road is strictly disallowed anyway, if you're in that part of the east coast.) You can take it easy on the details, given that most people are going to greet the car with "Wow, I love your… Porsche?"
Anyway, nice Ghia, and welcome to the group! Always good to see another "east coaster" around here. |
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jjburke
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1968 Autostick |
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To do list: Replace the dash pad and dash, new door interior panels, of course paint exterior and replace headliner. That's pretty inexpensive to do, right?
Jen
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Yes… Almost free… [cough, cough, ahem, excuse me something got caught in my throat] Paint looks pretty good from the distance that most of the pictures were taken. Enjoy it first, worry about that other stuff over the winter, next winter, or winter after. (Driving a Ghia on a salted road is strictly disallowed anyway, if you're in that part of the east coast.) You can take it easy on the details, given that most people are going to greet the car with "Wow, I love your… Porsche?"
Anyway, nice Ghia, and welcome to the group! Always good to see another "east coaster" around here. |
Thanks. It's crazy hot here on the East Coast. Hoping for a break in the weather so I can start driving her again. Agreed. Definitely no driving in the salt. It's funny. The young ones never can figure out what kind of car it is |
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