My 66 Ghia vert project

eyemyeye · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:53 am Post subject:

A few more things are getting done on the Ghia. Have redone the convertible top frame and mounted it to the car ready for top installation. Also we shoe horned the engine in and started her for the first time. I drove her forward and back about five feet. I pushed her outside into the sunlight for a few pictures that will be sent to the Barrington Concours d'Elegance for entry consideration.The Barrington Concours d'Elegance is an annual car exhibition July 12–14 In Barrington IL. It would very exciting if they choose our car for display.

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eyemyeye · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject:

I have installed the new stainless bumpers from ptt. They fit very well. Also started the convertible top install from M&T MFG. She's looking good!!

djway3474 · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:24 pm Post subject:

The Samba need a "LIKE" Button Laughing

Rome · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:28 am Post subject:

Great unified look to your dash with the late Beetle speedo and matching Porsche 914 tach!

How does the exhaust system sound, even when you only "drove" 5'?

eyemyeye · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:18 am Post subject:

The exhaust has a very low rumble at idle. I cant wait to get her out on the road to really hear what its going to sound like at speed. Have to wait till spring and all the snow clears.

olemasai · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:46 am Post subject:

Good work,great source of inspiration to me as I'm also working on a '66 vert -yes, for my wife too!! Laughing

Only my car is a complete resto-enuf rust there. Done the pan,pre finish. Incidentally,I'm also in the trade,but now full time into restoration.I'm African currently living in Germany... Confused

I'd show some pics of my car,but its a bit complicated,posting a pic here

hpw · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: My 66 Ghia vert project

Going down memory lane here and was wondering if you ever got any video of it running? Do you still own it?

Always wondered how that engine and transmission ran.

Looks like it turned out beautiful Cool

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sputnick60 · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: My 66 Ghia vert project

Hey Butch. Long time no see! Wuzz Up?
Nicholas
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hpw · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:02 am Post subject: Re: My 66 Ghia vert project

Nicholas, not much and hope things are good with you.

Had completely forgotten about this thread. After re-reading it wanted to see if Henry had any further updates since completing the '66.
Thanks for the shout out.....
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