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jeffrey8164 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 8:59 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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My 70 came with A/C. I held onto it while trying to find a few replacement parts to make it look presentable. Never found any so I ended up tossing it. If it were me, I’d offer it in the classifieds for a while and see if anyone has a need. _________________ Volkswagen!
Turning owners into mechanics since 1938.
“Let he that is without oil throw the first rod”
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NoDents Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2017 Posts: 438 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Not a part but holes.
What are these 2 holes near the latch for?
71 Ghia.
_________________ No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
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Marcdeb Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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NoDents wrote: |
Not a part but holes.
What are these 2 holes near the latch for?
71 Ghia.
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I don't know what the holes are for, but my 71 Ghia has the same holes as well. So it's not anything done after the car left the factory. _________________ Marc
68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio Autostick
71 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
Previously Owned:
2011 VW EOS Hard Top Conv
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Conv
2003 Saab 9-3 SE Conv
2001 Saab 9-3 Conv
1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
1997 Saab 900 Conv
1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
71 Ghia Vert Restoration: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726710&postorder=asc |
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3916 Location: In Molinya Orbit
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:05 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I have these holes as well in my LHD 71. I thought at least one was a drain hole. The only screwdriver that would fit would be a very slim style. Never could figure out what these were, so left them alone.
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= |
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NoDents Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2017 Posts: 438 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:25 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Thanks guys.
Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something during reassemble. _________________ No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I know what this part is, but unsure of the year, and didn't want to start a new thread.
I got this and another door, in another color, with a bunch of stuff I bought at an airfield warehouse. The guy had no idea exactly what kind of car they went on, even though there was a deck lick with a KG badge on it, as well as a hood, so I took the whole lot.
Question is, can anyone advise by looking at the door handles and door panel what year range this would be? The other door unfortunately doesn't have the door panel, otherwise I could help someone with a set, only have for the right door. I've heard the chrome strips on the door panels are kind of hard to come by, but these are not in very good condition, unless they can be polished up.
Any info would be helpful,
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= |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Noted, thanks Darrel.
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= |
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Loren Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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You can also pull a door latch and there will be a date stamp on that. There is also a date stamp on the arm of the window regulator. Assuming these parts are original to the door you can get a more accurate date of manufacture. |
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Thank you Loren, I will check those spots, everything appears to be original.
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= |
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mooopers Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2018 Posts: 99 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Any ideas what these are? 1960 Ghia
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I was going to say they look like the chrome strips that sit on the outer top side of the door on top of the window rubber/scraper, but not sure if that was on a 60 Ghia. Plus they look like aluminum as opposed to the heavier metal strips I have on my 71. Waiting to see what they are.
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= |
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mooopers Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2018 Posts: 99 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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They are aluminium. Not curved at all |
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Rsellen Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2018 Posts: 6 Location: Glenmoore, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Jeff, the paint color appears to be pampas green which was only available 60-62. I only know that because its the same color as my ghia. If you think its original paint. I’d love to see some good photos of the door card. Looking for ideas for color combinations for my interior.
rbsurfguy wrote: |
I know what this part is, but unsure of the year, and didn't want to start a new thread.
I got this and another door, in another color, with a bunch of stuff I bought at an airfield warehouse. The guy had no idea exactly what kind of car they went on, even though there was a deck lick with a KG badge on it, as well as a hood, so I took the whole lot.
Question is, can anyone advise by looking at the door handles and door panel what year range this would be? The other door unfortunately doesn't have the door panel, otherwise I could help someone with a set, only have for the right door. I've heard the chrome strips on the door panels are kind of hard to come by, but these are not in very good condition, unless they can be polished up.
Any info would be helpful,
Jeff
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Rsellen Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2018 Posts: 6 Location: Glenmoore, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I know where it goes, but don’t know what it is or if I need it. Working in the engine compartment of my 74 ghia. I’ve seen photos of other engine compartments with some sort of electrical device mounted to the fire wall. (See photos) I was wondering what that device is? Is it the external voltage regulator? My current motor has a generator, but looking to put in an alternator. Do I need this thing in order to do it?
(Thanks to Redlabel 6 for letting me borrow this photo. _________________ 74 Ghia
07 GTI
99 Passat Wagon
92 Passat
87 GTI
86 GTI
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NoDents Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2017 Posts: 438 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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It's a diagnostic port for the dealership.
An early attempt at OBD connection. _________________ No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
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Rsellen Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2018 Posts: 6 Location: Glenmoore, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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That’s funny I guess I don’t need it then. Thanks....
NoDents wrote: |
It's a diagnostic port for the dealership.
An early attempt at OBD connection. |
_________________ 74 Ghia
07 GTI
99 Passat Wagon
92 Passat
87 GTI
86 GTI
78 Rabbit |
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NoDents Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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When you remove it make sure no bare wire ends will cross or get grounded. _________________ No Dents
1963 Bug - Sold in 1980
1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible - Stolen in 1988
1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible, resto/mod COMPLETED 10/2020 |
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Rsellen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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No worries, It was never there. No loose wires (that I know of). Who knows what the PO did with them. _________________ 74 Ghia
07 GTI
99 Passat Wagon
92 Passat
87 GTI
86 GTI
78 Rabbit |
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