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Michaellatini
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 Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Hello All,
Do you know what these parts are and where they go? 1968 Coupe.
Thank you,
Michael
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kiwighia68
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:26 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Michaellatini wrote: |
Hello All,
Do you know what these parts are and where they go? 1968 Coupe.
Thank you,
Michael
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Behind the wheel arches in the luggage compartment behind the back seat. The one at the top has an aperture for the warm air tube coming towards the front.
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Michaellatini
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Kiwi,
Thank you for the information.
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Marcdeb
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Joined: May 22, 2019
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:48 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Michaellatini wrote: |
Hello All,
Do you know what these parts are and where they go? 1968 Coupe.
Thank you,
Michael
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I found similar pieces in the same area over the rear wheel wells of an a 71 Karmann Ghia Vert with all original interior. They look a little different but are these the same parts as found on the 68 above? Only the left side has a hole in the center. What is the purpose of the hole?
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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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Trylon
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Joined: August 16, 2019
Posts: 4853
Location: Connecticut
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:52 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Marcdeb wrote: |
| Michaellatini wrote: |
Hello All,
Do you know what these parts are and where they go? 1968 Coupe.
Thank you,
Michael
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I found similar pieces in the same area over the rear wheel wells of an a 71 Karmann Ghia Vert with all original interior. They look a little different but are these the same parts as found on the 68 above? Only the left side has a hole in the center. What is the purpose of the hole?
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Huh, that seems like a different part. The other ones were meant to cover a hole and show. Did yours show or were they under something?
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Marcdeb
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:10 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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On the 71, it is hidden by the carpeting, and the lower rear portion of the headliner. It might be different due to the 68 are from a coupe and mine are from a Vert. In addition, after 69.5 the convertibles tops had gone through a major change with a glass rear window. The sides of the rear seat area were changed as well.
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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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WestyMeg
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Location: New Hampshire
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:25 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Hi all!
My '68 coupe Ghia has no dash emblem and I'm hoping someone has a pic of the correct placement for it so I can replace it correctly.
Thanks in advance!
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1968 Karmann Ghia-some fancy white
1985 Westfalia-some crap brown
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Marcdeb
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Here's my all original 68 Dash. Even the sticker for the Autostick shift pattern is original which is visible behind the right side of the steering wheel.
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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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WestyMeg
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:54 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Thanks! My dash has no opening for a radio, is that usual? Seems odd to have nothing at all. The dash is probably aftermarket if I had to guess.
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Why is the rum gone?!
1968 Karmann Ghia-some fancy white
1985 Westfalia-some crap brown
1971 Opel GT-hubby's first car
1974 914-mostly rust colored
2007 Cayman S-Sapphire Blue (so pretty!) |
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Marcdeb
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Thanks! My dash has no opening for a radio, is that usual? Seems odd to have nothing at all. The dash is probably aftermarket if I had to guess. |
Radios were dealer installed so Ghia's didn't have radios when they left the Karmann Factory. The earlier painted dash had blank plates to cover the radio hole. The dealer had to cut a hole in the wood laminate to install the radios. Back then not everyone wanted a radio. My how times have changed! 
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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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c21darrel
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| WestyMeg wrote: |
| Thanks! My dash has no opening for a radio, is that usual? Seems odd to have nothing at all. The dash is probably aftermarket if I had to guess. |
If your dash is original, you should have a wood grain laminate and at least have holes from where an emblem used to be. Since you don't seem to have existing holes, your dash must have been recovered. An original dash that has never had a radio would look like pictures 27 & 31 in this link.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-15/
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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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WestyMeg
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Here's a pic of my dash.
No wood grain laminate, it appears to be some kind of sheet metal.
Humorously it has a Maine state quarter in the middle of the glove box knob. I bought from a man in Maine. As amusing as it is to me, I'm going to get a locking knob so it will have to go. 
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Why is the rum gone?!
1968 Karmann Ghia-some fancy white
1985 Westfalia-some crap brown
1971 Opel GT-hubby's first car
1974 914-mostly rust colored
2007 Cayman S-Sapphire Blue (so pretty!) |
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I suspect the wood grain laminate has been remove and the dash painted, or it's possible that a black laminate was put on over the metal dash after The black dash started in 1972 through the final year of production in 1974. if you look at the back side of the dash, from the front trunk, you should be able to see what was done. Look for the holes for the insignia. Looks like the inside top of your doors got the same treatment. Also check the back side of the glove box door. You might see overlap of the black laminate or maybe just paint?
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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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bugnutt
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I found these bolts (M10x1.5mm) with parts from a car with an 11/55 front end and the back from a 10/56 car. I've looked through the parts book but can't find them. Anyi ideas |
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:34 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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They look like bumper bolts?
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NoDents
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| Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:14 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Yes, number bolts... should be chrome.
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bugnutt
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| Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| I thought that too at first but these are 10mm bolts, the parts book says 8mm. Probably not VW |
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obus
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Loren
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Those little plates go on the doors and cover the ends of the hinges. I believe 60 was the last year to use them. You should have two per door. |
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