59 Karmann Kab

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:36 pm Post subject: 59 Karmann Kab

As I wrap up one Kab it is straight onto another. This is a very nice platform to start with.

I just love how the powder coat epoxy primer gets up inside everything so well.

This should be a fun and fairly straightforward resurrection.

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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

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TRS63 · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:32 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

Again a fantastic project here, wow!

Thanks for sharing

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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:30 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

^^ Thanks man^^^. Really looking forward to it.

It’s Puppy Approved 🤩👊

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VeloMikey · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:18 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

Early Ghias have such beautiful lines! Keep the pictures coming!
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Loren · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1701

Nice to see a Ghia cabriolet in your shop that doesn't need extensive work Very Happy

obus · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

If you havent been declared the "Low Light Whisperer" yet, you should be soon. Looking fwd to seeing this project as well
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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

^^^Thanks for all the supportive words Folks, I appreciate it.^^^

I’m really enjoying the Low Lights. I honestly prefer them over the early Porsche.

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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

A couple more detail pix and the open blind cavity treatments ⚒🤍☑️

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TRS63 · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:35 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

Such a good candidate for a perfect restoration Cool

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DaveB9 · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:51 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

That is a really enviable starting point! I'll be interested to see how much original metal you decide to keep and where you decide to cut, but it looks really quite solid compared to most. Keep the photos coming!

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:01 am Post subject: Re: 58 Karmann Kab

^^^All Good Stuff Fellas, Let’s have some Fun”

Now that the car is stripped and I can get a good solid look at what we have going on , I can say I’m pretty pleased.

My goal with every restoration that comes to me is to open up as many blind cavities as possible/justifiable and remove all collision damage, rust and subpar repairs before the blasting and primer is achieved.

With that said I’m hopeful that I will not be cutting more original metal past the point we see now. There are some existing repairs but I feel like they deserve to remain and will must likely only need just some extra little love to bring them home.

We I first started out I would unbolt everything off the car and then send it out to blast but it always came back so messy and hidden rust inside everywhere. Now I really enjoy getting them in this stage of restoration so I have a very clean and honest canvas to paint the picture that clients and myself can enjoy gazing on. 😜👊

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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

I’m Super Jazzed about this coming Week’s Wrotation ….

The goal will be to knock out as many handmade panels as possible so my son can come along behind me and melt them in. ☑️🤍👀

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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

Ok Folks so I had nice day moving some Metall around to resurrect the Kab.

I started in on the driver side lower inner and outer panels. I decided to use the english wheel to do the tipping instead of the traditional way using a tipping die in the bead roller. I was blessed to get this wheeling machine from my metal mentor and it has some pretty fancy abilities in its adjustments. I’m able to tilt the lower anvil to concentrate the pressure where I want it, it worked pretty well.

I picked up these extremely thin blades by 3M that are perfect for making thin cuts that will be welded in.

Tipping with a Wheeling Machine

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Braukuche · Samba Member Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11004

Nice to be able to make panels that fit.
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VeloMikey · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

Dude! I can’t wait for my turn! Great work!
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WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

^^^Thanks Mr Mike^^^

Yours will be getting very similar treatments in these areas. It’s going to be Rad Man…. 🤩👊
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https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PaCorLXzC5w&si=cbzT8fjlzVlIWfSV
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_aoE5aYSutY&si=mkZKPxd_41QA1kfs
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzUyyVexAE&feature=share
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=UI8yUrIWS7E&feature=share

obus · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:56 am Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

i'm in awe!
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June 1973 Pumpkin Orange Thing aka Othing L30H
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=711775&highlight=
1960 Paprika Red Karmann Ghia Convertible aka Schatze L452 built 5/20/60
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
66 21 window bus built 8/31/65 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=777273

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab

^^^Thanks so much for that Brother, it is always nice to hear folks are enjoying the thread^^^

Jason 🤩
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https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PaCorLXzC5w&si=cbzT8fjlzVlIWfSV
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_aoE5aYSutY&si=mkZKPxd_41QA1kfs
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzUyyVexAE&feature=share
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=UI8yUrIWS7E&feature=share

WrennMetallWerks · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: 59 Karmann Kab


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