CJ from South Africa.

kgj · Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Calexican - Thanks for pointing that out. I have been searching for that very solution for a couple of days now but have unable to find anything so far.

Please help if anyone knows anything about bolting the side trim on.

Thanks in advance.
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sputnick60 · Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Loren · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1701

Did you put the worn check rod bolt back on the Ghia? It looks really worn and the door would stay open better with a new one.

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Here is a reproduction bolt next to a used one so you can see the difference:

If you need a set of new bolts John Copello should have them and if not I think I still have a set available.

Keep up the great work! Your Ghia is looking fantastic!

kgj · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

The above observation is valid. Thanks.

Anyway. Today’s lesson. Never make an assumption.
I assumed fitting twin carbs meant you had to live without the deck lid springs and engineer some sort of gas ram fix, or use a broom handle to prop the lid up when needed.
My last Ghia had twin 40’s. I fitted them, removed the deck lid springs. Lived with the annoyance of propping up the lid every time I wanted to access the engine bay etc. I even sold the car without the springs.....
Then I read on here recently (thanks again thesamba peeps) that they may fit, just try them. So I did. And guess what? They fit and the springs don’t foul the carbs!

They do get really close halfway through the opening movement, perhaps about 10mm.

But a miss is as good as a mile. This is on the lowest, least springy setting. I did try them on the next holes up first of all but wasn’t necessary.

Today I started to install my headlining.

Thanks for looking.
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crocteau · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Great work! Applause

Beautiful Ghia! 👍

kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:15 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

From months of waiting now have far too much to think about.
Broke open my interior kit from the Aussie trimmer as I remembered the dash grab Handel has a cover to sew(!) in place.
Nice instructions, but looks like a fiddly job.

Just need a needle.

Thanks for looking.
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Tall Bloke · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:00 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Just a note, from a train spotter, the A pillar has the short headliner and not down to the dash. But your car - for info.
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kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:33 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

So no A pillar trim?
Got a photo?
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kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:54 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Anyone?
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kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:57 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

In the interim just did this.

Thanks for looking.
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Tall Bloke · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Well I never....

Mine is an off white perforated vinyl a bit like the photo there. TMI I believe from my local vw supplier. A Heritage agent I think.

Thanks for the quick response.

J
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Tall Bloke · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

When the dash pad was introduced , the headliner was brought further down the A pillar to finish at the dash pad- approx. Jan 59.

Tim (Apprentice train spotter, if I new the date / VIN I would be a full member) Very Happy

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kgj · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

So, my next job is to unglue 1 A pillar trim. But at least it saves me doing the other side.
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TRS63 · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:59 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Really good job here, this lowlight will end up really beautiful!
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My 62 ragtop daily driver:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728873
My 914 restoration&lightweight project :
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9698432#9698432
Resurrecting a 60 ghia : https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713906
My 52 Standard Zwitter :
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10086685#10086685

John Moxon · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:28 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Tall Bloke · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:34 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

As a young Padowan, I have lots to learn .(I hope that's not rain on your windscreen John ) Wink

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John Moxon · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:28 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

kgj · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:41 am Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Thanks guys. Great reference.

Look what arrived today from the USA.

Cost more in postage than the purchase. Plus £13 duty and other fees.

Now I can finish off fitting the side trim.
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kgj · Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: CJ from South Africa.

Headliner on hold as I forgot to lay an interior light wire so until some arrives moved onto shiney stuff. Today’s advance.

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