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Retrovan
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 Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:40 am Post subject: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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Have been asked if I could do a Repro (same style as the Type 3 dash ) for the Karmann Ghia
Think the circa 1967 dash would be the more popular but not sure.
What differences where there over the years ????
Your input please .
Should we get a interest number of about 20, we will be able to get them made at approx. same cost as the type 3 dash
Less than that would make them too expensive to produce.
Please give extensive feed back so we can decide to make or not.
Herman
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1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
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jwold
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| Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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| 68 & later had the grab bar removed and instead had an indention in the dash for a hand hold. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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This is for the 67 and earlier dash pad, correct?
How much did the Type 3 dash pad cost?
I might be interested, depending on price. Someone fitted a 68 and later dash pad on my 67, so I'd like to correct it eventually. I was planning on getting the Glass Action repro, but if the price comes out better than that, I'm definitely in.
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66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
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98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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JoelH
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rcooled
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| Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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| Retrovan wrote: |
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Some fiberglass repros currently on the market leave a significant gap at the windshield posts due to shrinkage once out of the mold. If you're also working in fiberglass, see if it's feasible to add a bit of extra width for a better overall fit. Might only need another 5 or 6mm.
Also, the top surface shouldn't be too shiny...it reflects back in the windshield.
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c21darrel
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Retrovan
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:44 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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| rcooled wrote: |
| Retrovan wrote: |
| Please give extensive feed back so we can decide to make or not. |
Some fiberglass repros currently on the market leave a significant gap at the windshield posts due to shrinkage once out of the mold. If you're also working in fiberglass, see if it's feasible to add a bit of extra width for a better overall fit. Might only need another 5 or 6mm.
Also, the top surface shouldn't be too shiny...it reflects back in the windshield. |
Would not be of FG but of ABS and Will be taking measurements of car to make sure the Dash has the correct dimensions.
As I do not make a mould off the old dash but CNC machine a mould to the correct dimensions using the scan of the old dash as a guide in shape and fit.
Now I am giving away too much information. 
This is why it would be important to make the most needed dash or the unobtainable dash as competing with a pull off FG mould is not possible, the only advantage is the quality is better in looks and fit.
Herman
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1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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bnam
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:03 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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I have a 65. I'd be interested in a dash.
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Figment
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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If you can do production over the next few months I'd be interested. Beyond that I'll probably already have a replacement installed and reluctant to go back.
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kiwighia68
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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Herman, Good luck with this venture. Your thread reminds me that there is a lot of VW specific knowledge out there in your part of the world. VWs were (and are being) manufactured at the VW plant in Uitenhage. I had a couple of Beetles from that plant in the 1970s and I see a lot of Golfs from it here in NZ.
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Retrovan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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Thanks,
Yes SA is still making P&A parts for the Golf One and others
We were making the Golf one under the name Citi Golf for 26 years after it stopped in Germany
The Cross Polo was developed here in South Africa.
So you can say we started the "cross" generation.
But Beetle stopped long ago, long before Brazil stopped.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Citi_Golf
Herman
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1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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LumpyK
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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| I have a '67 Ghia and am interested |
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MarkusL.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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Hello Herman (nice name, sounds familiar...)
I have a 1964 vert, and I am interested.
Actually I have one of those fiberglas covers, but like yet discribed, it does not fit, as it is to narrow.
If yours will fit better, I would buy one from you. Of course if the price is acceptable.
When do you think they are ready?
Regards
Markus |
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demley
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Karmann Ghia Dash Repo by Retrovan - Interested ? |
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| Have a 67 vert, I'm interested |
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