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Trylon
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Jeez, I hope I can live up to it!
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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Marcdeb
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Trylon
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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That’s paint correction — by Nicholai!
Our car is coming home tomorrow. Dwayne said no more peep shows. Can’t wait for the reveal!
Our car has had quite the makeover.
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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obus 
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Trylon
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Another shot of the barn find-
Sold at a show car price, mind you.
Yes, I would say the paint has been corrected ... and it’s gettin’ an A+!
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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moogie32
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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I remember when the driver from Intercity (was his name Scott?) that we both had deliver our cars suggested I reach out to you right after he delivered your inoperable Ghia. I don't have his text anymore so I will have to paraphrase but he felt bad that your car was not in better shape and asked me to help if I could since he knew we also had VWs. Boy, would he be surprised to see your car now! You should contact him - he would truly enjoy seeing what you have made of it.
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Du liefst so gut
Du warst so schön
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Trylon
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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| moogie32 wrote: |
| I remember when the driver from Intercity (was his name Scott?) that we both had deliver our cars suggested I reach out to you right after he delivered your inoperable Ghia. I don't have his text anymore so I will have to paraphrase but he felt bad that your car was not in better shape and asked me to help if I could since he knew we also had VWs. Boy, would he be surprised to see your car now! You should contact him - he would truly enjoy seeing what you have made of it. |
Yes, he told me about you that day!
Would love to show him the progress that has been made but I do not know how to contact him:
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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Vladiiiii
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:21 am Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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| Trylon wrote: |
Another shot of the barn find-
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Those wipers 
(It will become a running gag  ).
The red is insane, can't wait to see it finished. But if I want to have a peek at your car, I take a look in my garage and squint a little bit 
Good luck in having a driving showcar this spring
Vlad
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Vlad's 72 Ghia (Once in a Lifetime Restoration topic)
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:38 am Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Those wipers |
Paint wipers -> replace wipers -> replace wiper motor -> replace wiper armature-> replace wiper strut -> replace windshield -> replace fuse box -> replace wiring -> weld hole -> weld strut -> fix rust -> paint -> correct paint ...
— Webster’s Dictionary [under “restoration creep”]
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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sputnick60
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John Moxon
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:07 am Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Ha!
It’s called “feature creep” in software development.
Seems to be part of the human condition.
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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Trylon
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Vladiiiii
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udo dreisoerner
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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FANTASTIC...... WOW
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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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I think we got a new one.
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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calexican
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| Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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| Beautiful!! Way to hang in there!! |
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Trylon
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Vladiiiii
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It truly looks amazing!
