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63 vwnotch
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 Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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well at least the writing on manual is nice clean print 😁
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67 Florida Deluxe
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| Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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The top handle doesn't clip into place as this photo of it might suggest. Whatever is supposed to keep the handle stowed is missing, but I have no reference for what it is or looks like. Mine flops around. I tried to search the gallery and posts but came up empty. Any insight on what kind of retaining clip or plastic doohickey is supposed to keep the top handle secured would be appreciated!
BTW, I diagnosed my non-crank issue as the starter itself. The solenoid clicks when engaged and released, which seems to rule out the ignition switch and solenoid. This happened with my '59 SO-23 6v Bosch starter and I was able to get it rebuilt locally. I guess if everything worked all the time, these vehicles might get a little boring? 
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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| 67 Florida Deluxe wrote: |
| I guess if everything worked all the time, these vehicles might get a little boring? ] |
Nope, if it ever got boring, I just start looking for a different path.
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67 Florida Deluxe
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| Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
| 67 Florida Deluxe wrote: |
| I guess if everything worked all the time, these vehicles might get a little boring? ] |
Nope, if it ever got boring, I just start looking for a different path. |
Tongue in cheek comment, as I'm sure you know; it never gets boring 
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djkeev
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iowegian 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:39 am Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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Looking over at photos, your handle design is different than others shown.
Wonder if its been replaced at some point?
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Don't be a trouble maker, Dave.
Kent just purchased a car that is all original--------why harsh his mellow?  |
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theghiagirl
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| Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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| I noticed in one of the pictures that it looked like the Edmondson Ghia was parked in the background and your 66 Ghia has Oregon plates on it. Hmm...I think I might know the previous owner of your 66. |
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67 Florida Deluxe
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| Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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| theghiagirl wrote: |
| I noticed in one of the pictures that it looked like the Edmondson Ghia was parked in the background and your 66 Ghia has Oregon plates on it. Hmm...I think I might know the previous owner of your 66. |
It's originally from the Portland area, so yes, Oregon tags. I have the names of all three prior owners. PM me and let's compare notes! I love hunting down PO's! (BTW, what's The Edmondson Ghia?)
-Kent
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'56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert, '55 Pre-A Continental
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67 Florida Deluxe
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| djkeev wrote: |
Looking over at photos, your handle design is different than others shown.
Wonder if its been replaced at some point?
Dave |
Dunno. What pics or source are you referring to that shows the '66 handles you refer to as "others shown?" I'd like to check them out.
| iowegian wrote: |
Don't be a trouble maker, Dave.
Kent just purchased a car that is all original--------why harsh his mellow? |
I'm gonna marsh your mallow if you keep this up, Chuck! 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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IF you figure out how to fix it let us know, mine does the same thing.
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67 Florida Deluxe
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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Just like this one.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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John Moxon
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67 Florida Deluxe
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67 Florida Deluxe
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| Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: New to Ghias and I'm very excited! |
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| John Moxon wrote: |
| 67 Florida Deluxe wrote: |
It's originally from the Portland area, so yes, Oregon tags. I have the names of all three prior owners. PM me and let's compare notes! I love hunting down PO's! (BTW, what's The Edmondson Ghia?)
-Kent |
Here you are Kent...a long story but an interesting one. 
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=113641 |
Thanks for the link, John!
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| I noticed in one of the pictures that it looked like the Edmondson Ghia was parked in the background and your 66 Ghia has Oregon plates on it. Hmm...I think I might know the previous owner of your 66. |
I wanna know what picture it looks like the Edmondson Ghia may have been in the background of my '66. I've perused mine and must be missing something 
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