1964 Type 34 Ghia Convertible Project

[KTPhil]

I like that alternator... looks like a generator until you look closely.
Does it fit the stock mounting?

[notchboy]

Im waiting on the strap and the boot for the alternator. When I get that, then Ill post up some playin around pics.
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[notchboy]

I was going to take the time to hide the advertisement side of the wires - good tip with the acetone

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[Braukuche]

[notchboy]

[notchboy]

Nothing big going on progress wise. Im waiting on a friggin gen strap and boot. I've had piles of these things sitting around over the years But without any real resto's going on at my place, these parts have slowly been given or sold to others in need. Now when I need one, I don't have it on hand. There is the plug for hoarding and why sometimes it pays off.

Trams tip was implemented with my sexy copper core blue wires - acetone to remove the lettering. I also bought some NGK 1/2 spark plugs to run as I initially thought the new heads I bought were the 3/4. Nope - stock, stock, stock - 14mm - 1/2 thread. But I did locate some vintage pink BERU in 1/2" - waiting to arrive.

Pulled out the NOS air cleaner intake boot with 341 PN on it. I also have an oil bath with a 341 PN on it to as this Brazilian filter type air cleaner I have on it now is just this iteration of what I may settle on.

Im working on a solution to the upper kidney HE attachment to the main HE off the fan housing spouts at the moment. If it works, Ill post it. So stay tuned.

Im not far off from having everything fitted before I pull some things off to nickel plate - fasteners, the OG ones mostly - so pretty much all of them.

All final muffler plumbing is next to fit this Vintage Speed as best as possible.

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[notchboy]

Showing shots now with the Tudor 12 volt Alternator installed with the "bug" fan side shaft removed. It bolts in for clean looking alternative on a 6 Volt fan housing. Im excited to have a peppy electrical system that wont crap out and have bright, crisp lighting at night.

Shot of the new clutch installed and the second choice of oil bath air cleaner to run. It has the small right side, often not seen in the US let alone abroad. Not to be confused with the second iteration of this cleaner that has the mixer integrated in the intake snout and the left side carburetor connector being removable like the left side. Third choice would be to fit a stock standard Type 34 PN air cleaner. I have three for some reason

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[Erik G]

killer!

[Bobnotch]

[notchboy]

I sure do Bob. Only reason I hadn't removed the center is I was not sure if I could.

I was looking for the answer. Can I remove this type of retainer and have the clutch be IRS compatible with the IRS throw-out even though this is set up for early swing type? Or do I need a IRS clutch without the center?

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[Bobnotch]

Yes, you can remove it. I believe it just pops off. That's the thing about that PP, that center ring just clips on.
Or you can get a 200mm IRS clutch, and give that one to Jack as a spare.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

[pitargue]

I like the late model oil bath. Especially since one can jet the carbs the same. That’s what I did. 🙂

[notchboy]

The rear seat area is narrower in the convertible due to the boxing out stiffening and the pockets on the sides for the to to fold down into. So the seat is custom made as well. Pedro does some real nice work. 😎🤙🌺

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[notchboy]

Tuesday I brought the Ghia home. I couldn't till now because Pedro was still making adjustments to the top before we get canvas put on. All last detail work on mine needs to be done at Jacks, with the car and the frame - after Pedro figured his out with the Top Shop. Work still goes on with the adjustments needed for that Stock Karmann Fit.

But its this quiet time that people need to realize has lots of work going on in the background. Figurin, testin, fitin, redoin, fussin and cursin. After a success, drinkin.

First big thing to tackle - Engine and Trans fitment.

Placing the Soul of the car back on

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[Bobnotch]

Looks good sitting at your house Jason, almost like it belongs there.
Yeah all of the behind the scenes work that nobody sees has to be done, or the project goes no where. Look at ALL the stuff Pedro did to his, including adding all of the trinkets that make a 62 a correct 62. Or all of the things that make it a correct vert, like the interior latches for the top. All of that part searching that goes on behind the scene, for the correct look. And it's not just the look, but also the function. It has to work.
Pedro has it harder than you do, in that he's trying to make a correct 62 (not many survivors), while you're adding some upgrades to your 64 "S" model. Yes, some of it won't be seen, while other parts will be. But then this IS your last type 3 that you're planning to build. It's looking damn good though, and ALL of that hard work is starting to pay off. Great job.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

[pedro sainz]

[Erik G]

Agreed. Beautiful color combo - it's gonna be a stunner. Well done guys, can't wait to see more
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[Bobnotch]

[notchboy]

[notchboy]

Modified Kustom piece.

Convertible frunk lock. Before this project I didn't know these were a thing. Now I think this addition is great and have been wanting to modify a T1 to fit a T34 since I found out. Pedro did his awhile back to copy the real verts in Germany. I just followed suit.

Stock unmodified:

After sacrificing a big button glovebox release and grinding the shit out of the stock hood release housing to marry the pieces up:

In Pedro's

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