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Trylon
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Oh, I’m staying tuned!
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Detailing the jack.
Everyone does this, right 
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Detailing the jack.
Everyone does this, right
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Wow! That looks great. I like it. I Have two jacks and it's obviously not a priority, but some day, I plan to restore them both. 
What did it look like before you detailed it?
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68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio Autostick
71 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
Previously Owned:
2011 VW EOS Hard Top Conv
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Conv
2003 Saab 9-3 SE Conv
2001 Saab 9-3 Conv
1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
1997 Saab 900 Conv
1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Detailing the jack.
Everyone does this, right
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Wow! That looks great. I like it. I Have two jacks and it's obviously not a priority, but some day, I plan to restore them both.
What did it look like before you detailed it? |
Thanks!
I should have taken a “before” photo.
It was definitely worn and covered with surface rust
I found this picture in the classifieds which is a fair representation of what it looked like.
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Marcdeb
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Hit the road jack.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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| Oh, I’m staying tuned! |
Here ya go!
Dave Spieler (VW dodge) supplied me with a near NOS Continental 3/4” whitewall.
I like it much better than the generic “Winston” spare.
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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My that is a sweet time machine.
I believe I can hear All You Need is Love coming through the tinny transistor radio speaker.
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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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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 4:39 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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My that is a sweet time machine.
I believe I can hear All You Need is Love coming through the tinny transistor radio speaker. |
“All together now!”🎶🎶
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 4:42 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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| Looks amazing. You're really keeping busy, and having lots of fun. Your seats and your dash top look awesome. What are you using to keep them looking so good? |
It really is fun (mostly).
As far as the interior, it’s really well preserved.
I haven’t used anything more than a damp microfiber towel followed by a dry one.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Joan made her debut at our local VW Club, Central Ohio Vintage VW Club (C.O.V.V.C). Founded in 1991. We boast an average of 200 members and some of the finest VW’s and people you will find anywhere.
Joan is proud to represent😎
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67 Florida Deluxe
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Marcdeb
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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Looks like a crowd pleaser, Mark!!  |
You must have been busy talking to all the fans!  |
I was getting 'Schooled" on what might be incorrect for a 1967 Karmann Ghia
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Trylon
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 4:58 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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I was getting 'Schooled" on what might be incorrect for a 1967 Karmann Ghia |
Sounds like a good reason to avoid VW specific shows.
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1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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crocteau
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 5:08 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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red Karmann Ghia cabriolet, mmmmmmm 👍 |
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John Moxon 
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Trylon
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 5:36 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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I was getting 'Schooled" on what might be incorrect for a 1967 Karmann Ghia |
Sounds like a good reason to avoid VW specific shows. |
Nooo, they're fun, especially if you've got something unusual on your car like a supercharger. Back in the late '90s there were probably only 2 on the UK show circuit. I never corrected anyone, it was fun to listen the high-flying theories. |
I’ve already had a run in with my local. Posted a request on their Facebook page for anyone interested in a small Ghia Gathering in my end of the state and made the mistake of saying that it seemed that most shows were on the other end.
Hoo boy did the sparks fly! Seems I hit a nerve concerning show placement. It also seemed they thought I was trying to set up another official show on my own. Jeez, was just trying to check out Ghias around me.
So you might see why I am a little reticent to meet up in person.
I’m even a little concerned just posting this tale!
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1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
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1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Introducing Joan! |
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I was getting 'Schooled" on what might be incorrect for a 1967 Karmann Ghia |
Sounds like a good reason to avoid VW specific shows. |
Actually, VW shows are the best!
Not too many stock snobs. The ones that really know there stuff are usually very helpful to the point of even offering useful goodies you didn't even know you needed!
Such a great way to network.
I did find out the wire to Joan's generator is routed incorrectly. That's about it.
My club, the COVVC will be hosting "Volksfest" again this year. Number 31 and counting. We normally draw about 300 cars and a couple thousand spectators.
https://www.covvc.org/ I'm lucky to have this one almost in my backyard.
There are so many great VW events near us over the summer. The west coast has nothing on us flatlanders 
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