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kimkinzie Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2021 Posts: 143 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:43 pm Post subject: Stance and Style |
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Today's photo location is the Naval base in Alameda, California following a cars and coffee refresh / starting point. The seven cars are members of the NorCal Karmann Ghia Enthusiasts Club, many sporting Cal-look details, but also classic style. The most interesting aspect is the range of ride heights and stances that can be compared in a couple shots (using pinch-zoom in browser). Incredible backdrop ...
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kimkinzie Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2021 Posts: 143 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:59 am Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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One more close up to compare progression of standard -> forward rake and various degrees of lowered suspension.
_________________ '69 Ghia |
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rcooled Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2008 Posts: 2491 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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Would your car be the third one in line there? And if so, did you have it at the 41st Ave. C&C a couple of weeks ago? Not that many Ghias here in Santa Cruz, and I saw a similar car there at the time. _________________ '63 Ragtop (current)
'65 Ghia coupe (totaled)
'67 Ghia convertible (current)
'69.5 Ghia convertible and
'62, '63, '65, '69 Bugs (all long gone) |
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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Very nice
Thanks for the new wallpaper _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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kimkinzie Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2021 Posts: 143 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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3rd Karmann in line (burgundy) was picked up by a very savvy lady with extreme negotiation skills. It is a retirement present that we're gonna tune a little (quiet down, bring more in line with standard specs, install missing tin, balance carbs, etc.) ... she came up to Alameda with a wonderful friend - they are both excited to begin their adventures in the new Ghia. The lines are amazing, and customization is just starting - the meet was used as a springboard for future ideas.
Overall, I couldn't imagine a better set of folks, warm attitudes, and helpful hands. A+ _________________ '69 Ghia |
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kimkinzie Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2021 Posts: 143 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
Very nice
Thanks for the new wallpaper |
Doing my best to not be shy _________________ '69 Ghia |
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kimkinzie Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2021 Posts: 143 Location: Maui, HI
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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rcooled wrote: |
Not that many Ghias here in Santa Cruz, and I saw a similar car there at the time. |
Mines the restomod on the very end - you'll see it everywhere along the California coast and silently humming down the Santa Cruz twisties en route to/from Alice's Restaurant. _________________ '69 Ghia |
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kimkinzie Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Stance and Style |
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Looking from the other end of the line-up (picture vertical / horizontal alignment messed up) .. gives you another perspective.
_________________ '69 Ghia |
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