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b_kimbro
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 Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:52 am Post subject: Linear Power Ghia |
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I've just become the CO of the old linear power 65'ghia, will be beginning restoration soon, looking for any and all old pics of the car, I only have a handful to go by but none of the interior. She's kinda rough at the moment but is complete less engine & interior. If you have ANY old pics of the car, please post them. This is how she sits now.
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John Moxon 
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Ghia914
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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I used to have a poster of that car back in the 80's that I picked up at a stereo shop. It was an artists' rendition, rather than a photo.
Any idea how the car came to be in that state? I'm curious to know how it spent the last 20 or so years. |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| Ghia914 wrote: |
I used to have a poster of that car back in the 80's that I picked up at a stereo shop. It was an artists' rendition, rather than a photo.
Any idea how the car came to be in that state? I'm curious to know how it spent the last 20 or so years. |
That would be awesome to see, I'm still researching it but I know it was owned by a guy that has/had a vw shop in Jackson but before that idk. I have a couple pics of the car from after the big wing was installed that have ms plates but that's about it.. |
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Ghia914
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63 vwnotch
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| the big question is, is that a Golde sunroof?? |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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I was able to get in touch with the owner of linear power who told me how to get in touch with the original builder. More updates coming soon. Unfortunately, the engine had gotten trashed by one of the po's. But I plan to put another in its place |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| 63 vwnotch wrote: |
| the big question is, is that a Golde sunroof?? |
It's actually a bug sunroof that was grafted in after they did the chop. |
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63 vwnotch
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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I just zoomed in on the photo, wow the roof is thrashed... major rust issues lurking throughout no doubt...
got your work cut out for ya |
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c21darrel
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63 vwnotch
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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not even Hollywood could bring back the '80's  |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| 63 vwnotch wrote: |
I just zoomed in on the photo, wow the roof is thrashed... major rust issues lurking throughout no doubt...
got your work cut out for ya |
Yes, the roof is absolutely GONE lol.. rest of the car is actually very solid, little rust in the package tray, little bit in the heater channels but that's about it. |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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It is pretty crusty. It looks like it needs a roofotomy and a fresh chop.
This seems like a cool project. I just dont think I would ever attempt to bring back the 80's. Be careful. |
Roof is gone.. I've got a solid roof clip already that will be used, also have another useable steel sunroof to graft in. I'm bringing it back because the car had alot to do with my obsession with Vws as a child & i feel honored to be able to own it! Lol |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| I have alot more pics of the car that I took today. I will post them as soon as I get a chance & will be posting pics throughout the rebuild, over the next few years lolol I've been able to get in touch with the owner of linear power who gave me contact info on the original builder & another po so hopefully I'll be able to keep updated with information as well as pics! |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| Oh, & i will be adding my own little subtle touches to it but I'm staying as true to the original builds as possible! |
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KGCoupe
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:41 am Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| b_kimbro wrote: |
| 63 vwnotch wrote: |
I just zoomed in on the photo, wow the roof is thrashed... major rust issues lurking throughout no doubt...
got your work cut out for ya |
Yes, the roof is absolutely GONE lol.. rest of the car is actually very solid, little rust in the package tray, little bit in the heater channels but that's about it. |
If I had a nickel for every time I've heard a new Karmann Ghia owner say that their new project Ghia has only "a little bit of rust" in the rockers/heater channels, I'd have enough money saved up to pay a professional body shop to perform a Ghia rocker replacement ... and that isn't cheap! 
Regardless of whatever rust repair work needs to be done on that sweet iconic piece of the 1980's , that's quite a score you've made - Congratulations!
I wish you much luck and great success in your restoration, it definitely sounds like the Ghia ended up in the right hands. |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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Lol its not my first ghia, i know how bad they usually are, which is what I expected but I was seriously surprised at just how solid this one actually is. The only reason the roof is as bad as it is, is because it's full of old open cell spray foam lol.
I'm glad that i have the opportunity to bring this car back! |
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trelms
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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I want that orange van.
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'74 Ghia Vert SOLD |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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| Ok, so I have been fortunate enough to get in touch with the owner of linear power, who put me in touch with the original builder as well as the 2nd owner. The original builder is sending me copies of the pictures he has of the builds over the years as well as one of the posters that they had done back then. May even be able to get my hands on the original cali license plates! So far the research stage is off to an amazing start & hopefully the restoration will take off this great as well! Will be posting the rest of the pics I've taken of the cars so far shortly, & more to come as the rebuild progresses. |
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b_kimbro
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| Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Linear Power Ghia |
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