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Post by vwkarl on Oct 18, 2014 19:43:09 GMT -8
No one has seen our 69 ghia convertible til now. I did all the work myself about 15 years ago . We bought this for $5000 just like you see before doing anything. Everything came in 3 boxes. 3 boxes of rusty junk . I put a stayfast top on it also. That was tough as never done it before
All this welding you see is from previous owner who said all has to be ground then putty it up. No penetration in any of his welds so when I started grinding it all sprung off.
Basically I cut all his handy work out bought new panels and welded them in
Ready for paint couldn't have done it with out a long board sander by hand. Lots of curves on this baby
If you are wondering those are ultra rare Momo wheels 71-72 Porsche 914
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Post by PICTUP on Oct 18, 2014 19:54:09 GMT -8
WOW!! Very nice Karl. Can't wait to see the car in person. My guess is Mark is drooling right now  Me too  |
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Post by Brenticon on Oct 18, 2014 20:52:01 GMT -8
WOW !!!!! Beauty
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Post by Volktales on Oct 19, 2014 11:09:00 GMT -8
Lots of work there! Nice.
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Post by rustybug61 on Oct 19, 2014 22:07:49 GMT -8
Nice. You seem to have your share of type 2s too. Beautiful
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Post by magikbus on Oct 20, 2014 7:27:06 GMT -8
Fantastic! It has always been my dream to find one of those, and a baja bug, and a type 3 and and and...
Stan
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Post by CrazyBrit on Oct 20, 2014 21:25:18 GMT -8
Hi Karl. That looks very nice indeed. '69 is a great year - IRS, early body style. My old 71 coupe was a similar colour to this car. Bright red metallic looks great on a Ghia. Looking forward to seeing this one. I was also drooling over your bus a few days ago when the site first went online and I saw your red DC on the banner across the top.
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Post by magikbus on Oct 21, 2014 6:50:02 GMT -8
My wife and I saw a Ghia parked on Broadway Ave many years ago in Vancouver with a for sale sign on it. The owner wanted $450 for it because it was in near mint condition. We decided it was way too much money. So much for bad decisions eh?
Stan
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Post by vwkarl on Oct 21, 2014 7:16:23 GMT -8
Thanks for all the kind words. When you decide to do these things it's like a labour of love. In many cases you never get paid for all the labour you have to put into them. That includes gathering and finding all the right parts. As in most cases aftermarket just doesn't cut it any more.
Yes at $450 for a mint Ghia you will be kicking your self for years to come.
Karl
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Post by magikbus on Oct 21, 2014 9:54:03 GMT -8
I'm in awe of you for the skills you have doing that work Karl. I putz around with mine but it's nothing compared to the superb job you've done on your Ghia.
Stan
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Post by CrazyBrit on Oct 21, 2014 20:50:52 GMT -8
Stan, your car is very nice. It's time for some pic's! Karl and I have set the pace....
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Post by magikbus on Oct 22, 2014 7:01:17 GMT -8
Thanks but she only looks very nice in pics from a long ways away. Or if you need glasses  . One day though..... although she'll never be a trailer queen, just a reliable user. We love camping and are new to the island so there's lots to see. I just found out there's around 80 or so known caves on the island  Stan |
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Post by vwguy on Oct 25, 2014 19:42:11 GMT -8
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Post by magikbus on Oct 25, 2014 20:25:07 GMT -8
NICE !  Stan |
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Post by rustybug61 on Oct 26, 2014 10:51:41 GMT -8
Very nice.
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Me too 
. One day though..... although she'll never be a trailer queen, just a reliable user. We love camping and are new to the island so there's lots to see. I just found out there's around 80 or so known caves on the island 
