 Suggestions for Karmann Ghia forums ?, Looking for suggestions |
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| budk |
 Oct 5 2011, 12:40 PM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee!  Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Jasper, TN Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Besides working on my 74 LE, I keep hearing voices suggesting that a Karmann Ghia be added to my workload. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
I know less about Ghia's than I do about 914's..... any suggestions for really good Ghia related forums? Thanks. Bud |
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| McMark |
Oct 5 2011, 01:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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| r_towle |
Oct 5 2011, 01:07 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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stop listening to the voices in your head.
Rich |
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| familienauto |
Oct 5 2011, 05:19 PM
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Volksporsche Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-November 06 From: UW Seattle Member No.: 7,156 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
TheSamba
Though you may find mechanical issues better covered in the Beetle and Performance sections than the Ghia section. I have a 71. It is great. I have found it much easier to work on than a 914. |
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| Ian Stott |
Oct 5 2011, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
My friend Steven just left my house, we were tracking down an electrical issue, he was commenting how much easier it is to work on a Ghia, his is one of the nicest I've ever seen. Wish I could successfully post pics, his is worth seeing, maybe Hershey next April.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 5 2011, 06:07 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Aw geez.
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| 76-914 |
Oct 5 2011, 09:06 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Your going backwards. A '68 was my 1st resto. I looked at T4 conversion because I wanted more power but then I discovered 914's. I still have it un der wraps. Driven it < 300 miles in 2 yr's. Damned nice looking but gutless.
If you must, get someone to inspect it for you. They have similar rust issues. I'm not current with them any longer but when I did mine in 2001 I went to a place called shoptalkforums.com Have fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| moparrob |
Oct 5 2011, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
I miss my '62 Ghia at times. It had a 2180 with dual weber 48 IDA's - and really honked. It did not loose many races (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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| a914622 |
Oct 6 2011, 12:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 12-August 10 From: northwest Member No.: 12,048 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Dont even search "low light ghia". add fuchs and a boosted subaru...
stupid voices (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) check out the samba. I have a 59 low light going to rat rod right after finishing the 914 |
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| budk |
Oct 6 2011, 08:51 AM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Jasper, TN Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 5 2011, 08:07 PM)  Aw geez. I haven't heard from the seller... so those voices are starting to die off... for now anyway. So, when are you available Doc? |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 6 2011, 08:57 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I am available today! I am post call, but I actually got 5 hrs of sleep last night so I will be wrenching all day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| scott_in_nh |
Oct 6 2011, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(budk @ Oct 5 2011, 02:40 PM) Besides working on my 74 LE, I keep hearing voices suggesting that a Karmann Ghia be added to my workload. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I know less about Ghia's than I do about 914's..... any suggestions for really good Ghia related forums? Thanks. Bud When I was about to give up looking for a decent 914 in my price range I had a moment of weakness and started looking at Ghias instead. Back in the day I owned a 69 Ghia and they are great fun cars, but '69 is really the best year! No offense to anyone who owns or has loved earlier or later cars, but the 69 gives you the better looks of the early car (small bumpers and tail lights) with a true IRS instead of the at times dangerous swingarm rear suspension, along with 4 lug wheels and 4 wheel disc brakes. These are important considerations if you are looking at performance mods or are going to drive it fast around corners! Good luck! |
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