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Type 3 Karman Info for new Buyer

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icebergstu Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Feb 2014 ·

#1020116
Hi all,

I have the chance to go and have a look at an original, stock standard Type 3 Karman Ghia this weekend.
I have been harrassing this woman for many months to sell it to me but have never seen it. Its under a big cover and has not been driven for years.

I know plenty about standard type 3s and bugs but what do I look for in this thing? Are there particular areas to look for besides the usual pillars/floor etc?

I will hopefully get this thing for a song if all goes well and will be 3rd owner.

Any info would be great!

Cheers in advance.

Stu

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#1020120
Bottom rear of front guards , sills inner & outer, floor pans, up under dash, bottom doors, behind doors...forward or rear wheels....take a good magnet & see if it sticks.
Make sure all the body trim & parts etc are there..... Mechanicals can be obtained.... Std type3, body & trim bits are NOT so easy to get......although you can get some stuff from Germany & a tiny amount locally....but not everything is available new / repro....... The Samba is a good source for 2nd hand bits.

Good luck, hope you get it,
Nath
Step up to get out !!!

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1020126
And crunchy A pillars ender the hoodlining can be a nightmare.Pretty much treat it like a fiat or alfa with a coachbuilt body they are 100times worse than a factory fiat or alfa and they can be bad.Any missing or damaged parts will send you mad broke or both.Best of luck.

icebergstu Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Feb 2014 ·

#1020144
Thanks for the additions to the list. I have had 3 Fiats, all 128's and was lucky enough to own and Abarth 3P with a half cage and avon slicks so farmiliar with "Deck Cargo" issues but you have provided many other points of review.

If you dont hear from me, I didnt buy it or didnt get the chance.

Stu

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1020151
Good luck with your quest.On a side note looking for a 850 fastback if you know of any that arnt total crap.thanks

icebergstu Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Feb 2014 ·

#1020473
Still no luck getting to see (and maybe purchase) this T3Karman.
Seems the owner has either changed their mind or is genuinely too busy.
Will keep you posted.
Stu

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#1020474
Tread gently Stu,
fingers crossed,
Nath
Step up to get out !!!

icebergstu Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Feb 2014 ·

#1020527
newghia wrote:Tread gently Stu,
fingers crossed,
Nath
Yes...great advice!
Sometimes I get too exited and the deer flee into the forest
Stu

6621104 Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#1020763
stu, forget the rust issues, after all any decent shop can fix this if you have the wherewithal, but what is hard is finding missing T34 specific trim, guage and other items. Year changes are important for an original look, dash pads take a beating in our heat and most parts you need that are type specific will be coming from Europe or the US; the wallet will take a hit!
speaking as a T34 owner!