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Karmann Ghia rebuild

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042926
I bought this car about 18 years ago from a Sydney damaged vehicle auction.
I have no history of it, perhaps someone out there knows more about it.
It was stripped by another person soon after I got it and some repairs were started by them which were below standard for me.
The stripped car and parts were gathered back and have been in my shed ever since.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042927
This is how it has sat for years
Time to get it ready for the VW spectacular 2020 which is featuring Karmann Ghias.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1042928
Never seen that one before

good if you can get going before August
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1042931
Nice work
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042932
Ok, out of the storage shed and rolled into the workshop

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042933
Empty it of parts and start to unbolt the body off the chassis

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042937
Rolled it outside for about 2 hours of high pressure hot water cleaning.
Amazing what comes out of it and off it.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042938
Found out that it had been at least pink, blue and red after the original ''Aluminium'' colour that it was born with.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042939
The primer came off from everywhere as it had been sprayed on poorly or unprepared surfaces.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042940
Hours later, back in the shed ready for the next stage of fabrication and welding rusty areas.
That was a good days work.
Looks unusual like this, doesn't it.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042942
The chassis appears to be quite newish as in probably 25 years old, not nearly 60 years old.
Were or are they available brand new complete?
They are not just new pans, the whole chassis is newish.
Also, the chassis number in the pic is the only one and indicates something.
Your thoughts?

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042943
There is so much and too much paint on the old girl.
So, out with the paint stripper.
I'll do it panel by panel, otherwise it is too much too bear in one go.
Roof first.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042944
Smooth as a baby's bum.
Then etch primer.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042945
Both doors stripped and etch primed today.
Surprisingly, they are both rust free.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042946
Diagonal braces welded in just in case the body flex on the rotisserie.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042947
Started the bog chase, it is everywhere.
So, out with it all and see what we can do.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042950
So, new lower nose panel, new sills, new rear lower quarter panels and engine bay centre panel ordered today.
That will give us a bit to keep going with and see what it then needs.
Cheers

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1042951
Wow. Great progress but soooooooooooo much bog. It will be great to see another Ghia restored properly this time
Cheers

karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1042952
Typical Ghia rust and typical bog repair - you're lucky you can do the rust repairs yourself. Mine was a bog sculpture.😂
No idea on that chassis no. definitely not Ghia
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1042953
As said - so beautiful yet so tortured
Futue te ipsum!!!

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1042954
I know this toad of a thing will turn into the prinesses coach with your team of devoted experienced experts..
talk soon, hpyvwyear..
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042955
Engine lid time.
Both sides done.
about 2 kilos of paint mixed with paint remover, came off.
Bright and shiny now.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042956
Couldn't resist of photo of this gem under the rear guard.
This is someone's attempt at welding a rust repair piece in.
That's where the term 'bird shit' weld applies.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042957
The guillotine, folder, tig and mig welder were in action today.
One underneath side of the heater channel finished now.

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grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1042958
Bonnet underway but must work elsewhere for the next 3 days, manning reception at our motel in town.
Probably good for a bit of a physical rest on the old body. 🙂

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