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My kg convertable after a fire and a crash

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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658260
This is why i hate fuel pumps with brass fittings, they blow out, it took 2 fire extinguishers to put it out, this was 1 week after i fully repaired and painted the engine bay and put all new chrome on the motor, spewing!

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1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Sioux Seriously Crusin Dubber

178 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#658285
at least it didnt take the ghia completely, seen too many go that way

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#658286
oh no.. thats the 2nd time isnt it from memory..?
man thats nooooo good..
at least your ok yeah?
h
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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658314
nah this is the pics from the first time touch wood, its all fixed now, someone smashed into it after this one, starting to wander if its jinxed:p
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#658349
Yeah it must be jinxed..... I'll take it off your hands so it doesnt give you any more trouble......😂
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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658443
back to normal

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1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658444
this is what a d#ck in a 4wd and a bullbar did to it when he failed to see me!

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1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#658481
what an Ahole!
i feel your pain.. 😠
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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658484
yeh tell me about it, it got fixed a fair while ago but not a real good job, we did manage to find the last nos quarter panel in aust suposably and it was the correct side too luckily, got it from the kg fella in wa.
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#658525
rexy wrote:This is why i hate fuel pumps with brass fittings, they blow out, it took 2 fire extinguishers to put it out, this was 1 week after i fully repaired and painted the engine bay and put all new chrome on the motor, spewing!
Any of the pumps and carbs can be cured of this hazard. As the brass tube is 6mm diameter, it is easy to pull the tubes out and tap with an M7 x 1 thread. Have someone turn new brass fittings with this thread on them and presto, problem of those &&##@@! brass fittings coming out of the pump and carby solved.

The problem can also be fixed by using lock wire around the hose clamp back to the carb or pump. Just doesn't look as neat.

DH

Sorry about the fire. Hope it's all back together again.

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658527
Yeh i know it can be fixed, like anything really if you are keen enough but this was the second car i own to have the same problem, the newer style pumps may not be as good quality but hey, they wont blow out, touch wood😊
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#658532
and ppl think its over kill me carrying 2 fire extinguishers
well heres the proof in the pudding it may one day save ur cars life

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#658535
yes exactly, i was going to mention anyone who has a small fire extinguisher get another , they only last 5 seconds and they are empty!
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

gellecan Seriously Crusin Dubber

134 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#658585
With no fire protec blanket around fire wall you could have lost the hole car and i see you still have not put it in, sorry but tell will come then it will be to late i would hate to see another karmann of the road

fangdangle Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·

#661098
nice work, wicked colour too.

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#661130
Thats gotta suck. Good reason for an insurance respray.

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#661226
Is that Rafs old car??

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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#667315
yes thats the one
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#667348
I wondered where Raf's KG ended up. Hope you get it sorted mate.

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#670230
Yeh mate got it fixed ages ago, just thought people would be interested to see the problems which arise with these cars even when not expected🙂
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#670263
is this one for sale steve????

nick

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#670266
nope keeping this one nick🙂
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea