Windscreen advice for a Karmann Ghia??

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 17 Jul 2009, 5:11 pm

#724558

Hi all...please help me!

Ok here is what i want to do....its a little confusing to explain so ill try and take it slow and step it out.

1. I have a red 1960 Ghia parts car that i want to take the front and rear windshields and chrome molds out of and put them into my brown 1961 Ghia. Basically because the glass is better and the chrome is really nice. But the rubbers are hard and cracked.

2.The chrome moldings on my red car are the "T" style moldings. and the Chrome moldings on my brown car are the "C" style.

After researching it a bit am i correct in saying that the "T" style should be fitted to the 1966-1974 model cars? So by the looks some one has put them on my red parts car afterwards?

3. Anyway i just want to be sure that the windshields and its chrome moldings from my 1960 red parts car will work in my 1961 brown good car...

and i don't need to get the rubbers that have corners on them right?

Thanks in advance...

Anthony

ps. im buying from over seas because they sell for about $30-50 each (U.S)....where as i just called one of the popular outlets recommended to me on this forum and they quoted me $174 inc.GST each .

has anyone bought these from an online OS site and can recommend someone?

my Karman looks worse than my avatar....seriously!

...but i love it more than words can say

1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima

www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2009, 5:24 pm

#724561

im buying from over seas because they sell for about $30-50 each (U.S)....

I bet you dont get the right part

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 17 Jul 2009, 5:28 pm

#724562

yeah thanks for your help and positive attitude....

my Karman looks worse than my avatar....seriously!

...but i love it more than words can say

1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima

www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
www.moonstarmagic.com

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 17 Jul 2009, 10:18 pm

#724600

I bought a set from Vintage a few years ago,they were expensive at the time but.............!

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 17 Jul 2009, 10:47 pm

#724602

i know, quite expensive....

there's know reason why i should get burnt from ordering on-line...especially if i get feed back from members on here who have done the same (and i know a lot have). Ive ordered lots of stuff for my ghia from over seas, had no problems and saved lots of money. Just need to verify that a 60 Ghia shield with the "T" section chrome mould fits a 61 Ghia....

Vintage had good customer service though. At least they talked to me over the phone and gave me quotes etc. Not like most other suppliers ive dealt with who say they'll email you prices and you never hear from them again.

my Karman looks worse than my avatar....seriously!

...but i love it more than words can say

1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima

www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
www.moonstarmagic.com

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2009, 7:27 am

#724617

well i can only advise u from experience the yanks just dont care or understand your needs

especially with year models and details like you need for the correct rubber

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 18 Jul 2009, 3:16 pm

#724657

i know a crap load of Australian companies like that also...That's why its good to get recommendations like im trying to do. Besides, Ive always found American companies very helpful, especially where V-W stuff is concerned...not like most Australian ones ive come across...

Getting back to my question...

Anyones help and info would be appreciated 🙂

my Karman looks worse than my avatar....seriously!

...but i love it more than words can say

1960 Karmann Ghia
1961 Karmann Ghia
1975 Bug
1998 Transporter LWB
1992 Nissan Maxima

www.iskyC96.com (awesome corsets 😉)
www.moonstarmagic.com

REDKG Officially Full-On Dubber

327 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2009, 11:48 am

#724785

all year coupe screens are interchaneable (not sure about convertables). i have a 70's laminated screen in my 60 coupe and i used the 't' mouldings and rubber, have got a set of 'c' mouldings but couldn't source front and rear rubbers to match.