The story so far.
The car began restoration about 8 years ago by a gentleman who resided in the Dandenongs, he has taken a fair proportion of the car back to metal, but there is still a fair bit more to go, he has also begun cutting out and repairing the rust in the car and from what I have seen he has done a good job, no corners cut, pardon the pun, and also begun smoothing a lot of the dents in the car.
It was then sold to a fellow Melburg VW Nut who simply did not get the time to do the project, and now I have bought it and the journey continues.
So I picked up the car last Sat 5th Sept, at around 11.30am, and have parked it in the shed and gone through the mountain of spare parts with the car.
Then on Sat Afternoon the work began, first was to check all the gaps around the car and inspect all the mounts and mechanical, this being given a clean bill of health it was time to separate the body and the pan.
Then I began removing all the primer and then the long task of metal finishing all the previous repairs, and removing all the filler that had been put in, I have made some good progress on the RH front guard, and am now working around the front panels....so much to do Sad ......I am convinced that I am completely mad
After checking through the parts I placed an order with CIP in the US and Ill be stuffed all the gear arrived today Shocked, I cant get parts from Sydney that quick Exclamation
So the wrap is, the Ghia has already fitted:
Ball joint front end with adjusters fitted and Bulk head changed to suit.
Late Beetle IRS and late Box fitted.
Disc Front
Full new Rubber kit for every known and unknown rubber.
Just been purchased
full Dynamat Xtreme sound pad kit to do all internal panels.
New Complete replacement trim in schwarz.
New Riveted Wood Wheel
New door Trims
New full set of schwarz carpet
New Trunk Liner
New Arm rests
New Hurst Shifter
New Chrome Hand Brake lever
New Dash Pad
New Parcel Shelf Cover
New Chrome Side Moulds
Super Charger
TP 1600 Injected motor
New Chrome Side Mirrors
New Brake master
Paint Glasurit 90 Line Water born Tech Silver Blue
KpZ's off being chromed now
Plus more on its way
Yet to be purchased
Stroker engine with all the fruit
EFI Pump
Brake Master
Bumpers
Clips, Badges, misc bits and pieces
Some pics up to date
See selling cars section
Nice score there. It looks way better than the one I saw in St Mary's last week. I think it was mostly body filler and very little Ghia. I have to agree with your experience with CIP. Incredibly fast shipping. I'm curious how you dash pad turns out. I've yet to get one for mine and RHD dash tops are not so commonly listed at the suppliers in the US and Europe.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
Nicholas
I'm envious.
I can't wait to get my grubby hands on a KG one day...
I rekon they are the classi-est Vee dub that was out (my own opinion). Like, for the rich and famous compared to the middle mans common beetle. (I don't feel classy with a 69' baja lol)
Pat on the back for the awesome work!
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
nice one mate!
looking forward to seeing updates on this one for sure!
Some up date images
In Epoxy primer ready for filling and finishing, then will be Polyestered rubbed back and reprimed and blocked back then hopefully ready for colour.
beautiful work! :P
So whats the plants to put hte super charger on :P? I'm keen to check out your ideas. Can you buy mounting kits for it to do blow thru setups?
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
WOW!! you don't hang around mate....nice work!! 👍
this is freakin AWESOME!! Nice work mate. Really inspiring. Good to hear about CIP, ive decided to get my KG repair panels from them.
Now why cant there be anyone in Brisbane doing this i can hang with?!!??!! 😉
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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www.moonstarmagic.comYa should have got into the scene about 24 months ago haha, i would have invited ya round. maybe i should check out ur beaast one day mate :P 👍
CIP are great... i have done deals iwth them and they been very reliable. however, i took a price list to Mick Motors, and the awesome guys there agreed to compete with it. saved like $100 compared to buying from CIP, which including GST, simply by not having to pay postage.
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Looking good!
Have you settled on a colour yet?
Stuart
This is the colour and how I want it to look with the exception of the wheels
that is one nice Ghia, I can see why you are going with that colour!
so what are your plans for wheels mate? and how far away is body from being drenched in colour?
all the best mate,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
These are the wheels, well these are the same as the wheels I am currently having chromed
Everyone has good and bad days. My experiences with Mick's Motors have always been great! I doubt they do much trade in KG's though.
lovin the choice of wheels mate! 👍 👍
I am so jealous! I'd love to have the time, skills and cash to put in to something at this standard. You do the AVD community proud.
Cheers Guys, it is great to have the skill and the money but the time is the killer.
Just bought this for the KG, will look very good once they are retrimed in black leather to match the rest of the trim.
Well finally an update, the KG has got colour on it at last, the engine bay, boot and cabin have all been painted in readiness for the body to be put back on the pan, the engine has still not arrived 😠 which is now put the dead line in question, but hopefully I can pick up some time else where
awesome color cant wait to c it all together
Hooray for wheels
Got the centers painted to day, off to get welded back together tomorrow
Finally got the tyres fitted today
145/65/15 fronts
175/65/15 rears
Those wheels look the goods mate!!!!
whats going on with the floor etc??
+ what else in the garage there.... is that a orange/red mazda or toyota i see... its hard to tell
The floor has all been covered with Dynamat as will most outward facing panels.
The car in the back ground is an RA28 Celica, for sale I might add.
good stuff. cant wait to see the finished result. 🙂
now with clearance😎
mate, one word for your choice of colour / wheel combination......CLASSY!!
Really looking forward to more updates, it is really looking the goods!!
Well did some more "tinkering" today, did Dynomat to the fire wall, and bulk head, also painted the glovebox, ash tray and steering column, and trial fitted the steering wheel.
great work!
quick question though....doesn't the Dynamat normally go inside the cabin.....not that I would know, just wondered as I had only ever seen it fitted inside.
would love to know your thoughts, as I was looking at using Dynamat on my Notch eventually, and would prefer to use it in the most effective way as I've heard its quite expensive stuff.
Many thanks!
Scarab (aka: Paul)
sorry mate, forgot to say how much I liked your steering wheel. Is it a Moto-Lita? It has a real period look that will suit your Ghia beautifully! 👍👍
