My Ghia's new home!

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 30 Nov 2011, 9:12 pm

#875101

After about 7 years under a carport my Ghia has finally got a proper home! I'm looking forward to fitting it out so I can work on the car without being eaten by mosquitoes!

I just need to get the drive way low-car friendly.

3 attachments · Log in to view

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 30 Nov 2011, 9:13 pm

#875102

A photo the inside.

1 attachment · Log in to view

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 30 Nov 2011, 9:27 pm

#875110

ah cool. how much did that set u back?

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 30 Nov 2011, 9:47 pm

#875121

All up not much under $20K. There was a fair bit of prep work and I have had an extra 6m x 6m slab poured at the back for a roof only section. I'm very happy with the result. There is a list of things I have been wanting to do the car and now have a good space to work in. Before this all I had was a 6m x 3m garden shed to store all my stuff in. Not good!

johnnyb Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 30 Nov 2011, 10:02 pm

#875127

Nice one!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Nov 2011, 10:09 pm

#875129

Cool shed JW 👍 👍

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 5 Dec 2011, 9:50 pm

#875776

blue vizion wrote:All up not much under $20K. There was a fair bit of prep work and I have had an extra 6m x 6m slab poured at the back for a roof only section. I'm very happy with the result. There is a list of things I have been wanting to do the car and now have a good space to work in. Before this all I had was a 6m x 3m garden shed to store all my stuff in. Not good!

wow, thats pretty good. well done.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

3amigos Seriously Crusin Dubber

100 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 5 Dec 2011, 10:14 pm

#875785

thats as good as it gets, nice price too. Looking at putting one in..did u do it yourself?

the trolls are watching COFK
http://www.facebook.com/john.davis161

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 5 Dec 2011, 10:19 pm

#875787

nice new shed mate 😉
ya just maybe need to fill it up with stuff.. the kg is a great start
clean 👍

fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 6 Dec 2011, 6:50 am

#875805

3amigos wrote:thats as good as it gets, nice price too. Looking at putting one in..did u do it yourself?

I recon he did, some thing like that would cost twice or more otherwise.

My uncle got quoted 18k for a 6x8? shed extension with no concrete, doors, window or gutters.

he did the whole thing including everything for 4500 buks and the most expensive part was a custom gutter @ $600 😂

and guess what? his shed turned out better than any contracted shed building work I have seen 🤪

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 6 Dec 2011, 6:53 am

#875806

Nice shed design, simple but effective. 👍👍

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 6 Dec 2011, 8:56 am

#875814

looks like some room for another one there😎

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

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 6 Dec 2011, 9:38 am

#875819

Nice height too , would be close to fitting a hoist in there

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 7 Dec 2011, 7:31 am

#875923

so.. did you DIY? or had a crew in?
when is the christening bbq n beers 😉

fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 7 Dec 2011, 7:49 am

#875925

Yeah John.....whens the shed party.......❓

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 8 Dec 2011, 6:59 am

#876073

Not a DIY. All I did was design it. A local mob who are happy to take on custom designs built it. Yes there is probably room for a hoist however I'm going with a mezzanine. There is a 6m x 6m slab at the back which I will construct a roof only section on to do any dusty work. The aim is to keep the shed dust and clutter free! Room for another project - never say never!?

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 8 Dec 2011, 7:04 am

#876074

As for the cost I had quotes that ranged from $20k to $40k!

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 8 Dec 2011, 8:12 am

#876085

$20K is good value for that.

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 19 Dec 2011, 8:11 pm

#877705

really awesome! and I've seen your car before in random online pics... it's one of my faves :]

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

lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard

568 posts · joined Dec 2010 · 30 Dec 2011, 8:57 pm

#879125

hi John, yep nice shed, agree with all above comments, hoist, dust free, no clutter, (yea I bet!!) mezz floor, and shed warming party!!! Count me in, my Ghia needs a good run.

And don't forget the big VW sign next to the light.....

1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏

Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 31 Dec 2011, 9:16 am

#879168

thats awesome

/url]Streetwise Aircooled Volkswagens
My 69 Bug

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2012, 3:12 pm

#881260

Hey John

That sheds a bit arty farty, theres room fora Mona Lisa on the back wall

When do the shelfs arrive for all the rare spares

So who have you consigned for the NEW project ???

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

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Jan 2012, 4:32 pm

#881267

Like, like like - very nice 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Jan 2012, 12:13 am

#881331

WE WANT MORE 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 14 Jan 2012, 5:30 pm

#881430

Dave, i built it high enough so that Mona has room to swing from the pole in the centre and the shelves are under construction!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 15 Jan 2012, 9:18 pm

#881612

mike64 wrote:Hey Matt I liked the idea of one your big motor's in John's Ghia, I think you should work on that one Feb in Sydney😉

Sure I'm in anytime Mike, but you know it takes more than polish to fit a big donk.

Do you think he'd like the 3.0 liter FAT.....we may need to trim some rear sheet metal.....oh......and cut some holes for the sump and ...................not sure about our chances!!!!!🤪🤪

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 16 Jan 2012, 6:53 am

#881635

U blokes r fn funny!

I'm changing the drums to disks so I can safely stop the so called '1600' that you built MW!! If There was MB motor in the back I would be needing to change the jocks regularly as well!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jan 2012, 7:59 am

#881647

dont tell us you dont change yer jocks everyday

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

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Jan 2012, 8:06 am

#881649

vw54 wrote:dont tell us you dont change yer jocks everyday

I think John meant "MORE" regularly. 🙂

At least I hope so 😂😂😂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 8 Feb 2012, 8:27 pm

#885903

Not yet!! Too many other bloody jobs! Hoping to get the disk brake conversion done in the next week or so!