It just goes to show you never know whats hidden away in thore dusty sheds.
For five years I have driven past this shed! Then last weekend I followed up on a tip I got during a semi-drunk conversation I had with a local about VWs.
And this is the result - two tired late '59 Ghias. They were put in this shed 20 years ago. The blue one to be rebuilt the other for parts.
Unfurtunately although undercover the dust and humidity has got to them so what might have been a reasonable rebuild back in the 1980's will now take quite a bit of effort.
The owner tells me that they are his retirement project and that he plans to start in a year or so.
Have you checked out any local sheds of late - you never know what might be lurking inside!!
[Edited on 16-9-2003 by blue vizion]
Hi John,
What program do you use to open the pics?
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SORRY BOUT THAT!
I could'nt open them either:o
John
I carnt see buggar all.... your teasing us again.
Email me the pics and i will add them to the post for you.
Drunken conversation ??? sounds farmiliar
Do you mean there are other types of conversation?
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Hope you like. :thumb
Steven
I was just about to load the pics... and there now there...
Oh well saves me the effort..
Man
How could anyone let them go like that!🙁
Rob.....
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
looks like they need a we bit more than a wipe with some kitten car polish but nice find for sure !
Thats some dust, well done steven.
Hope hes true to his word.
SORRY BOUT THAT!
He might change his mind when he finds out how much a resto is going to cost him. :o
Kruizin Kol
yeah, i suppose rat look with genuine flintstone brakes would be in the pipeline???
Steven
Thanks for loading up the pictures Steve. Yet to master the fine points also thanks to Dave who was going to load them up.
Its a shame the owner didn't put a tarp on the Ghias 20 years ago as at least the dust could have been avoided.
The blue Ghia has a real 80's look. Wide wheels, pumped out guards (!) and even a 'custom' padded dash face. It does have a nice accessory wooden steering wheel (flat not dished so probably 80's vintage). The pan seems to be suprisingly solid.
The green Ghia has been stripped inside apart from the dash. A VDO taco sits where the clock goes although it is a neat fit although I think someone has placed a VDO Taco into the original clock housing.
This is a big resto job, however on reflection probably not as big as the trouble I went through!!
