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ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261258
How much will I be looking at for a KG that needs Restoration?

Something maybe without engine and good straight body with minimal rust ?

Just thinking of what are my options if I sell my dub ... looking into a new project car... something more personal :kiss

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#261300
Something maybe without engine and good straight body with minimal rust ?
sorry theres no such thing as a KG like this .....

THEY ALL HAVE RUST HIDDEN

have not seen one yet with out rust

the problem is theres hidden panles or 3 sub sections within a KG shell dirt and moisture collect and rust converts the steel to crap and money
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

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261312
oh well... with rust then ... something not really presentable and needs a resto ? what money will I be looking to spend ?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#261315
God crazy KG prices prob 5 to 10K .....

but as i said i would never attempt one even after restoring 30 plus cars..... they really are a restorers dream ( nightmare )

The rubbers alone are around $2500 and front n rear bumpers refurbished are around 2 to 3K FARK headlights are another 8 to 9 hundred then if your nmissing the trinkets FARK again here wont be much change from 30K although depends if you want to restor or modify and how good you want the resto.... if you want yr money back then gold plating is best u will always get something back
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

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261322
sad ...
cause I'm looking to sell my dub to fund a new project, and thinking, should I be driving Beetles again or something else....

hm... your info keeps me thinking.... Maybe an Early notch or beetle again 😉

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#261332
You carnt beat a Beetle only single skin and removable guards ...

More produced = cheaper parts

but hey dont let me stop you from getting yr dream ( nightmare) just be prepared to do 99% of the work your self....
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

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261336
I guess its too expensive for me... Heard a couple of ppl mentioning it earlier... maybe KG's ain't my game...

Notch or Bug maybe ?

Cheers~!

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#261391
What about mine? Has minimal rust. Can sell it too you with or without motor. With or without Porsche wheels, And the beauty is it has rego on it. Let me know if your interested and we can tal kprice via u2u. I was thinking of selling next year but hey might be enticed this year.

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ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261505
u got U2U type_one 🙂

thanks.

[Edited on 10-11-2004 by ikube]

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#261509
Yeah Dave's right. Between 5-10k will get you one. I think there's one going for around 7k at the moment. The cost of the resto depends on what type of resto you do....full pan off or cover up, get it on the the road, and then work your way through it.

The Ghia above has been around for a while. It's a good buy if you can get it for a price you're happy with.

I did my KG thing...and happy I did. Would love to do it again one day.

Squiz....

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#261522
Sweet car, a KG is on my list for sure.:thumb

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261524
I want something like Sprintstars Black KG ....... and perhaps work my way through ?

Something original in style and Lowered... and good interior.... probably leather or see whats available then, well I'm looking to sell my car first, as long as someone take it off my hands I can start thinking of the New project thingy ...

Will find a job to get my dream on the road if possible.

[Edited on 10-11-2004 by ikube]

Karmann ghia seller Seriously Crusin Dubber

124 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#261603
hi there
why nnot have some thing rare
i have this 58 mint body big 1775dp new trim
just paint white walls

looks like brown one now
can look like gold one after some elbow grease

14k neg

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SPRINTSTAR Insano Dub Head

804 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#261692
Ikube,

Check out this link first before you buy from this seller...and don't let anyone talk you out of a Ghia, they are not all crap as Dave said...like anything, you get what you pay for.
Vintage VeeDubs are good for resto parts!



http://www.karmannghia.com.au/content/63_cabriolet_25.html

[Edited on 10-11-2004 by SPRINTSTAR]

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#261718
The thing with KG's is that the seams are lead wiped - which means that if you take it to a repairer that doesn't do this type of trade, you are going to end up with a KG full of bog. To do it properly takes a lot of wiping, filing, wiping, filing, sanding yada yada yada. I reckon spend a little more [maybe up to $15k]. At least that way you will get one that has had at least a restoration of some type - also best get one where at least someone knows the history of the car.

Squiz....

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261746
oh dear, is this really what I should be looking at ? Getting a Ghia ? My budget is pretty much tight, (if I can sucessfully sell my current ride at the listing price) Sprintstar's Ghia is very tempting, that makes me wana sell mine and get that! But I guess by the time I can pick that up, that'd be gone. I thought Ghia Resto would be similar to a Beetle, only the parts are expensive... but turn out to be not just the parts, and also the labour for the resto... Parts I can justify my budget and look to suit what I can afford, and perhaps work my way through and earn the acessories later on...
What should I do ? Sell my ride and start a new project bug or work harder for a Ghia ?

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#261747
I was thinking of:

$3500 paint job, $1500 for interior and perhaps just a normal 1600 for the time? Just getting it on the road reliably drivable, then work my way through a set of Sprint Stars and so on... is that possible? Sounds like its not after reading all these posts...