Looking to buy my first KG.

TCR7 Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 11 Jan 2010, 7:12 pm

#757045

Hey guys,

Been a VW fan since my first car, a Manx buggy, which was closely followed by a kit car built on a Type 3 floorpan and running gear.

Always liked the lines of the KG and swore that one day I'd own one, well it might be time.

Probably wouldn't be into a full resto to original specs but more of a clean weekend cruiser. More of a rod look, but not as far as the rat rod look. Matt/gloss black, lowered, 15" Porsche Fuchs wheels.

Anyway, I'd like to have a look at this car, any advice on what to look for apart from the usual rust? Where does the rust usually appear, floor pan, sills? Where are the VIN numbers on the KGs?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8141500&__sid=12520F59C14E&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962746%204294962440&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=14&silo=1011

Paul.

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 11 Jan 2010, 7:34 pm

#757047

rust is usually found all around the car in the lower 100/150mm of the body so check it all around. The battery tray area as well as around the brake fluid reservoir and even around the nostrils at the front.

Yogie

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 11 Jan 2010, 8:24 pm

#757063

Hey TCR7
I put a deposit on that KG today mate.Sorry dude

TCR7 Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 11 Jan 2010, 8:27 pm

#757065

Oh well, I guess I'll keep looking.

What was the car like anyway?

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 11 Jan 2010, 8:44 pm

#757076

Dunno mate,havent seen it in the flesh!
Just bought it coz it is what I'm after. Bit stupid buying like that but sometimes ya just gotta take a punt.

I test drove a KG Razor on the weekend here in Adelaide if ya want something like that?
It drove real nice with only the passenger door had some pretty bad rust.The rest of the car was very good and it drove like a new car.
Owner won't budge from 13grand though. Nice honest bloke and won't tell you crap. He pointed out any problems to me
Its the white one on Carsales.com
Let me know if you want his number

waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 12 Jan 2010, 10:41 am

#757155

Wannavee, you're a wild man! I can see why you would put a deposit on without looking though, it's so cheap! I don't think I've ever seen a Type 1 Karmann Ghia with an asking price of less than $12,000.

1972 VW S-Bug - For Sale!
1968-onwards Beetle panels and glass for sale

Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 12 Jan 2010, 4:06 pm

#757208

Hey Wannavee....ballsy move mate!!

Hope it works out for you.

It does look like a nice car though, from the pictures anyway.

Well done, and all the best with it....are you driving it back home (ROAD TRIP!!!!) or trucking it?

Scarab (aka: Paul)

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 12 Jan 2010, 5:52 pm

#757231

ive got 2 project cars iwant to sell now as ijust bought another house(need money now), $3500 each, thats what they owe me, need full resto though, steve 0409475131 qld

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

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 12 Jan 2010, 11:32 pm

#757312

Haha,cheers guys
Ballsy or stupid?,we'll find out soon enough!

Will be trucking it down soon i hope.Can't get time off for a road trip.
Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me 🙂

Cheers
Lee

TCR7 Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 13 Jan 2010, 9:27 am

#757337

vwsteve wrote:ive got 2 project cars iwant to sell now as ijust bought another house(need money now), $3500 each, thats what they owe me, need full resto though, steve 0409475131 qld

Thanks Steve, but I'm not really looking to do a full resto at this stage. If I'm going to buy one, I want one that's in "reasonable" condition and near enough to roadworthy to begin with, so I can just tidy it up and enjoy it for a while. Then one day when I have the spare time I may take it off the road for a resto.

Paul.

VW-VARIANT-L Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 13 Jan 2010, 12:31 pm

#757359

Wannavee wrote:Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me 🙂

Cheers
Lee

Already been played with so nothing to lose, looks to have front beam adjusters already fitted.
and not many purists around to offend from what I have seen 😉

chickenfillet Officially Full-On Dubber

250 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:08 pm

#757373

Congratulations Wannavee,

To help get the project started, I've got an old KG wheel that you can have for free, just pay for the post.

Here is a pic...

Kevin

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Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 7:41 pm

#757433

VW-VARIANT-L wrote:
Wannavee wrote:Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me 🙂

Cheers
Lee
Already been played with so nothing to lose, looks to have front beam adjusters already fitted.
and not many purists around to offend from what I have seen 😉

Good news then... Cant wait to get it with my square for a shoot! After its been slammed of course....

chickenfillet wrote:Congratulations Wannavee,

To help get the project started, I've got an old KG wheel that you can have for free, just pay for the post.

Here is a pic...

Kevin

If he doesnt grab it... which i know he will... ill take it off your hands!

www.brassmunkymedia.com.au

Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 13 Jan 2010, 8:36 pm

#757458

You guessed it Doc.That would look a lot better than the current wheel!
Cheers for the offer chicken fillet,PM sent

chickenfillet Officially Full-On Dubber

250 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 14 Jan 2010, 1:07 pm

#757584

No problemo, good luck with the KG, take loads of pics when you get it home.

Kevin

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 14 Jan 2010, 10:03 pm

#757667

Will do Kev. Well Doc will be taking some pics,he's the photographer.
Hoping in a week or so for delivery

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 24 Jan 2010, 5:34 pm

#759140

TCR7
This is for sale in Adelaide if you have the $16k he wants for it! Just saw it today (sunday 24th)
In a caryard.Sorry about the camera pic

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Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 4 Feb 2010, 9:16 pm

#761114

Well its now in its new home of SA
VERY VERY happy with it.A lot better condition than i thought it would be.
I havent really touched apart from a quick wash
Soon to be lower in the front
Stoooooked!
Thanks to Chris (Doctor) for the pic

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 5 Feb 2010, 8:50 am

#761188

Looks nice man!

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 5 Feb 2010, 11:00 pm

#761316

Cheers bud.Lovin it