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After 3.5 years (no VW content but a 356)
karmannghia60 - December 1st, 2005 at 09:51 AM

Finally driven it for the first time on the weekend. Still plenty of small things to finish off but it has been a lot of hard work. I lost count of the hours of course. Did everything myself except the body work. Here is one "before" pic and few "after". Wasn't sure about the 14" Fuchs but not I love the look specially with the white walls. My priority now is to get the engine running smooth as it has a backfiring problem which I can't work out yet. Shouldn't be a big issue considering the engine was fully reco'd. The relocation overseas won't see me enjoying this baby much :(

The day I bought it
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/ShellFrontLeft.jpg

And now
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/Dec05_2.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/Dec05_1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/Dec05_4.jpg

type_one - December 1st, 2005 at 09:58 AM

Noice. I love it. Looks great.

Bizarre - December 1st, 2005 at 11:36 AM

BEWDIFUL :bounce

MikeM - December 1st, 2005 at 12:18 PM

Very nice, what yeah is it?

[ Edited on 01 December 2005 by MikeM ]

Fossil - December 1st, 2005 at 12:20 PM

Now that looks sweet - only 1 person to please adn that is you

PrettyBlueBug - December 1st, 2005 at 12:23 PM

Wow.... those wheels look great with whitewalls, I didn't think they would just by reading the description, but seeing it is believing!! My fave model of Porsche. Awesome job, looks so pure.... :)

karmannghia60 - December 1st, 2005 at 03:04 PM

Its a '60. And I just scored the perfect number plates for it now that VicRoads allow mixed letters and numbers. The plates will be T5B356. I just need RWC now

pyr0 - December 1st, 2005 at 05:42 PM

thats damn smooth good stuff mate :tu:

oval TOFU - December 1st, 2005 at 06:43 PM

Fantastic job Raf. Awesome to finally see it rollin'!

matara - December 1st, 2005 at 07:20 PM

Raf,

Your a long way ahead of me! Love the wheels. Its thanks to your encouragement that I have one of these beauties too.

Where are you off to overseas?

Cheers

Steve

Grey 57 - December 1st, 2005 at 09:56 PM

Looks sweet Raf, nice work. The 14's look fine. Love the spotties too. :thumb

reub - December 1st, 2005 at 10:07 PM

Drooooooooool!

That is soooooo nice. Congrats!

Beautiful car and the wheels/white walls finish it off to a tee. :thumb

Mr Bubble Head - December 2nd, 2005 at 07:24 PM

It's good to see it on the road again well done mate you've done this car and your self proud. I love the wheel choice Nice :thumb:thumb:thumb

Craig Paton - December 3rd, 2005 at 05:32 PM

Precious German Metal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:!:

Muzza72 - December 3rd, 2005 at 05:35 PM

awesome mate cngradulations

killakornkobb - December 4th, 2005 at 08:07 PM

that is tip top! LOVE IT!

SKEWtYpe3 - December 10th, 2005 at 02:54 PM

top job, i know i would love to be behind the wheel !

:tu::tu:

twoguns - December 11th, 2005 at 09:05 AM

i will jsut say...... envious!.
nope i will add.... awesome too!

:tu:

beerdoc - December 12th, 2005 at 08:44 PM

Well done Raf

Looks awesome:beer

71superbug - December 15th, 2005 at 12:00 AM

yeah..that is awsome mate. :)

to die for.


Anthony

Ross - December 15th, 2005 at 05:04 PM

very nice Raf..love it!

karmannghia60 - December 19th, 2005 at 09:20 AM

Thanks All. Had a few problems with back firing and running rough but I think I got them sorted now. Was a combination of running very rich, carbs needed sync'ing and needed new plugs. Might be up for sale soon due to relocation and also to fund the new project (read really pissed off wife) :). A total rust bucket but with a lot of potential. Will take more than 3 years to complete for sure.
Raf

62deluxe - December 24th, 2005 at 10:18 PM

Awesome! Pure class.