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1958 Lowlight
captainvw - December 27th, 2010 at 02:39 PM

Always wanted a ghia ,plans are to get rid of the cal rubbers ,and chrome mangels (Pm me if your interested in them)
4.5'' Fresh steel dub beam and 2 splines lowered in the rear
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_1248.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_0283.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_1247.jpg


Bizarre - December 27th, 2010 at 03:32 PM

Ooooo...............Aaahhhh................nice

You leaving LHD??


vw54 - December 27th, 2010 at 03:52 PM

luvely yep put stock wheels and chrome trim back on yummie car


captainvw - December 27th, 2010 at 03:53 PM

Most definitely Lowlights only ever left the factory in L/H drive ,kinda ads to the cool factor i think


cam070 - December 27th, 2010 at 04:46 PM

Thar's a really nice car. You must be pleased with that find.


1966 type 3 - December 27th, 2010 at 06:52 PM

are you interested in selling the mandels


captainvw - December 27th, 2010 at 10:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 1966 type 3
are you interested in selling the mandels

Yes Mangels are For Sale Im at Empire Bay 1hr south of Newcastle Pm or phone 0409493012
Thanks Lindsay


captainvw - December 27th, 2010 at 10:56 PM

some motivation
http://www.volksfahrer.nl/copper18/albums/pictures/shows/SPA09/IMG_00287.JPG
http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/11/17/091117111428942917.jpg
http://philscarblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/d3059aad.jpg


Wannavee - December 28th, 2010 at 03:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by captainvw
Most definitely Lowlights only ever left the factory in L/H drive ,kinda ads to the cool factor i think


Crap

LHD is soooooo 2009! ;)


southcoastcruiser - January 13th, 2011 at 02:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by captainvw
some motivation
http://www.volksfahrer.nl/copper18/albums/pictures/shows/SPA09/IMG_00287.JPG



a friend of me, Pat ;)

Thierry


Scarab - January 13th, 2011 at 10:17 AM

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: @ Lee....so 2009!!.....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

seriously love the white Ghia with Fuchs....what a stunning machine!

Scarab (aka: Paul)


captainvw - January 13th, 2011 at 08:12 PM

Rear wheels sorted
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/004.jpg


Scarab - January 14th, 2011 at 03:20 PM

gonna look sweet mate!

Scarab (aka: Paul)


tothemaxx - January 21st, 2011 at 08:42 PM

wow, I know you are starting a project but are you interested in selling the low light?


Wannavee - January 22nd, 2011 at 02:25 AM

I doubt it mate


type3disease - January 22nd, 2011 at 05:43 PM

everything has a price....!


Wannavee - January 22nd, 2011 at 08:08 PM

Very true


lou0060 - January 22nd, 2011 at 09:57 PM

great looking lowlight! post some interior shots pls as these low lights are just beautiful with their low back seats and two big gauges. And don't ever sell it. I've had mine for 24 years. (not a lowlight) Kids have sort of left home but the ghia stays here.......


captainvw - January 22nd, 2011 at 10:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by lou0060
great looking lowlight! post some interior shots pls as these low lights are just beautiful with their low back seats and two big gauges. And don't ever sell it. I've had mine for 24 years. (not a lowlight) Kids have sort of left home but the ghia stays here.......

Will once its done ,just has Light grey TMI in it now .Soon enough it will be getting the trimtec treatment


captainvw - January 22nd, 2011 at 10:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tothemaxx
wow, I know you are starting a project but are you interested in selling the low light?

Yeah sure its for sale Pm me you Phone Number love to Chat .


tothemaxx - January 27th, 2011 at 09:14 PM

Hi, please give me a buzz on 0412189898. The site wont let me send you PM. Thanks
Pat


captainvw - February 23rd, 2011 at 06:22 PM

Drove 2 hours south to down town Cambletown met up with Mike and Adam at Raw Auto werks and stripped this for paint ,getting the hinges on both doors re built and the Aerial deleted also 8)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_0419.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_0420.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_0418.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/IMG_0424.jpg
Getting it sprayed again saves me having to wash and polish it :lol:


captainvw - March 18th, 2011 at 06:03 AM

had a practise run on detailing the fuchs this will be my spare ,etch primer and 2 pac
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270359.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270360.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270374.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270381.jpg


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270383.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P2270384.jpg
cant wait to get this back was getting blocked today 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)


Ollie - March 19th, 2011 at 05:23 PM

Great work on the wheels!


NUG637 - March 20th, 2011 at 08:09 PM

:cool::cool::cool:


Paulc1964au - March 20th, 2011 at 08:26 PM

great job on the wheels, when will mike and Adam be finished with the car i might have to drop around and have a look


Newt - March 20th, 2011 at 09:14 PM

Guys,

On the white coupe with the black roof, is the piant line on the back pillar roughly correct?

Cheers

Newt


matberry - March 20th, 2011 at 10:25 PM

I believe so, Newt


captainvw - March 21st, 2011 at 08:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Paulc1964au
great job on the wheels, when will mike and Adam be finished with the car i might have to drop around and have a look

Not sure trying not to think about it ,good things come to those who wait!


captainvw - March 30th, 2011 at 06:26 PM

Went down to check over this thing today,had a few extra things done and getting the doomed groomed blocked to with in and inch of its life .
Picked up the exhaust i'll be running on the way home 8)

http://www.vintagespeed.com.tw 

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P3130389.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P3130387.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/captianvw/P3130388.jpg

Made in Taiwan :shock: