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Type 3 Karman Info for new Buyer
icebergstu - October 20th, 2015 at 07:00 PM

Hi all,

I have the chance to go and have a look at an original, stock standard Type 3 Karman Ghia this weekend.
I have been harrassing this woman for many months to sell it to me but have never seen it. Its under a big cover and has not been driven for years.

I know plenty about standard type 3s and bugs but what do I look for in this thing? Are there particular areas to look for besides the usual pillars/floor etc?

I will hopefully get this thing for a song if all goes well and will be 3rd owner.

Any info would be great!

Cheers in advance.

Stu

newghia - October 20th, 2015 at 08:00 PM

Bottom rear of front guards , sills inner & outer, floor pans, up under dash, bottom doors, behind doors...forward or rear wheels....take a good magnet & see if it sticks.
Make sure all the body trim & parts etc are there..... Mechanicals can be obtained.... Std type3, body & trim bits are NOT so easy to get......although you can get some stuff from Germany & a tiny amount locally....but not everything is available new / repro....... The Samba is a good source for 2nd hand bits.

Good luck, hope you get it,
Nath

coletrickle - October 20th, 2015 at 10:20 PM

And crunchy A pillars ender the hoodlining can be a nightmare.Pretty much treat it like a fiat or alfa with a coachbuilt body they are 100times worse than a factory fiat or alfa and they can be bad.Any missing or damaged parts will send you mad broke or both.Best of luck.

icebergstu - October 21st, 2015 at 07:26 PM

Thanks for the additions to the list. I have had 3 Fiats, all 128's and was lucky enough to own and Abarth 3P with a half cage and avon slicks so farmiliar with "Deck Cargo" issues but you have provided many other points of review.

If you dont hear from me, I didnt buy it or didnt get the chance.

Stu

coletrickle - October 22nd, 2015 at 07:58 AM

Good luck with your quest.On a side note looking for a 850 fastback if you know of any that arnt total crap.thanks

icebergstu - November 1st, 2015 at 01:30 PM

Still no luck getting to see (and maybe purchase) this T3Karman.
Seems the owner has either changed their mind or is genuinely too busy.
Will keep you posted.
Stu

newghia - November 1st, 2015 at 02:42 PM

Tread gently Stu,
fingers crossed,
Nath

icebergstu - November 2nd, 2015 at 08:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by newghia
Tread gently Stu,
fingers crossed,
Nath


Yes...great advice!
Sometimes I get too exited and the deer flee into the forest
Stu

6621104 - November 8th, 2015 at 04:07 PM

stu, forget the rust issues, after all any decent shop can fix this if you have the wherewithal, but what is hard is finding missing T34 specific trim, guage and other items. Year changes are important for an original look, dash pads take a beating in our heat and most parts you need that are type specific will be coming from Europe or the US; the wallet will take a hit!
speaking as a T34 owner!

walter64 - May 15th, 2016 at 05:52 PM

Hi Stu, i guess you didn't buy the T34?

walter64 - May 15th, 2016 at 06:17 PM

Hi Stu, i guess you didn't buy the T34?