1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
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hadleyarderne
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MrT
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
Got the full rubber kit from Pro Auto rubber for R2K- Chuffed!MrT wrote:The only way I can think is import. I will go to Pro-Auto rubber and see what they have, however think that importing will be the answer.hitlers revenge wrote:Where are you gonna get all your window rubbers from???
1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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MrT
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
Its been two years since I started this project. For some reason its been super slow! Well, last week I had a meeting with my panel shop guy and after a long debate its all systems go.
Full restoration approved! We starting all over from scratch!
Watch this space!
Full restoration approved! We starting all over from scratch!
Watch this space!
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1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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retrovan
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
Good luck with it, always nice to see yet another project getting off the ground with speed.
Keep the photos coming, this will keep use guys motivated.
Herman
Keep the photos coming, this will keep use guys motivated.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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MrT
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
Progress update
The body is coming along nicely. In a week or so we will take it off the pan.
The body is coming along nicely. In a week or so we will take it off the pan.
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1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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MrT
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
After many many deliberations here is the final colour scheme done on a model.
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Bratjie
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Re: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Restoration
Very nice progress there, going to be a stunner!
BTW, do you know of any KG parts around?, I need for my l/hand KG?
BTW, do you know of any KG parts around?, I need for my l/hand KG?
Esté robusto, ser fuerte!!!!
73 Beetle project
74 Beetle 2.1 WBX Turbo'ed & chargecooled
1959 Karmann Ghia Lefty, soon to be turbo'ed and chargecooled
73 Beetle project
74 Beetle 2.1 WBX Turbo'ed & chargecooled
1959 Karmann Ghia Lefty, soon to be turbo'ed and chargecooled