66 Karmann Ghia Restoration - Bellville - Cape Town

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Re: 66 Karmann Ghia Restoration - Bellville - Cape Town

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So cool seeing another great car getting saved! :hangloose:


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Sorry to add a negative to this, but I HATE to see brazing used anywhere on bodywork......you can never weld on that metal again.

Proper patch panel fitment would be a butt-welded and metalfinished seam. Sad thing is that it is really not hard if guys would take the time to learn.....
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all true but don't forget there is a budget involved.
Those doors ahve been filled twice already so actually saving its life.

but will see if it closes properly after its done.

I'll keep you posted
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Some progresss
First coat goes on
Fingers crossed.

The doors are still the main worry.

also looking for the rubbers that fit around teh quarter vent rear windows behind the doors if any one knows where to get them in Cape Town.
Shipping from the US is a bit to expensive.
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Your resto is coming on nicely, you can try Pro Auto rubber in Montagu Gardens.
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Super, will do
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This is what she looks like now after almost 11 months.
Bottom picture is where we started from
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sweeeeet
No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.

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wow, looks great and a fantastic paint...
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mmmm chocolatey
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Hot chocolate :hangloose:
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! Well done good sir. It is BEAUTIFUL... :D
The Karmann Ghia- Gravitas & Dignitas infused with SERIOUS Cool...
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beautiful job!! Any more pics of the final result?
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Nice job!
1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Nice job!
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;
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