Hi Guys
This is my 1963 Karmann Ghia, formerly owned by the "Fresca Man", Hakeem Kae Kazim.
It is a working progress, parts are SCARCE!
It is the Dove Grey Ghia
My 63 Ghia
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Cogita
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MarshallGTi
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Re: My 63 Ghia
love it 
Ryan Marshall
An ingenius solution to a problem that should have never existed in the 1st place
My Bug http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 37&t=25752" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
An ingenius solution to a problem that should have never existed in the 1st place
My Bug http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 37&t=25752" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Retrobug
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Congrats!
She's a looker!
She's a looker!
The two secrets to success: 1) Don't tell everyone everything that you know
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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Thanx guys
Here is my story
My brother-in-law,actor Hakeem Kae Kazim, had a white convertible beetle,he traded it in for the ghia(he always wanted one) back in 1999-2000, Ghia had lots of servicing done to it(brakes,wiring,new 1600 sub assembly,interior,sprayjob).I always liked the car,but only realised recently how great this car is (the compliments,attention it brings haha). Anyway,my sister and bro-in-law moved to Los Angeles at the end of 2005,leaving the ghia in our garage. It only came out in march this year(after bro came down and sorted out the licence that was 6 years behind), once that was sorted out we slowly started working on the car to get it on the road. Starter was replaced(seized),Carb was replaced,wheels got an upgrade(from ugly 14inch Rostyles and super thick tyres to 15inch stock steelies with hubcaps and trim rings,whitewalls were added too.
This car has its ups and downs but I love it too much to give up on it(has driven me crazy with frustration at times). Motor was pulled 2 Sundays ago (had a burnt valve/valves) and Pistons,rings,cylinders,heads,rear main seal,etc was replaced,block was untouched (no problems there). Happy to say that she is now sorted and on the road.Still lots of work ahead,will keep you guys posted
Here is my story
My brother-in-law,actor Hakeem Kae Kazim, had a white convertible beetle,he traded it in for the ghia(he always wanted one) back in 1999-2000, Ghia had lots of servicing done to it(brakes,wiring,new 1600 sub assembly,interior,sprayjob).I always liked the car,but only realised recently how great this car is (the compliments,attention it brings haha). Anyway,my sister and bro-in-law moved to Los Angeles at the end of 2005,leaving the ghia in our garage. It only came out in march this year(after bro came down and sorted out the licence that was 6 years behind), once that was sorted out we slowly started working on the car to get it on the road. Starter was replaced(seized),Carb was replaced,wheels got an upgrade(from ugly 14inch Rostyles and super thick tyres to 15inch stock steelies with hubcaps and trim rings,whitewalls were added too.
This car has its ups and downs but I love it too much to give up on it(has driven me crazy with frustration at times). Motor was pulled 2 Sundays ago (had a burnt valve/valves) and Pistons,rings,cylinders,heads,rear main seal,etc was replaced,block was untouched (no problems there). Happy to say that she is now sorted and on the road.Still lots of work ahead,will keep you guys posted
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MrT
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Nice KHA!Cogita wrote:Hi Guys
This is my 1963 Karmann Ghia, formerly owned by the "Fresca Man", Hakeem Kae Kazim.
It is a working progress, parts are SCARCE!
It is the Dove Grey Ghia
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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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Some more pics of her
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jolas
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Nice ride - congrats !
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
My 63 and Ichraam's 65
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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Cant seem to get these trim rings to stay put, ran after them quite a few times after they went flying off.
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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
At the Sunset Cruise at Blue Peter
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Yum yum that an awesome car
69 Baja, 67 cal look, 62 sleeper, 59 ghia cab , 66 Ghia 69 912,single cab split
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Cogita
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Re: My 63 Ghia
Thanx so much guys...sadly after we left that Sunset cruise I lost my left grill somewhere on the freeway and only realised 2 days later cause I dont drive it everyday, been trying to source it locally but no luck, really dont wanna import cause of Import tax and shipping charges but what choice do I have.