A Karmann Ghia named Sue - 31May11

[KHo]

Im just gonna leave this right here for a minute.

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Oh no you didn't!

[Joey~AP]

[Chew]

Kevin, if you search my FB friends look for Ronald Hoyt. He's a K9 Deputy here at work. He used to have a real nice Ghia and might know some good stuff to help you out.

[Mayhem]

that thing is cool, how is mason going to fit in the back seat?

[TMC50]

that thing is sweet!

[KHo]

Kevin, if you search my FB friends look for Ronald Hoyt. He's a K9 Deputy here at work. He used to have a real nice Ghia and might know some good stuff to help you out.

Awesome. Thank you sir.

that thing is cool, how is mason going to fit in the back seat?

Uhhh...he ain't!

[QuackAddict]

I haven't seen a KG in a long time, should be a fun ride when you finish with it.

[KHo]

It was a productive two (2) hours this evening. I am somewhat impressed at what Shannon and I accomplished for only having Sue home for a day. Top off, carpet out, dash off, seats somewhat out - previous owner fiberglassed the pans and it appears he glassed in the seat frames - and most importantly, all the debris has been shop-vac'ed out. I may tackle the instruments and some wiring over the remainder of the week.

[Joey~AP]

2 words....

POR15

[KHo]

2 words....

POR15

You lost me there ...do tell of this which you speak.

[Joey~AP]

POR15 is paint over rust primer.Sposed to be good stuff!!!

Outta be the ticket for your floor boards.

[KHo]

POR15 is paint over rust primer.Sposed to be good stuff!!!

Outta be the ticket for your floor boards.

Ah ha...I assumed that is where you were headed. Thanks for the advice...will look into that fo sho.

[quackerback]

those are some cool little cars

[CletusBodeen]

I sometimes miss my bugs My first was a 73 Super Beetle with a 1740cc Porsche(sp) motor, duel carbs and stinger type exhaust. The timing was off just a hair and that thing would "load" up and backfire shooting flames out the back It was baby blue and nipple pink. My second was a 69 standard beetle that I planned to restore but never did and sold it. That's the one I really wish I still had. I was the second owner and it only had 36,000 original miles on the clock.


Looks like a fun project. I will follow along.

[KHo]

This is the post back from 04 June 11...gonna keep 'em all in the same place.

Saturday morning found Shannon and me in the garage working away on Sue. We have had her less than a week and after ~8 hours of demo in the evenings and today this is where we stand...

The front bumper is off – it was a bear and I actually sheared one bolt off…we will tackle that swap out later. Front lights, turn signals and additional chrome have been removed.


Gas tank was removed and it contained ~2 gallons of what appeared to be whiskey (i.e. gasoline that has sat too long and probably varnished the tank). Discovered the master cylinder under here and have taken out various electrical pieces behind the dash and under the hood.


Finally was able to knock out the bottom seat halves. This was a welcome removal as I have been crawling over the bottoms while attempting to work on the dash – not fun. The previous owner fiber glassed over the original pans…still deciding what we are going to do here as far as pan replacement or revamp…


Dash pad, knee pad and the ever-so-hard-to-find gauges have been removed. Still need to take some final portions of the wooden “stuff” off and then begin to weld the un-needed dash holes. We are going with a painted dash less padding hence filling in the holes. I will ultimately need to send the gauges out to California for refurbishment.


Similar to the front, rear bumper was removed along with tail lights and various pieces of chrome. Discovered some body damage that will need to be addressed as well…


Before too long, we will be dropping the engine which appears to be in remarkable shape. We will rebuild – potentially increase jug size – and work on it while the body is at the paint and body shop. Other than larger jugs and electronic ignition, the engine will remain pretty much stock…


And here Sue sits…awaiting the next round of demolition. We will take Sunday off but will tackle one thing or another come next week. Stay tuned…