Dash Refresh – Part 2
With everything cleaned up, the first step was to dry fit the dash face. This way you can prevent any … Continue reading Dash Refresh – Part 2
Category: Karmann Ghia
Dash Refresh – Part 1
After replacing the door panels it is time to refresh the dash. This includes replacing the dash face, kick pad … Continue reading Dash Refresh – Part 1
Electrical Milestone
Today, I reached a milestone on the Karmann Ghia…I have everything electrical working as it should. Here is the list: … Continue reading Electrical Milestone
Door panel replacement.
I am doing some work on the interior…starting with the door panels. All of the interior panels were aftermarket and … Continue reading Door panel replacement.
A broader perspective…
I forget that I am focusing on the specific projects and sometimes I need to step back to see the … Continue reading A broader perspective…
Rear bumper reinstalled
As I noted earlier in the blog, the rear bumper was out of alignment. It was shifted to the left … Continue reading Rear bumper reinstalled
License plate light housing…
Over the license plate there is a housing that holds two lights meant to light up the plate a night. … Continue reading License plate light housing…
Fire prevention, a better spark and some cosmetics.
I noticed that the fuel filter was located on the pressure side of the fuel pump…between the pump and carburetor. … Continue reading Fire prevention, a better spark and some cosmetics.
Shelter in place…
Being in California we are operating under the “shelter in place” rules. The good news is having a 1974 Karmann … Continue reading Shelter in place…
Brakes are done and the car actually stops!
Today, I finished up the brake overhaul. Last night, with some help from my wife, I was able to bleed … Continue reading Brakes are done and the car actually stops!