Making it new again…inside the engine compartment.
I decided it was time to freshen up the engine tins, clean up the engine compartment and put in new … Continue reading Making it new again…inside the engine compartment.
Category: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
Chronicles of efforts to restore or rehabilitate Volkswagens
Jacked up…
When I bought the Karmann Ghia the factory jack had been replaced by a similar style jack made for Mercedes … Continue reading Jacked up…
Floor Pan and Fuel Lines
In earlier posts, I shared the work I did on the top side of the floor pan. This week I … Continue reading Floor Pan and Fuel Lines
5 to 10 Foot Car
I often describe my Karmann Ghia as a 5 to 10 foot car…meaning if you are 5 to 10 feet … Continue reading 5 to 10 Foot Car
Little details
As I get more of the big projects done, I am able to focus on some of the little details. … Continue reading Little details
Wheel bearing rumble…
Lately, I have noticed a slight rumbling noise when on the road with the Ghia. With this type of noise … Continue reading Wheel bearing rumble…
Radio antenna…the art of compromise
When I bought the Karmann Ghia, I thought it was unfortunate that the an after market antenna was installed in … Continue reading Radio antenna…the art of compromise
Attention to details…
Unlike the split window double cab I restored earlier, this is more of a refresh rather than a restoration. In … Continue reading Attention to details…
Trying something new
After using Blogger for several years I have decided to move my blog to WordPress. I now have a new … Continue reading Trying something new
One of those little details…
Reading some of the posts on one of the air cooled VW Facebook groups, I learned about the need to … Continue reading One of those little details…