Cleaning up the engine compartment
I am continue to clean up the engine compartment. I worked on the wiring several months ago. A month ago … Continue reading Cleaning up the engine compartment
Category: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
Chronicles of efforts to restore or rehabilitate Volkswagens
New Carburetor
The Karmann Ghia has a version of the Solex 34 Pict-3 that was built by Bocar in Mexico. Although not … Continue reading New Carburetor
Bumper Detail
The late model Karmann Ghia has bumpers that have been described as snow plows. With the crash safety rules established … Continue reading Bumper Detail
Photo Op
I was able to get the Karmann Ghia out for a photo op. One of the locations that I think … Continue reading Photo Op
A little bit lower…
I think a Karmann Ghia looks best when the front of the car is lower just a little. Looking at … Continue reading A little bit lower…
Finished Cleaning up the Trunk
With all of the work on the dash board and wiring done I decided it was time to finish cleaning … Continue reading Finished Cleaning up the Trunk
Getting Rid of the Parking Lot Dings
I took the KG to Dent Pros today for some paintless body repair. The car is relatively straight but there … Continue reading Getting Rid of the Parking Lot Dings
Looking Back
I have never been a big fan of the stock side view mirrors on the late model Karmann Ghias. I … Continue reading Looking Back
New Starter Motor
Every third or fourth time I go to start the Karmann Ghia the starter motor spins but the pinion gear … Continue reading New Starter Motor
First Major Outing
With all of my previous outings in the Karmann Ghia I have stayed close to home…never really traveling more than … Continue reading First Major Outing