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
Category: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
Chronicles of efforts to restore or rehabilitate Volkswagens
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!
One project leads to another…
Anyone who has worked on cars…especially older ones…has learned that one project often leads to another. This week I was … Continue reading One project leads to another…
Update on the brakes…
It turns out that the brake pads and brake shoes were in pretty good shape but now I know exactly … Continue reading Update on the brakes…
Some of the small stuff…
I am taking my time with the brakes but I am also working on some simple things…trying to get the … Continue reading Some of the small stuff…
In for a brake refresh…
Earlier in the week I worked on a couple of simple interior projects. Typical for a car of this age … Continue reading In for a brake refresh…
Locking the Rear Deck Lid
The rear deck lid over the engine is designed to be locked with a latch that is released using a … Continue reading Locking the Rear Deck Lid