Roof Rack
With the Country Homes Camper conversion…the van is about 1/4 tin top and 3/4 pop up camper. I decided that … Continue reading Roof Rack
Category: Modification
Updating the alternator bracket
The Vanagon had the original factory alternator bracket but did not have the nifty adjustable bolt and bracket used for … Continue reading Updating the alternator bracket
Hardening the cooling system
Failure of the cooling system can bring a Vanagon to an untimely end. Cooling lines that run the length of … Continue reading Hardening the cooling system
Upgrading the Electrical System
The Country Homes Camper conversion was one of many alternatives to the Westfalia Camper conversion offered by Volkswagen. The Country … Continue reading Upgrading the Electrical System
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
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
Rolling on new wheels…
The tires on the Karmann Ghia were on the car when I purchased it. The tires had a lot of … Continue reading Rolling on new wheels…
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
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…
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