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1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Repairs, Restoration, Volkswagen

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

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Some mechanics are better than others…

When you start working on a car that is 46 years old you discover that some mechanics who worked on … Continue reading Some mechanics are better than others…

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Dressing Up the Ghia

My project to freshen up the Ghia has started. She seemed a bit naked without the VW emblem on the … Continue reading Dressing Up the Ghia

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Introducing the 1974 Karmann Ghia Project

Wednesday, I brought home a 1974 Karmann Ghia.  The car was sold to me by the second owner who has … Continue reading Introducing the 1974 Karmann Ghia Project

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The search is on!

After completing the restoration of a 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab pickup truck (http://62vwdoublecab.blogspot.com/) it is time to start working on … Continue reading The search is on!

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