First car I ever restored was a VW Karmann Ghia...
Never, ever again.
That being said, if you're cutting away everything from the doorsills down, you're solving most of the problems.
The way that car holds water, the job may be mostly done for you by now.
a_florida_man said:The bride and groom (you pick) look a little rough as you might expect, but the wheelbase tests came back positive, and the marriage is on!
If anyone knows of any reason that these two should not be joined, post now, or forever snicker behind the scenes.
Shhh... let's leave them alone and see what happens...
this gonna be good
This is a grand idea. You'll come out of it some new level of badass whether it works or not.
Process is moving forward on the VW
Ownership paperwork is being updated. Expecting detailed pics of the problem areas so we can do a final go / no go for a run to Atlanta in the AM.
In reply to Vigo :
Agreed. I think he's a badass even at this point. Conceptual badass?
Just heard from seller. All looks good for tomorrow.
Documents are complete.
Learned today that the VW’s name is GiGi.
She was born 2/16/1971.
Did you sayGG?
How the hell did I miss this this? Subscribed!
@ a_florida_man: Was the Merc photo taken on US98? Looks familiar kinda.
Shadeux said:How the hell did I miss this this? Subscribed!
@ a_florida_man: Was the Merc photo taken on US98? Looks familiar kinda.
Yep, south of the barge canal. West side of the road.
And awwwwaaaayyy we go!
Good luck aon the rcovery,, in for more updates
Unholy wedlock.
I'm in!
I was just thinking the bride and groom look rough and high mileage..... it is a FL wedding.
a_florida_man said:
No couple is PERFECT, but these two will have a certain flare...
I see what you did there. It will be great to see what you do.
wheelsmithy said:Did you sayGG?
That would certainly make an interesting graphics theme...
Having a great day.
Met a very cool family.
Got a cool box of small parts.
Made it out of Atlanta in one piece.
Details to follow... still have to drive home.
This is more of an arranged marriage than it is a drug and booze fueled post coital event.
I cant wait to see what happens when the bride and groom meet for the first time. By the way, who is the bride and who is the groom in this relationship?
Pete
In reply to NOHOME :
Bride VW
Groom SLK320
I've always loved Karmann Ghias. Did you get any engine/trans with it? I might be willing to help in your budget recovery.
a_florida_man said:
Having a great day.
Met a very cool family.
Got a cool box of small parts.
Made it out of Atlanta in one piece.
Details to follow... still have to drive home.
DUDE is that you with the two post LIFT or is that the previous owner with his 2 post lift?????????????
In reply to 759NRNG :
Previous owner. REALLY nice guy, super family!
Post purchase treasures!
A build scrapbook from 1999
Box of stuff:
Love the emblems
Reassembled and washed.
90% done. ;)
In reply to a_florida_man :
Build it on the trailer & don’t unload it until you get to the track next October. :)
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