I dig it! Well done Pete and the folks at Airkewld.
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Type: Posts; User: 1973 Karmann Ghia Restoration Project
Stanced Classic Volkswagen - 1960 Karmann Ghia
I dig it! Well done Pete and the folks at Airkewld.
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What’s up AirkewldArmy, it’s...
Mobile App Upload Test
Landscape and portrait checks.
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Chassis Tear Down in 7 Minutes
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Karmann Ghia Chassis Assembly
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Happy Holidays to the VW Community
2020 has definitely been an interesting year, for some more than others. I have experienced challenges and personal losses this year, as have many. At the end of the day, our five kids have...
VIDEO: Automotive Paint Removal - Tips & Products You Need and How To Use Them
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Watch "COMPLETED!!! Classic Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Air Ride Chassis is DONE!" on YouTube
Yes… I will be here one day.
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VIDEO: Remove Rust with Muriatic Acid
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How Shall I Get the Ghia to Bare Metal?
I’m contemplating the best way to get the Ghia to bare metal. There’s so much rust and filter on this thing, the best method is probably blasting or dipping.
My problem with that is it’s expensive...
Karmann Ghia Throughout the Years
Let’s take a look at the 20 years of Karmann Ghia.
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VIDEO: All About Body Filler
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Happy Birthday 73Ghia.com
I just realized this blog is 11 years old. I’m not sure if anyone will read this, but if you do, thanks for sticking around.
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What is the difference between primer and sealer on a car?
What is the difference between primer and sealer in the automotive paint industry? This is a great question and could lead into a forever explanation. However, I will make it as short as I can....
Matching Shifter Boot
I had a matching shifter boot made for the Z. I dig it. #FakeManual
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Happy Father's Day
A very happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. My family got for me a Nismo steering wheel for the Z. No it’s not for the Ghia all you air coolers, but it’s cool nonetheless. It was also my...
Be Well, My Friends!
With all this COVID-19 crap going on, I hope you all healthy and doing well. Perhaps when all of this is done and life gets back to “normal” I can get a little something started on the Ghia.
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Karmann Ghia by Kindig It Designs
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Watch "Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia - Widebody" on YouTube
This is interesting, just not sure what I think of it yet.
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Possible OEM Part Numbers Reference
This place only ships to mainland UK, but their site does have a lot of body part and trim references that might come in handy for research and such. I’m linking here just for future use....
18x7? Yes... Avant Garde Forged Wheels
Pictures a dark blue Ghia with gleaming chrome. Now image the dark blue is color matched to these.
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VIDEO: Replace VW Floor Pans
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What is the Fiberglass Hiding?
The front of my Ghia has a whole lot of nasty looking fiberglass on it.
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Panoramic Welding Helmet with True Color Technology
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VIDEO: How to Load a Karmann Ghia on a Body Dolly
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Wheel Jacks Arrived
They appear to be of very high quality. Perhaps I’ll do a review after I use them.
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