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I bought this car in either April or early May of 2007 and today is the first time I was able to drive it, WHOO HOO. I only put about 5 miles on it this evening, seeing as I wanted a short shake down. I do have a small bitch list of things I am not happy with but that is to be expected. From the pictures I can see I need to wash it, man that car is dirty. I need to drop the front another inch or so, it has an oil leak at both valve covers, and some other odds and ends. Engine is a 2332 w/ 125 cam and wedgeport heads. I set the comp ratio at a mild 9:1 so I could drive this one on longer runs. Ok, enough for now, back to the garage to start the fixin'
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 23:54:47 pm » |
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Good lookin' car! Love the engine and exhaust.
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008, 23:54:55 pm » |
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that is a perfect Karmann Ghia Chuck... very nice pictures too.... I really like the exhaust... all business.
Good job!
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2008, 00:11:48 am » |
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Looking Good! Bet that trip around the block felt good. Way to go on getting it done.
--louis
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2008, 00:35:28 am » |
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Way to go Chuck!!!
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Mike F.
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2008, 00:39:24 am » |
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Looks great Chuck ! Man, where do you find time to mow all that grass ?  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2008, 00:40:08 am » |
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Looks good Chuck! Hope I get to see in person this year  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2008, 03:28:03 am » |
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It sits perfect right now. No need to lower it more at all.
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2008, 04:01:50 am » |
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wow nice looken car! plus a nice straight black paint. good idea on gas shocks on deck lid, again nice job.have fun keeping it clean,
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A poor craftsman, Blame's it on poor tools. GAB-FAB shop # 775 246-3069
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2008, 06:58:59 am » |
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Thatīs a really good looking ghia, Chuck! Enjoy it!  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2008, 08:43:10 am » |
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Looks amazing. Very nice.
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Chuck Fryer
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« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2008, 11:58:28 am » |
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Thanks dudes! When I bought this I thought it would be a quick project and I would have it on the road lalst summer. But, as you know you just keep getting further and further into the car and before you know it a lot of time has passed. I cannot take credit for the struts on the lid, I copied Mike Lawless and his article in Hot VW's
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« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2008, 15:53:20 pm » |
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congrats  |
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danny gabbard
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« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2008, 05:54:48 am » |
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car has nice stance, just cool ! I kinda have soft spot for cool looken ghia's. again, nice job !
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« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2008, 11:54:54 am » |
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WOW! What a perfect Ghia Enjoy! |
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« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2008, 17:41:54 pm » |
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Looks good Chucker. Whats up with the exhaust? You will love the 125 cam, very streetable with a good powerband
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Chuck Fryer
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« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2008, 21:16:52 pm » |
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The exhaust is a CSP piece that I have had for years. I traded it off and by some weird chance I ended up with it again. I thought I would try it because I could'nt see this car with a big ole muffler hanging off one side, and I had it here so the price was right |
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« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2008, 02:03:04 am » |
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The exhaust is a CSP piece that I have had for years. I traded it off and by some weird chance I ended up with it again. I thought I would try it because I could'nt see this car with a big ole muffler hanging off one side, and I had it here so the price was right |
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« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2008, 03:33:33 am » |
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Looks good! I agree the stance is right on. The rear has zero camber, and you have a slight forward rake... not too much though Being a coupe, I think a Ghia looks best with a less pronounced rake than that of a cal look beetle. I'd say it is perfect  |
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« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2008, 13:27:33 pm » |
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love it, like the wheels too. Nice!
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