The Cal-look Lounge

In case anyone missed it, yet another old guy has returned to his roots...

"After a 30 year absence, (about), from the Bug In's ....look for the return of DRA in 2011.  Featuring the legendary Split Window of Marc Buehler in its newly restored condition, and the not so legendary, (but at least it's green), Karmann Ghia of Ed Craig."

Way to go, Ed! 8) 8) 8)
   

Good stuff  :)

Nice tease Sarge! So when do we get a peek at the whole car?

I scammed that off the Buehler thread.  Come on Ed, let's see some pics and hear about your new car!

Thanks Jim,   Here's another teaser pic.   ;)

 :o >:(  sigh.... come ON, man!! ;D

So, that's it.... two tease shots and no story???  Where's the LOVE?? :(

How's this for a teaser!

Late Alloy's. right??

Yep and replacing the current tires with Conti's in about a week or two.

Shot us some more teaser's.....looks like a very cool Ghia Ed.

From the looks of your Ghia, you will probably want to recover that seat? But then, who can get back there anyway?

Is it a 'vert? And did it have DKK stickers in the windows?  ??? Looks a very nice car, whatever! :)

I think the one you are referring to is Ernie Barrons.

It's a coupe, not a convertible.  Thanks to Rev Bob for the assistance with finding a rear seat too!  My other options were a Hello Kitty Bean Bag, or two really short bar stools!  I think the original style rear seat is the better of the three options!   ;D

I bought the car from a old buddy of mine.  The paint and wheels are pretty much what I was looking for.  I have the interior out now and will change out everything except for the headliner.   The motor is a 69 x 94.  I'm going to leave the long block as is for now, but all else will change. 

Buying back my Split Window just wasn't going to happen, so for me, this was a good choice.  Always liked Ghias, and the green really worked for me.  Should be a fun car.

Finally!!! ;D

More teasers...

New seats.  BTW....I have two gray used procar seats for sale...cheap!

How much??

$175.00 for both w/mounts 

I have a good friend that may be very intersted in them, will let ya know ASAP. Thanks.

Ted

That's the one! I had a feeling it was for sale and thought it could be the one. With the Jim Logudice/Mike Billing '67's mix up, plus buying the wrong daily driver on Monday, I'm not having a great week! :D

Hmmm ...Any pics of the seats..?..I know I have seen "those" seats before....but just wanna refresh my memory...?..

I'll see if I can take a pic tonite.  They came with the car, so I know little more than that about them.  I guess they are a older Scat design from the way the brackets mounted.   As mentioned, I'm replacing the entire interior of the car, so no need for the seats.

looks to be a nice KG, from what I can see  ::) ;D

awesome color, and congrats, Ed... looking forward to see more pics.

I know this Ghia, it was at the JC Open House, Classic Weekend, it was parked next to me with For Sale signs on it. The owner, at the time was real cool. That Ghia is really nice. I do have pics, but out of respect, I'll let Ed do the honors, after all, it his Ghia now.  ;D

Ted

Ed, congrats on the new ghia! I am local and may be interested the seats for my ghia build. Perhaps I could see them in person? PM me...

Ted...yes...probably the same car.  I saw it at a few events the past year before buying it a short time ago.  Here's a pic of one of the seats.

Thanks Ed, My good friend Randy "Kaferdog" is looking for these seats. He's working tonight, but when he gets home he'll check this out and either I or Randy will let ya know He is, as myself are also local (Whittier), Randy, (Montebello). I know Dustin is also interested, so will let ya know ASAP. The seats DO look good, and I remember seeing them at JC. Thanks Ed

Ted

I guess we are all locals.  Whittier here to.

Thats pretty local, I'm behind St. Bruno's Church off Santa Gurdrudus. Cool! I know there are nice VW's in Whittier, but there all locked up under car covers, until events.

Ted

Ed ..Will the tracks work in a bug also...?...I would imagine they would ...? what are the chances I could check them out in person...?I'm in Montebello very close by you ..?

Randy, I'm pretty sure the seat tracks are wider on a ghia. They list different mounts for beetle and ghia.

Thanks Dustin.....I know you run these seats in your car(I think) ...if so How do you like them...?

I wanted a set for my bug, but never got around to it. The folks I've talked to about them have been very happy with them.

We saw the Ghia today with Carlos on Leffingwell at La Mirada! Nice Ghia!  8)

Thanks.  Just got the seats in today and was talking it for a short drive.

New tires today.  I really like the Conti 155/60-15 much better than 145's.  No more fender rubbing up driveways or during a full turn..  The braking and cornering is improved too.  Plus I think they look pretty good.  Have Continental 195/65-15 for the rears too.  I still need to shave the wheel studs so I can use Porsche cap lugs.

We want pics of the whole car !


 :D ;D 8)

New e brake, Steering Wheel, Dash Knobs.  Rear Seat is in.  Hella Headlights too.  Progress!!

Rear Seat and e brake

Hella lights

Hey Ed, was pleasure meeting you Sat. morning when picking up the tires with Randy. Your Ghia is awsome. Just with the changes you made so far has made a BIG difference in the look. Those tires gives your Ghia a whole new look. Now with the back seat and lights, WOW! Say Ed, if ya need a radiac cut off tool, I have one also with a die grinder, if you have air. Thats what I had to do with my studs, cutting off that extra material so the lugs will fit. Let me know if you need it.

Ted

Being Ed had made some changes, here is a pic of the Ghia at Jacks open house back in June. Ed can post the recent pics.

sorry to hijack the topic , but no pictures of the 80's cal look aside ed's ghia ???

Hey Ted...nice meeting you guys too.  Thanks for the offer to cut the wheels studs too.  I might replace the rotors, but if I don't, I'll get in touch with you.

...Ed.

Not a problem Ed.

Ted

Thanks Ed......It was good to meet you too...!...the back seat looks good ....!!! the 145's will work well for me ..But I'm diggin  the 155's alot more !

No more teaser shots. 

More..

By the way...thanks to some of my buddies for the parts assistance. 

Ron Greiner... Scat Procar seats.
"Big guy" John Lazenbey....Hella Headlights
And from the legendary DRA, Marc Buelher and Rev Bob...original 71rear Ghia seat.

FYI..the car drives great with the new tires. 

Next up.  Complete rear shelf upholstery, new pedal cluster, re-chrome bumpers and swapping out the KYB Gr2's for Koni shocks.  Then on to the motor. 

Looking real good Ed!

Ted

Very nice ride.  ;)  (I regret now I sold my KG   :(  )

Good looking car Ed!
Mine is a 71 too  ;)
Found this pic on the internet:

 :)

Ed. my offer still stands, If you don't have air, I have a Craftsman electric die grinder that will work with the cut off wheel I have. Just let me know, I'm just a click away from ya.

Ted

Thanks Ted.  Maybe Labor day weekend if you are around town that weekend? 

No problem, will work it out.

Ted

Sweet looking car ! 8)