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Frenchy Dehoux
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« on: June 29, 2011, 06:14:17 am »



   Who makes the best pan half for Ghias and how much do they cost . Since I am waiting for the NSU to get back from the fabricator I figure I would start looking for parts needed for the Ghia. The first thing I will have to do is to replace both pan half . The engine transmission and front beam are done other than waiting for a few parts getting chrome.

   Thanks
   Frenchy
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 09:23:07 am »

Frenchy

The standard pan half that seems to be available is one with a (incorrect for Ghia) curved rib in the front footwell area
I think this is based on a Thing half

Gerson is on the verge of making correct Ghia floorpans
Really worth giving him a call to see where he's at with them

Most of Gerson's panels have been really well received
He makes an effort on correctness
Despite his attention so far being mainly on Beetle & Bus, his first love was/is Ghias!

His Samba profile
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=17027

Tel 561-747-4800

Here is his most recent post I could find on the Gerson Ghia Pans subject
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=443525

Gerson has recently made Split Window pans
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=433942&start=80

Check out his feedback thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=134126&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

I have bought several (later generation) bus panels from Gerson, & I am impressed with the quality

My pal Dan is waiting on a pair of Gerson Ghia pans. Maybe it's worth a chat with him to find out the latest
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=53961

I think Gersons pans would be worth waiting for if you can

RS
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 15:00:37 pm »

Frenchy, Do your self a favor and find a nice used pan half. The repro's really suck, BAD ! spent a extra day and a half to repair the rips and tears and nasty stampings. on the only ones you can get. Plus they dont match the original beads.
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Frenchy Dehoux
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 18:53:26 pm »


   Thanks for the heads up on these pan half. I will look for an original set if not I will call the other # and see.

    Frenchy
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011, 10:07:11 am »

Hello,

Chris Morrice from Oakland CA (several ads on www.thesamba.com), has parted several karmann ghia's. I'm almost sure he has the parts you need.
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