Grelland's Ghia

[Grelland]

I almost forgot: here's a shot of my 8-year old sons project tonight, to clean, primer and paint this bracket, which is what I made for holding the injectors down:

[nicolas]

i love it when the kids help out, mine is just hammering around with wrenches on all parts for the moment, but he'll get the hang off it later.

but i don't think i'll ever be able to set such a good example as you... true piece of art.

[Grelland]

Time for an update, I guess.

Waiting for the painter to get his panel beater ready, I am working on the wiring and engine, and here are some shots of the engine after finalising the intake runners and also the bracket for the throttle cable:

[Grelland]

Then a few shots of the wiring job:

I have made a loom out of all black wires, but have numbered them in each end.

I have also laid a 6mm2 cable that feeds all the bits up front, through a distribution block, the fuse box, and finally relays. The idea is that all switches will only switch signals to the relays, no power.

[Grelland]

more wiring:

[Grelland]

I am also planning the mounting of the instrumentation pod, and this seems to be a good balance between looks and visibility:

[Grelland]

Then one of my sons projects again, this time an old fuel pressure regulator has been cleaned, rubbed down and painted:

[Grelland]

I also receved the fifth EMPI wheel this week, so trhat I now have a proper spare wheel 

[Grelland]

And finally for this time, I have to add a picture of the beautiful June night yesterday. This picture was taken outside my house at 1130 PM yesterday

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

Great Job On the Progress Roy Cant Wait to See it Done. http://www.sccevent.com/

[Grelland]

hehe thanks, Gary

somehow, I like to put pressure on myself...

Here's a few more pics of the status:
 

[Grelland]

As you can see, the engine is quite ready, I still need to add a voltage relay, make oil lines and add a clutch, then hook up the EFI sensors, and the thing is ready to be fired up.

I have also started prepping for primer, as I will not have time to get it painted properly prior to scc...

Tonight there will be no progress on the car, as I have been busy working in the garden... While mowing the lawn, my wife asked if I had seen our youngest son, he's 2 1/2. After some search around the house and garden, I realized the garage door was open...

[Grelland]

Some progress on the engine project:

First the wiring in the engine bay is done, I just need to make a bracket for the intake air temp sensor:


I wanted to put some "walls" on inside the inner fender in the engine compartment, so in order to have the wires and MAP tube mounted in a neat manner, I made a small plate in the corner between the inner fender and firewall. I will then make a small notch in the "wall" in order to clear these wires:

The pushbutton and LED is for the WB O2 sensor


I am almost done hooking up the MS; and I have hooked up the injectors and fuel pump to the relay board, and the sensors are wired diectly into the MS board via the D-sub connector.

I just need to clean up the wires and make this a bit neater, then it is about done :-)


I need to pull the engine again, and install the flywheel and clutch. I also need to drill and make threads in the sump for the oil temp sender. Then I am about ready to fire it up :-)

I am also getting close to finished on the rest of the wiring:

[vulgaris]

WOW IV'E BEEN LOOKING THROUGH ALL OF YOUR PICS, ALOT OF WORK, I AM IMPRESSED, IT'S GOING TO BE AN AWESOME GHIA KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[Bugace]

No possibillity for me to see it this year, but this must be one I wish to have a closer look at.
Incredible work!!

Tor Henning

[Grelland]

Thanks guys, the last week was spent on the poolside with my family, but now I am back, and will work full speed to get this thing on the road before scc

[JS]

Poolside Grelland??? Don´t you have an event coming up real soon? 

[Grelland]

I know...

[Grelland]

As you could tell, I didnt make the SCC this year...

But I had a great time with all the VW friends at Gardermoen.

Since then, I have mostly spent time taking care of my family and some other domestic duties, but the last few weeks I have actually managed to get a few hours in the garage also.

So now the engine is more or less ready for start-up, and all the electrics has been tested and it all works

The painter called me today, and wants the car in next Monday, so I will start stripping the car down again, in order to prepare for this important milestone. I have had a friend help me with straightening somem more panels, so I guess the painter will be satisfied this time around.

If all goes well, I will have the car back in the garage with fresh paint before X-mas.

[Harry/FDK]

Youre doing well Grelland, take it easy. Priority's in Life also count!

[Grelland]

Thanks, 

MEanwhile, I could post a few pics as the car stands today:

[Grelland]

All the electrics is in place, and it all works
Also most of the engine s ready, I need another oil hose from the breather box to the LHS head cover, and I also need to get the plumbing for the oil cooler mounted.

Next on teh agenda now is to strip it all down, and send it off to the painter.

BTW, I was persuaded into changing the color, so I will have to repaint all the internals and engine again...

[Nico86]

Nice project, keep the pics coming.

[vwcab]

Greath project Roy, and what AWESOME work you've done so far !!!!    Can't wait to see that car finished.I regret now,that I've sold my
'69 KG last year(it was also a RUSToration-project)
I really like it,that you are going cal-look,different style.(cooling fan,csp exaust....)and also that BLACK wiringloom.BTW ,great choice of wheels(8spokes),they look so right.
So have fun and keep us posted with pics.
                                                           grtz,Peter. 
P.S.,what color will it be now???

[Grelland]

Thanks, Peter.

NEVER sell a Ghia, you will always regret that...

As for the color, the initial plan was Pearl White, so the entire underside, engine bay, front luggage area, behind rear seat etc is already painted that color.

But after looking at the color for a few months, my wife kind of hinted that this was not the best choice, and I tend to agree. It is too green in my eyes, and looks a little "dirty". I was aiming for a warmer shade of white.

So I got the local paint supplier to mix a rattle can of two other candidates, and sprayed one front fender in each color:

[Grelland]

The one to the left is VW Classic White, the one one the right is Rover Old English White (I know...)

Let me hear your opinion on this, guys

One more shot, to compare with the Pearl White in under the hood:

[Glauco]

I think the right one is a little to dark, the left one (if well polished) will go great on the ghia imho..
glauco

[vwcab]

I should go for the classic white. 

[Wünderwolff]

Colours are always hard to assess on screen 

From what I see I have to admit that I really liket the first colout the most, just because there is that slight hint of green in there.

Maybe you can hold something next to the car in a white that everybody can compare to. Might sound silly, but something like a glass of milk  No serious, what about an ordinary piece of paper, just plain white paper.

[Grelland]

I had a piece of paper on there when I looked at it on my own, so yes that is a good idea.

I can also roll it out of the garage, to see it in natural daylight.