restoring a junk yard 1971 Karmann Ghia convertible

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weldvair
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restoring a junk yard 1971 Karmann Ghia convertible

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I bought a rough KG convertible 3 mos ago. I replaced the heater channels
with 2" x 3" channel, replaced the floors & am currently replacing panels.
....here are some progress pictures

Don

PS-I am still restoring cars at the age of 75
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Comments please???(good or bad)

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that's quite a project! I've been slowly doing about the same to my car but I keep it on the road so I hack, weld, paint, then drive some more. my only concern is it looks like you welded the new rockers to the floor pans. if so that means the car can never come off the pan.
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Yes...everything is welded together. It is now a unit body car. You can jack up one
corner of the car & the doors do not move. It is very strong.

The body can still be removed but, it would mean that all the spot welds would have
to be removed first.

don
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weldvair wrote:Yes...everything is welded together. It is now a unit body car. You can jack up one
corner of the car & the doors do not move. It is very strong.

The body can still be removed but, it would mean that all the spot welds would have
to be removed first.(not a easy task)

Don :)
going with the 356 mentality, I'm impressed. I assume that you made sure the floor was solid before doing that or replaced the floor pans before welding it all together. given that they last a long time anyways I see no issue with what you've done.
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Yes....I replaced the floor pans w/ones from KGPR.
BTW- I am a former 356 owner.

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update picture...Don
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Subscribing. This might be me soon if I keep finding holes.
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Bonemaro wrote:Subscribing. This might be me soon if I keep finding holes.
Get it all media blasted and just cry once.
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I made a little progress....picked cream for the color. :)
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Nice work.
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Pics of upholstery
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home made dash panel
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wow this looks awesome.
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Starting to look like something nice! :)

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