73 Ghia Convt. Project
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73 Ghia Convt. Project
I was asked to post some pictures of my project. I have been working on this for several years. Most of the work is performed at a local community college. There is a body shop on campus and the students taking the evening class are allowed to work on their own project. I am not very good at welding, I have become an excellent grinder, or at performing body work. One of the reasons the project has taken a few years. I am hoping to paint the Ghia in January or early February 2015.
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
It looks like it is a nice one to restore.....keep the pics coming as you progress.
Don
Don
retired mech engr living in central florida
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
Mitchell
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
I am going to paint it with a metallic gun metal grey.
Mitchell
Mitchell
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project UPDATE
I finally painted the Ghia. My nephew is currently installing the interior and audio system. As this is going to be Irene's, AKA "Speedy", car she is going to become a member and post the progress of the final assembly. She has already routed the wiring harness prior to having the interior work started and is currently assembling an engine. I am assisting her, but she is performing the majority of the work. The first engine will be a stock rebuild of an engine I had in my garage. We will use this as the Karmann Ghia is put back together. The next engine will be a 1776. She will probably ask for input from this group. As this is her first venture into this type of project, she might use a few terms incorrectly. Just be nice to her.
I will finally get my Beetle Convt. back.
Thanks,
Mitchell
I will finally get my Beetle Convt. back.
Thanks,
Mitchell
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
WOHA !!! Nice paint ! Big thumbs up.
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Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. It is nice to have a paint and body shop class at the community college where they allow you to perform your own work.
Mitchell
Mitchell
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
nice paint, what color is it ?
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Re: 73 Ghia Convt. Project
Thanks for the compliment.
The paint is a Deltron Base/Clear Dark Spiral Gray, Moonstone, metallic.
I will be applying 2 more coats of clear this Thursday.
Mitchell
The paint is a Deltron Base/Clear Dark Spiral Gray, Moonstone, metallic.
I will be applying 2 more coats of clear this Thursday.
Mitchell