I've had a few ask to see the Ghia. Whelp, here's what I'm starting my project with.
As stated in the topic, it's a 1973 and has 48K original miles on it. My grandfather bought it for $75 in the early 90's. He passed in 2001 and it's been sitting in northern Ohio rusting ever since. I'm finally bringing her down to Georgia to begin the restoration process. I'm sure I'll be calling on STF a lot for help and info.
So... here she is.
Last edited by Bonemaro on Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
Can't remember the last time I saw a `73 `Ghia with an engine that unmolested. The wiring's a little untidy, but it looks like nearly everything is there and original. Missing charcoal canister is the most noticeable "flaw" - even if you don't restore it to stock, you'll want to see what state the fuel tank vent system was left in when it was removed.
Here's a `73 with the diaphragm throttle positioner on the carb, charcoal canister, both hoses on the aircleaner, inline fuseholder clips, etc. This one originally had AC and has been messed with a little.
I would also like to know how he attached the skirts, and a FYI the fender changed shape several times over the years so don't get too excited about a sale/purchase.
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
sideshow wrote:I would also like to know how he attached the skirts, and a FYI the fender changed shape several times over the years so don't get too excited about a sale/purchase.
I couldn't sell anyway. Any parts I remove are going into storage... just in case.
I tell you what though. At the risk of bastardizing this poor car, I'm seriously considering looking into swapping the lights, as well as the bumpers, from the '69 model. 1973 is not the best looking Ghia imo.
You could backdate the bumpers relatively easily by fabricating custom brackets (we've discussed this before) but the lights would require some serious modification- especially the rears, you would need to slice off the back of the fenders and weld on pieces from an earlier car in order to lose those big taillights.
Considering the outrageous cost of a nice pair of early `Ghia bumpers, and how strange the car would look with them and the late lights, I would leave 'er be and learn to like the way it looks (sans fender skirts, though, those are just ridiculous on a `73). Do a nice paint-job (one color, please) and find some sharp wheels that'll fit, then concentrate on your custom upholstery - that's the view you'll have when driving it.
