1969 Karmann GhiaRu

[mdmvisuals]

update...

It's slowly getting there... Slower than I had thought, but progress is still being made daily.

This weekend we acquired the garage beside us for storage and other automotive activities (detailing and studio )

The shortened oil pan is on and its so perfect... I pretty much have air cooled clearance out back now!

The fuel pump and filter are connected, tank is in. We have to pressurize the coolant system to check for leaks and if all is well, coolant will go in.

After that I will be calling the guy over that is going to check over the engine and ecu issues and hopefully get it to fire up once and for all!





Cheers!

[maikel_rox]

The new steering wheel fits the car perfectly. Nice reference on the stinger also

[DaguerrotypeI]

Every update impresses me. Can't stop looking and reading over this build thread, good luck with getting it started I'm sure it'll sound amazing!!

[rice4life]

Love the quality of the pics, and the originality.

Great work

[mdmvisuals]

Update.

The coolant system holds water!! The shortened oil pan is on and full of oil! The fuel system is now complete and the tank has fuel!!

I had to get 15mm spacer for the front wheels... no more rubbing the bottom trailing arm and I have full turning with these 15x6 phone dials!!

Last night we tried firing the car. Still nothing though. BUT we determined that one of the fuel injectors is dead and the spark plugs need to be changed.. They got fouled pretty bad.

I might have a lead on some new injectors this week and I'll get new plugs as well.






Cheers!

[blowbackjack]

This build is so wicked. Love the exhaust, stance and paint. Can't wait to see it finished.

[jazig.k]

New tie rod boots for the new tie rods that destroyed themselves just from sitting.

What are those red boots? Nolthane or something? My rubber boots split far to often. Are they the solution?

[mdmvisuals]

What are those red boots? Nolthane or something? My rubber boots split far to often. Are they the solution?

Not exactly sure what kind of "thane" it is... but I was told ill never have to change the boots again!

[jazig.k]

I think they're polyurethane. Here in Aus, I find that if you don't call stuff nolathane most places will sell you rubber... That's just how effective the Nolathane brand marketing was I guess

[Paulpooted]

Drive this thing already man! haha

[mdmvisuals]

Haha! If I had chosen another engine id probably be driving it a long time ago!!

[Semu]

Awesome car.
But HOLY HELL dat roof!

[SnazzyQ]

I love everything about this car.

Almost that exhaust isnt really my thing but hey who cares what I think im just some person on the internet

[niiksu]

Gorgeous car. And nice pictures. I'm speechless.
Oh and that paintjob. With spray cans? Really? Looks too damn good, you have the skills sir.

[Z33_Taxi]

awesome build;wish the exhaust was slightly more modest,but still...god damn