This is my '71 that I have modified like I wanted it to look like.
All steel body mods, 2276, T3-T40E turbo, Megasquirt MS11 EFI, EDIS ignition, 52mm TB, FK-7 cam, hand built exhaust, 4 wheel disc brakes, dropped spindles, front and rear anti-roll bars, custom interior with full length console. The Paint is PPG black with gold and red pearl. I have done all the work except for the trans which Dave Folts did.
1971 Ghia
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sideshow
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Is the deck lid vent animated?
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
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Rbob
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Yes, I have a thermal switch in the engine compartment that opens it when the temp in the compartment reaches 100 deg.
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Rbob
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Just a closed picture.
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sideshow
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Ohhh, I've been kicking that idea around for a while but using pneumatic ram....my theory was to use a spring to keep it closed and rely on engine manifold vacuum to open. That way it would act like a rear spoiler under hard braking and close when engine off. However this didn't progess beyond a donor lid and ram, never figured out the panel or pivot to use.
Can I see more of yours?
Can I see more of yours?
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
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Rbob
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I used the mechanism that came with the lid from the wrecking yard, I was more interested in adding cooling air than the spoiler effect. I went electric because I had it. I did need to make a new cross bar for clearance of my fan.
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h2odrx
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Re: 1971 Ghia
cool!
1965 Ghia Vert
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sideshow
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Your finished vent looks a little better than my "design fantasy vent", sigh, my imagination sucks.
So what was the make/model/trim package from and what does the wrecking yard get for most of the donor parts. And kind off topic, did you ever price the Audi TT rear popup spoiler?
So what was the make/model/trim package from and what does the wrecking yard get for most of the donor parts. And kind off topic, did you ever price the Audi TT rear popup spoiler?
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
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Rbob
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I used a '95 Porsche 993 deck lid with spoiler. It was $200. It had some damage on the spoiler itself and I found the gear mechanism froze up. I found a site online that showed how to replace the small bearing that can freeze up. A $6 bearing and a little work and the thing works great. I cut the porsche lid around the hole and grafted the frame to the Ghia lid. The leading edge was the same as the Ghia. I had to re-contour the back edge of the Ghia lid to match the Porsche one. All in all, not a bad job! I did not look at any other spoilers because I found the Porsche one first. There are probably others out there also?
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helowrench
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Love it.
Incredible job.
I had the same idea with the Audi TT. But, I will probably never get around to it.
Incredible job.
I had the same idea with the Audi TT. But, I will probably never get around to it.
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ProctorSilex
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Flippin' sweet!
How did you flare the front and rear fenders? Did you work the original metal or make new?
I am building a race car that will definitely need some wider fenders.
How did you flare the front and rear fenders? Did you work the original metal or make new?
I am building a race car that will definitely need some wider fenders.
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ProctorSilex
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Found your web site and saw that you used new metal.
What tools did you use to shape each piece of the flare?
How did you get the flares to be smooth after piecing together all of those segments?
Thanks
What tools did you use to shape each piece of the flare?
How did you get the flares to be smooth after piecing together all of those segments?
Thanks
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Rbob
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Hi,
The first step was to determine the radius for the wheel openings. I found the wheels and tires and used these for the measurments. Then I made a wooden buck and formed the openings. Then I cut the fenders out and temporaly mounted the new wheel arch's. this gave me the distance out from the body for the flares. Next I made new inner wheelwells and welded them in. I used poster board for some initial patterens and started making the flare pieces. I made my own english wheel and planishing hammer and between these and many hammer and dolly selections, I formed each piece. You may notice the numbers on everything? That was so I could duplicate every thing for the other side. This took about six months of spare time. After everything was welded up, it was just some hammer and dolly work to make everything flow togather. I tacked everythnig togather and slowly filled in between the tacks. You should know that there were many "stand back and look close for differances" during this process. I had a vision in my head for what I wanted and I am pleased with the results. I wanted to do this to my '59 ghia 20 years before, but had always thought it would be fiberglass. I get strange opinions from VW people, but everyone else likes it? Hint: make lots of templates as you go for repeatability of the curves!
Bob
The first step was to determine the radius for the wheel openings. I found the wheels and tires and used these for the measurments. Then I made a wooden buck and formed the openings. Then I cut the fenders out and temporaly mounted the new wheel arch's. this gave me the distance out from the body for the flares. Next I made new inner wheelwells and welded them in. I used poster board for some initial patterens and started making the flare pieces. I made my own english wheel and planishing hammer and between these and many hammer and dolly selections, I formed each piece. You may notice the numbers on everything? That was so I could duplicate every thing for the other side. This took about six months of spare time. After everything was welded up, it was just some hammer and dolly work to make everything flow togather. I tacked everythnig togather and slowly filled in between the tacks. You should know that there were many "stand back and look close for differances" during this process. I had a vision in my head for what I wanted and I am pleased with the results. I wanted to do this to my '59 ghia 20 years before, but had always thought it would be fiberglass. I get strange opinions from VW people, but everyone else likes it? Hint: make lots of templates as you go for repeatability of the curves!
Bob
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somedayghia
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Dude that thing is sex on wheels. You've actually pulled off functionality with subtlety with the flares. I can appreciate the time you put into it, my 67 is nothing like that but it's a 14 year labor of love. Have you been able to keep the foot out of it !!!!!! I just have a little 1.7 type 4, If I had a turbo motor like that I'd have to race everything....just because I could. These are meant to be driven....I love reading FJC's stories...the race track is the safe place to be but with tight finances and kids I'll keep to the very occasional stoplight....helps knowing the local police too !!!! Ya'll be safe out there !!!!