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Where do I buy Tar Boards
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 3:34 pm
by Capgun_Slim
I would like to know a good place to get new tar boards for my ghia? I'm about ready to start stripping the interior, and I'm sure the tarboards won't come out in perfect shape, so I know I'm gonna need new ones. Preferably a place with a good price as well. Also if anyone knows where I can get new seat back, and bottom padding would be cool too. I've got new front and rear seat opholstery ready to go in too, thanks...

Tar Boards
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:34 pm
by cruzr
Karmann Ghia Parts and Restorations sells them.
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2003 12:38 pm
by 4ghias
KarmannGhia.com
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 7:33 am
by nreslifer01
If you need Ghia parts check them out,been getting parts from them
for awhile now.They almost always have it,have just about any part,prices
are decent.I always get them in a timely manner,tried House of Ghia too
but the place is run very chaotic.Took me a year to get a deck emblem
from them! Enjoy vendor areas at shows too,but can't always get to as
many as I like.And for engine parts aircooled net is great too deal with.
Got one of their SVDA distrubutors recently,sweet!
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:45 pm
by Capgun_Slim
Thanks a lot guys, I'm going through some of those sites now...

tar boards
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2003 1:56 pm
by john wiman
I haven't found any real ones for ghias so I buy 2 sets of bug tar boards and use the old ghia tar boards as a template. I trim the second set to fill in the gaps.Once the carpet goes down, only your hair dresser will know!
Perhaps as important: when you remove your old tar boards it's likely you'll discover scale and lite rust on the inside of the pans. This is why most aircool VW's become Flintstone mobiles. Wire wheel off the rust and seal with a good coat or two of black Rustoleim (If your adventurous you can go with an epoxy paint)
At the factory, those frugal Germans used only enough liquid tar to adhere the tar boards to the pan. That area between the pans and tar boards collects moisture over time.
My sloution has been to apply a 1/4" of asphalt based roofers cement to the entire pan area using the tar boards as an outline. I then place the tar boards in, press them down to remove any air pockets and then evenly place bricks,blocks,etc on them. I leave it for 1-2 days untill the tar has set up and then I put the carpet back in. It's my belief that without the area for air (and moisture) to build up, you effectively eliminate the opportunity for pans to rust. Don't forget to undercoat bi-annually as well.
JW
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:51 pm
by angelo
is there a trick to getting the tarboards up.....the onesto the rear of the seats came up super easy.....i started the front passenger side and managed to only lift up a few inches......the german dude working that day must have felt very very generous with the tar.....any ideas on how to go about it would be appreciated