I saw a link on the Samba about where to transition between roof color and body color and found this factory photo on pinterest. I added the insets to better show what the factory did on this low light model. To me it looks like the paint line is masked to align under the weather…
I have been looking casually for a reference to true up my Ghia bumpers. I found on the Samba, in the technical section the a VW Service bulletin on “reinforced bumpers”. It looks like a kit to install the American (export) style over-riders to the standard bumper. The multi-page scan can be found at: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/techbulletins/a14.php…
Doing a little digging on the current state of seating in the car. These appear to be the original seats from the car. I am glad to see there is some paint under the cover I can try and match for the frames as Ice Blue is not listed or coded out anywhere I have…
Reading about the diagnostic port on TheSamba and did some more digging finding and Australian site and a German site with information on the advertising around this. The German site showed the dealer connection that plugs into the port. Thought I would share this.
Started a Topic thread on The Samba to cover this project as well. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=703998&highlight= This is a simple cross connect post.
I found this site years ago even before I did my first repaint. This is where I got the idea for the current Sea Blue color combo. This site has scans of the color combos available at the dealer when ordering your car. The page is linked below. http://karmannghia.org/sales_lit/color_combinations/1960_colors_hb.html Here in the same order as…
I really like this chart from TheSamba.com that shows all color combos for the year of my car. What I find exciting is the fact it details key parts of the car that you do not see many other placed, specifically the wheel disc, steering column and seat frame colors. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paintcodesghia.php Colors I like and…
Well here goes again. I like the idea of writing regularly and posting but have not established the discipline and rigor to do such. I am also interested in updating this blog and doing other things in social medial but until I make it a regular habit why make additional investment. With the current state…
One of my challenges is getting all the information before I start a project. So I am doing research now on what my interior should look like when finished. I am looking for a “factory” classic look but am not a stickler for 100% period/year correct. I will look for the best compromise between what…
Picture of Cassie’s 1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible the day we bought it for her.
It is funny when find yourself talking back at the TV, until you realize the show you are watching. Sent from Windows Mail
Just added a new feature (Video). I have embeded the Data Center TV interview from 2008 Spring AFCOM show. Also below are some other proffesional links. This interview was cited in The Data Center: Forecast of Clouds Could Leave IT Staffing High and Dry By John Rath here My local speaking schedule for…
Semper Gumby 